Sears SGM466, SGM304, SGM365 User Manual
Use and Care Manual
Preference® Cooktop
For use with models:
SGM304, SGM365, SGM466
Style varies
Model SGM466 shown
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Part No. 65140 Rev. H
© 2008 Dacor, all rights reserved
Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future
reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check
in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is
required for warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see
page 11.
If you have any questions (other than warranty
questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Have the complete model and serial number identification of your cooktop ready. Record these numbers
below for easy access. The numbers are found on a
label on the under side of the chassis.
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase____________________________
Since Dacor continues to improve the quality and
performance of our products, we may need to make
changes to the appliance without updating this
manual.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual are not meant to cover all possible problems and situations that can occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team
about problems or situations that you do not understand.
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.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
DANGER
IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
Do not use or light any appliance.•
Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices including the telephone in your building.•
From a neighbor’s phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.•
If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire department.•
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive
vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could
explode, such as aerosol cans away from the cooktop. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent
cabinets or areas.
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 the slots between the burner control
knobs and the trim rings on the cooktop. Doing so blocks
air flow through the cooktop and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard. Keep all the slots clear of
grease and grime.
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.
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 cooktop, 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.
Make sure that the cooktop has been 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
cooktop.
Do not install, repair or replace any part of the cooktop •
unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should
perform all other service.
Before performing any type of service, make sure that •
the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to the
cooktop is disconnected.
Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of •
a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This
cooktop is not intended for commercial use.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE •
COOKTOP 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 cooktop are able to •
operate it properly.
Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or •
climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave children
alone or unattended in the area around the cooktop.
Do not allow children to play with the controls, pull on
the handle or touch other parts of the cooktop.
Do not store items of interest to children on top of or •
above the cooktop. 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 cooktop, turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter •
any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed to
do so in these instructions.
Do not cover the burners and grates with anything •
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if a
burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.
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.
Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for •
the first time.
Keep flammable items, 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 •
cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into contact
with the cooktop 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 cooktop.
If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long •
curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow
over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the cooktop •
unattended when in use.
Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed •
in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop, ventilation
filters and cooktop hoods free of grease that could
catch fire.
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 cooktop.
Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware are
not suitable for use on a cooktop. Personal injury
or damage may result from the improper use of
cookware.
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 cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.
Use only dry pot holders when removing food and •
cookware from the cooktop. Wet pot holders can
cause steam burns.
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before •
lighting a burner.
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing •
them from the valve stems.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING WARNING
The cooktop should never be operated without the •
knobs in place.
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 cooktop 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:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie a.
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.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be b.
burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or c.
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:d.
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 cooktop’s surfaces. The porcelain
finish may stain.
Never use the cooktop 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 cooktop’s surfaces.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame, •
hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Power cord with three-
prong grounding plug
Three-prong
electrical outlet
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