Dacor DECT365 Cooktop User Manual
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1. before using this appliance Protective Liners e Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils e Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units e reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent elements Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements e Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top e f cook top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cook Top With Caution e f a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface PERSONAL SAFETY A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a grease fire observe the following e Grease is flammable and should b2. damp cloth use white vinegar if smudges remain then rinse Apply a small amount of the Dacro Cooktop Cleaning Cr me When dry buff surface with a clean paper towel or cloth CAUTION Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot use only the razor blade scraper The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface RECOMMENDED CLEANERS e Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Cr me PN A302 Use only a small amount apply to a clean paper towel or cloth Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel BonAmi Rinse and dry Soft Scrub without bleach Rinse and dry e White vinegar Rinse and dry e Razor blade scraper Packaged with cooktop Note The recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement AVOID THESE CLEANERS e Glass cleaners which contain ammoniac or chlorine bleach These ingredients may permanently etch or stain the cooktop e Caustic cleaners Oven cleaners such as Easy Off may etch the cooktop surface e Abrasive cleaners Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite can scratch and or leave metal marks Soap filled scouring pads such as SOS can scratch the surface e Powdery cleaners Containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the cooktop e Flammable cleaners Such as lighter fluid or WD 40 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing wo
3. must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service Warranty is null and void if non CUL approved product is transported from the U S OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U S A THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship DACOR will furnish a new part F O B factory to replace the defective part All delivery installation and labor costs are the responsibility of the purchaser The owner must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service What Is Not Covered Failure of the product caused by faulty installation improper usage or neglect of required maintenance Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product Failure of the product when used for commercial business rental or any application other than for residential consumer use Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire flood or other acts of God Breakage discoloration or damage to glass metal surfaces plastic components trim paint or other cosmetic finish caused by improper usage or care abuse or neglect THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REM
4. ARNING To reduce the risk of burn injuries during cooktop use observe the following e Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room e Children or pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop or on the backguard of a cooktop children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured When using the cooktop e Do not touch the cooking surface or the surrounding areas Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns Surface elements may be hot even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let flammable materials contact heating elements until they have had time to cool When using the cooktop installed over an oven e Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are identification of surfaces for example oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of
5. Children Alone e Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Wear Proper Apparel e Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance User Servicing e not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on Appliance e Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near a cooktop Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires e Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders e Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Use Proper Pan Size e This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings e Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions
6. EDIES THEREFORE NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE MADE AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inconsequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state 13 ENGLISH cacar The Life of the Kitchen Dacor e 600 Anton Blvd Suite 1000 Costa Mesa CA 92626 e Phone 800 793 0093 e Fax 626 403 3130 e www dacor com Cod O DR5810 ed 11 11
7. JECO MANUAL DISTINCTIVE ELECTRIC COOKTOP Models DECT304 DECT365 Fran is voir page 15 Espa ol consulte la p gina 29 Table of Contents WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION 3 COOKTOP SAFETY 5 scat 4 PERSONAL SAFETY 5 MODEL AND PART IDENTIFICATION 6 ELEMENT AND CONTROL SETTINGS 7 COOKTOP OPERATION hrie 8 COOKWARE Ene des 9 CLEANING THE COOKTOP 11 TROUBLESHOOTING cotes 12 WARRANTY AND 13 105644 Rev A To Our Valued Customer in order to familiarize your 600 Anton Blvd Suite 4000 Costa Mesa CA 92626 6 00 enjoyment for many years Sincerely Congratulations on your purchase performance make US The Life of the Telephone 800 7 Fax 626 403 3130 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday Web Site WWW to serving yours We are confid Service section of this manual for gu Dacor Customer Service Team of the very in Dacor products Kitchen anda great addition to your home use and care manual thoroughly beginning with the Important igned and manufactured with qual y value Should you ever experience a pr
8. TOO SMALL ENGLISH COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Cooking Utensil Guidelines e Aluminium heats and cools quickly when frying braising roasting May leave metal markings on glass e Cast Iron heats and cools quickly Not recommended Retains excessive heat and may damage cooktop e Copper heats and cools quickly Good for gourmet cooking lined wine sauces egg dishes e Enamel ware performance depends on material Not recommended Metal imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Glass Ceramic heats and cools slowly Not recommended Heats too slowly Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Stainless Steel heats and cools at moderate rate Good for soups sauces rate vegetables general cooking OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN CANNING Pots that extend further than 1 inch beyond the edge of element s outside diameter are not recommended for most cooking applications However when canning with water bath or a pressure canner larger diameter pots may be used because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces However do not use large diameter canners or other large diameter pots for frying or boiling foods other than water Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all fried foods cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually damage the glass cooktop surfaces Be sure the canner fits over the center of the element If the ca
