User Manual Electric Cooktop DTI36M977BB DTI30M977BB Part No. 113935 Rev.
Contents Contents Regulatory Notice 5 Important safety instruction 8 What you need to know about safety instructions State of California proposition 65 warning (US only) For your safety Surface cooking units Electrical safety Child safety Ventilating hood Glass/ceramic cooking surfaces Critical installation warnings Critical usage warning Usage cautions Critical cleaning warnings 8 9 9 10 12 12 13 13 14 15 17 18 Before you start 19 Cooktop at a glance Residual heat indicator Cooking areas First-ti
51 Virtual flame technology Flex Zone Power Boost Power management Child Lock Temperature detection 51 52 54 54 55 55 Maintenance 56 Cleaning Cooktop surface Surface protection Cooktop sealing 56 56 58 59 Troubleshooting 60 Operating noises Checkpoints Information codes 60 60 63 Warranty and Service 64 Warranty 64 Contents Special features English 3 NZ9500K_MOD_DTI36M977BB_EN.
To Our Valued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen™, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new Dacor Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.
Regulatory Notice 1. FCC Notice CAUTION FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation. Regulatory Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Regulatory Notice • Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV. • Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Regulatory RegulatoryNotice Notice FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body.
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT: General safety instructions This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Important safety instruction Read and follow all instructions before using your cooktop to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the cooktop. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or the manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
State of California proposition 65 warning (US only) WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For your safety precautions, including the following: CAUTION • • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop, the cooktop facing, and areas near the cooktop.
Important safety instruction Avoid scratching or striking the cooktop. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a cooktop with broken glass. Shock, fire, or cuts may occur. • • Important safety instruction • • For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam jet cleaners to clean any part of the cooktop. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid creating a hazard.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Important safety instruction • Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Use proper pan sizes. This appliance is equipped with surface units of different size. Select pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface area of the heating element.
Important safety instruction Electrical safety Use factory installed flexible cord to connect to power supply only, do not use power supply cord kit. • Important safety instruction • • The cooktop should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried out by unqualified individuals may cause injury or a serious malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact a Dacor authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage and void the warranty.
Ventilating hood • • Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Do not let grease accumulate on the hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. Important safety instruction Glass/ceramic cooking surfaces • • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.
Important safety instruction Critical installation warnings WARNING • Important safety instruction • • • • • • • • • • • • This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company. - Failing to have a qualified technician install the cooktop may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury. Unpack the cooktop, remove all packaging material and examine the cooktop for any damage such as dents.
Critical usage warning CAUTION • • • • • • Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - Since a high voltage current enters the product chassis, it may result in electric shock or fire. - When a repair is needed, contact your nearest Dacor service center. • If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, contact your nearest Dacor service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. • Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
Important safety instruction • • • Important safety instruction • • • • • • Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised. Keep pets away from the appliance because pets may step on the controls of the appliance, causing a malfunction. Make sure that the appliance’s controls and cooking areas are out of the reach of children. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns, or injury.
Usage cautions CAUTION • • • • • • • Important safety instruction • • If the surface is cracked, turn the appliance off. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing the steam away from your hands and face. Remove lids from baby food jars before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly.
Important safety instruction • • • • Important safety instruction Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking. - Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance. Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves. Do not scratch the glass of the cooktop with a sharp object. - This may result in the glass being damaged or broken. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation. Do not over-heat food.
Before you start WARNING • • • Do not use this induction cooktop to dry clothes. Do not store flammable materials such as aerosols and cleaning agents under the induction cooktop. Users with Pacemakers or Active Heart Implants must keep their upper body at least 1 ft. (30 cm) from the induction cooking zones that are turned on. For more information or questions, consult with your doctor or the manufacturer of your personal device.
Before you start Cooktop at a glance 36” full-touch cooktop 05 04 04 Before you start 06 07 03 01 08 02 30” full-touch cooktop 08 05 04 06 07 05 03 01 02 06 20 English NZ9500K_MOD_DTI36M977BB_EN.
Press to turn the cooktop on or off. When the cooktop is turned on, the corresponding indicator lights up. 02 LOCK Press and hold to activate or deactivate the lock on the control panel. For more information, see the Child Lock section on page 55. 03 Display 7-inch touch-enabled screen. 04 Flex Zone You can use the Flex Zone function to control two burners on either side (36” models) or the left side (30” models) as a single cooking zone.
Before you start Residual heat indicator When an individual cooking zone or the cooktop is turned off, the presence of residual heat is shown with an indicator on the corresponding cooking zone screen (see the table below). Even after the cooking zone has been switched off, the residual heat indicator will turn off only after the cooking zone has cooled down. You can use the residual heat for thawing or keeping food warm.
First-time use 1. Press POWER to turn the cooktop on. The control panel turns on, and then displays the Home screen after a moment. Auto pan detection: Pan was detected automatically. If you wish to combine the two flex zones, tap on “Link” 1. Link 0 1. Timer Guided Cooking Before you start 0 With Flex Zone enabled, the Flex Zone indicator uses an automatic cookware detection to display the active zones. • If inappropriate cookware is placed on the cooking zone, the indicator blinks.
Before you start SIMMER .5 BOOST 8.0 8. OFF 3. Put cookware on the burner, and then tap or drag the bar to select a power level. You can change the power level to 0, or between 1.0 and 9.0. 4. Tap an optional function (SIMMER or BOOST) if you want to use that function. 5. When complete, tap the set power level to start cooking or wait a few seconds and the burner starts automatically.
Initial cleaning Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean the ceramic glass surface with a damp cloth and ceramic cooktop glass cleaner. WARNING Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaners. The surface can be damaged. Safety shutoff • • • If the cooktop overheats because of an abnormal operation, 'C1' will be displayed, and the cooktop will turn off.
Before you start Recommended settings The power levels in this table are general guidelines. The power settings required for various cooking methods can change, depending on the quality of the cookware being used and the type and amount of food being cooked. Setting HIGH/BOOST Power level 8.0 - 9.0 (with Boost) Usage • • • To boil water To quickly start cooking food To quickly sear meat Before you start MEDIUM HIGH 6.0 - 7.5 • • To hold a rapid boil For fat/pan/stir frying MEDIUM 4.0 - 5.
Touch-enabled screen Method Mark Interaction Press Short press A * Carry out an action Press and release within 3sec Carry out an action Description Press and release a control to carry out an action. Use to power on or start an operation. * hold 3sec. 3sec *B Carry out an action Carry out an action while dragging Use to set the heating level of each cooking zone, or change the status (On/Off) in settings.
Before you start Cookware Use flat-bottomed cookware that completely contacts the entire cooking zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware. Before you start • • • • • Use cookware made with the correct material for induction cooking. Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution. This gives best cooking results. Match the cookware size to the quantity of food being prepared.
Cookware for induction cooking zones The induction burner can only be turned on when cookware with a magnetic base is placed on one of the cooking zones. You can use the cookware identified as suitable below.
Before you start Correct positioning Before you start Correct Incorrect Flat-bottomed cookware and straight sides Cookware with curved or warped bottoms or sides The cookware meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the cooking zone. The cookware does not meet the minimum size required for the current cooking zone. The cookware rests completely on the cooktop surface. The cookware rests on the cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface.
Suitability test Cookware is suitable for induction cooking if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware and the cookware is labelled as suitable by the cookware manufacturer. • • • • Before you start • You can recognize good cookware by their bases. The base is supposed to be as thick and flat as possible. When buying new cookware, pay special attention to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often give only the diameter of the upper rim.
Before you start Energy saving tips Correct Before you start Incorrect Follow these tips to save power consumption. • Always put cookware on a cooking zone before you turn the corresponding burner on. • Keep the cooking zones and cookware bases clean. Otherwise, more power will be consumed. • Firmly close the cover of cookware if available. This will reduce power consumption. • Turn the working burner off before the end of the cooking time. Use the residual heat to keep food warm.
Settings Tap the gear icon in the top left corner of the screen. Tap or drag to select or change settings. Settings Initial settings When you turn the cooktop on for the first time, a welcome screen appears with the Dacor logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial settings. You can change the initial settings later by accessing the Settings screen. The initial settings consist of several steps. You are required to set a language.
