DCS CP-366 User Manual

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For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while

using this appliance.  Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

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Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.  This will cause heat to be trapped underneath it.  This

trapped heat can upset the cooking performance and can damage the finish of the cooktop parts.

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This appliance is for cooking.  Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.  This could damage the cooktop

parts. 

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When using the cooktop: Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate surrounding area.  Areas adjacent to

the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.

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Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings.  When cooking with high flame settings,

boil overs may cause smoking and greasy spill overs may ignite.  More importantly, if the burner flames are
smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter, unburned gas will escape into the room. 

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Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable

for cooktop use.  This type of utensil may break with sudden temperature changes.  Use only on low or medium
flames settings according to the manufacturer’s directions.  The use of professional utensils is recommended.

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Do not heat sealed food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst. 

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During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend

beyond the bottom of the pan.  This could heat and/or melt the handles, and may increase cooking time.

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Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized utensils will

expose a portion of the flame to direct contact with the sides and may result in ignition of clothing.

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To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and unintentional spill overs, position handles of utensils

inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the cooktop. 

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Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food. 

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Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.  Avoid letting grease deposits collect

around the cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over.

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For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It may be necessary to

clean these when there is a boil spill or when the burner does not light, even though the electronic igniters
click. 

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Do not use the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups.  Do not use

cooking utensils on the grill.

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Clean the cooktop with caution.  Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop

while it is hot.  Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.  Follow directions provided by
the cleaner manufacturer.

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Be sure all the cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner

on or around the appliance.  The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat,
ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.