PROFESSIONAL DROP-IN COOKTOPS · 36" ­ 5 BURNER COOKTOP · 30" ­ 4 BURNER COOKTOP Use and Care Manual MODELS: CT-365SS (shown) CT-365BK CT-365WT CT-304SS CT-304BK CT-304WT A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Drop-In Cooktop. Because of this appliance's unique features we have developed this Use and Care Manual. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking. To help serve you better, please fill out and submit your Ownership Registration by visiting our website at www.dcsappliances.com and selecting "Customer Service" on the home page and then select "Ownership Registration" or submit the enclosed Ownership Registration Card to the address below. In addition, keep this manual handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new appliance. For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative by phone: 1-888-281-5698 , email: support@dcsappliances.com, or by mail: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc. Attention: DCS Customer Care 5900 Skylab Road Huntington Beach, CA 92647 www.dcsappliances.com WARNING Improper installation, adjustment alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before use, installing or servicing this equipment. WARNING Do Not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not turn on any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. 2. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. 3. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................3-5 COOKTOP USE ................................................................................................................................................................6-7 Control Knobs...........................................................................................................................................................6 Cooking Utensils......................................................................................................................................................6 Burners ........................................................................................................................................................................6 Electronic Igniters ...................................................................................................................................................7 Burner Efficiency......................................................................................................................................................7 Flame Height.............................................................................................................................................................7 Burner Grates ............................................................................................................................................................7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................8-9 Cleaning the Cooktop............................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning the Burner Grates .................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning the Burners .............................................................................................................................................9 Cleaning the Igniters..............................................................................................................................................9 PRODUCT MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................10-11 SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................12 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................13-14 2 SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS When properly cared for, your new DCS Appliance has been designed to be a safe, reliable cooking appliance. When using this restaurant caliber appliance, use it with extreme care, as this type appliance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential. Basic safety precautions must be followed when using kitchen appliances, including the following: Read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. This will help to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions which came with this appliance. Be sure to have a qualified technician install and ground this appliance before using. Have the installer show you where the gas supply shut-off valve is located so you will know how and where to turn off the gas to the appliance. If you smell gas, the installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. You can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell if the connections are not completely sealed. Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself" procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner control in the ON position and for your protection it must be done by a qualified service technician. If by some chance a burner goes out and does not re-ignite and gas escapes, open a window or a door to let the room air out. Do not attempt to use the appliance until the gas has had time to dissipate. This appliance has been factory assembled for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane as indicated by the model number. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician. WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to turn knobs, push buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance. WARNING: Do not store items of interest to children on or around the Drop-In Cooktop. Children could be seriously injured if they should climb onto or reach across the appliance to reach these items. Never store anything on the cooktop. Flammable materials can accidently catch fire, plastic items may melt or ignite and other types of items could be ruined. Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance. Some fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire. If the appliance is near a window be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the cooktop burners; they could catch on fire. Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with, or too close to any burner or burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury. 3 SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS Be certain to use only dry pot holders; moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burn injury from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders touch hot burners, or burner grates. For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Using a foil liner could result in a fire hazard. WARNING: This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room. WARNING: When using the cooktop: Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate surrounding area. Areas adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause burns. Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings. A possible boil over could cause smoking or greasy spill overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter, the unburned gas will escape into the room, which would be extremely dangerous. Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for use on the open flame of the cooktop. Utensils that are not thermally heat safe may break with sudden temperature changes. Do not heat unopened food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst. During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats at the bottom of the pan and does not curl around the bottom edges of the pan. This could heat and/or melt the handles. Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and accidental spill overs, position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the outside edges of the cooktop. Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food. Grease is flammable. Do not use water on grease fires. Turn OFF the burner, then smother the fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect around the base of the cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over. Use splatter screens over pans when frying foods to minimize possible grease burns. Be sure not to use a flame that is too high. For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It may be necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light, even though the electronic igniters click. Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer. 4 SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS Be sure all the cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the cooktop frequently so grease from cooking vapor does not accumulate. Turn the ventilator OFF in case of fire. The blower, if in operation, could unsafely spread the flames. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the appliance. Be sure a fresh air supply is available. For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance never sit, stand, or lean on the cooking surface. Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Service technicians must disconnect the power supply before servicing this appliance. California Proposition 65 - Warning: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some byproducts 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 instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with gas. NOTE: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Installer supplied shut-off valve must be easily accessible inside cabinetry. Gas Supply 5 COOKTOP USE CAUTION: For warranty coverage, DCS requires that burner adjustments be made by a qualified technician at the time of installation. Extreme care should be used when adjustments are made after installation. CONTROL KNOBS: The control knobs and knob bezels are readily associated with the burners they control and are located on the right hand side of the Cooktop.The sealed top burners have an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions on the control knobs between HI and SIM (with the exception of LOW). To light the burner push control knob in and rotate counterclockwise. An audible clicking sound will be heard ...