Dacor DTT36M974L, DTT48M976L User Manual

Modernist Rangetop

DTT36M974L*/DTT48M976L*

Installation Instructions

Contents

Contents

Before you begin 5

Important 5
About this manual 5
Important note to the installer 5
Important note to the consumer 6
Important note to the servicer 6

Customer-service information 7

Important safety instructions 8

Read all instructions before using this appliance 8
Symbols used in this manual 8
State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only) 8
Commonwealth of Massachusetts 8

Safety and warning information 9

General safety 9
Fire safety 10
Gas safety 11
Electrical and grounding safety 12
Installation safety 13
Location safety 14
Rangetop safety 15

Product specifications 17

What’s in the box 17

Installation requirements 19

Pre-installation checklist 19
Location requirements 19
Gas supply requirements 28
Special gas requirements (gas models sold in Massachusetts) 29
Electrical requirements 29

Installation instructions 31

Installing your rangetop 31

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To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique
combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen™, and a
great addition to your home.

In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new
Dacor Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Before you
begin section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working
within the framework of our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with
your product, please first check the Troubleshooting section of this manual for guidance. It
provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so
please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your
product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service Team
14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Website: www.Dacor.com

Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for
families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor
product will deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

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WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions in this manual exactly
may cause a fire or explosion, and, consequently, property damage,
personal injury, or death.

• DO NOT keep or use gasoline or other flammable products near
this appliance.

• IF YOU SMELL GAS:

- DO NOT light any appliances.

- DO NOT touch any electrical switches.

- DO NOT use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone,

and follow the supplier's instructions. (If you cannot reach
your gas supplier, call the fire department.)

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

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Before you begin

Important

• The overall design and/or accessories may
differ with the model.

About this manual

Installer

• To promote safety and minimize
problems, read this manual thoroughly
before starting the installation. Leave
this manual with the user.

• Write the appliance’s model/serial
numbers in this manual for service/
maintenance reference.

User

• Keep this manual for personal reference
and for that of inspectors, service
personnel, etc.

Before you begin

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.

Important note to the installer

• Read all instructions contained in these installation instructions before installing the
appliance.

• Remove all packing materials from the appliance compartments before connecting the
electric and gas supply to the appliance.

• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

• Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

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Before you begin

Important note to the consumer

Keep these instructions with your user manual for future reference.

• As when using any appliance generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow.

• Be sure your appliance is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or
service technician.

• Make sure the wall coverings around the cooktop can withstand the heat generated by

Before you begin

the appliance.

• Cabinet storage space above the rangetop burners should be a minimum of 30 in
(76.2 cm).

Important note to the servicer

The electrical diagram is attached inside the burner box.

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Customer-service information

If you have questions or problems with installation, contact your Dacor dealer or the
Dacor Customer Service Team. For repairs to Dacor appliances under warranty call the
Dacor Distinctive Service line. Whenever you call, have the model and serial number of
the appliance ready. The model and serial number are printed on a label.

Dacor Customer Service

Phone: [phone] ex. 2813 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Web site: www.dacor.com

Dacor Distinctive Service (for repairs under warranty only) Phone: [phone]
ex.2822 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Label

Customer-service information

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Important safety instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

• Electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. The important
safety instructions in this manual are intended to minimize the risk of property
damage, personal injury, and death. Be sure to read them.

• Keep this manual in a handy place so you can refer to it as needed.

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in electric shock, personal injury, or property
damage.

Important safety instructions

NOTE

Useful tips and instructions.

These warning icons and symbols are intended to prevent property damage and personal
injury. Follow them explicitly.

State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only)

WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to Proposition 65 listed substances (including
benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot) resulting from the incomplete
combustion of LP or natural gas.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts. When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, you must use the
T-handle type. Multiple flexible gas lines must not be connected in series.

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Safety and warning information

General safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• Do not touch any surface, component,
or mechanism of the appliance during
or immediately after cooking.

• Learn where and how to shut off the
valve that feeds gas to the appliance.

