Dacor RGC304SLP Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact
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your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed
Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed
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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
Do not install, repair or replace any part of the cooktop
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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
Before performing any type of service, make sure that
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the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to the
cooktop is disconnected.
Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of
Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of
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a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This
cooktop is not intended for commercial use.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE
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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
Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able to
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operate it properly.
Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or
Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or
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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, pull on
the handle or touch other parts of the cooktop.
Do not store items of interest to children on top of or
Do not store items of interest to children on top of or
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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
Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
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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
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any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed to
do so in these instructions.
Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
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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
Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby
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food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for
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the first time.
Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,
Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,
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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
Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the
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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 use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
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Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over
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the cooktop.
If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long
If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long
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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
To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the cooktop
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unattended when in use.
Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed
Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed
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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
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
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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
Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper
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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.
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
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hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.
Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
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cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot holders
can cause steam burns.
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
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lighting a burner.
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
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them from the valve stems.
WARNING
WARNING
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: