Thermador PSC364GD manual

F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l C o o k t o p s CARE AND USE MANUAL Models P24WK PSC364GD PSC364GL PSC366 PSC484GG PSC486GD PSC486GL PSC484WK[...]

A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL ® Cooktop. We r ecom- mend that you take time to r ead this entire booklet befor e using your new appli- ance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as dir ections for using all the featur es of this cooktop. Keep [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................ 1 Gas T ype V erification ......................................... 1 SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions Safety ................................................................. 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 SEC[...]

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION - ALL MODELS In Case of an Electrical Failure If for any reason a gas contr ol knob is tur ned ON and there is no electric power to operate the electronic igniters on the cooktop burners, turn OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 min- utes for the gas to dissipate before lighting the cooktop[...]

Y our new Ther mador PROFESSIONAL ® Cooktop has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when pr operly used and cared for . If not properly used, it could be dangerous. Read all instructions in this Care and Use Manual carefully befor e using this cooktop. W ARNING: These precautions will r educe the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and[...]

• Never leave the cooktop un- attended when using high flame settings. Boil-overs cause smok- ing and greasy spills that may ig- nite. More importantly , if the burner flames are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room. See inside the fr ont cover regar ding gas leaks. • Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ce- ramic,[...]

Description PSC364GD PSC364GL PSC366 PSC484GG PSC484WK PSC486GD PSC486GL P24WK Star™ Burner caps 44 64 4 6 6 Burner Grates 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 Control Knobs 5 5 6 6 5 7 7 1 Cast Iron Grill Grate 11 1 Stainless Steel Radiant 1 1 1 Removable Griddle 11 1 Wok Pan and Lid 1 1 Product Registration Car d 11 11 1 1 1 1 Backguard * * * * * * * * Installation I[...]

Section Three: Description MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION for 48" MODELS Key for PSC48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island T rim (or dered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Bur ners 3 – Grill (PSC484GG and PSC486GL) 4 – Griddle (PSC484GG and PSC486GD) 5 – Contr ol Knobs, ExtraLow® Burners 6 – Contr ol Knobs, Standard Burners [...]

Section Three: Description MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION for 36" MODELS MODEL PSC364GL (4 Burners and Grill) 1 – 12” Low Back or Island T rim (or der ed separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Bur ners 3 – Griddle ( PSC364GD) 4 – Grill (PSC364GL) – shown in top view 5 – Contr ol Knobs, ExtraLow ® Burners 6 – Contr ol Knob, Gri[...]

1 – Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island T rim available. (Low Back or Island T rim must be order ed separately .) 2 – 24" Wok cooktop 3 – Wok pan support ring 4 – Control knob 5 – Wok pan and lid 6 – Large Kettle/Pot (not provided) 7 – Wok T rivet Section Three: Description MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION for 24" MODEL[...]

Sealed Burners USING THE COOKTOP Section Four: Using the Cooktop The cooktop featur es four or six gas surface burners; each rated at 15,000 BTU/HR. The burners are sealed to the stainless steel top frame to prevent liquid spills from accumulating below the top surface, making it easier to clean. On all models, the two left burners have the exclusi[...]

ExtraLow T echniques • The type and quantity of food affects which setting to use. • The pan selected affects the setting. Its size, type, mate- rial, and whether a lid is used, all affect the consistency of the cooking temperature. Operation of the ExtraLow Burners • XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the flame ON for appro[...]

AUTOMA TIC RE-IGNITION If any one or mor e burners or grill blow out, the electr onic igniter automatically sparks to re-light the flame. Do not touch the burners when the igniters are sparking. IMPORT ANT : • For proper combustion do not use the cooktop without the burner grates in place. • There is a slight sound asso- ciated with gas combust[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKW ARE RECOMMENDA TIONS 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 may melt or catch fire. ➤ Never let a pan boil dry . This c[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop FLA T -BOTTOM WOK PAN SPECIAL TY COOKW ARE COOKING CHAR T Suggestions for Using the Chart Use the chart on Pages 14 and 15 as a guide. The settings you use will vary depending on the pans selected and the starting temperature of the food. On the chart, the “Finish Setting” has been separated for the standard and [...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 14 SURF ACE BURNER COOKING CHAR T BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm, Cocoa cover cover* BREADS Med. – preheat skillet Med. LO to Med. – Same as Standar d French T oast, Pancakes, cook Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER 4 to 3 – allow 5 to 10 Melting XLO – to hold minutes to mel[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 15 SURF ACE BURNER COOKING CHAR T * We r ecommend that these foods be stirred occasionally . Simmering: Stewed HI – cover , 4 to 1 – simmer slowly Chicken, Corned Beef, bring liquid T ongue, etc. to a boil P AST AS HI – bring water to a Med. HI to HI – to Same as for Standar d Burners Macaroni, Noodles, [...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 16 THE GRILL (Available on some models) When cooking food on the grill you will achieve the same flavor as meat cooked on an outdoor barbecue. This flavor is actually cr eated by the fats and juices that ar e brought to the surface of the food and caramelized by the intense heat fr om the stainless steel radiant[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 17 Burner Placement in slots in back of grill Heat Deflector Grill Box Drip P an U-shaped burner Grill Grate Stainless Steel Radiant Spark igniter USING THE GRILL Exploded Views and Side V iew of Grill Follow the steps below to disassemble the components in the grill box. A. Remove the grill grate, stainless ste[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 18 USING THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS ◆ T rim any excess fat from the meat befor e cooking. Cut slits in the remaining fat ar ound the edges at 2" (51 mm) inter - vals. ◆ Brush on basting sauce towar d the end of cooking. ◆ Use a spatula or tongs instead of a fork to turn the meat. A fork punctures [...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 19 GRILL COOKING CHAR T Food W eight or Control T otal Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEA TS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Medium 14 to 18 minutes Grill, turning once when (13 mm to 19 mm) Juices rise to the surface. High 12 to 15 minutes Do not leave hamburgers unattend[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 20 Food W eight or Control T otal Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEA TS Pork Ham Steaks Remove excess fat from (precooked) 1/2 inch High 4 to 8 minutes edge. Slash r emaining fat at 2-inch (51 mm) intervals. Grill, turning once. Hot Dogs Medium 5 to 10 minutes Slit skin. G[...]

