Dacor DCT305SLPH Manual

9

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Cooktop

•  Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this  

manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.

•  To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your  

cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the 

types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.

•  To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners 

and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. 

DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.

•  Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. 

Steam could penetrate the electrical components and 

cause a short circuit.

•  To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive 

cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring 

pads, on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to 

do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic 

brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces 

of your cooktop.

•  Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object 

such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may 

scratch your cooktop’s surfaces.

•  After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble 

the cooktop parts completely before use. See page 

5.

To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, 

clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills 

that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any 

hot areas. 
If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they 

will burn on and be very difficult to clean. Certain 

types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vin-

egar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes if 

you allow them to stand for any length of time.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely 

high temperatures. The grates are under high stress 

when hot utensils are placed on them. Also, the 

cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidic 

food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions, 

cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop 

to undergo a change in appearance over time. If 

you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will 

slow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.

Disassembly

There is a plastic spill protector located under each knob 

to help prevent liquids from getting inside the cooktop 

chassis. To prevent damage, do not remove them from 

the cooktop.

1.  Turn the knobs to the OFF position.
2.  For safety, disconnect the cooktop power cord 

from the electrical outlet.

3.  When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates 

from the top of the cooktop.

4.  Disassemble the burners: Lift the burner caps 

and burner rings off of the burner bases.

5.  Grasp each knob and pull straight up to remove.

Spill protector 

DO NOt remove!

Knob

Valve shaft