Use and Care Epicure Cooktop ® For Use With Models EG366 and EG486 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions..................................................1-4 Getting To Know Your Cooktop...............................................4-5 Setting Up Your Cooktop........................................................6-7 Operating the Cooktop...........................................................8-9 Cooking Tips.........................................................................
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Important Safety Instructions Important Information About Safety Instructions INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance. CUSTOMER: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is required for w.arranty service.
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 1. If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. 2. Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING 23. 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. 24. Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking being done.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 1. Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the cooktop’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. 2. Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. 3. Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the cooktops surfaces. 4. Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Getting to Know Your Cooktop About the Cooktop Grate Burner Spill Tray Burner Control Knob Trim Ring Model EG366 Shown GRATES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates support the cooking utensils during cooking. They are removable to allow the area below and around the burners to be cleaned easily. The size and location of the grates depends on the model of the cooktop. BURNER CONTROL KNOBS: Use the knobs to turn on the burners and adjust the flame size. The matching knob illuminates when a burner is on.
Setting Up Your Cooktop Burner Assembly warning 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. The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner cap. The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation. Stack Burners Crown Burner Crown Burner Assembly 1. Put the burner head(s) in place as shown below.
Setting Up Your Cooktop Grates • When installing the knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs of each grate into the corresponding dimples. On model EG366, the middle grate is larger than the other two. • Put the remaining knobs on the outer valve shafts. Installing the Burner Knobs There are two different types of knobs for the cooktop.
Operating the Cooktop Selecting the Cookware Lighting a burner WARNING warning • • • • • To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles should 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.
Operating the Cooktop Lighting a burner (cont.) IMPORTANT: • When the cooktop is cool the igniter may continue to spark if the control knob is set to the LOW position. The burner will stop sparking when warm. The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame setting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on the grate.
Cooking Tips • Dacor ’s SimmerSear™ feature allows you precision control of the flame. The larger the burner size, the wider the range of control. See page 5 for the heat ranges of the different burners. • Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than necessary wastes energy and cooks moisture, food flavor and nutrients out of the food.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Cooktop warning • • • • • Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual. To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Cooktop (cont.) Stainless Steel Surfaces Burner Components and Igniters caution • IMPORTANT: The igniter(s) will not work properly if the burner cap, burner ring, burner base or the igniter itself are not clean. Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at all. After dissembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Problem Igniters do not spark. No flame. Flame is distorted, yellow or very large. Igniter continues to spark (click) after flame ignites. Flame goes out at low setting. may be caused by What to do Cooktop not connected to electrical power. Check to make sure power cord is connected to electrical receptacle. Power to electrical receptacle is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Wet or dirty igniter.
Warranty and Service Product Maintenance OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY Getting Help Before you obtain service, please review the Before You Call for Service section on page 13.
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