Thermador SGN36G manual

To the Installer: Leave this owner's manual with the cooktop. To the Consumer: Retain this Care & Use Manual for future reference. Be sure to fill in the information on Page 28 for warranty validation. fo r ExtraLo w ™ Gas Cooktops Models GGN30/36/365, GGNCV30/36/365, SGN30/36G, SGNCV36G Models GGS30/36/365, GGSCV30/ 36/365, SGS30/36G, S[...]

A Special Message to Our Customers, Thank you for selecting a Thermador Gas Cooktop. If you follow the few simple procedures and suggestions in this manual, the cooktop should give you years of service. You have either a steel top or a glass top. The glass cooktop fully meets the safety and durability requirements of the American Gas Association, t[...]

W ARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not tou[...]

TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.1, STANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLD COOKING GAS APPLIANCES, and CAN/ CGA 1.1 DOMESTIC GAS RANGES. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the ab- sence of local codes this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current Issue and National Electrical[...]

SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Section One: General Safety Instructions . Page 3 IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no electric power to operate the electronic igniter of the cooktop, turn OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 minutes for the[...]

Section One: General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER- SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW- ING: A. Use this unit only in the man- ner intended by the manufac- turer. If you have any ques- tions, contact the manufac- turer. B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch powe[...]

Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECA UTIONS For proper lighting and perform- ance of the burners, keep the ig- niters clean. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boil over, or when the burner does not light even though the electronic ignit- ers click. See page 22. The cooktop is factory assembled for natural gas. It should be co[...]

1. Check that you have these items. GGS30/36, GGSCV30/36 GGN30/36, GGNCV30/36 / ▲ 4 Burner Grates ▲ 4 Burner Caps ▲ 2 Ventilator Filters* ▲ Care and Use Manual (warranty found on Page 29). GGS365, GGSCV365 GGN365, GGNCV365 ▲ 5 Burner Grates ▲ 5 Burner Caps ▲ 2 Ventilator Filters* ▲ Care and Use Manual (war- ranty found on Page 29). [...]

Section Three: Description 3 2 4 5 7 10 8 9 ➚ 11 1 3 2 4 5 7 8 6 10 9 ➚ 11 1. Cook'n'Vent™ 2. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 300 to 9,100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Models GGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 3. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 365 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob GGN Models - 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR [...]

Section Three: Description MODEL AND P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION 2 3 5 6 1 10 11 9 8 7 7 ➚ 12 2 3 6 8 7 7 1 9 10 11 4 5 ➚ 12 *GGSCV models illustrated Page 8 Model GGSCV36* & GGNCV36 Model GGSCV365* & GGNCV365[...]

Section Three: Description MODEL AND P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION Models GGS365* & GGN365 8 2 3 5 6 10 ➚ 12 9 11 8 2 4 3 5 6 9 10 ➚ 12 11 1. Cook'n'Vent 2. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Models GGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 3. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 365 to 11,000 BTU/HR Bur[...]

MODEL AND P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION Section Three: Description Models SGS30* & SGN30 Model SGSCV36G* & SGNCV36G Models SGS36G* & SGN36G ➚ 11 8 5 4 10 7 3 2 9 ➚ 11 8 5 4 10 3 2 12 7 13 9 8 ➚ 11 5 4 10 3 2 1 12 7 13 9 6 1. Cook'n'Vent 2. Models SGS - ExtraLow™ 300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Models SGN - 950 t[...]

CONTROL KNOB — ALL ST ANDARD BURNERS OFF HI LO Glass Models ExtraLow ™ CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS OFF LO HI XLO THERMADOR ® EXTRALOW™ BURNERS (ModelsGGS/SGS) The left front 9,100 BTU/HR burner and left rear 11,000 BTU/HR burner are designed to provide flame set- tings which enable you to simmer, poach, melt and hold cooked food at a serving tempe[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKT OP OPERA TION SIGNAL LIGHT The Signal Light (not on all models), or "ON" Light is located in the area of the Control Knobs. For location see "Section Three: Description", located on pages 7 to 9, to identify your model. This light turns on when any Control Knob is set. • Adjust control kno[...]

The cooktop uses electronic ignit- ers to light the burners. Each burner has its own igniter that sparks when any burner is turned on. When the igniters are clicking (sparking), do not touch the burn- ers. If a burner fails to ignite, see “Before Calling For Service,” Page 28. AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION If any burner flame blows out, the electronic [...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop FLAT CONVEX (rounded) CONCAVE (hollow) Balanced Pan Unbalanced Pan Use balanced pans that sit level on the burner grate without tilting from the weight of the handle. Use Lids that fit Properly Use lids that fit the cookware prop- erly to help shorten cooking time and to allow food to cook in a mini- mum amount of li[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Use flat, heavy bottom pans that stay flat when heated for the best results. Avoid cookware that is warped, dented, ridged or thin. A warped or ridged pan receives the most heat at the points that contact the flame. This can result in burning or scorching of the food being pre- pared. Do not use an oversize utensil S[...]

