User Manual Heritage ® Gas Cooktop Models HCT305G, HCT365G Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................1 Getting to Know the Cooktop..................................................................... 3 Setting Up the Cooktop............................................................................... 4 Operating the Cooktop................................................................................ 6 Care and Cleaning..........
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 a great addition to your home. To familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new Dacor cooktop, read this manual thoroughly, starting with Important Safety Instructions (Pg. 1). Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our company values.
Important Safety Instructions Installer Leave these instructions with the unit. WARNING Consumer Before using the cooktop, read this manual fully, and save it for personal and professional reference. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service. (For service/warranty information, see Pg. 10.) If you have any questions call: Dacor Customer Assurance 833-353-5483 (USA, Canada) Mon – Fri, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Website: www.dacor.
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: WARNING WARNING • Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders. • Select cookware carefully. Use cookware of the proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking being done. Cookware needs to be large enough to contain the desired quantity of food without boil-overs or spill-overs.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION • • • • Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the cooktop’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the cooktop’s surfaces. Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Setting Up the Cooktop Installing the Burners and Grates Installing a Standard Burner Be sure to match the right-size components with each other. 1. Align the hole near the rim of the burner head with the ignitor on the base. 2. Place the burner ring on the burner head. 3. Put the burner ring on the head. Slightly turn the ring to make sure it seats properly. 4. Lay the cap on the burner ring. Make sure the ridge of the cap fits around rim of the ring.
Setting Up the Cooktop Installing the Grates IMPORTANT • Assemble the grates as instructed. When installed correctly, the openings in the grates are centered over the burners. • When placing a grate, make sure its feet rest in their respective dimples formed into the cooktop. 1. Find the notch on the bottom-back of each grate, and orient the grate so the notch is toward the back of the cooktop. 2.
Operating the Cooktop Selecting the Cookware As you turn the knob, the igniter sparks until the flame ignites, then stops sparking. WARNING On OFF Ignite flame • NEVER cover the slots between the burner-control knobs and trim rings. Doing so blocks air flow through the cooktop and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep all slots clean. • To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles away from burners and the edge of the countertop. • Always lift cookware to reposition it.
Operating the Cooktop Cooking Tips Accessories For best cooking results and to save energy: • Boil at the lowest flame height possible. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as at a vigorous boil, which wastes energy and cooks out moisture, flavor, and nutrients faster. • Use low/med flame if using poor-heat-conducting cookware (e.g., glass, ceramic, cast iron). • Adjust the flame so it covers about 1/3 of the bottom of the cookware to ensure even heating and reduce scorching.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop Cleaning the Grates and Spill Trays To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any hot areas. If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they will burn and be very difficult to clean. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol, and milk can damage the finishes if you allow them to stand for any length of time.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Burners and Igniters Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces WARNING WARNING Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain. To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces. Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile and can crack or break. IMPORTANT: The igniters will not work properly if they or the other burner parts are not clean. Dirty/wet igniters may not spark at all. 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Nothing works. Igniters not sparking. No flame. Burner goes out at low setting. Flame distorted, yellow. or too large. Igniter sparks (clicks) after flame ignites. May Be Caused By What to Do (Solution) No power to cooktop. Verify the cooktop is plugged in. No power to electrical outlet. Turn on power at circuit breaker or fuse box; check for tripped breaker or blown fuse. Power outage. Contact power company. Power not supplied to unit. See Nothing Works (above).
Warranty and Service must be reported to Dacor within 60 days of the original purchase date to qualify for warranty coverage. Consumable parts such as filters and light bulbs are not covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. • Consequential/incidental damage, including but not limited to food or medicine loss, time away from work, or restaurant meals. • Failure of the product when used for commercial, business, rental or any application other than for residential consumer use.
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Please visit www.dacor.com to activate your warranty online. WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope, or activate the warranty online for each product. Owner Last Name (please print) First Middle Init.
