Dacor Cooktops User Manual

Use & Care

PGM Cooktops

SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY. ALL DACOR APPLIANCES ARE DESIGNED
AND CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE YOU MANY YEARS OF SAFE OPERATION. THE
OPERATION WILL BE FURTHER ENHANCED IF PROPER CARE AND JUDGEMENT ARE
EXERCISED IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNINGS:

Must be followed carefully to avoid personal injury or damage.

NOTES:

Contains helpful hints and tips.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Operating Instructions

• Care and Cleaning Instructions

• Safety Tips

Please Read and Save Before Using Your Cooktop

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Part No. 65484 Rev. A

Dear DACOR Consumer,

Congratulations! You have purchased the very latest in kitchen appliances. Your new DACOR product offers features,

styling and performance not found in any other appliance.

Please read this manual before operating your new appliance. It

is imperative that you read the IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS section and become familiar with the controls and procedures to understand the full potential of this

product.

All DACOR appliances are designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards. Each unit is thoroughly

tested. Should you have a problem, however, please first check the PROBLEM SOLVING section in this manual. This

section contains a checklist of possible problems and solutions that may save you the time and expense of an

unnecessary service call.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................... 1

Purpose of this Manual ................................ 1

Product Registration .................................... 1

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 2

What To Do .................................................. 2

What Not To Do ............................................ 2

COOKTOP FEATURES .................................3-4

Burner Configuration .................................... 3

Sealed Burners ............................................ 3

Smart-Flame™ ............................................. 3

Burner Igniters and Perma-Flame™ ......... 3-4

Knobs and Spill Protector Rings .................. 4

COOKTOP OPERATION .................................. 5

Selecting the Proper Cookware ................... 5

Before Cooking ............................................ 5

Operating the Control Valves ....................... 5

Setting the Burner Flame Heights ................ 5

Using Simmer Plate ..................................... 5

Energy Saving Tips ...................................... 5

Accessories .................................................. 5

CARE AND CLEANING .................................... 5

Cleaning Tips ............................................... 5

Stainless Steel Surfaces .............................. 5

Porcelain Surfaces ....................................... 5

Knobs and Knob Bezels ............................... 5

Burner Bases ............................................... 5

Burner Rings ................................................ 5

Burner Igniters ............................................. 5

PROBLEM SOLVING ........................................ 5

Troubleshooting ........................................... 5

Product Maintenance ................................... 6

If You Need Service ..................................... 6

PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................... 6

What Is Covered .......................................... 6

What Is Not Covered .................................... 6

Purpose of This Manual

This Use & Care Manual is designed to enable
you to properly operate and maintain your new
cooktop. Please keep this manual handy for
easy access and quick reference.

Additional information may be requested by
e-mailing, writing or phoning the DACOR
Customer Service Department. The address
and phone number of this department are listed
on the inside front cover of this manual.

Product Registration

What to Do

1. Begin by ensuring proper installation and
grounding of the appliance by a qualified
technician according to the accompanying
Installation Instructions. Have the installer
show you where the fuse or junction box is
located so that you know how and where
to turn off power. Also, have the installer
show you the location of the gas supply.
If you smell gas, do not use the cooktop.
Immediately turn off the gas supply at the
shut off valve, disconnect electrical power
to the unit at the fuse or junction box
and contact the gas supplier or qualified
appliance technician.

2. Ensure that the cooktop is used only by
those individuals who are able to operate it
properly.

3. Use the cooktop only for cooking tasks
expected of a home appliance as outlined
in this manual.

4. Properly clean and maintain as
recommended in this manual, cleaning only
the parts listed.

5. Use only dry potholders to avoid steam
burns when removing hot cookware.

6. In the event that a burner flame goes out
and gas escapes, open a window or door.
Wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to
use the cooktop.

7. Select utensils of the proper size, material
and construction for the particular type of
cooking being done. Select utensils that
are large enough to contain food without
boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with
easily grasped handles that will stay cool
while cooking. Do not use utensils with
loose handles. Avoid using pans that are
too heavy to lift safely. Use cookware only
for its intended purpose. Certain types of
glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils
are suitable for use only in an oven and not
in cooktop applications.

8. When cooking, set the burner controls so
that the flame heats only the bottom of the
utensil and does not lick at the sides of the
utensil.

9. When deep fat frying, be certain that the
pan is large enough to contain the desired
volume of food without overflow caused by
bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat
fryer unattended. Avoid deep fat frying of
moist or frost-covered foods. Foods with
high water content may cause spattering or
spilling of the hot fat. Heat fat slowly and
stir together any combinations of oils and
fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep

fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the
fat to temperatures above the flash point.

10. Always turn pan handles to the side or
back of the cooktop. Do not turn handles
towards the room where they are easily hit.
Handles should not extend over adjacent
burners.

11. Always check the positions of the control
knobs to make sure the cooktop is off when
you are finished cooking.

12. Before performing any service, turn off the
gas supply by closing the gas shut-off valve
and disconnect the electrical power supply.

13. Always light each burner prior to placing a
utensil on the burner grate. Also, turn the
control knob to the “off” position before
removing an utensil from the burner grate.

14. Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If
using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until
the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to
prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners
can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if
applied to hot surfaces.