9. ber identification for your cooktop ready These numbers are located on the appliance data label located on the bottom of the chassis Write these numbers below for easy access Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems or situations that you do not understand Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase A WARNING ENGLISH Pay attention to these symbols present in this manual A WARNING This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others e You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow these instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION e Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency The DECT series models may be powered at 240V or 208V CAUTION Always turn off power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box before servicing this unit e For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded OU ENGLISH COOKTOP SAFETY A WARNING Proper Installation e sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician If you receive a damaged product immediately contact your dealer or builder Do not install or use a damaged appliance Do not install or use the appliance if the conduit is damaged Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave
10. d Service If You Need Service Before you obtain service please review the Troubleshooting section on page 12 If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been remedied please contact us at one of the numbers below Prior to requesting service it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section below For warranty repairs call Dacor Distinctive Service Phone 877 337 3226 U S A and Canada Monday Friday 6 00 a m to 4 00 Pacific Time For a list of Dacor service agents for non warranty repairs Dacor Customer Service Phone 800 793 0093 U S A and Canada Monday Friday 6 00 a m to 5 00 Pacific Time At Dacor we believe that our quality of service equals that of our product Should your experience with our service network or product be different please contact our Customer Service Team and share your encounter with us We will do our utmost to resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise Warranty What Is Covered CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES DACOR ELECTRIC COOKTOPS WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U S A THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users The owner
11. e glass ceramic surface for cooking aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent damage CAUTION Plastic paper and cloth can melt or burn when in contact with a hot surface Do not let these items come in contact with the hot glass CLEANING THE COOKTOP CAUTION Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop Apply a small amount of ceramic cooktop cleaning cr me on a daily basis It provides a protective film that makes it easy to remove water spots or food spatters The temperature of the cooking surface reduces the protective qualities of this cleaner over time It must be reapplied before each use Use a clean cloth and apply cooktop cleaning cr me to remove dust or metal marks that can occur on the counter level surface between uses CONTROL KNOBS Pull up to remove the knob using a towel for leverage Wipe with a hot soapy cloth rinse and dry Do not soak FRAME Stainless steel models Always wipe with the grain when cleaning For moderate heavy soil use BonAmi or Soft Scrub no bleach Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth rinse and dry DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUES Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the following exception Remove these soils immediately with the razor blade scraper e Dry sugar e Sugar syrup e Tomato products e Milk U amp CM0B 11 ENGLISH DAILY CLEANING Wipe off spatters with a clean
12. e handled carefully Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother sheet or flat tray e Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Let fat cool before attempting to handle it Wipe up spill overs immediately If you are flaming liquors or other spirits under an exhaust turn the fan off The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control e Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting Boil over cause smoking and greasy spill over which may ignite CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil plastic paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface Do not allow pans to boil dry e careful to prevent burns If the flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire department e Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen e Leave the hood ventilator on when flamb ing food only if there is smoke without flames Use an extinguisher only if e You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it e The fire is small and contained in the area where it started The fire department is being called You can fight the fire with your back to an exit Never use water on cooking fires In the event that personal clothing catches fire drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames M A ENGLISH A W
13. immering meats steaming vegetables pop corn bacon stewing meet soup sau teed vegetables spaghetti sauces Braising meat pan frying Medium to meat fish eggs stir frying HI quickly brown or sear meats holding a rapid boil Boiling water for HI vegetables pasta Control knobs pos 1 to 4 The placement of each knob corresponds to the placement of the heating element that it controls To turn on any element PUSH DOWN on the knob and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting Hot surface indicator light Each element features a hot surface indicator light to show when the corresponding element is ON or hot The light remains on until the element has cooled to a safe temperature to touch approximately 150 F If a hot surface light is ON use caution when working around the cooktop because it is still hot DECT304 DECT365 ENGLISH COOKTOP OPERATION BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt oil and grease which may remain from the manufacturing process If present remove all packing and literature from the cooktop surface Clean the glass cooking surface before using it for the first time A thorough cleaning with a glass cooktop cleaner is recommended It only takes a minute and it puts a clean shiny finish on the cooking surface before use There may be a slight odo
