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Care and Use Manual
for
Thermador
®
PROFESSIONAL Cooktops
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
48" Models – PCS484GG, PCS484WK, PCS486GD, PCS486GL
36" Models – PCS364GD, PCS364GL, PCS366
24" Model – GP24WK
LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D’UTILISATION
EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS ® Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL Cooktop. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this cooktop. Keep it in a handy place, as it has the answers to questions that may occur when you start to cook. Let us know if we can help you. When you write, please include th
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................... 1 ® Gas Type Verification ..................................................................... 1 The Thermador PROFESSIONAL Cooktops are built-in units available in a number of configurations. SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions Models PCS486GD, PCS486GL, PCS484GG and Safety .........................................................................................
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SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE All Cooktop models and the Wok require an elec- THE SEPARATE GROUND WIRE OR trical circuit rated at 120 volts, 60 Hz., 15 Amps. THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. For personal safety, this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and It is the personal responsibility and obligation of polarized electrical p
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SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Your new Thermador done by a qualified service techni- soda or use a dry chemical or ® PROFESSIONAL Cooktop has cian. See inside the front cover re- foam-type extinguisher. been designed to be a safe, reliable garding gas leaks. • Never let clothing, pot hold- appliance when properly used and • In the event a burner goes out ers, or other flammable ma- cared for. If not properly used, it and gas escape
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SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Never leave the cooktop un- utensils inward so they do not in the presence of heat, ignite or attended when using high flame extend over adjacent work areas, cause metal parts to corrode. Ser- settings. Boil-overs cause smoking cooking areas or the edge of the vice should only be done by autho- and greasy spills that may ignite. cooktop. rized technicians. Technicians must More importantly, if the burner disconnect the power supply be- • Hol
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SECTION TWO: BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Check that you have all the items listed for your model, as shown in the chart below. 2 . Record the Model and Serial number of your appliance as described on Page 30. This may be used for any future contacts with your servicer or the factory. Enter this information on the Product Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address. 3. Optional Accessories: Grill Cover, Griddle Cover, Ch
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SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 48" MODELS MODEL PCS484WK MODEL PCS486GD (6 Burners and Griddle) (4 Burners and Wok) MODEL PCS484GG MODEL PCS486GL (4 Burners and Griddle and Grill) (6 Burners and Grill) Key for PCS48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim 1 (ordered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 2 2 3 4 3 – Grill (PCS484GG and PCS486GL) 4 – Griddle (PCS484GG and PCS486GD) 8 6 5 7 5 – Control Knobs, ExtraLow® Burners Model PCS484GG 6 – Control Knobs, Standa
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SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 36" MODELS MODEL PCS366 MODEL PCS364GL (6 Burners) (4 Burners and Grill) MODEL PCS364GD (4 Burners and Griddle) Key for PCS36 Models 1 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 3 2 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3 – Griddle ( PCS364GD) 4 – Grill (PCS364GL) – shown in top view ® 5 – Control Knobs, ExtraLow Burners 6 – Control Knob, Griddle Thermostat 5 7 6 (PCS364GD) Model PCS364GD 7 – Control Knobs, Standard Burners Page 7
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SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 24" MODELS 1 2 3 4 MODEL GP24WK Key for Model GP24WK and PCS484WK 1 – Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island Trim available. (Low Back or Island Trim 5 must be ordered separately.) 2 – 24" Wok cooktop Wok Pan with Lid 3 – Wok pan support ring 4 – Control knob 5 – Wok pan and lid 6 – Large Kettle/Pot (not provided) 6 7 – Wok Trivet 7 WOK TRIVET Fits over wok pan support 3 ring for large pots used over wok burner. (see right) Wok T
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP BTU Output for Standard Burners SEALED BURNERS CONTROL KNOBS • HI is equivalent to 15,000 BTU / HR. The control knobs for two sealed • LO is equivalent to 2,200 BTU / HR. gas burners, one in front and one ® in the rear, are located directly in BTU Output for ExtraLow Burners front of and below the pair of • HI is equivalent to 15,000 BTU / HR. burners on the control panel. • LO is equivalent to 3000 BTU / HR. • XLO is equivalent to 370 BTU / HR.
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Operation of the ExtraLow • To maintain a low or simmer ELECTRONIC IGNITION Burners heat, bring food to a rolling boil. Stir well, then cover the pan and • XLO, the very lowest setting, is Burner lower the heat to a setting just achieved by cycling the flame Cap below LO. ON for approximately 7 seconds and OFF for 53 • Check periodically to see if the seconds of each minute. control knob should be turned Flame • When the knob is set just below to another setting. Spreader the LO setting, the fla
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AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION POWER FAILURE FLAME HEIGHT If any one or more burners blow • In the event of a power failure, • The correct flame height out, all electronic igniters only the standard burners depends on 1) size and material automatically spark to re-light the can be manually lit. It is of pan being used; 2) food being flame. Do not touch the burners necessary to light each one cooked; and 3) amount of liquid when the igniters are sparking. individually. in the pan. IMPORTANT: • If the cook
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ➤ Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed directly on the burner grate. Aluminum foil can melt during cooking. ➤ Do not let plastic, paper or cloth come in contact with a hot burner grate. They will (51 mm) melt or catch fire. ➤ Never let a pan boil dry. This can damage the pan, the grate, the burner cap and base BASE DIAMETER and / or the porcelain surface. • Select the base diameter to match the diameter o
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SPECIALTY COOKWARE CANNING TIPS: • A flat base pan is preferred to one with a concave, convex or rippled base. • When using two canners at the same time, use staggered burners. Do not block air to the burners. A flame needs the right amount of air for complete combustion. FLAT -BOTTOM WOK PAN • Use a cover on a canner when bringing the contents to a boil. • Once the contents have reached a boil on HI, use the lowest flame possible to maintain the boil or pressure.
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART See Chart Suggestions on Page 13. Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting Standard Burners ExtraLow® Burners BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm, Cocoa cover cover* BREADS Med. – preheat skillet Med. Lo to Med. – Same as Standard French Toast, Pancakes, cook Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER 4 to 3 – allow 5 to 10 Melting XLO – to hold minutes to melt CEREALS HI – cover, bring Med. Lo to Med. – XLO – to hol
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting ® Standard Burners ExtraLow Burner Simmering: Stewed HI – cover, 4 to 1 – simmer slowly Chicken, Corned Beef, bring liquid Tongue, etc. to a boil PASTAS HI – bring water to a Med. Hi to HI – to Same as for Standard Burners Macaroni, Noodles, boil, add pasta maintain a rolling boil Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, HI – cover, heat until Med. to Med. Hi – Same as for Standard Burners flat b
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL A VENTILATING HOOD of adequate CFM capacity vented to the outside of the house is recommended for installation ABOVE THE RANGE AND GRILL. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a certified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is recommended. The hood must be installed according to installation instructions furnished with the hood and local building code requirements. AUTOMATIC THE GRILL (Available on some REIGNITION The electronic igniter auto
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL After removing all packaging materials, check to be certain that the grill components are correctly assembled in the grill box. The grill grates, stainless steel radiant CAUTION: and the burner are assembled in the grill box from the • Use extreme care when placing the grill factory. Follow the steps below to assemble the com- components into the grill compartment. ponents in the grill box. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter which could break pre
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS COOKING ON THE GRILL Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits in • The burner should light within the remaining fat around the edges at 2” (51 mm) intervals. approximately 5 seconds. Brush on basting sauce toward the end of cooking. • Preheat grill for 15 minutes. The hot grill sears the food, sealing Use a spatula or tongs instead of a fork to turn the meat. A fork in the juices. The longer the punctur
