Dacor DCT305SLPH Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

•  If you receive a damaged product, immediately 

contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a 

damaged appliance.

•  Make sure that the cooktop has been properly 

installed and grounded by a qualified installer 

according to the accompanying installation 

instructions. Have the installer show you the location 

of the gas shut off valve and the power cord so that 

you know where and how to turn off the gas supply 

and disconnect power to the cooktop.

•  Do not install, repair or replace any part of the 

cooktop unless specifically recommended in the 

literature accompanying it. A qualified service 

technician should perform all other service.

•  Before performing any type of service, make sure that 

the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to the 

cooktop is disconnected.

•  Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of 

a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This 

cooktop is not intended for commercial use.

•  DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE SURFACES OF THE 

COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER 

USE. After use, make sure these surfaces have had 

sufficient time to cool before touching them.

•  Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able 

to operate it properly.

•  Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or 

climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may cause 

damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave children 

alone or unattended in the area around the cooktop. 

Do not allow children to play with the controls or touch 

other parts of the cooktop.

•  Do not store items of interest to children on top of 

or above the cooktop. Children could be burned or 

injured while climbing on the appliance.

•  Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a 

power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating 

the cooktop, turn all control knobs to the 

OFF position.

•  Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter 

any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed 

to do so in these instructions.

•  Do not cover the burners and grates with anything 

except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers 

may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop 

if a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in 

place.

•  Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby 

food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the 

container to burst and cause injury.

•  Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for 

the first time.

•  Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, 

plastic and cloth away from the burners and other 

hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot 

surfaces or gas burners.

•  Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the 

cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into contact 

with the cooktop and surrounding areas during and 

immediately after use.

•  Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
•  Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over 

the cooktop.

•  If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long 

curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow 

over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.

•  To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the 

cooktop unattended when in use.

•  Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as 

instructed in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop, 

ventilation filters and cooktop hoods free of grease 

that could catch fire.

•  Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check 

the manufacture’s recommendations before use to 

determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooktop. 

Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware are 

not suitable for use on a cooktop. Personal injury 

or damage may result from the improper use of 

cookware.

•  Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper 

size, material and construction for the particular type 

of cooking being done. Utensils need to be large 

enough to contain the desired quantity of food without 

boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easy to 

hold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not 

use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that 

are too heavy to lift safely.

•  Do not allow pots or pans to boil dry.
•  Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a 

hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or 

scalds.

•  Use only dry pot holders when removing food and 

cookware from the cooktop. Wet pot holders can 

cause steam burns.

General Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your cooktop, follow basic 

safety precautions, including the following: