Dacor DTG36M955 User manual

User Manual
Modernist Gas Cooktop
DTG30M954/DTG36M955
Part No. 112170 Rev B

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Contents
Before you begin 5
About this manual 5
Important note to the installer 5
Important note to the consumer 5
Important note to the servicer 5
Regulatory Notice 6
Important safety instructions 8
Read all instructions before using this appliance 8
Symbols used in this manual 8
State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only) 8
Commonwealth of Massachusetts 8
General safety 9
Fire safety 10
Gas safety 10
Electrical and grounding safety 11
Installation safety 12
Location safety 13
Cooktop safety 14
Overview 16
Layout 16
What’s included 18
Using the cooktop burners 19
Ignition 19
Cookware 21
Installing the grates 23
Using the iQ Connect feature 24
Using the hood control feature 26

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Care and maintenance 28
Cleaning the cooktop surface 28
Stainless steel surfaces 28
Control knobs 29
Burner grates and components 30
Burner caps and heads 31
Burner bases 32
Electrodes 33
Grates 34
Burner head and cap replacement 34
Troubleshooting 37
Checkpoints 37
Warranty and Service 38
Getting Help 38
Warranty 38
Open Source Announcement 41

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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 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 at the Before you begin section (pg. 5).
Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working
within the framework of our company values. Should you ever have an issue with your
cooktop, first check the Troubleshooting section (pg. 37) for guidance. It gives
suggestions and remedies that may pre-empt a call for service.
Valuable customer input helps us continually improve our products and services, so feel
free to contact our Customer Assurance Team for assistance with all your product-
support needs.
Dacor Customer Assurance Team
14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
Telephone:
Fax:
Hours of Operation:
Website:
[phone]
[phone]
Mon – Fri, 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us
Thanks for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for
families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor
cooktop will deliver a top-level performance and enjoyment for decades to come.
Sincerely,
The Dacor Customer Assurance Team

Before you begin
About this manual
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
Important note to the installer
•Remove all packing materials from the cooktop compartments before connecting the
electric and gas supply to the cooktop.
•Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
•Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
Important note to the consumer
Keep these instructions with your user manual for future reference.
• As with any heat-generating appliance, certain safety precautions should be followed .
•Do not service the cooktop, unless as specifically directed in this manual; all other
service should be done by a qualified technician.
Important note to the servicer
The electrical diagram is attached inside the burner box.
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Regulatory Notice
1. FCC Notice
CAUTION
FCC CAUTION: Any modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to these two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that
causes undesired operation.
For products sold in the US and Canada, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot
select any other channels.
FCC STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and, if not
installed and used as instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio reception;
however, interference still may occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
causes harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
•Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver
•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.
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 in.
(20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be
co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2.2. IC Noti
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to thes two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including that which may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For products sold in the
US and Canada, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot select any other channels.
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IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there are
at least 8 in. (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s)
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
General safety instructions
This unit has been tested and complies 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 as instructed,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, interference may still occur in a particular installation. If this unit causes
harmful interference to radio/television reception (which can be determined by turning
the unit off and on), the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or
more of these measures:
•Reorienting or relocating the receiving antennae.
•Increasing the distance between the unit and receiver.
•Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio/TV.

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Important safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance
•All electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Be sure to read
the Important Safety Information in this manual. The instructions must be followed to
minimize the risk of property damage, injury, or death.
•Keep this manual in a handy place so you can refer to it as needed.
Symbols used in this manual
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in electric shock, personal injury, or property
damage.
NOTE
Useful tips and instructions
These warning icons and symbols are intended to prevent property damage and personal
injury. Follow them explicitly.
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.
Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to Proposition 65 listed substances (including
benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot) resulting from the incomplete
combustion of LP or natural gas.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts. When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, you must use the T-
handle type. Multiple flexible gas lines must not be connected in series.

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General safety
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:
•Do not touch any surface, component,
or mechanism of the cooktop during or
immediately after cooking.
•Learn where and how to shut off the
valve that feeds gas to the cooktop.
• Ensure the cooktop’s hold-down brackets are installed per the Installation Instructions.
•Do not let children sit/stand on the cooktop or play with any of its parts. Do not leave
children unattended in the kitchen when the cooktop is in use.
•Remove all packaging before operating the cooktop to keep this material from
catching fire. Keep all packaging away from children. Properly dispose of packaging as
soon as the cooktop is unpacked.
•Do not keep objects of interest to children on or around the cooktop.
•Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged, if it malfunctions, or is missing parts.
•Do not use the cooktop as a space heater.
•Use only dry pot holders.
•Do not use the cooktop to heat sealed food containers.
•Unplug the cooktop before service/maintenance.
•To avoid fires/explosions. ensure no under-counter storage (e.g., dishtowels, paper,
cleaning supplies or packaged/canned food) contacts the cooktop chassis.
•To prevent gas leaks or inferior function, take care not to smash or kink the gas line.
•Air curtains or other overhead hoods that blow onto the cooktop shall not be used
with a gas cooktop unless both are designed and tested according to the Standard for
Domestic Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA1.1, and listed by an independent testing
laboratory for combination use.
WARNING
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 oven.

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Fire safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:
•Do not store/place/use combustible materials (e.g., paper, plastic, pot holders, linens,
gasoline, alcohol) near the cooktop.
•Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the cooktop.
•To avoid grease buildup, regularly clean the vents.
•Do not let pot holders or other flammable material touch a heating element. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth item as a pot holder.
•Do not douse a grease fire with water. Instead, turn off the heat source, and smother
the fire with a tight-fitting lid, or use a multi-purpose, dry-chemical or foam
extinguisher.
•Do not heat unopened food containers. The buildup of pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
•Always check if the burners are combusting normally. Overheating may cause a fire,
and incomplete combustion may cause carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Gas safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death observe these precautions:
Checking for gas leaks
Leak-test the cooktop per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use a flame to check
for gas leaks. Use a brush to spread a soap-and-water solution around the area you are
checking. If there is a gas leak, small bubbles will appear in the solution.
If you smell gas:
•Close the valve and do not use the cooktop.
•Do not light a match, candle, or cigarette.
•Do not turn on any appliances.
•Do not touch an electrical switch or plug in a power cord.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Evacuate the building.
•From a neighbor's phone, immediately call your gas supplier, and follow their
directions. (If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.)

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Electrical and grounding safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:
•Plug the power cord into a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
•Do not remove the grounding prong.
•Do not use an adapter or extension cord.
•Do not use a damaged plug, cord, or loose power outlet.
•Do not modify the plug, cord, or outlet.
•Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.
•Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 15-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended. Plug only the cooktop into this circuit.
• Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot-water pipes.
•This cooktop must be grounded. If the cooktop malfunctions, grounding reduces risk
of electric shock by providing a safe path for the current. This cooktop’s power cord
has a grounding plug, which must be firmly plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded per local regulations. If you are unsure the outlet is properly
grounded, have it checked by a licensed electrician.
•If codes allow for a separate ground wire, you should have a qualified electrician
determine this wire’s proper path.
•Electrical service to the cooktop must conform to local codes, or in their absence, to
the National Electrical code/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or Latest Revisions.
•The owner shall ensure that the proper electrical service is provided for the cooktop.
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Installation safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:
•The cooktop should be installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, per the
Installation Instructions.
•Do not service/modify/replace the cooktop or any part of it unless specifically
directed in this manual. All other service should be done by a qualified technician.
•Use only new, flexible connectors when installing the cooktop.
•Make sure the cooktop’s hold-down brackets are properly installed. (See the
Installation Instructions for details.)
•Remove all tape and packaging materials.
•After unpacking the cooktop, remove all accessories from inside and around it.
(Cautiously handle the heavy grates and griddles.)
•Ensure no parts came loose during shipping.
•Ensure the cooktop is installed/adjusted according to local regulations by a qualified
service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) you will use. For the
cooktop to use LP gas, the installer must replace the 5 surface burner orifices with the
provided LP orifice set, and reverse the GPR adapter. The agency performing this work
shall be responsible for the gas conversion.
• Installation of this cooktop must conform to local codes or, in their absence , with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada, installation
must conform to the current Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-
B149.1, or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes
as applicable. T his cooktop has been design-certified by ETL according to ANSI Z21.1,
latest edition, and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1, latest edition.
•Ensure the middle valve has adequate capacity and is unclogged.
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Location safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:
•The cooktop is for indoor household use only and should not be exposed to weather/
water/wind/drafts.
•The cooktop must be installed within easy reach of a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
•On windows near the cooktop, do not hang blinds or long curtains that could be blown
over/onto the cooktop.
•To operate properly, the cooktop needs sufficient space below and all around the
chassis for its vents to exhaust heat and fumes.
•Ensure the wall coverings around the cooktop can withstand heat up to 194 °F (90 °C).
•Do not store items above the cooktop. If cabinet storage above the cooktop is needed,
allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) from the cooking surface to the bottom of the cabinets.
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Cooktop safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death:
•Select cookware that is designed for cooktops and is large enough to cover the
grates. Burner flames should not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
•Turn off all burners that are not in use.
•Do not line the grates or any part of the cooktop with aluminum foil.
•Do not leave burners unattended on medium or high heat settings.
•Before igniting, ensure all burner caps are properly seated and all burners are level.