Section Four: Using the Cooktop Page 21 CONTROL KNOB GRIDDLE COOKING CHAR T FOOD SETTING Bacon, Ham, Pork Chops 350ºF to 375ºF (177ºC to 190ºC) Eggs 300ºF to 325ºF (150º C to 160ºC) Pancakes, French T oast 350ºF to 375ºF (177ºC to 191ºC) Potatoes, Hash Br own 400ºF to 425ºF (205ºC to 219ºC) Sandwiches, Sausage 350ºF to 375ºF (177?[...]

Section Five: Using the W ok ABOUT THE WOK (Available on models PSC484WK and P24WK) A ventilating hood of adequate CFM ca- pacity vented to the outside of the house is r ecommended for installation above this cooktop or wok. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a certified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is r ecommended. The hood must b[...]

WOK OPERA TION Section Five: Using the W ok WOK ASSEMBL Y 1. Remove all packaging materials and tempo- rary labels from the wok pan. 2. Make sure that the plastic ties used for ship- ping have been removed. T rivet Flat Bottom Pot ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ Wo k Support Ring (attached to cooktop) W ok T rivet 3. Check that the support ring is properly placed [...]

Section Six: Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it is hot. Do not clean any r emovable part of the cooktop in a self-cleaning oven. ABOUT THIS CHART • Always start by selecting the mildest cleaner according to the kind of soil and the material soiled. To prevent marring the stainless ste[...]

Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKTOP CLEANING CHAR T • The grates are heavy; use care when lifting. Place on a protected surface. • Blisters/ crazing/ chips are common due to the extreme temperatur es on grate fingers and rapid temperatur e changes. • Acidic and sugar -laden spills deteriorate the enamel. Remove soil immediately . • Ab[...]

Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Griddle / Titanium coated aluminum • Never flood a hot griddle with cold water . This can warp or crack the aluminum plate. • Do not clean any part of the griddle in a self-cleaning oven. • Remove drip tray and discar d grease into a gr ease resistant container for disposal. W ash[...]

Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders COOKTOP CLEANING CHAR T , continued Surface Spill T rays / Stainless Steel Igniters / Ceramic Grill Grate / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Grill Drip Pan / Stainless Steel • Acidic and sugar -laden spills deteriorate the stainless steel. Remove soil immediately . • Abrasive cleaners,[...]

Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Surface T rim Strips • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly . • Formula 409 ® or Fantastic ® . Wipe spray of f immediately or apply to a paper towel first and then wipe soil. • The over -spray from liquid cleaners may leave an outline shadow . If allowed to dry , it may lea[...]

POWER F AILURE Section Seven: Before Calling for Service DO-IT -YOURSELF MAINTENANCE INTERMITTENT OR CONST ANT IGNITER SP ARKING Intermittent or constant sparking of the sealed gas surface burners can result fr om a number of pr eventable conditions. Eliminate these conditions as indicated in the chart. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Intermittent sparking ?[...]

Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. Be sure to check these Items first: Is there a power outage in the ar ea? Is the household fuse blown or the cir cuit breaker tripped? Is the Cooktop disconnected fr om the electrical supply? IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE • Are the burner caps properly aligned on[...]

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W ARRANTY 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 mus[...]

BSH Home Appliances Corporation 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800/735-4328 ECO 16847 • 5040002713 Rev . C • © 2003 BSH Home Appliances Corp. • Litho U. S. A. 9/03 Specifications are for planning purposes only . Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to making counter opening. Cons[...]