Dacor ER36DSCHLP Benutzung Und Pflege

11

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 repeat-

edly 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, especially in new construction, may cause an 

orange flame during initial operation. This will disappear with 

further 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 30.

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 continue 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. 

Eliminate 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 8 for assembly instructions.

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

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.

• 

To keep the burners operating properly, keep the burner ignit-

ers, burner rings and burner caps clean and dry. See page 

26 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 correct cook-

ing 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

•  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.

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