Operations Control panel Intro screen When you turn the cooktop on, the intro screen appears. Wait a moment until the Home screen appears. Status bar 1. Current time: displays the current time. 03 02 01 4:35 PM 2. Indicator area: see the table below. 3. Update indicator: This indicator turns on when a new software update is available. Operations Indicator area Item Icon Descriptions 1. iQ Connect When iQ Connect is connected successfully, this indicator lights up. 2.
Home screen Your cooktop has a total of 4-5 burners, depending on the model. The rounded burner or burners are designed for single cookware and can use the virtual flame technology. • For 36” models, the other 4 burners on both sides of the cooktop surface can be used independently, or can be combined. If necessary, merge two burners on one side to form a larger burner. • For 30” models, the other 2 burners on the left side of the cooktop surface can be used independently, or can be combined.
Operations 30” cooktop 05 4:35 PM Settings 01 02 8.0 03 OFF Operations 01 Cooking zone • • • • 04 Select the desired cooking zone by tapping or dragging Timer Guided Cooking Tap to select a single cooking zone. Tap again to make a multiple zone section. Drag up or down to select multiple cooking zones. When multiple cooking zones are selected, a popup message appears for your confirmation. To confirm, tap EXPAND.
Power level When a cooking zone is selected, the default power level is set to 0. To change the power level, swipe the number or drag the bar. 01 4:35 PM Settings 07 08 SIMMER BOOST 02 .5 8.0 8. 03 05 OFF 06 Operations 04 04 Timer Guided Cooking 01 Settings Tap to open the Settings menu screen. 02 Power level Tap or drag the gauge bar to select a power level. You can change the power level to 0 or between 1.0 and 9.0.
Operations Simmer or melt For 36” models, all cooking zones support Simmer mode but not Melt mode. However, 30” models support Simmer mode for 3 burners, and Melt mode for the other 1 burner. 36" Simmer 5 ea 30" Simmer 3 ea and melt 1 ea 4:35 PM Settings Simmer Simmer 4:35 PM Settings Simmer Simmer OFF Simmer OFF OFF OFF OFF Melt Simmer Hold OFF Timer Guided Cooking Simmer OFF Simmer Hold OFF Timer OFF Guided Cooking Operations 38 English NZ9500K_MOD_DTI36M977BB_EN.
Timer This cooktop provides 2 types of timers for different settings. The main timer is on the lower center of the control panel, and the zone-specific timer pops up when you tap the timer icon ( ) for a specific cooking zone. Main timer 1. To use the main timer, tap Timer on the lower center of the control panel. Timer Guided Cooking This timer does not shut off the cooking zone automatically. 12 00 hr 01 59 00 min 01 CANCEL 59 00 sec 01 2.
Operations Zone-specific timer 8.0 1. To use the zone-specific timer, tap the timer icon ( ) for a specific cooking zone to display the timer screen. OFF Hold Timer Guided Cooking Set timer This timer does not shut off the cooking zone automatically. 12 00 hr 01 59 00 min 01 CANCEL 59 00 sec 01 2. See the Timer settings section on page 41 to set the time. Then, tap SET. RESET SET Operations NOTE Timer This timer does not shut off the cooking zone automatically.
Timer settings Set timer Set timer This timer does not shut off the cooking zone automatically. 12 00 hr 01 01 59 00 min 01 02 CANCEL 59 00 sec 01 01 04 0 hr 00 min 00 sec RESET 05 06 RESET 07 OK 03 SET • • • The default time is 0 hr 00 min 00 sec. Tap a digit to open the virtual number pad. Flick up or down to change the number. You can change the time up to 12 hr 59 min 59 sec. 02 Cancel This works the same as the Exit button. 03 SET Tap to start the timer and close the screen.
Operations Guided Cooking 4:35 PM 01 Guided Cooking 02 4:35 PM Guided Cooking Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 10 Menu 11 Menu 12 Menu 13 Menu 14 Menu 15 03 Recommended Power Level 01 Title Guided Cooking 02 Menu list Menus available will be listed in a tile view. 03 Recommended power level This is only for your reference. You can change the power level. Operations 42 English NZ9500K_MOD_DTI36M977BB_EN.
