Use and Care Manual
™
Distinctive Electric Cooktop
Models DECT304, DECT365
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Table of Contents
WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION .......3
COOKTOP SAFETY ........................................4
PERSONAL SAFETY ........................................5
mOdEL ANd PART IdENTIFICATION ................6
ELEmENT ANd CONTROL SETTINGS ...............7
COOKTOP OPERATION .................................8
COOKWARE .................................................9
CLEANING THE COOKTOP ............................11
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................12
WARRANTYANdSERvICE...............................13
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WARNING
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE
INFORMATION. KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR
ꢀꢁ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE. PROOF
OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS REQUIRED
ꢀꢁ You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow these instructions.
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For warranty and service information, see page 13.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
If you have any questions (other than warranty
questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
1 (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
WARNINGS LECTRIC
INSTALL
Monday — Friday 6:00A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
WARNING
Have the complete model and serial number
d service must be performed by
nstaller or service agency.
identification for your cooktop ready. These numbers
are located on the appliance data label located on
the bottom of the chassis. Write these numb
belowforeasyaccess.
CT series models may be powered
40V or 208V.
Always contact the Dacor Custom
CAUTION
Team about problems or situations th
• Always turn off power at the circuit breaker panel
or fuse box before servicing this unit.
understand.
ꢀꢁ For personal safety, this appliance must be
Model Number ____________
Serial Number ____________
Date of Purchase ___________
properly grounded.
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Important Safety Instructions
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CookTop safETy
please read all instructions before using this appliance.
Protective Liners
WARNING
ꢀꢁ Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation
of these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Proper Installation
ꢀꢁ Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
If you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or
use a damaged appliance. Do not install or use
the appliance if the conduit is damaged.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room
Glazed Cooking Utensils
ꢀꢁ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for range-top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperatur
Do Not Leave Children Alone
ꢀꢁ Children should not be left alone or
unattended in area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
Utensil Hanould Be Turned Inward and
Not Extencent Surface Units
ꢀꢁ To urns, ignition of
fand spillage due to
ct with the utensil, the
il should be positioned so
d inward, and does not extend
nt elements.
Wear Proper Apparel
ꢀꢁ Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
User Servicing
ꢀꢁ Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
Storage in or on Appliance
ꢀꢁ Flammable materials should not be
an oven or near a cooktop.
Removable Heating Elements
g elements should never be immersed
ater.
ot Cook on Broken Cook-Top
If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-
top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fir
ꢀꢁ Smother fire or flame or use
foam-type extinguisher.
Clean Cook-Top With Caution
ꢀꢁ If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam
burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Use Only Dry Potholders
ꢀꢁ Moist or damp pothomay
result in burns from
potholder touch hot hes. Do not
use a towel or other bulky
Use Proper Pan Size
ꢀꢁ This appliance is equipped with one or more
surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
Heat Settings
ꢀꢁ Boil over causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
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pErsonal safETy
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burn injuries during
cooktop use, observe the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the
event of a grease fire, observe the following:
ꢀꢁ Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
ꢀꢁ Children or pets 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.
ꢀꢁ Grease is flammable and should be handled
carefully.
ꢀꢁ Do not use water on grease fires.
ꢀꢁ Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother sheet or
flat tray.
ꢀꢁ Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.
ꢀꢁ Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.
ꢀꢁ Wipe up spill-overs immediately.
ꢀꢁ If you are "flaming" liquors or other spirits under
an exhaust, turn the fan off. The draft could
cause the flames to spread out of control.
ꢀꢁ Never leave the surface area unattended at
high heat setting. Boil-over cause smoking and
greasy spill over, which may ignite.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a cooktoon the backguard of a cooktop;
children clime cooktop to reach items could
be serious
When
ꢀcooking surface or the
eas.
s may become hot enough
urns. Surface elements may be hot
ugh they are dark in color. During and
use, do not touch or let flammable
terials contact heating elements until they
have had time to cool.
CAUTION
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or c
come in contact with a hot surface. Do not
to boil dry.
en using the cooktop installed over an oven
ꢀꢁ Do not touch heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color. Interior
surfaces of an oven become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns –
among these surfaces are (identification of
surfaces – for example, oven vent openings
and surfaces near these openings, oven
doors, and windows of oven doors).
ꢀꢁ Be careful to prevent burns. I
not go out immediately, evac
fire department.
ꢀꢁ Always have a working the
kitchen.
ꢀꢁ Leave the hood ventbéing
food only if there is sflames.
Use an extinguisher only if
ꢀꢁ You know you have a Class C extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
ꢀꢁ The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
ꢀꢁ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the cooktop without extending over
any nearby surface units.
ꢀꢁ Use only certain types of glass, heatproof
glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop
use.
ꢀꢁ The fire department is being called.
ꢀꢁ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
ꢀꢁ Never use water on cooking fires.
ꢀꢁ In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish
flames.
