Dynamic Cooking Systems C-24W Installation Manual

PROFESSIONAL C-24W
WOK COOKTOP

Use and Care Manual

MODEL

C-24W

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this Professional DCS Wok Cooktop. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain
your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.

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WARNING!

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing, using or servicing this
equipment.

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.

DANGER

If You Smell Gas:

1. Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

2.

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

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

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

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a cooktop grease fire, observe the following: Turn burner OFF
first. Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, metal tray, baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam­type fire extinguisher. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the
fire department. Never pick up a flaming pan - You may be burned. DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES,
including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1. You know 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.

2.

3. The fire department is being called.

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

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS 3-4

BEFORE USING YOUR WOK COOKTOP 5

USING THE WOK

General Use 6

BEFORE USING YOUR WOK PAN

Operation - Wok Pan 7

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning 8

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 9

WARRANTY 10

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

Your new DCS Professional appliance has been designed to be a safe and reliable appliance. However, use
extreme care when using this restaurant caliber appliance as it provides intense heat and can increase the
accident potential. Basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions carefully before using this appliance to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the instal-

lation instructions provided with the unit. Have the technician show you the location of the gas shut-off valve so
that you know how and where to turn off the gas.

■ If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. Connections can loosen in transit.

If the connections are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint gas smell. Finding a
gas leak is not a do-it-yourself procedure. Call the installer to recheck the installation as some leaks can only be
found with the burner control in the ON position.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ Never block the front face of the unit as it will affect the flow of combustion and ventilation of air.

■ Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be

allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

CAUTION:

Do not store items of interest to children above this unit or at the back of it. If children should climb onto an
appliance to reach these items, they could be seriously injured.

When using this appliance: DO NOT TOUCH IT OR THE AREAS NEAR IT. Areas adjacent to the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns.

■ Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to any appliance

while in operation. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

■ For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while

cooking. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

WARNING:

This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the Wok to warm or heat a room.

■ Clean any appliance with caution. A wet sponge or cloth used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area can result in

steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided
by the cleaner manufacturer.

■ Never use any part of an appliance for storage. Flammable materials can catch fire and plastic items may ignite

or melt.

■ Do not use aluminum foil as a shield against food spills or drippings around any appliance. This could obstruct

the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

■ GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits

collect in the drip tray under the wok. Clean the tray after each use.

■ DO NOT USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher, or smother fire with

baking soda.

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

■ If the appliance is near a window, be certain the curtains cannot blow over or near it - they could catch fire.

■ The ventilation hood and the filters above your appliance should be cleaned frequently, so grease from cooking

vapors will not accumulate on them.

■ If a burner goes out and gas escapes, turn the control knob off. Open a window or door. Do not attempt to use

any appliance until the gas has had time to dissipate. Wait at least 5 minutes before using a gas appliance.

■ Be sure all appliance controls are turned off and they are cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or

around any gas appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite
or cause metal parts to corrode.

■ Never leave the wok unattended when on. Greasy spill-overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames

are smothered, unburned gas may escape into the room.

■ California Proposition 65 -

WARNING:

Burning gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which 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 these units
according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE USING YOUR WOK COOKTOP

DRIP TRAY

CONTROL KNOB

WOK PAN

AND LID

BACKGUARD

WOK UNIT

WOK PAN

SUPPORT RING

1. Check to be certain the drip tray is in place.

2. Place wok pan into support ring before turning on the wok.

3. Turn the control knob to the setting preferred and cook as desired.

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USING THE WOK COOKTOP

DRIP TRAY

CONTROL KNOB

GENERAL USE

BURNER

Your new DCS Professional Wok Cooktop is equipped with a heavy cast iron burner typical of those used in
restaurants. It is designed with an electric spark ignition to eliminate the continuous pilot found on a restaurant
wok. The burner is rated at 30,000 BTU/HR.

NOTE: When used with propane gas, a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the
burner has been turned off. This usually occurs after the burner has been on an extended period of time. This is a
normal part of operation for your wok.

ELECTRIC SPARK IGNITER

If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to “OFF”.

BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS:

The burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or lifting. It should burn
completely around both rings of the burner. An improper gas-air mixture may cause either a yellow tipped flame
or burner flutter. Have the flame adjusted by a technician. Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange
flame during initial use. This will disappear with use.

For proper lighting and efficient performance of the burner, it is necessary to keep the igniter and burner ports
clean. If the flame is uneven, flutters, makes excessive noise or lifts, check to see if the burner ports are clogged.
If the ports are clogged, use a wire, a straightened paper clip or needle to clear the ports. Do not use wood, or
objects that could break easily to clear ports. They could break off and clog ports. If the condition persists,
contact a service agent for adjustment.

CONTROL KNOB

The burner has an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions on the control knob between
HI and LO. To turn burner on, push in on the control knob and turn it counterclockwise to the LITE-HI position. A
single click will be heard as the spark igniter lights the pilot. The pilot will burn for approximately 30 seconds
before the main gas safety valve opens and the burner lights.

DRIP TRAY

A drip tray is located under the wok burner. Be sure it is in place before using the wok. Spills should be washed
off as soon as possible to prevent “baked on soil”. When the tray is cool, slide it forward to remove.

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BEFORE USING YOUR WOK PAN

OPERATION- WOK PAN

Remove all packaging and labels before use or seasoning the wok.

1. Be sure the drip tray is in place before use of the cooktop.

2. When first using your wok pan, make sure you clean the surface thoroughly with hot, soapy water. This process is
required before use to remove the rust protective oil coating applied at the factory. Make sure you dry the wok
pan thoroughly.

3. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil (do not use corn oil) to the entire inside surface of wok pan with a paper towel.

4. Begin by heating the wok pan on a medium setting until the cooking surface turns a golden brown. Repeat this
procedure several times. This seasoning seals the pores of the metal and keeps food from sticking.

5. After using the wok pan, wash it in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasives or scour. Apply a light coat of
vegetable oil to the inside surface with a paper towel. Place the wok pan over a low setting for approx. 15 to 30
seconds. Remove from heat and let cool. Wipe off excess oil before storing.

WARNING:

Do not leave wok unattended while cooking.

NOTE: It is normal for the wok pan to discolor and darken with use. This lets you know that wok pan has been well
seasoned.

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