Dacor SGM466 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT:
When a burner is cool the igniters may continue •
to spark if the control knob is set to the LOW
position. The igniters will stop sparking when
the burner is warm. The tendency to spark when
cold can be reduced by operating the cold burner
at a higher flame setting for about 60 seconds.
After 60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The
burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is
placed on the grate. The igniters will also spark
automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft
or by the household ventilation system. Elimi-
nate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower
speed to reduce this type of problem.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep
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the burner igniters, burner rings and burner
caps clean and dry. See the Care and Cleaning
section starting on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters
will result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present.
The flame should burn evenly around the perim-
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eter of the burner, except underneath each grate
support finger, where the flame height is reduced
by Dacor’s Smart-Flame feature. A normal flame
is steady and blue in color. Foreign material in
the gas line, especially in new construction, may
cause an orange flame during initial operation.
The orange color will disappear with further use.
Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are
normal when using LP gas.
Cooking Tips
For superior cooking performance and to save
energy:
Reduce the flame height to the minimum level •
necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-
cess. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil
as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil
than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away
moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and
nutrients.
Use low or medium flame heights when cooking
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in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such
as glass, ceramic and cast iron cooking vessels.
Reduce the flame height until it covers approxi-
mately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to ensure
even heating and reduce scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce
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cooking times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the
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lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time and save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking
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time.
Using the Simmer Plate
The simmer plate included with your cooktop is spe-
cifically designed for simmering and holding food at
the lowest safe temperature. The simmer plate must
only be used at the lowest burner setting. Use the
simmer plate for simmering only. Remove it when
performing all other types of cooking.
To install your simmer plate:
Locate the five feet on the bottom and align 1.
them with the five fingers on the cooktop grate.
Set the plate on top of the grate. When correctly
2.
installed, the simmer plate will rest about 1/2
inch above the top surface of the grate and will
be locked in place to prevent turning.
Your simmer plate has a non-stick coating for easy
cleaning. Take care in using abrasives on the non-
stick coating because it will scratch. It is normal for
some wear to take place on top of the simmer plate
offset fingers with regular use.
Available Accessories
Wok Ring (Dacor Model# AWR4): The wok ring
is a safe, convenient way to stir fry. Place it on top
of the grate, aligning the wok ring feet with the
grate fingers. It will hold most standard sized woks.
Griddle (Dacor Model# AG11 or AG13): The
Dacor griddle is coated with a non-stick finish and
easy to clean. It is good for cooking pancakes, eggs
and various other foods. It is designed to sit on top
of your cooktop burner grates. A maximum setting
of medium is recommended to avoid damage to
the cooktop. See the instructions included with the
griddle for further information.
Operating Your Cooktop
Simmer Plate Installation