• Make sure the rangetop's hold-down brackets are properly installed. (See the
Installation Instructions for details.)

• Do not let children sit/stand on the appliance or play with any of its parts. Do not leave
children unattended in the kitchen when the appliance is in use.

• Remove all packaging before operating the appliance to keep this material from
catching fire. Keep all packaging away from children. Properly dispose of packaging as
soon as the appliance is unpacked.

• Do not keep objects of interest to children on or around the appliance.

• Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged in any way, if it malfunctions, or is
missing parts.

• Do not use the appliance as a space heater. This appliance is to be used for cooking
purposes only.

• Use only dry pot holders.

• Do not use the appliance to heat sealed food containers.

• Unplug the appliance before service/maintenance.

• An air curtain or other overhead range hood, which operates by blowing a downward
airflow onto a range, shall not be used in conjunction with a gas range unless the
hood and range have been designed and tested in accordance with the Standard
for Domestic Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA1.1, and listed by an independent testing
laboratory for combination use.

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WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

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Fire safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• To avoid grease buildup, regularly clean the vents.

• Do not let pot holders or other flammable material touch a heating element. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth item as a pot holder.

• Do not douse a grease fire with water. Instead, turn off the heat source, and smother
the fire with a tight-fitting lid, or use a multi-purpose, dry-chemical or foam
extinguisher.

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• Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup of pressure may cause container to
burst and result in injury.

• Do not store/place/use combustible
materials (e.g., paper, plastic, pot
holders, linens, gasoline, alcohol) near
the appliance.

• Do not wear loose fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.

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Gas safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

If you smell gas:

• Close the valve and do not use the appliance.

• Do not light a match, candle, or cigarette.

• Do not turn on any gas or electric appliances.

• Do not touch an electrical switch or
plug in a power cord.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Evacuate everyone from the building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

Checking for gas leaks

• Leak-testing the appliance must be done according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. Use a brush to spread a soap-and-water
solution around the area you are checking. If there is a gas leak, small bubbles will
appear in the solution.

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Electrical and grounding safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.

• Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 15-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit for this appliance.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Do not plug more than one
appliance into this circuit.

• Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.

• This appliance must be grounded. If the appliance malfunctions or breaks down,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a safe path for the current.

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This appliance's power cord has a grounding plug, which must be firmly plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to local regulations. If you
are not sure your electrical outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a licensed
electrician.

• If codes allow for a separate ground wire, you should have a qualified electrician
determine this wire's proper path.

• Electrical service to the appliance must conform to local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, to the National Electrical code/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.)
or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or Latest Revisions.

• The appliance owner shall ensure that the proper electrical service is provided for the
cooktop.

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

• Do not remove the ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter or an extension
cord.

• Do not use a damaged power plug,
power cord, or loose power outlet.

• Do not modify the power plug, cord, or
outlet.

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Installation safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• The appliance should be installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, as
specified in the Installation Instructions. Adjustments and service should be performed
only by qualified gas appliance installer or service technician.

• Do not try to service/modify/replace the appliance or any part of it unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other service should be performed by a qualified
technician.

• Use only new, flexible connectors when installing the appliance.

• Make sure the rangetop's hold-down brackets are properly installed. (See the
Installation Instructions for details.)

• Remove all tape and packaging materials.

• After unpacking the appliance, remove all accessories from inside and around it.
(Cautiously handle the heavy grates.)

• Make sure no parts came loose during shipping.

• Make sure the appliance is correctly installed/adjusted by a qualified service technician
or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) you will use.

• Installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada,
installation must conform with the current Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with
local codes where applicable. This cooktop has been design-certified by UL according
to ANSI Z21.1/CSA 1.1, latest edition.

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Location safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• The appliance must be installed within easy reach of a grounded, 3-prong outlet.

• Do not hang paper blinds on a window near the cooktop; do not hand long curtains that
could be blown over/onto the appliance.

• For proper ventilation, the appliance needs sufficient space below and all around the
chassis. Vents in the chassis exhaust heat and fumes so the appliance can operate
properly.

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• Make sure the wall coverings around the appliance can withstand heat up to 194 °F
(90 °C) generated by the appliance.

• Do not store items above the appliance. If cabinet storage above the appliance is
necessary, allow a minimum clearance of 30 in. (76.2 cm) between the cooking surface
and the bottom of the cabinets.

• This appliance is for indoor household
use only. Do not install the appliance
outdoors or anywhere that it will be
exposed to weather/water or wind/
strong drafts.

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Rangetop safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these
precautions:

• Make sure all burners are off when not
in use.

• Do not use aluminium foil to line the
grates or any part of the rangetop.

• Do not leave burners unattended on
medium or high heat settings.

• Before igniting, make sure all burner
caps are properly in place and all
burners are level.

• Always use the LITE position to ignite a burner, then make sure the burner has ignited.
If ignition fails, turn the knob to OFF, and wait a few minutes for the gas to dissipate.

• When you set a burner to simmer, do not turn the knob quickly. Make sure the flame
stays on.

• Do not place any objects other than cookware on the rangetop.

• Before removing or changing cookware, turn off the burners.

• Remove food and cookware immediately after cooking.

• Make sure all rangetop burners are off and all surfaces have completely cooled before
removing the grates and disassembling the burners.

• After cleaning the burner head, make sure it is completely dry before reassembling it.

• To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, do not pour water or other liquids into the
rangetop during cleaning.

• Select cookware that is designed for rangetops and that is large enough to cover the
grates. Burner flames should not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.

• To avoid cookware discoloration, deformity, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not
use cookware that is exceedingly larger than the grate.

• Turn cookware handles to the side or rear of the rangetop and not over active burners
or the front edge of the rangetop.

• Stand at a safe distance while frying to avoid hot spatter.

• When frying, always heat the oil slowly, and monitor the oil as it heats. When frying
foods at high heat, monitor the oil throughout the cooking process. If combining fats or
oils for frying, mix them together before heating.

• Use a deep-fry thermometer when possible to avoid heating the oil beyond its smoke
point. (Know the smoke point of the oil you are using.)

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• Always use a minimum amount of oil for any type of frying. Always thaw food before
frying, and do not frying food that is overly cold or that has clumps of ice attached to it.

• Always let the oil/fat in the cookware to cool to room temperature before moving the
cookware.

• To avoid delayed-eruptive boiling, let hot oil/fat stand at least 20 seconds after turning
off the burner so the temperature can stabilize. In the event of scalding, follow these
first-aid instructions:

1. Immerse the scaled area in cool or lukewarm water for at least 10 minutes.

2. Do not apply any creams, oils, or lotions.

3. Cover the scalded area with a clean, dry cloth.

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Product specifications

What’s in the box

Parts supplied

Common

Manual Regulator (1) * Bolt (2) Washer (2) Envelope (1)

36" : DTT36M974L*

Cooktop burner grates (2) Burner heads (4) and Brass

caps (5)

48" : DTT48M976L*

Cooktop burner grates (3) Burner heads (6) and Brass

caps (7)

NOTE

• Make sure you have received all of the supplied parts shown above.

• If your cooktop was damaged during shipping or some specified parts are missing,
contact your local retailer. Do not install a damaged or incomplete cooktop.

• If you need an accessory marked with an asterisk (*), contact the DACOR Call Center
using the phone number on the last page of this manual, or visit our online parts
website: www.dacor.com.

Porcelain caps (4)

Porcelain caps (6)

Product specifications

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Product specifications

Parts needed

Gas line shut-off

valve

135-degree elbow

(optional)

Flexible metal

appliance connector

½ in (ID) x 5 ft

90-degree elbow

(optional)

Flare union adapter ¾

in (NPT) x ½ in (ID)

Flare union adapter ½

in (NPT) x ½ in (ID)

Tools needed

Flat-blade

screwdriver

¼" Nut driver Pencil and ruler Level Pipe joint compound

Phillips screwdriver Open-end or

adjustable wrench

Pipe wrench (2)

Product specifications

Utility knife Soapy water solution Pliers Saber saw

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Installation requirements

Pre-installation checklist

1. Before preparing the opening in the countertop, verify that there will be no conflict

between the rangetop chassis and anything in the cabinet below.