•Use the LITE (flame icon) position to ignite a burner, then verify the burner did ignite.
If ignition fails, turn the burner OFF, and wait a few minutes for the gas to dissipate.
•When you set a burner to simmer, turn the knob slowly. Ensure the flame stays on.
•Place only cookware on the cooktop.
•Foods should only be flamed under an active ventilation hood.
•Turn off a burner before removing the cookware.
•Remove cookware immediately after cooking.
•Ensure all cooktop burners are off and all surfaces have cooled before removing the
grates and disassembling the burners.
•After cleaning the burner spreader, dry it completely before re-assembling it.
•Do not pour water or other liquids into the cooktop during cleaning.
•Do not use cookware that is substantially larger than the grate.
•Turn cookware handles away from active burners and the cooktop front edge.
•Stand at a safe distance from the cookware when frying.
•Heat frying oil slowly, and monitor the oil as it heats. For high-heat frying, do not
leave the oil unattended.
•If combining fats or oils for frying, mix them before heating.
•Use a deep-fry thermometer when possible to avoid heating the oil beyond its smoke
point. (Know the smoke point of the oil you use.)
•Use minimal oil when frying. Thaw food before frying, and do not fry food that is
overly cold or that is clumped with ice.
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•Always let oil/fat cool to room temperature before moving the cookware.
•To avoid delayed-eruptive boiling, let hot oil/fat stand at least 20 seconds after
turning off the burner so the temperature can stabilize. In case of scalding:
1. Immerse the scalded area in cool water for at least 10 minutes.
2. Do not apply any creams, oils, or lotions.
3. Cover the scalded area with a clean, dry cloth.
•During a power failure or if the ignition system malfunctions, do not use matches/
lighters to ignite the burners.
•Do not operate small appliances on the cooktop. Electromagnetic forces from these
appliances may cause the cooktop to malfunction.
CAUTION
If the cooktop is installed above an oven, do not use the cooktop while the oven’s self-
cleaning function is on.
Pots must be put within the grate
CAUTION
Make sure you put cookware on the grate
so that the overall cookware size does not
exceed the grate.
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Overview
Layout
30” Model: DTG30M954
03
04
06
07
01
02
08
05
LR RR
LF RF
36” Model: DTG36M955
03
04
06
07
01
08
05
02
LR RR
LF RF
Center
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Overview
30” Model: DTG30M954
01 Left Rear
Rapid burner 13000 BTU
02 Left Front
Dual burner 18500 BTU
03 Right Front / Rear
Semi rapid burner 9500 BTU
04 iQ Connect module
05 Grate (2 pcs) 06 Surface burner knobs (4 pcs)
07 iQ Connect button (below knob) 08 Bluetooth button (below knob)
36” Model: DTG36M955
01 Left Front / Rear
Rapid burner 13000 BTU
02 Center
Dual burner 18500 BTU
03 Right Front / Rear
Semi rapid burner 9500 BTU
04 iQ Connect module
05 Grate (3 pcs) 06 Surface burner knobs (5 pcs)
07 iQ Connect button (below knob) 08 Bluetooth button (below knob)
Each burner has a knob by which to ignite the burner (flame icon) and set the flame level
from LO to HI. The burner indicators are above each knob and show which burner the
knob controls. The table provides each burner’s cooking purpose:
Burner Purpose Food type Characteristics
Power 30” LF General heating/
Low simmering
Boiling food,
tomato sauce Maximum output
36” Center
Rapid 30” LR Quick heating General General-purpose
cooking
36” LF, LR
Semi rapid 30” RF, RR General heating/
Low simmering
General food,
casseroles
General-purpose
cooking
36”
Simmer 30” / 36” Low simmering Chocolate,
casseroles, sauces
Delicate food
that requires
low heat for
extended cook
times
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What’s included
30” Model: DTG30M954
Surface burner grates (2)* Surface burners and brass caps
(4)
porcelain caps(4)
36” Model: DTG36M955
Surface burner grates (3)* Surface burners and brass caps
(5)
porcelain caps(5)
NOTE
If you need an accessory marked with an asterisk(*), you can buy it from Dacor Customer
Assurance (1-800-793-0093)
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Using the cooktop burners
Ignition
CAUTION
The knob LED indicates if a burner knob has been turned on. It does not indicate if the
burner flame is on. Check for an actual flame, although the knob LED is on or off.
Make sure all cooktop burners are properly
installed. To light a burner:
1. Push in the control knob, and turn it to
the Lite (flame icon) position. The knob
LED turns on and a “click-click-click...”
sound indicates the electronic ignition
system is working properly.
2. After the burner ignites, turn the knob
to the desired cooking level.
NOTE
When the inner/outer flame is on HI, the outer flame gets smaller as you turn the knob
from HI to LO. To control the inner flame, push and turn the knob again at the point that it
starts to control the inner flame.
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Manual ignition
During a power failure, you can ignite burners manually. Use caution when doing this.
1. Hold a long, gas-grill lighter to a burner.
2. Push in, and turn the control knob to Lite, then click the lighter to ignite the burner.
3. Turn the knob to the desired cooking level.
Automatic re-ignition
If the flame goes out unexpectedly, it will automatically re-ignite.
WARNING
•Set the cook level so the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
• When setting a burner to Simmer, turn the knob slowly, and see that the flame stays lit.
•A burner-knob’s LED only means the burner is on. After turning on a burner, always
verify that the flame ignites.
•Turn off the burner before removing the cookware.
•All burners should be off when not in use.
•Verify that all burners are off before going to bed or leaving the house.
•If the burner ignites, but the LED does not come on, call a qualified technician.
• If the knob LED comes on, but the burner does not ignite, turn off the burner instantly.
•Do not leave a burner on indefinitely without cookware over it. Without cookware to
absorb the heat, the grate finish may flake off.
•Do not touch or set a pot holder, cloth, or other such item on the grate unless there is
no flame and the grate has cooled sufficiently.
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