Dacor DRT366S User manual

The Life of the Kitchen? DUSE AND CARE MANUAL
ISTINCTIVE SERIES COOKTOP
For use with models DRT304S and DRT366S
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Style varies, model DRT366S shown
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 1-3
GETTING TO KNOW YOURCOOKTOP ............................................ 4
SETTING UP YOUR COOKTOP ...................................................... 5
OPERATINGYOURCOOKTOP ................................................... 6-7
CARE AND CLEANING ......................................................... 8-10
ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................... 10
BEFOREYou CALLFORSERVICE............................................... 1 1
WARRANTYANDSERVICE........................................................ 12
WARRANTY CARD ...................................................... BACK COVER
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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 Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.
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company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual com-
pletely before using this appliance. Save it for future
reference. It contains important use and care infor-
mation. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check
in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is
required for warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see
page 12.
If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service
[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday -- Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number identifi-
cation of your cooktop ready. Record these numbers
below for easy access. The numbers are found on a
label on the under side of the chassis.
Model number
Serial number
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warn-
ings in this manual are not meant to cover all pos-
sible problems and situations that can occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing, main-
taining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team
about problems or situations that you do not under-
stand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Date of purchase
Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and
performance of our products, we may need to make
changes to the appliance without updating this
manual.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
• Do not use or light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices including the telephone in your building.
•From a neighbor's phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive
vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode,
such as aerosol cans away from the cooktop. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or
areas.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages on the
cooktop or cooktop chassis. Doing so blocks air flow
through the cooktop and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard. Keep all slots clear of grease and
grime.
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products that are on the list of substances which
are known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances. To minimize exposure to these substances,
always operate this unit according to the use and care
manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.
READ AND SAVE
THESE 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:
• If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact
your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaqed
appliance.
• Installations with less than 2 1/2" (64 mm) from the
rear of the cooktop to a combustible vertical surface
must use Dacor backguard model AEB3009, AEB3012,
(for model DRT304S)AEB360g AEB3612 (for model
DRT366S) or a non-combustible material.
• Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed
and grounded by a qualified installer according to
the accompanying installation instructions. Have the
installer show you the location of the gas shut off valve
and the power cord so that you know where and how
to tum off the gas supply and disconnect power to the
cooktop.
• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the cooktop
unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should
perform all other service.
• Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter
any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed to
do so in these instructions.
• Before performing any type of service, make sure that
the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to the
cooktop is disconnected.
• Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of
a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This
cooktop is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE
COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
USE..After use, make sure these surfaces have had
sufficient time to cool before touching them.
• Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able to
operate it properly.
• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or
climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave children
alone or unattended in the area around the cooktop.
Do not allow children to play with the controls or touch
other parts of the cooktop.
• Do not store items of interest to children on top of or
above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured
while climbing on the appliance.
• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating
he cooktop, turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
• Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby
food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if a
burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.
• Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for
the first time.
Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed
in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop, ventilation
filters and ventilation hoods free of grease that could
catch fire.
• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard
plastic and cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot
surfaces or gas burners.
• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the
cooktop. Do not a IIow clothing to come into contact
with the cooktop and surrounding areas during and
immediately after use.
• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over
the cooktop
• If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long
curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow
over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
• To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the cooktop
unattended when in use.
• 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 cookto p. Personal injury or
damage may result from improper cookware use.
• Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper
size, material and construction for the particular type
of cooking being done. Utensils need to be large
enough to contain the desired quantity of food without
boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easy to
hold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not
use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that
are too heavy to lift safely.
• Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.
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• Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
lighting a burner.
• Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
them from the valve stems.
• The cooktop should never be operated without the
knobs and trim rings in place.
• Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
cookware from the cooktop. Wet pot holders can
cause steam burns.
• Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room du ring cooking.
• When deep fat frying:
0Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain
the desired volume of food without overflow caused
by the bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat
fryer unattended.
0Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods
with high water content may cause spattering or
spilling of the hot fat.
OHeat fat slowly, and stir together any combination
of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep
fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to
temperatures above the flash point.
• This appliance is equipped with a three prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electric shock hazards. If onty a two prong outlet is
available, it is the customer's responsibility to have
it replaced with a dedicated, grounded, three prong
electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under
any circumstances:
0Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
0Use an adapter plug.
0Use an extension cord.
0Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
0 Plug the cooktop into an electrical outlet with a
ground fault interrupter (GFI).
Power cord with three
prong grounding plug
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Three prong
electrical outlet
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
burned.
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
0 You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
already know how to operate it.
0The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
0The fire department is being called.
0You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
• 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.

Partsof the Cooktop
Burners: The cooktop's flame-less ignition system
generates a spark that lights the burner when you
turn the knob to HIGH, See the diagrams on the
right for the size and location of the different burner
types,
Long Life 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 each grate depends on the model of
the cooktop,
Spill Trays: The spill trays catch any food that falls
through the cooktop grates.
Burner Control Knobs: Use the knobs to turn on
the burners and adjust the flame size, An indicator
next to each knob lights when the burner control is
on,
Trim Rings: Located behind each knob, They pre-
vent liquids from getting into the cooktop's internal
parts. Grate
Spill tray
Burner
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Burner
control knob Trim ring
Model DRT366S
shown
Special Cooktop Features
Perma-FlameTM: The Perma-Flame instant
re-ignition feature automatically re-lights a burner
quickly if it goes out. With Perma-Flame, your cook-
ing experience is uninterrupted because the flame is
re-ignited at the same level as when it went out,
Smart Flame TM Technology: All burners are
equipped with Dacor's Smart Flame technology, It
reduces the temperature under the fingers of the
porcelain-coated cast iron grates. Smart-Flame
extends grate life and protects the finish,
SimmerSear TM Burners: Dacor's exclusive preci-
sion burner control system, SimmerSear burners
have a wider range of heat settings than the stan-
dard burners. The wider range allows you precise
heat control from simmer to sear (high).
Burner Locations
[] Standard Burner: 1300- 95OOBTU
[] Standard Burner: 1700- 15OOOBTU
[] SJmmerSearBurner: 8OO- 18000 BTU
Model DRT304S - 4burners
Model DRT366S - 6 burners
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Burner and Grate Assembly
is cool.
Remove the burner rings, burner caps and grates
from their shipping packages.
SimmerSear Burner Assembly
1. Install the SimmerSear burner ring(s) on top
of the SimmerSear burner base(s). Line up the
indentations on the bottom of the burner ring
with the pins on the top of the burner base.
2. Set the outer SimmerSear burner cap(s) on top
of the burner ring(s). Hake sure the burner ring
is centered on top.
3. Set the inner SimmerSear burner cap(s) on the
center of the dual burner base(s). Line up the
ridge on the bottom of the cap with the pins on
the center of the burner base.
Standard Burner Assembly
1. Install the standard burner rings on the stan-
dard burner bases. Put the hole on the edge of
each ring over the igniter. Center the tabs on the
bottom of each ring in the hole in the center of
each base.
.Install all the standard burner caps. The ridge on
the bottom of each cap must surround the top of
each ring. Ridge on bottom of
inner burner cap
Grate and Knob Installation
1. Gently set the grates
on top of the spill
tray. Put the legs
of each grate into
the corresponding
dimples. On model
DRT366S, the middle
grate is smaller than
the other two.
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2. Attach the Sim-
merSear burner
knobs [] as shown
below. The Sim- _
merSear knobs have
a wider space between the large flame icon
and the simmer icon than the standard burner
knobs. Align the "D-shaped" opening on the back
of each knob with the end of the valve shaft.
Carefully push each knob on until it stops.
3. Attach the remaining knobs which operate the
standard burners I_l.
