Dacor SGM304 - Manual (Page 4)

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WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your cooktop, follow these basic precautions,
including the following:
What to Do:
1. Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of
the appliance by a qualified technician according to the
accompanying Installation Instructions. Have the installer
show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that
you know how and where to turn off power. Also, have the
installer show you the location of the gas supply. If you
smell gas, do not use the cooktop. Immediately turn off the
gas supply at the shut off valve, disconnect electrical power
to the unit at the fuse or junction box and contact the gas
supplier or qualified appliance technician.
. Ensure that the cooktop is used only by those individuals
who are able to operate it properly.
3. Use the cooktop only for cooking tasks expected of a home
appliance as outlined in this manual.
4. Properly clean and maintain as recommended in this
manual, cleaning only the parts listed.
5. Use only dry potholders to avoid steam burns when
removing hot cookware.
6. In the event that a burner flame goes out and gas escapes,
open a window or door. Wait at least 5 minutes before
attempting to use the cooktop.
7. Select utensils of the proper size, material and construction
for the particular type of cooking being done. Select utensils
that are large enough to contain food without boil-overs or
spill-overs. Choose pans with easily grasped 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 cookware only for its intended purpose. Certain types of
glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils are suitable for use
only in an oven and not in cooktop applications.
8. When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame
heats only the bottom of the utensil and does not lick at the
sides of the utensil.
9. When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough
to contain the desired volume of food without overflow
caused by bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer
unattended. Avoid deep fat frying of 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
combinations 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.
10. Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the cooktop.
Do not turn handles towards the room where they are easily
hit. Handles should not extend over adjacent burners.
11. Always check the positions of the control knobs to make
sure the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.
1. Before performing any service, turn off the gas supply by
closing the gas shut-off valve and turning off the electrical
power supply.
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13. Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the
burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the “off” position
before removing a utensil from the burner grate.
14. Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge
or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to
prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners can produce
harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces.
15. Keep any ventilation filters clean to avoid grease fires.
16. Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them
so that they are well-balanced.
17. Always keep the cooktop surface clean and dry.
What Not to Do:
1. Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where
the cooktop is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand
on any part of the cooktop. Do not let children play with the
cooktop.
. Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the
appliance.
3. Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the
cooktop.
4. Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless
specifically recommended in literature accompanying this
appliance. All other service should be referred to a qualified
technician.
5. Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion
may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or
flat tray. Flaming grease can be extinguished with baking
soda or a multi-purpose chemical or foam extinguisher.
6. Do not allow potholders to touch gas burners. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth as a potholder.
7. Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath the control
knobs. Blocking these holes may affect burner operation and
may result in a hazard.
8. When using the cooktop, do not touch the grates, burner
caps, burner bases, or any other parts in proximity to the
flame. These components may be hot enough to cause
burns.
9. If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long curtains as
a window treatment. They can blow over the cooktop and
create a fire hazard.
10. Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except
properly selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be
used.
11. 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.
1. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on
this appliance, as these may cause permanent damage. Do
not use aerosol cleaners, as these may be flammable or
cause corrosion of metal parts.
13. Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure.