Use and Care Manual Induction Cooktop Models: RNCT304 and RNCT365 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions.................................. 1 Cooktop Features................................................. 4 Cooktop Operation.............................................. 5 Care and Cleaning.............................................. 7 Before You Call for Service.................................... 8 Parts and Accessories...........................................
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Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with the appliance. DANGER Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before operating this appliance. Save it for future reference. DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE: • SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the cooktop. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Important Safety Instructions 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: WARNING • If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING caution • Do not allow pans to boil dry. Do turn on the cooktop with empty cookware on the cooking zone. Doing so can damage the pan and/or the cooktop. • Do not set cookware with sharp edges on the bottom (such as support legs with sharp corners) on the cooktop. Damage to the glass surface may occur. • Do not use towels or bulky cloth as potholders. • • Always use potholders when removing cookware from the cooktop. Use only dry potholders.
Cooktop Features About the Cooktop • Induction cooking is totally different from traditional types of cooking. A magnetic induction element below the cooking surface heats utensils (magnetic only) directly. Induction cooking is much more efficient because less energy is lost heating the cooktop itself. Also, food that spills on the cooktop does not burn since the cooktop is much cooler. • • Dacor induction cooktops have 4 or 5 circular cooking zones.
Cooktop Operation Determine Cookware Size Before Using the Cooktop... • Be sure all packing materials, labels or tape are removed from the cooktop surface. • Wipe the cooktop with a clean, damp sponge and dry. • Apply Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Creme, according to the Care and Cleaning section. • During the first uses of the cooktop, you may smell a slight burning odor or see light smoke. These conditions are normal for a new glass ceramic cooktop.
Cooktop Operation Power Boost Operating the Controls Your induction cooktop is equipped with a power boost feature. Use power boost to bring large quantities of water or food to cooking temperature faster. Power boost increases the induction element power up to 39%, for 10 minutes. NOTE: Power boost can only be used on one element group at a time (see cooktop layouts on page 4). WARNING • Turn on the induction cooktop only after placing the cookware on the element.
Care and Cleaning • Cleaning the Cooktop Surface 1. Soften using a moist cloth or paper towel over the soil for 20 to 30 minutes. WARNING • Unless otherwise specified, make sure that all cooking zones are cool enough to safely touch before cleaning. • Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled to prevent steam burns. • To avoid dangerous fumes and damage to the cooktop, use only the cleaners specified. Use them only as instructed.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Before you call for service, please review the potential problems, possible causes and remedies shown in the table. Problem Nothing works. Cooktop turns on and/or changes settings unexpectedly. Cooking zone (induction element) cycles on and off more often than usual. Possible Cause Remedy Cooktop is not connected to electrical power. Have cooktop connected to a proper electrical power supply by a licensed electrician. Power supply is off.
Before You Call for Service Problem Possible Cause Food does not heat. Remedy No power. See nothing works, above. Non-magnetic utensil used. Induction cooktops will not work unless utensil is magnetic. Try another type of utensil. No pot or pan placed on cooking zone. Cookware not magnetic. Cookware curved or warped on bottom. Error code appears on display Use proper cookware. See page 5. Cookware not centered on cooking zone. Center cookware on cooking zone as shown on page 5.
Warranty and Service Getting Help Before you request service: 1. Review the Before You Call For Service section of this manual (page 8). 2. Use the helpful tips found in our Problem Solution Guide. 3. Become familiar with the warranty terms and conditions of your product. 4. If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your problem, call our Customer Service center at the number below. Dacor’s Customer Service center is available 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Warranty and Service Out of Warranty OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: Should you experience a service issue beyond the standard warranty period, please contact us. Dacor reviews each issue and customer concern to provide the best possible solution based on the circumstances.
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