Dacor DR30DH Manual

8

Selecting the Cookware

•  Utensil handles should be turned inward and not 

extend over adjacent burners. To reduce the risk of 

burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage 

due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the 

handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it 

is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent 

burners.

•  Always set utensils gently onto the grates and 

center them so that they are well-balanced.

•  Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding 

may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition 

them. Do not drop them on the grate. Cookware 

with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage 

to the coated surfaces on the grates.

•  To avoid burns or a fire hazard, reduce the flame 

level if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. 

Flames extending up the sides are potentially 

dangerous.

For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select 

the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. 

Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly 

or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
•  Has flat, smooth bottoms.
•  Is well balanced.
•  Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.

Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain 

surfaces of the grates, spill trays and burner caps are 

acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods can cause 

permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain 

surfaces.

Operating the Cooktop

Lighting A Burner

•  To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon 

monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your 

cooktop without the burners completely and 

properly assembled (see page 7). The burner 

rings spread the flame evenly around the burner 

caps. The burner rings must be properly seated for 

proper burner lighting and operation.

•  In the interest of safety, always light the burner 

before putting the cooking utensil on the grate. 

Turn the burner knob to the OFF position before 

removing the utensil. Always check the position of 

the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off 

when you are finished cooking.

•  Do not turn the knob farther than the HIGH 

position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst 

of flame that could cause burns or damage to the 

surrounding area.

•  Do not touch any part of the burner while the 

igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result. 

•  Never light the burners with a match or other open 

flame. 

•  Always check to make sure all control knobs are in 

the OFF position when you are finished cooking.

•  If the gas does not ignite after four seconds 

or if the flame goes out and gas escapes when 

attempting to light a burner, turn the knob to the 

OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five 

minutes for the gas to dissipate. Then, repeat the 

lighting procedure.

Each burner control knob has a small diagram 

next to it with an indicator light that tells you 

which burner it operates.
1.  To light a burner, push in gently on the knob and turn 

it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. The igniter 

will spark (click) repeatedly until the gas ignites. The 

burner should light within four seconds. 

2.  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.

Burner knob symbols

OFF

HIGH

LOW