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USE AND CARE MANUAL
Gas Cooktops
Models:
SGS
SGSX
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Table of Contents Getting the Most Out Of Your Appliance . 11 About This Manual . . . . . . . 1 Cooking Suggestions (For Best Results) . . . 11 How This Manual Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . 1 ExtraLow® (XLO) Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Proper Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . 1 Cleaning and Maintenance 14 Daily Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Getting Start
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About This Manual •The Operation section describes how to operate and How This Manual Is Organized get the best performance out of each component. •The Cleaning and Maintenance section describes how This manual contains several sections: to clean and maintain the appliance. •The Service section includes troubleshooting tips and •The Safety section describes important procedures your warranty. that can ensure your safety while using the appliance. •The Getting Started section describes the f
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Fire Safety c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. • Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if: cooktop. 1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, • Set the burner control so that the flame does not and you already know how to operate it. extend beyond the bottom of the pan. 2) The fire is small and contained in the area • Use this appliance only for its intended use as where it started. de
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allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the • Adjust burner flame size so that it does not extend appliance is in use. beyond the edge of the cookware. Proper relationship of cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks. CAUTION: • Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, Items of interest to children should not be stored in an ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils that are appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the suitable for cooktop use. backsplash.
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Parts and Accessories Included 2 5 3 7 4 1 6 1 2 3 4 6 Figure 1: Model SGS304FS 1. Left front surface burner (10,000 BTUs) 5. Grate bridge 2. Left rear surface burner (10,000 BTUs) 6. Burner "On" Indicator Lights 3. Right rear surface burner (8,000 BTUs) 7. Serial Number/Data Plate location (right front underneath) 4. Right front surface burner (16,000 BTUs) English 4
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2 3 4 7 6 5 1 3 4 5 1 2 Figure 2: Model SGS305FS/SGSX305FS 1. Left front surface burner (8,000 BTUs) — XLO feature 5. Right front surface burner (10,000 BTUs) on SGSX model only 6. Burner "On" Indicator Lights — “light ring” feature on 2. Left rear surface burner (10,000 BTUs) XLO model only 3. Center surface burner (16,000 BTUs) — XLO feature 7. Serial Number/Data Plate Location (right front on SGSX model only underneath) 4. Right rear surface burner (8,000 BTUs) English 5
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2 3 4 7 6 5 1 3 4 5 1 2 Figure 3: Model SGS365FS/SGSX365FS 1. Left front surface burner (9,100 BTUs) — XLO feature • Burner flames are too high. on SGSX model only • Flames shoot out of burners. 2. Left rear surface burner (12,000 BTUs) • Burners do not ignite. 3. Center surface burner (16,000 BTUs — SGS model) • Burner flames light unevenly. Center surface burner (18,000 BTUs — SGSX model) • Burner emits gas odor. — XLO feature on SGSX model only 4. Right rear surface burner (9,100 BTUs) WAR
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Burner Base Burner Cap Matching letter designation. Figure 4: Burners Caps Checking Burner Cap Placement • You may gently try to move the burner cap from side to side to check if it is properly placed. If properly placed, • Check to make sure there is no gap between the the cap will click from side to side as the prongs hit the burner cap and burner base. See figure “Burner Cap groove ridge. Placement” to see the correct and incorrect placements of the burner cap. Correct Burner Cap Plac
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Thermador® ExtraLow (XLO) Burners Burner Grates (SGSX Models only) Grates must be properly positioned before cooking. The center and left front burners are enhanced with the ExtraLow (XLO®) feature. When the control knob is set 30” 4 Burner within the XLO® zone, the flame cycles OFF and ON automatically for varying seconds every minute. This cycling is normal and allows you to reduce the heat even further than the low setting to cook delicate foods. For example, this very low setting is sui
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CAUTION: Standard Knobs To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance, ensure grates are installed exactly SGS models, which do not feature ExtraLow® operations, per installation instructions and not backwards have only standard metal burner controls and rubber or upside down. grommets. Four-burner models: When placing center grate, make sure the horizontal bar aligns with the horizontal, center bar of the left and right grates. See figure, “Four-Burner Center Grate Placement” belo
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WARNING: Burner Control Knob Removal To avoid possible electric shock, do not reach through control opening into rough-in box. To remove knob and grommet: With burner in the OFF position, gently lift knob up and off. Gently pull the grommet To replace grommet and knob: Carefully insert the from the sides and lift out. grommet into the opening, ensuring that the maintop is seated in the track around the entire perimeter of the grommet. Replace control knob by placing indicator line at the
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Typical Flame Characteristics Getting the Most Out Of Your Appliance The burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn completely around the burner cap. Cooking Suggestions (For Best Results) • Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking temperature. Yellow Flames: Further adjustment is required. • Use proper cookware. (See “Proper Cookware” on page 13.) • Center the pan over the burner before turning the Yellow Tips on Ou
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Continue Cooking – Continue Cooking – Food Start Cooking Standard Burners ExtraLow® Burners CHOCOLATE Melting XLO to melt. Remove when melted. XLO – to hold. DEEP FRYING Med. Hl – heat oil. Med. HI – maintain temp. Use Standard Burner setting. DESSERTS Pudding and Pie Filling Med. Lo to LO – Med. Lo to Med Same as standard. Mix Cook following recipe. Pudding Med. Lo – bring milk to a boil LO Med Lo – to cook. EGGS Fried, Scrambled Med. to Med. Hi – melt LO to Med. Lo – finish XLO – to hold for
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• Cast-iron cookware absorbs heat slowly and cooks Proper Cookware more evenly at low-to-medium settings. • Flat, heavy bottom pans provide even heat and Cookware Characteristics stability. • Aluminum or copper bottomed pans conduct heat • DO NOT USE pans that are thin, warped, dented or evenly. ridged as they heat unevenly. • Steel pans, if not combined with other metals, may cook unevenly. Choosing Cookware Cookware Recommendations Practice Pan Bottom Diameter • The flame should be the s
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Cleaning and Maintenance • Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use Daily Cleaning clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels. • Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. The entire Cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with a Wipe area dry to avoid water marks. soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods • Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off below. and the grates and burner
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Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Burner Cap • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry • Acidic and sugar-laden spills thoroughly. deteriorate the porcelain enamel. Porcelain Enamel Remove soil immediately. • Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia, Fantastic®, Formula • Do not use wet sponge or towel 409®. on hot porcelain. • Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon • Do not soak burner caps. Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®. • Always apply minimal pressure • Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®, with abrasive
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Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Grates and Grate Bridge • Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water • The grates are heavy; use care and detergent, Fantastic®, when lifting. Place on a protected Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Formula 409®. Rinse and dry surface. immediately. • Blisters/ crazing/ chips are • Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami® common due to the extreme and Soft Scrub®. temperatures on grate fingers and rapid temperature changes. • Abrasive cleaners for stubb
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Service Before Calling for Service Troubleshooting Chart Problem Suggestion Burner(s) do not light / Ignitors do not • Make sure that the gas shut off valve is in the ON position and the gas spark supply to the house is not shut off. • Make sure the burner caps are properly positioned and the burner ports are not clogged. Clear ports with a wire or straightened paper clip if clogged. • Make sure the igniters are clean and dry. • Check the power supply. It should be properly grounded with the
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property damage concerns, Thermador highly STATEMENT OF LIMITED recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yourself, or use an un-authorized service provider; PRODUCT WARRANTY Thermador will have no responsibility or liability for repairs or work performed by a non-authorized service. If you What this Warranty Covers & Who it choose to have someone other than an authorized service provider work on your Product, THIS WARRANTY WILL Applies to AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL AND VO
