Dacor DR30GFSLP Handbuch

8

Operating Your Range

Things to Know Before Using the Cooktop

•  A normal flame is steady and blue in color. For-

eign material in the gas line, especially in new 

construction, may cause an orange flame during 

initial operation. This color will disappear with 

further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the 

flames are normal when using LP gas.

•  See page 4 for the heat ranges of the differ-

ent burners. 

•  Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it 

does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a 

higher boil than necessary wastes energy and 

cooks moisture, food flavor and nutrients out of 

the food.

•  Use a low or medium flame when cooking with 

utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such 

as glass, ceramic or cast iron. Reduce the flame 

until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil 

diameter. Doing so will ensure even heating and 

reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the 

food.

•  Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision 

control of the flame on the SimmerSear burner, 

from low to high heat.

Selecting the Cookware

For overall safety and best performance, select the 

correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. 

Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook 

evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
•  Has flat, smooth bottoms.
•  Is well balanced.
•  Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and 

steam in.

IMPORTANT: Avoid spills as much as possible. 

The porcelain surfaces 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.

Cooktop Operation

•  To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the 

burners completely and properly assembled (see page 6). The burner rings must be properly seated for proper 

burner lighting and operation.

•  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.

•  Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
•  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.

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

putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the 

burner knob to the 

OFF position before removing the 

utensil. Always check all the burner knobs to make 

sure the range is 

OFF when you are finished cooking.

•  Do not turn the knob farther than 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 part of any of the burners while the igniters are sparking. An electric shock could result.
•  Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
•  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.