SimmerSear Knobs
Standard Knobs
Ridge on bottom
of burner cap
_- -_-__g niter
burner base
Standard Burner
Assembly
Outer burner
cap
Burner
ring
Pin on burner base
SimmerSear
Burner Assembly
DRT304S Knob
Placement
DRT366S Knob
Placement

Operafi
Selecting the Cookware Lighting a Burner
• 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.
• 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
stea m in.
IMPORTANT: 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.
To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your
cooktop without the burners completely and properly
........................ burner rings spread the
flame evenly around the burner cap. 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.
, !fthe gas does n0t 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 dia- @ O O
gram next to it with an indicator light that
tells you which burner it operates. O O O
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.
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Burner knob settings
OFF HIGH LOW
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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.
IMPORTANT:
• The flame should burn evenly around the perim-
eter of the burner, except underneath each grate
support finger, where the flame height is reduced
by Dacor's Smart-Flame feature. A normal flame
is steady and blue in color. Foreign material in
the gas line, especially in new construction, may
cause an orange flame during initial operation.
The orange color will disappear with further use.
Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are
normal when using LP gas.
• If the flame is not even around the edge of the
burner, wait for the cooktop to cool and check to
make sure the burner is assembled properly (see
page 5).
• When the cooktop is cool the igniter may con-
tinue 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. The igniter will also spark automati-
cally if the flame is distorted by a draft or by
the household ventilation system. Eliminate any
drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to
reduce this type of problem.
• To keep the burners operating properly, keep the
burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps
clean and dry. See Care and Cleaning starting
on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters will result in con-
stant sparking, even if there is a flame present.
Cooking Tips
For superior cooking performance and to save
energy:
• Reduce the flame height to the minimum level
necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-
cess. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil
as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil
than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away
moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and
nutrients.
• Dacor's SimmerSear feature allows you precision
control of the flame. The larger the burner size,
the wider the range of control. See page 4 for
the heat ranges of the different burners.
• Use low or medium flame heights when cook-
ing in utensils made of materials that are poor
conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic and
cast iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers
approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to
ensure even heating and reduce scorching.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce
cooking times.
• Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the
lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time and save energy.
• Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking
time.

' Cleanonlythepartsofthecooktoplistedinthis manual,Cleanthem only in the manner specified:
,avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop's surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solUtions specified in this manual,
To avoidelectrical' Shock or burns: turn off the burners and make sUre that all parts are €0ol bef0re cleaning: DONO T
turn the burners on during cleaningl
,Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the c00ktop, Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short
circuit; After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.
After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts completely before usel See page 5.
• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula, Sharp objects may scratch
your c0oktoP ssurfacesl
' To Prevent damage; do n0t use abrasive or corrosive CleanerS or applicators such as steel Wool or scouring padsl
on any part of the cooktop unless nstructed to do so. Use only a sponge soft cloth f brous or plastic brush or nylon
cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces 0f your c00ktop:
' DO not remove the trim rings from the c0oktop: clean 0nly the outside edges of the trim rings l !f you get moisture
inside the trim rings damage to the cookto p may occur.
i' Do not soak the knobs in Water 0r put them in ihe dishwasherl
' Installing the €00kt0p knobs in the Wr0ng positi0n may result in damage t0the optional €o0kt0p griddle or gd!l. Tw0
of the knobs that €0me with the gridd!e/grill kit are marked with the maximum griddle settings, see the griddle or grill
instructions.
Cleaning the Cooktop
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. Spills that remain on hot burner parts
will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to
burn on. 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.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely
high temperatures. The grates are under high stress
when hot utensils are placed on them. Also, the
cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidic
food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions,
cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop
to undergo a change in appearance over time. [f
you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will
slow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.
Cooktop Disassembly
1. For safety, disconnect the cooktop power cord
from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning.
2. When the appliance is cool, remove the grates
from the top of the cooktop.
3. Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps
and burner rings off of the burners.
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