10
Installation Instructions
HIGH
position
HIGH
position
LOW
position
LOW
position
Verifying Proper Operation
WARNING
• Make sure that power to the electrical outlet is turned
off at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box and that the
gas is turned off at the gas supply valve before pro-
ceeding.
• The cooktop must be properly grounded at all times
when electrical power is applied.
Prior to operating the cooktop, read the accompanying use
and care manual carefully.
1. If the control knobs are not already in place, install the
SimmerSear knob (see knob diagrams, bottom right) on
the center valve stem. The remaining knobs install on
the valve stems to the right and left of the center knob.
2. Make sure all the cooktop burner controls are in the
OFF position.
3. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
4. Turn on power to the electrical outlet at the circuit
breaker panel or fuse box.
5. Push down and turn the left front burner control knob
slowly counterclockwise to the HIGH posi-
tion. The corresponding burner indicator light
should come on. Verify that the burner igniter
sparks, then return the knob to the OFF
position. Repeat for all of the remaining
control knobs.
6. Turn on the gas supply valve.
7. Perform the following ignition test for all of the burners,
one at a time:
• Push down and turn the control knob slowly coun-
terclockwise to the HIGH position. All of the burner
igniters will spark. It may take up to 4 seconds for
the burner to ignite, at which time the igniters will
stop sparking. If ignition does not occur within 4
seconds, turn the knob to the off position. Wait for at
least 5 minutes to allow any gas to dissipate, then
repeat the test.
• Once the burner lights, rotate the control knob coun-
terclockwise from HIGH to LOW to adjust the flame
height progressively. On the SimmerSear burner,
only the center of the burner should be lit when the
knob is in the low position.
• When the unit is installed
properly, the flame will be
steady. It will also have a
sharp, blue inner cone pro-
portional to the burner size.
The flame will be reduced
by the Smart Flame™ fea-
ture under the grate fingers
to increase grate life.
NOTE: If the cooktop does not operate properly, follow
these troubleshooting steps:
• Verify that power and gas are supplied to the cooktop.
• Check to make sure that the power plug is connected
to the electrical outlet and that power is turned on at
the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
• Check to make sure that the burner parts are properly
seated.
• If the burner continues to spark after ignition without
stopping, have a licensed electrician check the electri-
cal outlet for proper grounding or reversed polarity.
• Repeat the above burner ignition test.
• If the appliance still does not work, contact Dacor
Distinctive Service at (877) 337-3226. Do not attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. If you need service, be
sure to have the model and serial numbers available
when you call. See inside cover for location.
Dacor is not responsible for the cost of correcting problems
caused by a faulty installation.
Standard Burner Control Knob
SimmerSear Control Knob (Center)
HIGH
position
Normal Flame
Appearance
