Cooking Tips - Dacor DTCT304G Use And Care Manual

Lighting a Burner (cont'd)
OFF
Selector
Burner
indicator
Flame
Burner Control Knob
IMPORTANT:
When no burner activity is detected for more than
60 seconds, the cooktop will auto-shut off.
• When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may con-
tinue to spark if the burner setting is set too low.
However, the burner will stop sparking when
warm. To solve this, turn the burner on "5" for
about 1 minute, then reduce the flame to cook.
• The burner will warm up faster if cookware is
placed on the grate.
• The igniter will also keep sparking automatically
if the flame is interfered with by a draft or by the
household ventilation system.
• Eliminate any drafts or reduce the cooktop venti-
lation's blower speed.
• To ensure that the burners operate properly,
keep the burner igniters, burner rings, and
burner caps clean and dry. See Care and
Cleaning starting on page 10.
• Dirty or wet igniters will result in constant spark-
ing, even if there is a flame present.
• The flame should burn evenly around 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. Foreign
material in the gas line, especially in new con-
struction, 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.
Operating Your Cooktop
Knob
Low
Flame
Flame
Control
High

Cooking Tips

For superior cooking performance and energy
savings:
• Reduce flame to the minimum level necessary to
cook. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil
as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil
than necessary wastes energy, pulls out mois-
ture, damages food, and causes loss in flavor
and nutrients.
• Use low or medium flame when using cookware
that is poor conductor of heat, such as glass,
ceramic, and cast iron. Reduce the flame until
it spreads approximately 1/3 underneath the
bottom of the pan to ensure even heating and to
reduce scorching.
• Use a timer instead of repeatedly removing the
lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time, save energy, and keep a consistent cook-
ing temperature.
Accessories
Simmer Plate (Dacor Model# ASP10): The
optional simmer plate is designed to spread the heat
of a burner evenly along the bottom of the cook-
ware. It is used for simmering and holding food at
the lowest, safest temperature. It has a non-stick
coating for easy cleaning.
Wok Ring (Dacor Model# AWR): The included
wok ring is a safe, convenient way to stir fry.
Designed to work together with the grates, the wok
ring seats securely in the center of any grate. It will
support most standard-sized woks.
Griddle (Dacor Model# AG11 or AG13): The
optional griddle is coated with a non-stick and easy-
to-clean finish. It is great for cooking pancakes,
eggs, bacon, and various other foods. The griddle is
designed to sit on top of your burner grates. Dacor
recommends not to exceed the medium tempera-
ture setting to avoid damage to the cooktop. See
the instructions included with the griddle or online
for further information.
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