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moDEl anD parT iDEnTifiCaTion
DECT304
3
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
5
position 1- 1200W 6” single circuit element and control
position 2- 1100W / 2500W 5”/9” dual circuit element an
position 3- 1200W 6” single circuit element and contr
position 4- 1800W 7” single circuit element and co
position 5- “ON” and hot surface indicator lights
DECT365
5
5
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
6
position 1- 1200W 6” single circuit element and control
position 2- 1100W / 2500W 5”/9” dual circuit element and control
position 3- 1800W / 2700W 8”/11” dual circuit element and control
position 4- 1200W 6” single circuit element and control
position 5- 1800W 7” single circuit element and control
position 6- “ON” and hot surface indicator lights
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ElEmEnT anD ConTrol sETTings
SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT
This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon
located under the glass surface to provide the heat for
cooking. Each element cycles on and off during
operation, controlled by its own temperature limiter.
HEAT SETTINGS
TYPE OF FOOD
Melting butter, chocolate LO
Temperature limiters
Delicate sauce, rice,
simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
LO to
Medium
Each radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect the
glass cooking surface from extreme high
temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by
cycling the element the cycles as defined by knob
setting (HI-LO).
Cooking vegetables, fish Medium
broths, eggs (fried or
scrambled), finis
cereals, pasta
pancakes,
simmerin
steam
pog
tti
DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT
The dual element consist of two radiant ribbon
elements within the same heating area. Either the
small (inner element) or both (inner and outer)
elements may be selected for use. There are an
infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI
position.
The HI and LO settings have fixed positions
to define the minimum and maximum heat settings.
To turn on the inner element, push down on the
control knob and turn it counter-clockwise, setting t
heat according to the graphic surrounding the kn
To turn on the inner and outer element, pu
on the control knob and turn it clockwise, s
heat according to the graphic surroundin
t, pan frying Medium to
eggs, stir frying, HI
brown or sear
s, holding a rapid boil.
oiling water for
vegetables, pasta
HI
Recommended Settings
These are the recommended
element being preheated. s are
listed because the actual s
Control knobs (pos. 1 to 4)
The placement of each knob corresponds to the
placement of the heating element that it controls.
ꢀꢁ Type and quality of pan
ꢀꢁ Type, quantity and temperatthe food
ꢀꢁ Element used and cook’s preferences
To turn on any element, PUSH DOWN on the knob
and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.
Hot surface indicator light
Each element features a hot surface indicator light to
show when the corresponding element is ON or hot.
The light remains on until the element has cooled to
a safe temperature to touch (approximately 150°F). If
a hot surface light is ON, use caution when working
around the cooktop because it is still hot.
Dual Element
Knob
DECT304
DECT365
Single Element Knob
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CookTop opEraTion
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The cooking surface retains heat and remains
hot over 20 minutes after the elements have
been turned off.
The glass ceramic cooking surface is durable
and resistant to impact, but not unbreakable.
It can crack or break if a pan or other object is
dropped on it.
Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass; it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage
the pan, element and/or cooktop.
Never cook food directly on the glass.
Do not slidkware across cooking surface, it
may scrss
BEforE Using THE CookTop for
THE firsT TimE
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All products are wiped clean with solvents at the
factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and
grease which may remain from the manufacturing
process.
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If present, remove all packing and literature from
the cooktop surface.
Clean the glass cooking surface before using it
for the first time. A thorough cleaning with a glass
cooktop cleaner is recommended. It only takes
a minute and it puts a clean, shiny finish on the
cooking surface before use.
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Using are on the glass cooktop
Is st iron retains heat and
damage.
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There may be a slight odor during the first
several uses. This odor is normal and will
disappear over time.
Optimal cooking performance depends on proper
cookware being selected and used.
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COOKWARE
GENERAL
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Cooking Utensil Guidelines
The choice of pan directly affects the cooking
performance (speed and uniformity). For best results,
select pans with the following features:
ꢀꢁ Aluminium: heats and cools quickly when frying,
braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on
glass.
flat base
ꢀꢁ Cast Iron: heats and cools quickly Not
recommended. Retains excessive heat and may
damage cooktop.
When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest
evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Ideal
cookware should have a flat bottom, straight side, a
well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to
heavy thickness.
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Copper: heats and cools quickly. Good for
gourmet cooking, lined wine sauces, egg dishes.
Enamel ware: performance depends on material.
Not recommeed. Metal imperfections in enamel
may scratcop.
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Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.
match pan diameter to element size
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glass Cts and cools slowly. Not
recoo slowly. Imperfections in
enktop.
s and cools at moderate
ps, sauces, rate vegetables,
.
The base of the pan should cover or match the
diameter of the element being used.
THE folloWing WHEn
G
that extend further than 1 inch beyond the edge
element's outside diameter are not recommended
for most cooking applications. However, when
canning with water-bath or a pressure canner, larger-
diameter pots may be used, because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful
to the cooktop surfaces.
However, do not use large diameter canners or
other large-diameter pots for frying or boiling
foods other than water.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all fried foods,
cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually damage the
glass cooktop surfaces.
UNBALANCED PAN
PAN TOO SMALL
Be sure the canner fits over:
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the center of the element. If the canner cannot
be centered on the element for some reason, use
smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they don't make
good contact with the cooktop surface and take a
long time to boil water.
