DCS CT-304WT, CT-304SS, CT-304BK Owner’s Manual
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Drop-ln Cooktop. Because of this appliance's unique features
we have developed this Useand Care Manual. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate
and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
Tohelp serve you better, please fill out and submit your Ownership Registration by visiting our website at
www.dcsappliances.com and selecting "Customer Service" on the home page and then select "Ownership
Registration" or submit the enclosed Ownership Registration Card to the address below, in addition, keep
this manual handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new appliance.
For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative
byphone: 1-888_281-5698 ,emaih supportd_dcsappllances.com,
or by mail:
Fisher & PayMl Appliances, Inc.
Attention: DCS Customer Care
5900 5kylab Road
Huntington Beach, CA 92547
www.dcsappliances.com
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before use, installing or servicing this
equipment.
Z_ WARNING
Do Not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.Do not turn on any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
2. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
3. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation
and service must be performed by a qualified installe# service agency or the
gas supplier.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................3-5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................8-9
Cleaning the Cooktop ............................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning the Burner Grates .................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning the Burners .............................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning the igniters ..............................................................................................................................................9
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................1011
SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................12
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................13-14
SAFETY PRACTICES& PRECAUTIONS
When propedy cared for, your new DCS App[hnce has been designed to be a safe, re[hb[e cooking
appliance. When using this restaurant caliber appliance, use it with extreme care, as
this type appHiance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential Basic safety
precautions must be foHHowedwhen using kitchen appHiances, incHuding the foHHowing:
[] Read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly before using your new appliance.This wi[[ help to
reduce the risk of fire, eHectric shock, or injury to persons.
[] Begin by insuring proper instaHHation and servicing. FoHHowthe instaHlation instructions which
came with this appliance. Be sure to have a qualified technician install and ground this
appliance before using.
[] Have the installer show you where the gas supply shuboffvalve is located so you will know how
and where to turn offthe gas to the appliance.
[] If you smell gas, the installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. You can have a
small leak and therefore a faint gas smell if the connections are not completely sealed. Finding
a gas leak is not a "doqt-yourself" procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner
control in the ON position and for your protection it must be done by a qualified service
technician.
If by some chance a burner goes out and does not reqgnite and gas escapes, open a window or
a door to let the room air out. Do not attempt to use the appliance until the gas has had time to
dissipate.
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This appliance has been factory assembled for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane as indicated by
the mode[ number.
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Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician.
Z_ WARNING:
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE or unattended in an area where
appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to turn knobs, push
buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance.
Z_ WARNING:
Do not store items of interest to children on or around the Dropqn Cooktop.
Children could be seriously injured if they should dim b on to or reach across the
appliance to reach these items.
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Never store anything on the cooktop. Flammable materials can accident[y catch fire, plastic
items may melt or ignite and other types of items could be ruined.
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Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance.Some fabrics are quite flammable and may
catch on fire.
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If the appliance is near a window be certain the curtains do not Now over or near the cooktop
burners; they could catch on fire.
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Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with, or too close
to any burner or burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
SAFETY PRACTICES& PRECAUTIONS
[] Be certain to use only dry pot holders; moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause
burn injury from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not
let pot holders touch hot burners, or burner grates.
[] For persona[ safety, wear proper apparek Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this applhnce. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and
should not be worn while cooking.
[] Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Using a foil liner could result in a
fi re hazard.
Z_ WARN/N@
This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the
cooktop to warm or heat a room.
Z_ WARNING:
When using the cooktop: Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate
surrounding area. Areas adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to
cause burns.
[] Never Beave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings. A possible boil over
could cause smoking or greasy spill overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are
smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter, the unburned gas will escape into
the room, which would be extremely dangerous.
[] Only certain types of glass, heat-proof giass<eramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for use on the open flame of the cooktop. Utensils that are not thermally
heat safe may break with sudden temperature changes.
[] Do not heat unopened food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.
[] During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats at the bottom of the pan and
does not curl around the bottom edges of the pan.This could heat and/or melt the handles.
[] Always use utensils that have fiat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of
undersized utensils wiii expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing.
[] To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and accidental spill overs, position handles
of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work ateas, cooking areas, or the outside
edges of the cooktop.
[] Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food.
[] Grease is flammable. Do not use water on grease fires.Turn OFF the burner, then smother the
fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Let hot grease coo[
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect around the base of the
cooktop burners.Clean after each use or boil over.
[] Use splatter screens over pans when frying foods to minimize possible grease burns. Be sure
not to use a flame that is too high.
[] For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports dean. it
may be necessary to dean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light,
even though the electronic igniters click.
[] Clean the cooktop with caution.Avoid steam burns;do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
SAFETY PRACTICES& PRECAUTIONS
Be sure all the cooktop controls are turned offand the app[hnce is coo[ before using any type
of aerosoH cHeaner on or around the appHhnce.The chemicaH that produces the spraying action
couHd,in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metaH parts to corrode.
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CHean the ventilator hood and fiHters above the cooktop frequentHy so grease from cooking
vapor does not accumuHate.
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Turn the ventiHator OFF in case of fire.The bHower, if in operation, couHd unsafeHy spread the
flames.
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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventiHation air to the appHhnce. Be sure a fresh air
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For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance never sit, stand, or lean on the cooking
surface.
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Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Service technicians must disconnect
the power suppHy before servicing this appHhnce.
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CaHifornia Proposition 65 - Warning: The burning of gas cooking rue[ generates some by-
products which are known by the State of CaHifornia to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
CaHifornia Hawrequires businesses to warn customers of potentiaH exposure to such substances.
To minimize exposure to these substances, aHways operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this bookHet and provide good ventiHation to the room when cooking
with gas.
NOTE: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when
installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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