Introduction 4:35 PM 01 1 2 3 4 04 Fulll Video 02 Recipe name Ingredients • • • • • 03 8.0 Ingredients 1 Ingredients 2 Ingredients 3 Cooking time Ingredients 4 Serving size Ingredients 5 Refrigerate for at least 1hour before serving. Level Accessory 10-15 min for 4 ★ ★ ★☆☆ Griddle Operations 01 Back Tap to return to the Guided Cooking menu list. 02 Recipe name The current recipe name is displayed. 03 Tip A recipe tip will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Operations Details 4:35 PM 4:35 PM 01 1 2 3 Recipe name 04 4 05 02 2. Cooking Vegetables 03 • • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Recommended Power level _ 6.0 Cook potatoes lightly with salt and pepper until golden brown and crisp. • Add onions and stir again until soften and begin to brown. • Go to Step 3 to continue cooking 09 Please select the desired cooking zone. 8.0 06 10 Cooking Timer Recommended Power Level 07 08 6.
Program overview The cooktop provides 15 guided cooking programs for boiling, frying, grilling, stir frying, and simmering. These programs include their respective ingredients, cookware/ accessories, and the set power level and cooking time. You can find the recipe details on the screen or the mobile app.
Operations Wi-Fi 1. Tap to turn the Wi-Fi connection on. A list of available access points (AP) will be listed. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Connection ON 2. Select an AP. AP name 1 Secured AP name 2 Secured AP name 3 Secured 3. If this is the first time you have selected an AP, you will be prompted to enter a password. Provide a password, and then tap CONNECT. When the connection is made successfully, a confirmation message appears.
iQ connect iQ Connect iQ Connect ACTIVATE In order to access the cooktop from mobile devices , you need to pair the mobile device with the cooktop. 1. You need to connect your cooktop and mobile devices to a same Wi-Fi network 2. Download and open up "Dacor iQ Kitchen" App, touch “Add device” button and select the cooktop. Follow the guide provided by the app iQ Connect allows you to control the cooktop on your smartphone after you have installed the ‘Dacor iQ Kitchen’ app.
Operations Display Display 0 Brightness 10 You can change the screen brightness. Tap or drag to change the value between 0 and 10. Date & time • Date & Time OFF Automatic date and time Select time zone GMT-5, New York • Set date 2017/03/05 Set time 12:35 AM • Operations • Tap Automatic date and time to turn it on. The time zone information with the corresponding date and time will be synched with the timer server automatically.
To select a time format You can choose one from 12-hour clock and 24-hour clock. Simply tap one. Date & Time Select time zone GMT-5, New York Set date 2017/03/05 12-hour clock Set time 24-hour clock 12:35 AM Select time format 12-hour clock Language Tap to select a preferred language. Language English Français Operations Español Sound • Settings Display • To mute the sound from the cooktop, tap Sound. All sounds or melodies will be muted. To unmute, tap Sound again.
Operations Virtual flame Settings Virtual flame ON Help About device DEMO Demo mode OFF The virtual flame technology is designed to help you check the power level with the help of a visual aid. The virtual flame control at the far right is a toggle button. • To turn the virtual flame on, tap the toggle button once. The button changes to ON. • To turn if off, tap the button again. The button changes to OFF. Help This menu offers first-time use guides for troubleshooting purposes.
Special features Virtual flame technology When you turn an induction burner on, the virtual flame technology creates the appearance of flames for visual references, which are not actual flares. • • • • The virtual flame is available only on the center burner. The virtual flame may look different depending on the appearance, size, and position of the cookware. For best visual results, use cookware that matches the burner size. Cookware that is too large can cover the virtual flame.
Special features Flex Zone You can use the Flex Zone function to control two burners on the side as a single cooking zone. This is useful for larger cookware such as oval cookware, or large spaghetti pots. 1. Select a cooking zone by tapping or dragging individual burners. The selected two burners are synched and will operate as one. 9.0 Hold OFF Timer Guided Cooking 2. Use a burner control to adjust the power level of the synched burners. 3. To cancel this function, tap OFF.
