Dacor HRTP486 User Manual

User Manual

Heritage Rangetop

HRTP366, HRTP486

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ........................................1

Getting to Know Your Rangetop ................................... 4

Setting Up Your Rangetop ...........................................5

Operating Your Rangetop ...........................................6

Care and Cleaning ....................................................9

Troubleshooting .......................................................12

Warranty ................................................................13

Warranty Card ............................................Back Cover

Part No. 113929 Rev. A

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 a great addition to your home.

To familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Dacor rangetop,
read this manual thoroughly, starting at the Important Safety Instructions section (Pg. 1).

Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the

framework of our company values. Should you ever have an issue with your rangetop, rst consult the

Troubleshooting section (Pg. 12), which gives suggestions and remedies that may pre-empt a call for
service.

Valuable customer input helps us continually improve our products and services, so feel free to
contact our Customer Assurance Team for assistance with all your product-support needs.

Dacor Customer Assurance
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City of Industry, CA 91745

Telephone:
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Thanks for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families, and we are

dedicated to serving yours. We are condent that your new Dacor rangetop will deliver a top-level

performance and enjoyment for decades to come.

Sincerely,

833-35-ELITE (833-353-5483) USA, Canada

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The Dacor Customer Assurance Team

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Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.

Consumer: Before using the rangetop, read this

manual completely, and save it for personal and pro
fessional reference. Keep your sales receipt or can­celed check. Proof of original purchase date is required
for warranty service.

For warranty information, see Page 12.

If you have questions, call Dacor Customer Assur­ance (see previous page).

Have the complete model and serial number iden­tification of your rangetop ready. The numbers are
found on a label on the under side of the chassis.
Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model number ______________________________

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WARNING

If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not use any phone in your
building.

Serial number ______________________________

Date of purchase____________________________

Dacor continually improves product quality and per­formance, so we may change the appliance with­out updating this manual. Go to www.dacor.com to
download the latest version of this manual.

About Safety Instructions

The Important Safety Instructions and warnings
in this manual do not cover all possible issues. Use
common sense and caution when installing, main­taining, and operating the rangetop.

Always contact Dacor Customer Assurance about
issues or situations you cannot resolve.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.

WARNING

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

• 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 the gas supplier.

- Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

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 appliance.

WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages on the
rangetop or rangetop chassis. Doing so blocks air flow
through the rangetop and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard. Keep all slots clear of grease and
grime.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.

READ AND SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your rangetop, follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING WARNING

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

• Installations with less than 2 1/2” (6.4 cm) from the
rear of the rangetop to a combustible vertical surface
must use Dacor backguard model AEB3609 (for 36
inch models) or AEB4809 (for 48 inch models) or a
non-combustible material.

• This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer according to the
accompanying installation instructions. Have the
installer show you the location of the gas shut off
valve and the power cord so that you know where and
how to turn off the gas supply and disconnect power
to the rangetop.

• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the
rangetop unless specifically recommended in the
literature accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other service.

• Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter
any part of the rangetop unless specifically instructed
to do so in these instructions.

• Before cleaning or performing any type of service,
make sure that the gas supply is turned off and the
power cord to the rangetop is disconnected.

• Only use this rangetop for cooking tasks expected of
a home appliance as outlined in this manual. It is not
intended for commercial or laboratory use.

• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE
Rangetop DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
USE. After use, make sure these surfaces have had
sufficient time to cool before touching them.

• Make sure individuals who use the rangetop are able
to operate it properly.

• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand
or climb on any part of the rangetop. Doing so may
cause damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave
children alone or unattended in the area around
the rangetop. Do not allow children to play with the
controls or touch other parts of the rangetop.

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

• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating
the rangetop, turn all control knobs to the OFF
position.

• 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.

• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage if a burner is
accidentally turned on with the cover in place.

• Clean the rangetop thoroughly before operating it for
the first time.

• Clean and maintain the rangetop regularly as
instructed in this manual. Keep the entire rangetop,
ventilation filters and ventilation hoods free of grease
that could catch fire.

• Keep combustible materials, such as paper,
cardboard, plastic and cloth away from the burners
and other hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to
touch hot surfaces or gas burners.

• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the
rangetop. Do not allow clothing to come into contact
with the rangetop and surrounding areas during and
immediately after use.

• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.

• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over
the rangetop.

• If the rangetop is near a window, do not use long
curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow
over the rangetop and create a fire hazard.

• To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the
rangetop unattended when in use.

• Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
the manufacture’s recommendations before use
to determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a
rangetop. Certain types of glass, ceramic and
earthenware are not suitable for use on a rangetop.
Personal injury or damage may result from improper
cookware use.

• Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper
size, material and construction for the particular type
of cooking being done. Utensils need to be large
enough to contain the desired quantity of food without
boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easy to
hold 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 extreme caution if adding water to food on a
hot rangetop. The steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING WARNING

• Make sure that all the rangetop parts are dry before
lighting a burner.

• Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
them from the valve stems.

• The rangetop should never be operated without the
knobs and trim rings in place.

• Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
cookware from the rangetop. Wet pot holders can
cause steam burns.

• Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room during cooking.

• When deep fat frying:

◊ Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain

the desired volume of food without overflow caused
by the bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat
fryer unattended.

◊ Avoid frying 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 combination

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.

• This appliance is equipped with a three prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electric shock hazards. If only a two prong outlet is
available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have
it replaced with a dedicated, grounded, three prong
electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under
any circumstances:

◊ Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord.

◊ Use an adapter plug.

◊ Use an extension cord.

◊ Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

◊ Plug the rangetop into an electrical outlet with a

ground fault interrupter (GFI).

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be

burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or

towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

◊ You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you

already know how to operate it.

◊ The fire is small and contained in the area where it

started.

◊ The fire department is being called.

◊ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

CAUTION

• Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.)
to remain on the rangetop’s surfaces. The porcelain
finish may stain.

• Never use the rangetop surface as a cutting board.

• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object
such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may
scratch the rangetop’s surfaces.

• Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame,
hot utensils or other sources of heat.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products that are on the list of substances which
are known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances. To minimize exposure to these substances,
always operate this unit according to the use and care
manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.

Power cord with three

prong grounding plug

Three prong

electrical outlet

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Getting to Know Your Rangetop

Parts of the Rangetop

Burners: The rangetop’s flame-less ignition system
generates a spark that lights the burner when you
turn the knob to HIGH. Gaskets under the burners
prevent spilled liquids from leaking into the ran­getop’s internal parts. The rangetop comes with two
sets of burner caps, brass and porcelain (black), to
suit your taste.

Long Life Grates: The porcelain coated cast iron
grates support the cooking utensils during cooking.
They are removable to allow the area below and
around the burners to be cleaned easily. The size
and location of each grate depends on the model of
the rangetop.

Spill Tray: The spill tray catches any food that falls
through the rangetop grates.

Illumina™ Burner Control Knobs: Use the knobs
to turn on the burners and adjust the flame size.
The matching knob illuminates when a burner is on.

Trim Rings: Located behind each knob. They pre­vent liquids from getting into the rangetop’s internal
parts.

Grate

Burner

Spill tray

Burner

control knob

Trim ring

Special Rangetop Features

Perma-Flame™: The Perma-Flame instant
re-ignition feature automatically re-lights a burner
quickly if it goes out.

Smart Flame™ Technology: All burners are
equipped with Dacor’s Smart Flame technology. It
reduces the temperature under the fingers of the
porcelain-coated cast iron grates. Smart-Flame
extends grate life and protects the finish.

SimmerSear™ Burners: Dacor’s exclusive pre­cision burner control system. Each SimmerSear
burner (left front and right front) has a wider range
of heat settings than the standard burners. The
wider range allows you precise heat control from
simmer to sear (high).

Burner Locations

A Standard Burner: 2200 (800 effective) - 15000 BTU B SimmerSear Burner: 1000 (800 effective) - 18000 BTU

HRTP366 – 36” Wide HRTP486 – 48” Wide

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