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Since you must make sure to process the canning
jars for the specified time, with no interruption in
processing time, do not can on any cooktop if your
canner is not flat.
ꢀꢁ When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources.
Reliable recipes and procedures are available
from the manufacturer of your canner,
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, and the
United States Department of Agriculture Extension
Service.
CAUTION
Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed
directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking;
aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent
damage.
ꢀꢁ Remember that canning is a process that
generates large amounts of steam. To avoid
burns from steam or heat, be careful when
canning.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Plastic, paper, and cloth can melt or burn when in
contact with a hot surface. Do not let these items
come in contact with the hot glass.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms
are destroyed and that the jars are sealed
completely. When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained
for the required time. When canning foods in a
pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained
for the required time.
After you have adjusted the controls, it is very
important to make sure the boil or pressure levels
specified are maintained for the required time.
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ClEaning THE CookTop
Daily ClEaning
Wipeoffspatterswithaclean,dampcloth.usewhite
CAUTION
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are
cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
vinegar if smudges remain, then rinse. Apply a small
amount of the Dacro Cooktop Cleaning Crème.
When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or
Apply a small amount of ceramic cooktop cleaning
crème on a daily basis. It provides a protective
film that makes it easy to remove water
cloth.
spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking
surface reduces the protective qualities of this
cleaner over time.
It must be reapplied before each use. Use a clean
cloth and apply cooktop cleaning crème to remove
dust or metal marks that can occur on the counter
level surface between uses.
CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the
surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. The
resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and
damage the sur
CONTROL KNOBS
RECOMMNERS
ꢀꢁ Dag Crème (PN A302):
Use apply to a clean paper towel
or rface and buff with a clean dry
Pull up to remove the knob using a towel for
leverage. Wipe with a hot, soapy cloth, rinse and dry.
Do not soak!
FRAME
(Stainless steel models)
ub® (without bleach):
dry.
Always wipe with the grain when cleaning. For
moderate/ heavy soil, use BonAmi® or Soft Scrub®
bleach).
ite vinegar:
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse an
e and dry.
Razor blade scraper
DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUES
Clean the surface when it is complet
following exception.
Packaged with cooktop.
Note: The recommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.
AVOID THESE CLEANERS
ꢀꢁ Glass cleaners which contain ammoniac or
chlorine bleach
Remove these soils
immediately with the
razor blade scraper:
These ingredients may permanently etch or stain the
cooktop.
ꢀꢁ Dry sugar
ꢀꢁ Sugar syrup
ꢀꢁ Tomato products
ꢀꢁ Milk
ꢀꢁ Caustic cleaners
Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the
cooktop surface.
ꢀꢁ Abrasive cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch
the surface.
ꢀꢁ Powdery cleaners
Containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the
cooktop.
ꢀꢁ Flammable cleaners
Such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cooktop not connected to proper
electrical circuit.
Have electrician verify that the proper
rated cooktop voltage is being supplied
to the cooktop. Have electrician replace
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. fuse or reset circuit breaker.
No electricity to the cooktop.
Have electrician check your power
supply.
Cooktop is connected to 120 volt power
supply.
rician connect cooktop to the
e.
Power supply connection is loose.
Improper cookware is bei
cian tighten the connections
ction box.
ect proper cookware as outlined in
he Cooktop Operation section of this
manual.
Heating elemenare This is a normal operating condition,
temporarily ss due especially during rapid heat-up.
to exceediwable
The element will cycle back on
automatically after it has cooled
sufficiently.
tempera
Ughting, you will
These are normal properties of black
ceramic glass panels.
o see through the
chassis due to its
ality. You may also notice a
r these conditions
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What Is Not Covered
If You Need Service
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Failure of the product caused by faulty installation, improper
usage, or neglect of required maintenance.
Before you obtain service, please review the Troubleshooting
section on page 12. If you have performed the checks
Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and
care of the product.
in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been
remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below. Prior
to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty
terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section below.
Failure of the product when used for commercial, business,
rental or any application other than for residential consumer
use.
For warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Distinctive Service
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Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of
circuit breakers.
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood or
other acts of God.
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-warranty repairs:
Dacor Customer Service
Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces,
plastic components, trim, paint, or other cosmetic finish,
caused by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESSED
WARRANTIES ARE TSOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
THEREFORE, NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE
MADE, AND OUIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED
STATES, THE LUMBIA AND CANADA, ALL
IMPLIED WG BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY IMPRCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR R PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DUFROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL
PNT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO
RESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY
ALE.
Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals that of our
product. Should your experience with our service network or
product be different, please contact our Customer Service Team
and share your encounter with us. We will do our utmost to
resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES
o not allow limitations on how long an implied
ts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
uential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
t apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
DACOR ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE D
COLUMBIA AND CANADA*:
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function w
the original date of purchase, due to a
workmanship, DACOR will remedy t
to you or subsequent users. The of
purchase upon request, and hble for
service.
* Warranty is null and void if non-Cproduct is
transported from the U.S.
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA:
LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory,
to replace the defective part. All delivery, installation, and labor
costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The owner must
provide proof of purchase upon request, and have the appliance
accessible for service.
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