Flex Zone • Cooking Zone 1 Cooking Zone 2 Cooking Zone 3 • Cooking Zone 4 • Cooking Zone 1 burner 2 burner The Flex Zone is a large cooking area located on the side of the cooktop (see the figure on the left) that is specially designed to accommodate multiple cookware of different shapes and sizes at once. The Flex Zone has four zones that are operated by individual inductors, allowing you to cook regardless of where cookware is placed on a cooking zone.
Special features Power Boost The Power Boost function provides additional power to each cooking zone. You might use this function to boil a large amount of water. When the boosting time expires, the cooking zone automatically returns to power level 9.0.
36” cooktop A 30” cooktop B A B A B A B A. Paired cooking zone B. Paired cooking zone Child Lock Special features To prevent accidents by children or unintentional Operations, all controls on the control panel will be disabled except for the POWER and LOCK buttons. • To activate Child Lock, press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds. The Child Lock indicator appears. • To deactivate Child Lock, press and hold LOCK again for 3 seconds. The Child Lock indicator disappears.
Maintenance Cleaning CAUTION • • • • Do not use scrub pads other than those recommended. The glass surface may be scratched or damaged. Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time. Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads, which will scratch the cooktop. Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on a glass-ceramic surface. First-time cleaning 1.
To remove stubborn impurities 1. Allow the cooktop to cool down. 2. Use a single-edge razor-blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the impurities. You must apply pressure to remove the residue. 3. After scraping with the razor scraper, apply a few drops of ceramic cooktop cleaner on the entire area. Use a cleaning pad to remove any remaining residue. Do not scrape the seal around the edges of the cooktop. 4.
Maintenance To remove sugary spills and melted plastic Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can produce pitting on the surface of your cooktop. This is not covered under the Warranty. You must clean the spills while they are still hot. Use caution when removing hot substances. 1. Turn all burners off. Remove any hot cookware. 2. Wear an oven mitt, and then use a single-edge razor-blade scraper to move the spills to a cool area of the cooktop.
To prevent damage to the cooktop • • • • Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto a hot cooktop. If this happens, clean immediately. Do not let cookware boil dry as this will damage the cooktop and the cookware. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board. Do not cook food directly on the cooktop. Always use proper cookware.
Troubleshooting Operating noises You may hear the following operational noises: • Cracking noises: You may hear a cracking noise when you are using cookware made of two or more materials. • Whistling: A whistling noise occurs when both back burners are in use. This is caused by vibrations. Whistling can vary depending on the weight or material of the cookware or the type of food you are cooking. The noise can be reduced by using thicker cookware.
Symptom Possible cause Solution The cooktop has stains or discoloration. Food spills/stains were not cleaned. See the Cleaning section on page 56. The cooktop is hot. The cooktop may appear discolored if it is hot. This is temporary, and the discoloration will disappear as the cooktop cools. The cooktop has scratches or abrasions. The cooktop is not being Scratches cannot be removed. However, correctly cleaned. tiny scratches will become less visible with cleaning. Use glass-ceramic cleaning cream.
Troubleshooting Symptom The boost function has been deactivated or cannot be activated. Possible cause A cooking position is already paired, and the cooktop is too hot. Solution You can activate the boost function only once for a single burner. If a second cooking position is switched on or is already in operation, the boost function will not be available or is deactivated, and the cooking position returns to power level 9.0. The cooktop may be hot. Wait until the cooktop cools down.
Information codes Code Possible cause Solution C0 The top sensor is open. C1 The top sensor is short. C2 The IGBT sensor is open. F0 Communications between the main and the sub PCBs failed. F1 Communications with EEPROM failed. F2 Communications with the touch-enabled IC failed. A2 The fan motor malfunctions. It occurs when the DC motor can not operate due to defects of the PCB, wiring or blockage on the motor blade. UP The input voltage is too high or low.
Warranty and Service Warranty Review this section to learn the warranty and non-warranty terms and conditions concerning this product. For details/clarifications, contact Dacor.
Outside the 50 States of the USA, District of Columbia, and Canada* Limited 1st-Year Warranty If your Dacor product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship, Dacor will furnish a new part, FOB Factory**, to replace the defective part. All delivery, installation, labor costs, and other service fees are the buyer’s responsibility.
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