CAUTION Use the right size flame for the cooking job SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS Section Four: Using the Cooktop FLAME SETTING CHAR T GUIDELINES LO Medium XLO 3 4 2 1 HI All the controls have an infinite number of heat settings, with no fixed positions between HI, LO o r XLO. The word ( Medium ) and number designations are for ref- erence only and are[...]

Page 17 Before using this chart, read Page 16. Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE COOKT OP EXTRALOW™ HEAT SETTINGS CONTINUE COOKING START COOKING FOOD 2 to 1 — to finish cooking HI — Cover, bring liq- uids to a boil Poaching: Chicken, whole or pieces, Fish 4 to 3 — to hold, covered 3 to 2 — to hold, uncovered Med. to Med. HI — br[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS Page 18 * We recommend that these foods be stirred occasionally. EXTRALOW™ HEAT SETTINGS CONTINUE COOKING START COOKING FOOD Med. Hi to HI — finish cooking HI — heat oil, add vegetables Stir Fry Med. Lo to Med. — cook to desired doneness HI — heat oil or melt butter; add vegetables [...]

Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill GRIDDLE ‘ N GRILL OPERA TION SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS CHART GRIDDLE GRIDDLE/GRILL CONTROL KNOB and SIGNAL LIGHT The number designations, on the il- lustration, are for reference only and are guides to the heat settings in this chart. 5 HI • • • • • • 3 4 2 7 6 8 LO Page 19 The signal light turn[...]

Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill GRIDDLE ‘ N GRILL OPERA TION Page 20 The doneness of meat, whether rare, medium, or well done, is affected to a large degree by the thickness of the cut. Expert chefs say it is impossible to have a rare doneness with a thin cut of meat. The cooking time is affected by: the kind of meat, the size and shape[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOK'N'VENT ® OPERA TION Page 21 VENTILATOR Models GGSCV30/36/365 and SGSCV36G Blower Speed Control CONTROLS FOR GGSCV36/365 CONTROLS FOR GGSCV30 VENTILATOR CONTROLS Up /Down Control Up /Down Control CONTROLS FOR SGSCV36G Up /Down Control Blower Speed Control Blower Speed Control The control knob does not [...]

Section Five: Care and Maintenance Page 22 GENERAL CARE BURNER PLATES Burner Base Indentation for Grate (E) BURNER PLATE (C) UNDERSIDE OF BURNER CAP Notch (B) Porcelain Enamel Burner Cap Burner Grates IGNITER (D) Extension (E) The grates are porcelain enameled cast iron or steel. They should be washed regularly and especially af- ter spillovers. Wh[...]

Section Five: Care and Maintenance GLASS COOKTOP PORCELAIN ENAMEL CONTROL KNOBS To Remove: Turn the control knob to the OFF position and pull up. PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP CLEANING CHAR T Glass Porcelain Enamel or Stainless Steel OFF OFF CONTROL KNOBS Page 23 GENERAL CARE BRAND NAMES The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type of clea[...]

Page 24 Section Five: Care and Maintenance Griddle • Normal Hot sudsy water, sponge or nylon pad. • Wash thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Always wash and rinse the griddle thoroughly after each use. Some discol- oration may occur with use, but will not affect performance. When not thoroughly cleaned you will feel a film of food r[...]

Page 25 Section Five: Care and Maintenance MATERIAL/PART ELEMENT Griddle Element DO NOT RINSE OR IMMERSE ANY ELEMENT IN WATER. The element will cleans itself when turned onto the HI setting. The drip pan must always be in place when cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cleaning the element. CLEANING CHAR T P[...]

See “SAFETY PRACTICES,” on Page 4. Side Supports Hook over Side Supports * Not on all Models. Section Five: Care & Maintenance COOK'N'VENT ® VENTILA T OR CARE* Page 26 To Clean Gap Area Between Ventilator & Cooktop 1. With ventilator in up position, remove front panel, ventilator cap and filters. 2. Lower ventilator completel[...]

Remote Blower SIDE VIEWS Below Counter DO NOT REMOVE Countertop Level KEY: Section Five: Care & Maintenance GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE - COOK'N'VENT A Access Panel B Access Panel C Cabinet Blower or Duct Attachment Box for the Remote Blower D Four Thumb Screws TO REACH CLEAN OUT AREA 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the thumb screws (I[...]

Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. Section Six: Service ☛ ☛ NOTE: Polarity —In older houses, wiring polarity was not always observed. Although polar- ized receptacles (3 Prong) may have been installed, they could have been wired incorrectly. If they were wired incorrectly, the igniters see a [...]

Section Six: Service GGS30/36/365 - GGSCV30/36/365 - SGS30 -SGS36G - SGSCV36G - GGN30/36/365 - GGNCV30/36/365 - SGN30 - SGN36G - SGNCV36G FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Covers one year from date of installation, or date of occupancy on a new, or previously unoccupied dwelling. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of installation/ occupancy date. Therm[...]

5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800/735-4328 ECO 5V0065 • 20-02-373I • © 2001 BSH Home Appliances Corp. • Litho in U. S. A. 5/01 ECO 5V0065 • Part Number 50 60 00 05 01 For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax, use your fax handset and call 702/833-3600. Use code #8030. Specifications are for pla[...]