Dacor ER30DSRSCHNGH Benutzung Und Pflege

10

Operating the Cooktop

Lighting A Burner

•  In the interest of safety, always light the burner first before 

putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner 

knob to the off position before removing the utensil.

•  Do not turn the knob past the 

HIGH position until lit. Doing 

so may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or 

damage to the surrounding area.

•  Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter while 

the igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.

•  If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame 

goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the off position. 

Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas 

to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.

Each burner control knob has a small diagram 

next to it to tell you which burner it operates.

To Light a Burner:

1.  Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise 

to the HIGH position. The igniter for the burner will 

spark repeatedly until it lights. The spark makes a 

“clicking” sound. The burner should light within four 

seconds. 

2.  The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter 

of the burner, except underneath each grate support 

finger, where the flame height is reduced by Dacor’s 

Smart Flame feature. A normal flame is steady and 

blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line, espe-

cially in new construction, may cause an orange flame 

during initial operation. This will disappear with fur-

ther use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames 

are normal when using LP gas.

3.  If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues to 

spark, or if the flame is not spread evenly around the 

burner cap, see the Before You Call for Service 

section on page 29.

4.  Place the cooking utensil on the grate.
5.  Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform the 

desired cooking process.

IMPORTANT: 

When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may con-

tinue to spark if the control knob is set to the low position. The 

burner will stop sparking when warm. The tendency to spark when 

cold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame 

setting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame to 

cook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on 

the grate. The igniter will also spark automatically if the flame is 

distorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system. Elimi-

nate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to reduce 

this type of problem.

•  Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure 

the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.

•  Do not operate the cooktop without all the burner 

components in place. If the burner ring and cap are not 

properly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. See 

page 7 for assembly instructions.

•  Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.

IMPORTANT:
•  Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain sur-

faces of the grates, spill trays, and burner caps are 

acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods can 

cause permanent damage if allowed to remain on 

porcelain surfaces.

•  To keep the burners operating properly, keep the 

burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps clean 

and dry. See page 25 for cleaning instructions.

Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to 

the coated surfaces.

Selecting the Cookware

For overall safety and best performance, select the cor-

rect cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly 

selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or effi-

ciently.
Use cookware that:
•  Has flat, smooth bottoms.
•  Is well balanced.
•  Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.

•  To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to 

a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles 

should not extend over adjacent burners. Always set 

utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they 

are well-balanced.

•  Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may 

damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not 

drop them on the grate.

•  To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level if 

it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that 

extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.

Burner knob symbols

OFF

HIGH

LOW

X

X