Ooktop Eatures - Dacor PGM365-1 Use & Care Manual

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Utensils will affect the overall safety and performance of cooktop
cooking, so it is important to select them carefully. An improperly
selected utensil will not cook efficiently or evenly. For best results,
follow these guidelines:
. Use medium to heavy gauge metal cookware with flat and
smooth bottoms for greatest efficiency
. Use utensils with tight fitting lids to retain heat, odors, and
steam.
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Ensure that the cooktop has been installed by a qualified
individual who has tested the operation of the cooktop in
accordance with the Installation Instructions. The brass burner
heads, cross rings, burner caps, grates, knobs, and spill
protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate properly.
All cooktop components must be clean. Be certain that the gas
and electrical power supplies to the cooktop are operational. Read
this Use and Care Manual in its entirety prior to operating the
cooktop.
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To light a particular burner, press down on the corresponding
control knob, then immediately rotate the knob counterclockwise
from the "OFF" (Ø) position to the "HIGH" position (the thickest
part of the flame indicator line). Only the selected burner will
spark continuously until the gas ignites on that burner. The
igniter will stop sparking as soon as the burner ignites.
Once the burner is
lit, reduce the flame
height if desired
by rotating the
Light & high
control knob further
position
counterclockwise, then
place the utensil on
the grate. The flame
indicator lines indicate
progressively lower
flame height as the
lines get thinner.
On the dual burners
of the PGM, there are
two indicator lines.
The knob light is for
higher heat settings.
Light & high
position
Both the outer
and inner burners
operate when in
this setting. Turning
the knob further
counterclockwise
reduces the flame to
the Simmer setting.
Once in the simmer
mode, only the small inner burner is operational and the simmer
indicator light comes on. Again, moving counterclockwise will
reduce the heat out of the simmer burner.
Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter while the
igniters are sparking, as an electrical shock could result.
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Knob position
indicator
Area of
operation
Low
position
PGM-1 Single Burner Control Valve
Knob position
indicator
Area of
operation
Area of
operation
Low
High
position
position
PGM-1 Dual Burner Control Valve
WARNING
IMPORTANT:
1. If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, once the gas
reaches the burner ports, turn off the valve. Allow at least
five minutes for any gas to dissipate, then repeat the lighting
procedure.
2. Burner igniters must always be kept clean and dry to function
properly. Due to the Perma-Flame™ reignition feature, dirty or
wet igniters will result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present. Additionally, igniters will spark automatically
if the flame is distorted by a draft or by a cooktop ventilation
system. Eliminate the draft or reduce the ventilation blower
speed in this case.
3. When the cooktop is cool and/or more than two burners are in
use, the igniters may continue to spark if the control knob is set
to the "LOW" position. This is normal until the burner warms up.
The tendency to spark under these conditions can be reduced
by operating the burner at a higher flame setting for a short
period of time (normally 60 seconds or less), then adjusting the
control knob down to the "LOW" setting. The burner will also
warm up faster if an utensil is placed on the grate.
4. The flame should be steady and blue in color. Foreign material
in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an
orange flame during initial operation. This will disappear with
further use.
5. The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the
burner, except underneath each grate support finger where the
flame height is reduced by the Smart-Flame™ feature. If the
flame is uneven, ensure that the brass burner head is properly
positioned, then check for any foreign material in the burner
head or on the burner cap. Remove any foreign material with a
straightened paper clip, wire, or needle. Do not use a toothpick
to remove clogs, as it could break off. Do not damage the brass
or distort the shape of the burner head ports. Only handle
burners when cold.
6. Never light the burners with a match or other open flame. If a
burner does not ignite, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.
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Setting the proper burner flame height for the desired cooking
process and selected utensil will result in superior cooking
performance, while also saving time and energy. Follow these
recommendations for best results:
. Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that
are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast
iron cooking vessels. Reduce the flame height until it covers
approximately /3 of the utensil diameter. This will ensure even heating
within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching of
food.
. Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the utensil. A
flame that licks along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous,
heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wastes
energy.
3. Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to
perform the desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks
just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil.
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Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks
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away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.
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• Always use utensils with flat, smooth bottoms and tight-fitting lids to
retain heat and moisture.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Select cookware of the proper size, material and construction for the
cooking process being performed.
• Adjust the flame height to fit the utensil size.
• After liquid reaches a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer
rather than a rolling boil.
• Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the lid to check food.
• Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking time.
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