2. Remove packing materials, grate boxes, regulator with literature, and literature
package from the appliance, verify that all items are present before beginning the
installation.

Location requirements

BEFORE YOU BEGIN installing the appliance, see the information, dimensions, and
clearances below. These dimensions must be met for safe operation. The location of the
electrical outlet and gas piping may be adjusted to meet the specified parameters.

CAUTION

This appliance complies with the maximum allowable wood-cabinet temperature of 194 °F
(90 °C). Make sure the wall covering, countertops, and surrounding cabinets can also
withstand this temperature. If not, discoloration, delamination, or melting may occur.

Installation requirements

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Installation requirements

Maintain the following minimum clearance dimensions

30” (762 mm)

18”

(457 mm)

1, 3

min.

Top of

finishied

counter

Installation requirements

1

min.

Grate level

B

Cutout for
utilitty access

13”
(33.0 mm)

3

max.

1

Vertical to combustible surface from
rangetop grate level; if installing an
overhead vent hood, also check the
hood specifications for minimum
required clearances.

2

See Cabinet/Countertop Dimensions ­Top View.

3

Note 2

This specification not applicable
for cabinets more than a horizontal
distance of 10” (25.4 cm) from the
edge of the rangetop.

Rangetop DTT36M974L* DTT48M976L*

A

A 36" (91.41 cm) 48" (121.9 cm)

B

36" (91.41 cm)*

42" (106.7 cm)**

48" (121.9 cm)*

54" (137.2 cm)**

* Minimum
** Recommended

A: Rangetop cutout
B: Range hood cutout

NOTE

All vertical clearances must be maintained for a minimum of 18” (457 mm) above the
cooking surface.

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Overall cooktop dimensions

DTT36M974L*

36" (91.1 cm)

28 3/16" (71.6 cm)

27 1/2" (69.9 cm)

25 11/16" (65.3 cm)

22 1/4" (56.5 cm)

Installation requirements

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Installation requirements

DTT48M976L*

Installation requirements

48" (121.6 cm)

28 3/16" (71.6 cm)

27 1/2" (69.9 cm)

25 11/16" (65.3 cm)

22 1/4" (56.5 cm)

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Cutout dimensions of countertop

10” (25.4 cm) to

combustible side

wall min. both sides

1/2” (1.3 cm)
overhang, both sides

1 1/2” (3.8 cm) typical
countertop thickness

Cabinet face

A

Mounting platform

1” (2.5 cm) min.

thickness

Recommended gas and

electrical service location,

consult local code

Cabinet/Countertop Dimensions - Front View

24” (61.0 cm)

Installed control
panel overhang
1 3/8” (3.5 cm)

Countertop

7 3/4”
(19.7 cm)

36” (91.4 cm)

typical

Installation requirements

Mounting platform

Installed Rangetop - Side View

CAUTION

Cut out dimension should be observed for installation. Enlargement in cut out dimension
may cause hazard.

NOTE

Cabinet tolerances +1/16” (+1.6 mm) -0 unless otherwise noted.

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Installation requirements

Installed control
panel overhang

Cabinet

face

1 3/8” (3.5 cm)

Installed Rangetop - Side View

Increase countertop and overhang

additional 2 1/2” (6.4 cm) min.

for combustible rear wall above

1/2” (1.3 cm)

24”

(61.0 cm)

min.

cabinet

depth

Installation requirements

countertop

overhang

C

L

10 11/16”

(27.2 cm)

Cabinet face

below countertop

overhang

24” (61.0 cm)

Countertop

Mounting platform

countertop

3/8” (1.0 cm)
countertop overhang

mounting platform 8” W X 6” D (20.3 cm X 15.2 cm), if

Countertop

C

L

Non-combustible
rear wall, rear of

mounting platform

Gas/electrical utility cut-out in right rear corner of

gas and electrical are routed through bottom

Hole 1/2” dia. (1.3 cm), 2 places,
through platform for hold down bolts

1” (2.5 cm) thick mounting platform min.

B
A

C

C

L

C

Gas and electrical connections at

right rear section of chassis

Gas connection and power cord may be

routed through bottom or back of chassis

10” (25.4 cm) min.

to combustible wall

above countertop,

both sides

1/2” (1.3 cm)

countertop

overhang

Countertop

1 7/8" (4.8 cm)
Counterop
overhang
1” (2.5 cm)
typical 1 3/8”

C

L

(3.5 cm) max.

Cabinet/Countertop Cutout Dimensions without Downdraft Vent - Top View

Rangetop Model A B C

DTT36M976L* 36” (91.4 cm) 35” (88.9 cm) 16 5/8” (42.2 cm)
DTT48M976L* 48” (121.9 cm) 47” (119.4 cm) 20 13/16” (52.9 cm)

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NOTE

Gas and electrical connections may only be routed through the bottom of the rangetop
when installed with a downdraft vent.

26 5/8”

(67.6 cm)

min. cabinet

depth

2 5/8”

(6.7 cm)

15”

(38.1 cm)

10 11/16"

(27.2 cm)

below countertop

1/2” (1.3 cm)

countertop

overhang

C

L

Cabinet face

verhang

3/8” (1.0 cm) min.

countertop overhang

Open to below to allow for raised vent, gas

1” (2.5 cm) thick mounting platform min.

Hole 1/2” dia. (1.3 cm), 2
places, through platform for

Countertop

hold down bolts

C

L

Non combustible rear

wall recommended

C

and electrical connections

B B

C

L

A

C

L

10” (2.5 cm) min.

to combustible wall

above countertop,

both sides

1/2” (1.3 cm)
countertop
overhang

Countertop

1 7/8" (4.8 cm)
Counterop

overhang
1” (2.5 cm)
typical 1 3/8”
(3.5 cm) max.

Installation requirements

Cabinet/Countertop Cutout Dimensions with Downdraft vent - Top View

Rangetop

Model

DTT36M976L*

DTT48M976L*

A - Cutout

Width

36”

(91.4 cm)

48”

(121.9 cm)

B - Hole

Offset

16 5/8”

(42.2 cm)

20 13/16”

(52.9 cm)

C - Downdraft Vent

Cutout

33 1/2” (85.1 cm)

43 1/2” (110.5 cm) ERV48, PRV48

IMPORTANT: Use only the downdraft vent models specified.

Approved Downdraft

Vent Models

ERV36, ERV3615,

PRV36

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Installation requirements

3/8” min. (1.0 cm) flat
countertop overhang required
behind cutout

Countertop

3/8” min. (1.0 cm) space

behind downdraft vent

chassis to clear stiffener

Dacor approved

downdraft vent

Installation requirements

Stiffener

DTT36M974L* or DTT48M976L*

rangetop

countertop height:

30 1/4" (76.8 cm)

Cabinet face

IMPORTANT: See downdraft
installation instructions for
duct system layout/planning

Cabinet/Countertop with Downdraft vent - Side View

Minimum

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Utility locations and dimensions

D

Rear side

F

G

E

3

/8”-18 NPT

male gas inlet

Power cord 393/8”

(100.0 cm) long

Dimension DTT36M974L* DTT48M976L*

D 3 1/2" (8.9 cm) 4" (10.1 cm)
E 4 11/16 (11.9 cm) 4 11/16 (11.9 cm)
F 16 1/2" (41.9 cm)5 1/8" (13 cm)
G 2 11/16" (6.9 cm) 2 11/16" (6.9 cm)

Installation requirements

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Installation requirements

Gas supply requirements

Provide adequate gas supply

This appliance is designed to operate at a manifold pressure of 5 in (13 cm) of water
column on natural gas or 10 in (25 cm) of water column on LP gas (propane or butane).

Make sure you are supplying your appliance with the type of gas for which it is designed.
When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1

in (2.5 cm) greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as given.
The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the appliance manifold must remain in the

supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used.

NOTE

• The appliance with its own regulator. Use only the provided regulator, which must be
installed in the gas line that runs from the gas inlet to the gas shut-off valve.

• An external manual shut-off valve must be installed between the gas inlet and the
appliance for turning on/off gas to the appliance.

• Be sure the connectors are installed by a qualified installer.

• For a new appliance, never install used connectors, which can leak gas and cause
personal injury. Use only new, flexible connectors.

Installation requirements

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Special gas requirements (gas models sold in Massachusetts)

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS:

WARNING

• Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.

- Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.

- Gas suppliers recommend installing a UL-approved gas detector according to
manufacturer specifications.

• The appliance must be installed by a plumber or gas fitter certified by the State of
Massachusetts.

• A T-handle manual gas valve MUST be installed in the gas supply line to your
appliance.

• If a flexible gas connector is used to install your appliance, multiple flexible gas lines
must not be connected in series.

Electrical requirements

WARNING

• It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the electrical service meets electrical
requirements and that he electrical outlet has been properly installed by a licensed
electrician.

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury:

All cooktops

- Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

- This appliance must be properly grounded.

- Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your appliance is

properly grounded.

- Do not modify the power plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

- All wiring and grounding must comply with local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (US), or
the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions and local codes.

- The wiring diagram is inside the burner box.

- The appliance's electronic ignition system will not operate if the outlet is not

properly polarized.

Installation requirements

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Installation requirements

Rangetops

- All gas models are equipped with a power cord with an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.

- All gas models in the US and Canada require a 120 V, 60-Hz, AC, approved electrical
service with 20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

NOTE

Re-ignition may malfunction if the voltage between Neutral and Ground is over 20 VAC.
Make sure the voltage is under 20 VAC.

Grounding

• All rangetops must be grounded for personal safety.

• The plug must be firmly inserted in a three-prong outlet that is properly installed
and grounded according to local codes. After a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
decreases the risk of electrical shock by providing the current a safe path.

• Do not use a damaged power plug or loose wall outlet.

• Do not use an extension cord or adapter with this appliance.

• Never cut, modify, remove, or otherwise defeat the plug's grounding (third) prong. If
the plug and outlet do not match or you have any doubt, have a qualified electrician
check the wall receptacle and circuit to ensure the receptacle is properly grounded and
install the proper outlet if needed.

Installation requirements

• NEVER connect ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or water pipes.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions can cause fire, electrical shock, death.

Additional installation requirements for mobile homes

Installation of appliances designed for mobile-home use must comply with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280)
or, when such standard does not apply, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations,
latest edition (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups), ANSI A225.1, latest
edition, or with local codes. In Canada, mobile home installation must comply with the
current CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code.

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Installation instructions

Installing your rangetop

IMPORTANT:

Carefully read these instructions and the Important Safety Instructions section at the
front of this manual BEFORE installing/operating the rangetop. Improper installation,
adjustment, service, or maintenance can lead to personal injury and property damage.

NOTE

To ensure proper installation, you should hire a qualified professional.

Unpacking the rangetop

1. Remove all packaging material. (Failure to do so could damage the appliance.)

2. Inventory all loose parts against supplied components listed on Page 17.

3. Check for shipping damage, and report any damage and missing parts to your local

retailer.

Installing the rangetop

1. If a downdraft vent will accompany the appliance, first install the downdraft as

specified in its installation instructions.

2. Lower the appliance into the cutout and center it.

3. Secure the rangetop to the countertop using the two hold-down brackets.

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Installation instructions

Installation instructions

Connecting the gas supply

1. Shut off the main gas-supply valve before disconnecting the old rangetop.

2. Complete the gas hookup.

3. Open the gas valve, and relight the burners on any other gas appliances.

NOTE

Because hard piping restricts movement of the appliance, use a CSA International-certified
flexible metal appliance connector unless local codes require hard piping.

