Thermador CGX456 manual

Car e & Use Man ual and Installation Instructions for Thermador ® Glass Ceramic Gas and Glass Ceramic Dual Gas & Electric Cooktops Models: CGX304 / CGX365 / CGX456 CD365 / CD456[...]

A Special Message to Our Customers, Thank you for buying a Thermador ® cooktop. We hope that the informa- tion in this manual helps you easily operate and care for your cooktop for years of satisfaction. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, Thermador Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists Packaged with Cooktop Care and Use[...]

PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION The cooktop is ready for use with natural gas. It may be converted for use with propane gas using the Burner Propane Conversion Kit, Model NLPKIT5, Part Number 35-00-622. A qualified service techhnican or installer can convert the cooktop. Be sure the unit being installed is correct for the type of gas being used. Refer to [...]

SAFETY PRA CTICES T O A V OID PERSONAL INJUR Y IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP PAGE 2 • Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. • Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass top has broken. I[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS PAGE 3 • The cooktop is factory assembled for natural gas . I t should be correctly adjusted by a qualified service person or installer for the type of gas with which it is used. (See Page 1 for propane gas.) • For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be wo[...]

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTR UCTIONS See Installation Instructions for electrical require- ments and grounding instructions, Page 24. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. If the electrical outlet you intend to use[...]

MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION 1. 1300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 2. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 3. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 4. 1300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 5. Dual-Circuit Element: Small 6"–1000 Watt, Large 9" – 2200 Watt Element & Control Knob 6. Dual-C[...]

MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION Models CGX365U Models CGX456U Page 6 Model CGX304U[...]

1. 1300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 2. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 3. ExtraLow® 365 to 11,000 BTU/ HR Burner & Control Knob 4. ExtraLow® 300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 5. 1300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 6. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 7. "ON" Light 8. Gr[...]

ELECTRIC COOKT OP OPERA TION ELEMENTS When either element is turned on the "ON" signal light turns red; when both elements are turned off, the “ON” signal light goes out. Page 8 BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME: • Remove all packing materials and literature from the cooktop surface. Read all safety precautions and care &a[...]

ELECTRIC COOKT OP OPERA TION Page 9 SIGNAL LIGHTS Element “ ON ” Signal Light The element “ON” signal light glows whenever any element is turned on. The light remains lit until all of the elements are turned off. The “ON” light is located on the right side and below the control knobs. HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHTS Whenever a cooking surf[...]

GAS CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS EXTRALOW ® (CGX Models Only) STANDARD BURNER (All Models) GAS COOKT OP OPERA TION Page 10 FOR THE BEST RESULTS • Temperature control will be more accurate if a lid is used. • Bring food to a rolling boil; stir well to be sure all the food is boiling; cover and reduce the heat to just below LO . • Check periodically [...]

GAS COOKT OP OPERA TION BURNER BASE Igniter (Underside) COOKTOP PARTS FOR PROPER COMBUSTION DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP WITHOUT THE BURNER GRATES IN PLACE . Each five finger grate is porcelain enameled cast iron and has five (5) prongs. These prongs fit into the five (5) indentations on the burner plate below. Prongs Indentations B Notch C Page 11 BURNE[...]

Flame Too Large for Pan Size Balanced Pan Unbalanced Pan Use Lids that fit Properly CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PAN The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select pans with the following features: FLAT BASES - Check flatness of pan with a straight edge. When pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest [...]

Woks and Speciality Pans Use only a flat bottom wok on electric heating elements. A round bottom wok can be used on the burners with a support ring. The round bottom wok is unstable without the ring. Check that the ring does not restrict air to the burners causing a yellow flame. See Custom Accessories AWOKRING below. Specialty pans such as woks, l[...]

Page 14 ELECTRIC COOKING CHAR T FOOD ST AR T COOKING CONTINUE COOKING BREADS French T oast, Pancak es, 5 to 6 3 to 4 Grilled Sandwiches CEREALS H1 3-1/2 to 5 Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal CHOCOLA TE LO EGGS Hl LO Cook ed in Shell Fried, Scrambled 5 to 6 2 to 3 MEA T , FISH, POUL TR Y Bacon, Sausage Patties 5 to 6 3 to 4 Braising: Swiss Steak, 5 to 6 LO [...]

Page 15 F ood Start Cooking Continue Cooking or Continue Cooking Standard Burners Extra Lo w ® , Burners (CGX models only) BREADS Med. - preheat skillet Med. Lo to Med. Use standard French T oast, Pancak es, cook burner setting Grilled Sandwiches CEREALS HI - cov er , bring water Med. Lo to Med.- I to XLO ® - to hold, Cornmeal, Grits, to a boil, [...]

Use Daily How to Use Razor Blade Scraper Page 16 CLEAN CARE TECHNIQUES (FOR MOST SOILS) 1. Clean the surface when it is completely cool, with the exception of spills containing milk, dry sugar, sugar syrup, or tomato described in the Special Care Techniques on the following page. These must be removed IMMEDIATELY. CAUTION: DO NOT use any kind of cl[...]

GLASS CERAMIC COOKT OP CLEANING GUIDE CD365U Model Sho wn SPECIAL CARE TECHNIQUES TYPE OF SOIL POSSIBLE SOLUTION Page 17 Failure to remove these soils immediatly can permanently damage the surface. • Remove pan and turn off the element. • Angle the scraper slightly, using care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area. ?[...]

DU AL and ALL GAS COOKT OP CLEANING GUIDE The entire Cooktop can be saf ely cleaned by wiping with clean warm water and a clean sponge , then dr ying. If stubborn soil remains, follow the r ecommended cleaning methods below . • Do not clean any part of the cooktop surface when an y element or burner is on. • Alwa ys use the mildest cleaner that[...]

E Stainless Alwa ys wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soap y sponge; rinse and dr y . Or wipe with Steel Fantastic ® or Form ula 409 ® spra yed onto a pa per towel. Polish with Re ver e W are ® T rim Frame Metal P olish or Stainless Steel Magic ® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar . F Cooktop Seal T[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. • The appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. (In Canada, installation[...]

CABINET CONSIDERA TIONS AND COUNTER T OP CUT OUT Dimension requirements in Figs. 1 & 2 are for combustible surfaces. When the surface is protected by a material listed by UL as a Floor Protector and Wall Shield (UL Cat. DFCV) covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, 0.015 inch stainless steel, 0.024 inch aluminum or copper, it is cons[...]

CABINET CONSI DERA TIONS AND COUNT E R TOP CUT OUT 1. INSTALLING THE COOKTOP IN NORMAL COUNTERTOPS (For solid surface cooktop, see Section 2, below) A. Instructions are based on Standard American cabinets 36" high x 24" deep with a 25" countertop. B. Provide approximately a 10 square inch opening in the toe kick area or other cabinet[...]

Connect the gas supply line to the unit pressure regulator using a l/2" flex gas line connector between wall shut-off valve and pressure regulator. Secure regulator to cooktop gas inlet using approved Teflon tape. Turn to hand tighten plus 1/4 turn, not exceeding 1 turn for alignment. Turn on gas at shut-off valve and check supply line connect[...]

4A. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY – CGX MODELS Before connecting the 5-foot supply cord to wall receptacle make certain that gas shut-off valve is in the “OFF” position. WARNING: Before turning on the power, be sure that all controls on the cooktop are turned "OFF" 4B. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY – CD MODELS 1. Attach flexible conduit t[...]

Full One Year Warranty Covers one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previously unoccupied dwelling. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date. Thermador ® Will Pay For: All repair labor and replacement parts found to be defective due to materials and workmanship. Service must be pr[...]

5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800/735-4328 ECO 14028 • 20-04-228B • © BSH Home Appliances Corp. • Litho U. S. A. 5/01 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the elements do not heat or if the indicator "on" light does not glow, check the power source to see if a fuse has blown or if the circuit breaker has tripped. HO[...]