15. Keep any ventilation filters from any
adjacent or overhead vent hoods clean to
avoid grease fires.

16. Always set utensils gently onto the grates
and center them so that they are well­balanced.

17. Always keep the cooktop surface clean and
dry.

What Not to Do

1. Do not use the cooktop for warming or
heating the room.

2. Do not leave children alone or unattended
in the area where the cooktop is in use.
Never allow children to sit or stand on any
part of the cooktop. Do not let children play
with the cooktop.

3. Do not store items of interest to children
above the cooktop. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on the
appliance.

4. Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while
using the cooktop.

5. Do not repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recommended
in literature accompanying this appliance.
All other service should be referred to a
qualified technician.

6. Do not use water on grease fires. A violent
steam explosion may result. Smother any
flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

If you received a damaged product,
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

Please enter the information requested in the spaces provided below. This information will be required in the unlikely event that a service call
becomes necessary:

Model No. Serial No.

Date Purchased Date Installed

Purchased From

Address

Phone

1

Flaming grease can be extinguished with

Single Burner

12,500 BTU

Single Burner

9,500 BTU

Single Burner

9,500 BTU

Dual Burner
15,000 BTU

w/simmer

Single Burner

9,500 BTU

Single Burner

9,500 BTU

Single Burner

12,500 BTU

Dual Burner
18,000 BTU

w/simmer

Dual Burner
12,500 BTU

w/simmer

Single Cap

Cover

Single Burner

Head

Single Burner

Base

Dual Burner

Cap Cover

Dual Burner

Cap

Dual Burner

Head

Cross Ring

Skirt

Dual Burner

Cross Ring

baking soda or a multi-purpose chemical or
foam extinguisher.

7. Do not allow potholders to touch gas
burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
as a potholder.

8. Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath
the control knobs. Blocking these holes
may affect burner operation and may result
in a hazard.

9. When using the cooktop, do not touch the
grates, burner caps, burner bases, or any
other parts in proximity to the flame. These
components may be hot enough to cause
burns.

10. If the cooktop is near a window, do not use
long curtains as a window treatment. They
can blow over the cooktop and create a fire
hazard.

11. Do not cover the burners and grates with
anything except properly selected utensils.
Decorative covers should not be used.

12. Do not heat unopened food containers
such as baby food jars and cans. Pressure
build-up may cause the container to burst
and cause injury.

13. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners
or detergents on this appliance, as these
may cause permanent damage. Do not
use aerosol cleaners, as these may be
flammable or cause corrosion of metal
parts.

14. Do not use or attempt to use this appliance
in the event of a power failure.

Burner Configuration

On PGM304 Cooktops, there are a total of
four burners, including one burner rated at a
maximum output of 15,000 BTU/HR, one burner
rated at a maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR and two
burners rated at a maximum output of 9,500
BTU/HR. The knobs are grouped in twos. The
front two knobs operate the front two burners,
and the rear two knobs control the two rear
burners

On the PGM365 Cooktop, there are a total of
five burners, including one burner rated at a
maximum of 18,000 BTU/HR with a minimum
of 500 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a
maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR with a minimum
of 650 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a
maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR, and two burners
rated at a maximum of 9,500 BTU/HR. The
knobs are positioned to correspond with the
burner layout.

PGM304
Top View

PGM365
Top View

Sealed Burners

Single burners and dual burners are attached
to the cooktop by retaining screws. Gaskets
around the underside of the single burner bases
and around the top of the dual burner bases
ensure that the burners are sealed, thereby
preventing any liquid spills from entering the
cooktop chassis. All spills remain on the surface
of the cooktop.

The brass burner heads spread the flame evenly
around the burner perimeters. The burner
heads must seat properly in the burner cross
rings or burner bases to enable proper cooktop
operation. To ensure proper seating, positioning
tabs have been placed on the bottom of each
burner cross ring or burner head to slide into
corresponding notches in the fixed burner base.

Smart-Flame™

Each burner head features Smart-Flame™
technology. When oriented properly by the
burner head positioning tabs, Smart-Flame™
prevents direct flame impingement on the
fingers of the porcelain grate. This reduces
temperatures on the grate and improves flame
and performance characteristics, as well as
increasing longevity of the porcelain enamel
coating on the grate.

Burner Igniters & Perma-Flame™

A burner igniter is located on each gas burner
base. When a control knob is rotated more
than 90˚ counterclockwise, only the selected
burner will spark. Additionally, due to the Perma­Flame™ reignition feature, the igniters will spark
automatically if a flame should blow out or be
severely distorted by a draft or by a cooktop
ventilation system. Burner igniters must always
be kept clean and dry to function properly. Dirty
or wet igniters will result in constant sparking,
even if there is a flame present.

Single Burner Assembly

2

Dual Burner Assembly

Knobs and Spill Protector Rings

The control knobs provided with this cooktop
are designed for ease of use and longevity. The
“D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures
proper orientation when re-installing the knob.
The PGM knobs have a triangular shape with a
blue indicator light located on point of the knob
for reference when setting the burner. Beneath
each knob, a spill protector ring is inserted
into the opening in the cooktop. These rings
prevent liquid spills from entering the chassis
beneath the cooktop and they also show heat
control information. The control knobs and spill
protectors are made of a composite plastic
material that is resistant to staining.

On the dual burners, the spill protector ring
shows the simmer setting and frames the blue
simmer indicator light. See “Operating the
Control Valves” for further information.

Selecting the Proper Cookware

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:

1. Use medium to heavy gauge metal
cookware with flat and smooth
bottoms for greatest efficiency

2. Use utensils with tight fitting lids to
retain heat, odors, and steam.

Before Cooking

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.