WARNING

Follow the information in this manual exactly to avoid a fire or explosion, which may
cause property damage and personal injury or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids near the appliance.

• IF YOU SMELL GAS:

- DO NOT light a match, candle, or cigarette.

- DO NOT try to light any appliance.

- DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

- DO NOT use any phone in your building.

- Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
gas supplier.

Installation instructions

• Be sure to install the included gas regulator with the appliance. Do not use the
appliance without the regulator installed.

• Make sure the arrow on the regulator points toward the appliance.

• Do not overtighten gas connections and fittings.

• Before use, test the gas lines for leaks as instructed. Do not use a flame to check for
leaks.

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Never install an old connector on a new appliance. For hard piping, you need to carefully
align the pipe; the appliance cannot be moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, apply pipe-joint compound or wrap pipe-thread tape with Teflon on
all male (external) pipe threads.

1. Attach the provided gas-pressure regulator to the rangetop pipe nipple inlet. (For
tight installations, the regulator may be installed upstream from the nipple, anywhere
between the shut-off valve and the rangetop. For best performance, minimize gas­pressure loss by attaching the regulator as close as possible to the gas inlet.

2. Complete the connection by installing a flexible gas line between the pressure
regulator and the shut-off valve.

Flexible connector hookup

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

Gas Shut-Off Valve

0.5-in or 0.75-in
Gas Pipe

Adapter

Flex
Connector
(6-ft max.)

Gas Flow into Cooktop

Adapter

NOTE

The gas shut-off valve should be installed
on the gas piping, away from the
appliance, in an easily accessible location
for quick opening/closing.

Tubing Line
to Cooktop
Control
Manifold

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Pressure

Regulator

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Installation instructions

Checking for gas leaks

WARNING

To prevent an explosion/fire hazard possibly leading to personal injury or death, DO NOT
use a flame to check for gas leaks.

When using pressures above 1/2 psig to test the home gas-supply system, disconnect the
appliance and individual shut-off valve from the gas-supply piping. When using pressures
of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas-supply system, isolate the rangetop from the system by
closing the individual shut-off valve.

1. When all connections have been made, make sure all rangetop controls are in the off
position and turn on the main gas supply valve.

2. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.

3. Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas leakage in the rangetop or supply

line.

Making the electrical connections

WARNING

• Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before making
any electrical connections.

• BEFORE operating/testing, follow the grounding requirements on Page 30 of this
manual. Improper connection of the grounding plug is an electric-shock risk.

• All gas appliances come with a power cord connected to the rear of the rangetop
chassis. (For details, see “Electrical requirements,” page 29.)

Installation instructions

• The electrical system, including the power cord, is factory-installed/-wired. Altering any
part of this system may cause a short or overload.

1. Plug in the power cord. (Ensure the outlet meets all applicable electrical codes. (For
details, see Page 29.)

2. Check the gas-supply line to verify it was not damaged and remains connected after
positioning.

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Assembling the rangetop burners

CAUTION

• Do not operate the rangetop burners without all burner parts in place.

• Do not push in any rangetop controls while removing the burner; a slight electrical
shock might result, perhaps causing you to knock over hot cookware.

• Do not risk electric shock by removing the top or touching the electrode of any burner
while another burner is on.

1. Place the burner heads on the burner
bases as shown at left. (The electrodes
fit in the slot in the bottom of the
heads.) The heads should be flat and
parallel to the rangetop.

2. Place the matching size caps on top of
each rangetop burner head.

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Installation instructions

Installation instructions

Dual Burner head / caps

1. Orient the burner head so the opening

2. Install the burner head so the electrode

3. Match the burner caps to the burners

for the electrode aligns with the
electrode.

passes through its opening in the head.
Ensure the burner head lies flat on the
stove top.

by size, then install the caps on the
heads.

