Using The Simmer Plate; Cleaning Tips; Energy Saving Tips - Dacor SGM304 Use And Care Manual

Using the Simmer Plate

The Simmer Plate has been specifically
designed for simmering and holding food at the
lowest safe temperature. The Simmer Plate
is to be used by setting the burner to its
lowest setting. The Simmer Plate has been
specifically designed for simmering only.
The Simmer Plate must be removed when
cooking.
To install your Simmer Plate locate the five feet
on the bottom, align with the five longest fingers
on the cooktop grate then set the plate on top of
the grate. When correctly installed, the Simmer
Plate will rest about 1/2 inch above the top
surface of the grate and will be locked in place
to prevent turning.
Your Simmer Plate has a non-stick coating for
easy cleaning. Take care in using abrasives on
the non-stick coating, as it will scratch. Some
wearing may occur on top of the Simmer Plate
offset fingers, this is normal with use.
Grate
Simmer Plate
NOTE:
Non-stick coatings if used at high
temperatures can be harmful to birds. Avoid
keeping pets (birds) in your kitchen during
cooking.

Energy Saving Tips

• 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.
Accessories (Order Separately)
• Wok Ring (AWR) - the wok ring is a safe,
convenient way to stir fry. Just place it on
top of the grate, aligning the wok ring feet
with the grate fingers. It will hold most
standard sized wok.
• Griddle (AG11 or AG13) - The AG11 and
AG13 easy clean griddles are coated
with a non-stick finish. Wonderful for
pancakes, eggs and various other foods.
It is designed to sit on top of your cooktop
burner grates. A maximum setting of
medium is recommended to avoid damage
to the cooktop. See instructions included in
griddle carton for further information.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off
all controls and ensure the cooktop is cool
before cleaning.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning
agents, waxes, polishes, or commercial
cooktop cleaners to clean the cooktop.
Read and follow the CARE AND CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS to ensure that proper cooktop
operation and appearance will be maintained
throughout the lifetime of the product. Several
Simmer materials and finishes are used in the
Plate
cooktop. Each material and finish must be
properly cleaned according to the following
recommendations. Failure to follow these
Stabilizer Feet
recommendations may result in permanent
damage to the cooktop.

Cleaning Tips

WARNINGS:
1. Before cleaning the cooktop, ensure
that all burners are turned off and that
all components are cool enough to
safely touch.
2. After cleaning, reassemble all
components before attempting to
operate the cooktop.
Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain
cooktop performance and appearance, while
also ensuring safe operation. The cleaning
effort necessary to maintain the cooktop varies
according to the type and amount of cooking.
For example, more frequent cleaning is required
if the cooktop is used often for frying or other
high temperature operations.
Clean the cooktop thoroughly prior to operating
it the first time. For initial and everyday cleaning,
use a soft cloth or sponge lightly dampened with
a solution of warm water and hand dishwashing
liquid to clean all components.
IMPORTANT:
1. To keep the cooktop looking its best,
clean it after every use as soon as all
components are cool enough to safely
touch. Also, quickly wipe up spills that
occur while cooking, being careful
not to touch any hot areas. Spills that
remain on hot burner components will
be very difficult to clean, especially if
allowed to burn on. Spills of certain
foods, such as tomatoes, citrus
juices, vinegar, alcohol, and milk, are
very harmful if allowed to stand for
any length of time. Therefore, save
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Recommendations for cleaning specific cooktop
components are summarized below:
The grates, burner caps, and spill-over
areas on the cooktop, unlike other porcelain
enamel appliances in your home, are
exposed to extremely high temperatures
in a matter of seconds. In addition to
this extreme thermal shock, the grates
are subjected to mechanical shock when
utensils are placed on or slid across them.
Finally, spillovers introduce foods with high
acidity to all of the porcelain components.
Due to these severe operating conditions,
all porcelain enamel components on the
cooktop will undergo an inevitable change
in appearance with use. Meticulous care
and cleaning will slow but not eliminate this
natural and expected aging process.
Treating the porcelain components with care will
slow the natural deterioration that takes place
with cooktop use. Please follow these guidelines
to keep the porcelain parts looking their best:
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Daily cleaning of the grates and burner caps is
best accomplished with a soft cloth or sponge
dampened in a solution of warm water and hand
dishwashing liquid. Grates and burner caps
should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Stubborn stains may be removed by applying
full-strength sprays such as Simple Green, Ajax
All-Purpose Cleaner, Formula 409, or Scotch
Guard. Metal polishing compounds such as
Luneta or Flitz may also be used. (If you are
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time while also maintaining a new
appearance by cleaning regularly and
shortly after spills occur.
Use the mildest cleaner or procedure
available to perform the cleaning
operation.
Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous
or plastic brush, and nylon pad for
cleaning. Avoid the use of abrasive
cleaners such as steel wool.
Always dry components completely
before using the cooktop.
The use of brand names is intended
only to indicate a type of cleaning
agent or cleaning implement. All
products listed by name must be used
in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Use of a brand name
does not constitute an endorsement,
nor does omission of a particular brand
imply that a product is inferior.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use utensils having rough bottoms,
as this can result in permanent damage
to the top surfaces of the porcelainized
grates.
Do not drop utensils onto the grates or
drag heavy pots across the tops of the
grates.
Set the grates into the locating dimples
gently. Do not drop the grates into place.
Use caution when cooking to avoid spills
as much as possible. Porcelain is acid-
resistant but not acid-proof, so some foods
can cause permanent damage if allowed to
remain on porcelain surfaces.