14. nner cannot be centered on the element for some reason use smaller diameter pots for good canning results e Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make good contact with the cooktop surface and take a long time to boil water ENGLISH e When canning use recipes and procedures from reputable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service e Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning CAUTION Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely When canning foods in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained for the required time When canning foods in a pressure canner the pressure must be maintained for the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the boil or pressure levels specified are maintained for the required time 10 Since you must make sure to process the canning jars for the specified time with no interruption in processing time do not can on any cooktop if your canner is not flat CAUTION Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed directly on th
15. oblem with your product idance It provides useful 93 0093 am tO 5 00 PM Pacific Time Thank you for choosing Dacor for your nome We a ent that your new to come dacor com self with the controls functions and full potential ination of features style and of your new Distinctive Appliance read this Safety Instructions section ity and prid sugges e wh please first che tions and remedies prior to calling for service ile working within the framework of our ilt bY families for families Dacor product will deliver 8 high tevel of performance and ck the Before You Call for nd services so please feel free to contact Valuable customer input helps US to continuously improve our products a for assistance e with any of your product support needs and we are dedicated INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THE APPLIANCE CONSUMER 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 WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty and service information see page 13 If you have any questions other than warranty questions call Dacor Customer Service 1 800 793 0093 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 num
16. oven doors To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over any nearby surface units Use only certain types of glass heatproof glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils that are suitable for use ENGLISH MODEL AND PART IDENTIFICATION DECT304 Position 1 1200W 6 single circuit element and control Position 2 1100W 2500W 5 9 dual circuit element and control Position 3 1200W 6 single circuit element and control Position 4 1800W 7 single circuit element and control Position 5 and hot surface indicator lights DECT365 Position 1 1200W 6 single circuit element and control Position 2 1100W 2500W 5 9 dual circuit element and control Position 3 1800W 2700W 8 11 dual circuit element and control Position 4 1200W 6 single circuit element and control Position 5 1800W 7 single circuit element and control Position 6 and hot surface indicator lights ELEMENT AND CONTROL SETTINGS SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon located under the glass surface to provide the heat for cooking Each element cycles on and off during operation controlled by its own temperature limiter Temperature limiters Each radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect the glass cooking surface from ext
17. r during the first Several uses This odor is normal and will disappear over time Optimal cooking performance depends on proper cookware being selected and used The cooking surface retains heat and remains hot over 20 minutes after the elements have been turned off The glass ceramic cooking surface is durable and resistant to impact but not unbreakable It can crack or break if a pan or other object is dropped on it Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass it will melt and damage the glass surface Do not allow pans to boil dry This can damage the pan element and or cooktop Never cook food directly on the glass Do not slide cookware across cooking surface it may scratch the glass Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop Is not recommended Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage COOKWARE GENERAL The choice of pan directly affects the cooking performance speed and uniformity For best results select pans with the following features Flat base When a pan is hot the base pan bottom should rest evenly on the surface without wobbling rocking Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight side a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Match pan diameter to element size The base of the pan should cover or match the diameter of the element being used WARNING UNBALANCED PAN PAN
18. reme high temperatures The limiter will operate automatically by cycling the element the cycles as defined by knob setting HI LO DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT The dual element consist of two radiant ribbon elements within the same heating area Either the small inner element or both inner and outer elements may be selected for use There are an infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI position The HI and LO settings have fixed positions to define the minimum and maximum heat settings To turn ON the inner element push down on the control knob and turn it counter clockwise setting the heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob To turn ON the inner and outer element push down on the control knob and turn it clockwise setting the heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob Recommended Settings These are the recommended settings without the element being preheated A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on e and quality of pan e Type quantity and temperature of the food e Element used and cook s preferences HI SINGLE Dual Element Knob Single Element Knob ENGLISH TYPE OF FOOD HEAT SETTINGS Melting butter chocolate LO LO to Medium Delicate sauce rice simmering sauces with butter and egg yolk Cooking vegetables fish Medium broths eggs fried or scrambled finishing cereals pasta milk pancakes pudding s
19. rks Heating elements do not heat properly Cooktop not connected to proper electrical circuit Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped No electricity to the cooktop Cooktop is connected to 120 volt power supply Power supply connection is loose Improper cookware is being used Possible Remedy Have electrician verify that the proper rated cooktop voltage is being supplied to the cooktop Have electrician replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Have electrician check your power supply Have electrician connect cooktop to the proper voltage Have electrician tighten the connections at the junction box Select proper cookware as outlined in the Cooktop Operation section of this manual Heating elements cycle off even when elements are turned to their highest settings Heating element temperature limiters are temporarily shutting off the elements due to exceeding the maximum allowable temperature This is a normal operating condition especially during rapid heat up The element will cycle back on automatically after it has cooled sufficiently Glass ceramic surface is see through or appears to be red in color Under direct or bright lighting you will sometimes be able to see through the glass and into the chassis due to its transparent quality You may also notice a red tint under these conditions 12 These are normal properties of black ceramic glass panels Warranty an
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