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Round Burner head / caps

1. Put the burner heads on the burner

bases as shown at left. The bottom of
the head fits within the burner base.

2. Turn the head until it drops into place.
Twist the head back and forth slightly
to ensure it is properly seated.

3. Put the burner caps (brass or porcelain)
atop the burner heads. The ridge
around the bottom edge of the cap fits
around the top of the burner head.

CAUTION

Ensure all burner components (heads and
caps) rest flat and snugly in place.

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Installation instructions

Installation instructions

SimmerSear Burner Assembly (18K BTU Burner)

Burner head

Locating

tab

Burner base

Keyed hole

1. Put the burner heads in place as shown
below. The locating tab on the burner
head goes in the keyed hole as shown.

Tabs
Slots

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Ridge on bottom of burner cap

Burner ring

2. Put the burner rings on the burner
heads as shown below. Match the tabs
on the bottom of the ring to the slots on
the burner head. Twist each ring back
and forth slightly to make sure it is
properly seated.

3. Put the burner caps on top of the
burner rings. You may use either the
supplied brass or porcelain caps. The
ridge around the bottom edge of the
cap goes around the top of the burner
ring.

WARNING

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the
cooktop.

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Verifying burner function

After the cooktop is fully installed, connected, assembled, and plugged in, check the
function of all burners.

To turn on a cooktop burner

OFF

HI

LO

MED

NOTE

• If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn the knob off and wait one minute
before trying again.

• The griddle knob does not contain flame symbol. Turn clockwise to turn on the griddle.

1. Push in, and turn a burner control knob
to flame symbol. (A “clicking” sound
indicates the electronic ignition system
is functional. The burner ignites about
4 seconds later, after the air is purged
from the gas line.)

2. After the burner ignites, turn the knob
to the desired setting. (The “clicking”
sound stops, and the flame height
changes from HI to LO as you turn the
knob counterclockwise.)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to check the
operation of each cooktop burner in
succession.

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Installation instructions

Installation instructions

2

3

1

Checking flame quality

All burner flames must be visually checked to assess their quality.

CAUTION

If you want measure the flame, take care to avoid burn injuries.

1. Soft blue flames—Normal for natural
gas operation.

2. Yellow tips on outer cones—Normal for
LP gas operation.

3. Yellow flames—Abnormal for any gas
operation; call for service.

NOTE

If the burner flame looks like Example
3, call for service, and do not use the
cooktop. Normal burner flames look like
either Ex. 1 or 2.

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Installing the grates

NOTE

For best results and longest life, install the grates as instructed below. When installed
properly, the openings in the grates are centered over the burners.

The grates occupy specific positions on the rangetop. For maximum stability and safe
operation, these grates should only be used in their proper positions.

The back of the right grate is notched to help orient the grates correctly. (See the graphic
below.)

To correctly position the grates:

1. Find the notch on the back of the right-hand grate, and orient the grate properly above
the right-hand burners.

2. Gently lower the right-hand grate so its legs rest in the corresponding dimples on the
cooktop.

3. Likewise place the remaining grates so their feet rest in the corresponding dimples.

NOTE

Grates are not interchangeable. Each grate has own engraving under it. It tells you which
the front side of grate is and proper position, left, center or right.

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Installation instructions

Installation instructions

Final installation checklist

WARNING

• To ensure a safe, proper installation, the installer should complete this checklist to
ensure the installation was proper and complete.

• The owner shall be responsible for the rangetop's proper installation, the importance of
which cannot be overstated.

After installing the rangetop, ensure all control knobs are OFF. Review this checklist to
confirm the rangetop is properly installed and ready to operate.

• The gas line was properly connected to the rangetop.

• The gas was turned on.

• All connections were checked for leaks.

• The rangetop is properly plugged in to a grounded electrical outlet.

• The rangetop burners and grates are properly assembled.

• All burners were tested and are functioning properly.

NOTE

For later use, keep the serial-number label (on the right side of the product) in the user
manual or other place suitable to the owner.

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