Dacor DRT366SLPH Handbuch

Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the

desired level by rotating the control knob further

counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the

grate.

IMPORTANT:

The flame should burn evenly around the perim-

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eter 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.

The orange color will disappear with further use.

Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are

normal when using LP gas.
If the flame is not even around the edge of the

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burner, wait for the cooktop to cool and check to

make sure the burner is assembled properly (see

page 5).
When the cooktop is cool the igniter may con-

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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 automati-

cally 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.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep the

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burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps

clean and dry. See Care and Cleaning starting

on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters will result in con-

stant sparking, even if there is a flame present.

Operating Your Cooktop

Cooking Tips

For superior cooking performance and to save

energy:

Reduce the flame height to the minimum level

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necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-

cess. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil

as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil

than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away

moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and

nutrients.
Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision

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control of the flame. The larger the burner size,

the wider the range of control. See page 4 for

the heat ranges of the different burners.
Use low or medium flame heights when cook-

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ing in utensils made of materials that are poor

conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic and

cast iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers

approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to

ensure even heating and reduce scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce

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cooking times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the

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lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking

time and save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking

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time.