Thermador PD304 Care And Use Manual
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- Page 1 F o r T h e r m a d o r P r o f e s s i o n a l ® D u a l F u e l R a n g e s Models PD304 PD36 PD48...
- Page 2 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL 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 range.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT All ranges must be installed with a backguard. The PD304 comes with a low back. For all other models, one of three available backguards must be ordered separately and installed at the back of the range. The three backguard choices include a Low Back, High Back Shelf, or Island Trim. -
Page 4: Care And Use Manual Conventions
PD Ranges, featuring a Gas Cooking Surface with Self-Cleaning Electric Oven, with Electric Convection and Electric Broiler. Dual Fuel PD304 ... Dual Fuel, 30" wide Range with Four Gas Dual Fuel PD364GD ... Dual Fuel, 36" wide Range with Four Dual Fuel PD364GL ... -
Page 5: Section One: General Safety Instructions
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GAS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Dual-Fuel Models: PD304 120/240 volts, 60 Hz., 35 Amp electrical circuit required. Dual-Fuel Models: PD364GD, PD364GL, PD366 120/240 volts, 60 Hz., 40 Amp electrical circuit required. -
Page 6: Safety ........................................................... 3
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID When properly cared for, your new Thermador PROFESSIONAL ® Range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this type... -
Page 7: Safety
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The appliance is for cooking. Based safety considerations, never use the oven or range to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the range or oven parts. When using the range: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. -
Page 8: Precautions ................................................... 5
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not clean, rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking and while self-cleaning the oven. Protect the self-cleaning feature. Clean only those parts indicated in this booklet. -
Page 9: Section Two: Before You Begin
3. Optional Accessories. Grill Cover, Grill Plate, Chopping Board, Griddle Cover, Wok Support Ring and other accessories are available from your Thermador Dealer. Contact the Thermador Parts Department toll-free at 800/735-4327 for more information. 4. Position the racks correctly in the oven. -
Page 10: Section Three: Description
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Model and Parts Identification Dual-Fuel Model PD484GG - Shown Has a grill, a griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Model PD486GD – Has a griddle and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard. Model PD486GL – Has a grill and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard. Key for PD484GG Models 1. -
Page 11: Model & Parts Identification - Pd366
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Dual-Fuel Model PD366 - Shown Model PD364GD – Has a center griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Model PD364GL – Has a center grill and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Key for PD366 Models 1. -
Page 12: Model & Parts Identification - Pd304
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Model and Parts Identification Dual-Fuel Model PD304 - Shown Key for PD304 Models 1. 9" Low Back or High Shelf (Island Trim, ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners 3. Control Knobs, ExtraLow ® Burners (2) 4. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (2) 5. -
Page 13: Guide To Knob Identification And Location
SECTION THREE: KNOB IDENTIFICATION Guide to Knob Identification and Location Locate each knob type by the corresponding number on the diagrams. Actual knobs are not numbered. 1. XLO Knob OFF HI-MED-LO-XLO 2. Standard Knob OFF HI-MED-LO 3. Grill Knob OFF LITE-HI-MED-LO 4. -
Page 14: Section Four: Using The Cooktop
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP SEALED BURNERS Sealed Star ® Brass Burner Base The cooktop features 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. - Page 15 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Operation of the ExtraLow Burners • XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the flame ON for approximately 8 seconds and OFF for 52 seconds of each minute. • When the knob is set just below the LO setting, the flame will cycle ON for approximately 52 seconds and OFF for 8...
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Page 16: Flame Setting Guidelines
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION If any one or more burners or grill blow out, the electronic igniter automatically sparks to re-light the flame. Do not touch the burners when the igniters are sparking. IMPORTANT: • For proper combustion do not use the cooktop without the burner grates in place. -
Page 17: Proper Cookware
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Cookware Recommendations CAUTION: 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. -
Page 18: Specialty Cookware
Round bottom woks must be used with a support ring. The porcelain- coated cast iron wok support ring must be purchased separately. Contact your Thermador dealer. • Canners and Stock Pots – Select one with a base diameter that extends no more than 2 inches (51mm) beyond the grate. -
Page 19: Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food BEVERAGES Cocoa BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER Melting CEREALS Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal CHOCOLATE Melting DESSERTS Candy Pudding and Pie Filling Pudding EGGS Cooked in Shell Fried, Scrambled Poached MEAT, FISH, POULTRY Bacon, Sausage Patties Braising: Swiss Steak,... - Page 20 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, flat bottom pan) PRESSURE COOKER Meat Vegetables RICE SAUCES Tomato Base White, Cream, Bernaise Hollandaise SOUPS, STOCK VEGETABLES Fresh...
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Page 21: Using The Grill
Your new Thermador Professional grill is equipped with an aluminized steel U-shaped tube burner typical of those used in restaurants. - Page 22 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Disassembly/Assembly of the Grill CAUTION: • Use extreme care when placing the grill components into the grill compartment. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter which could break preventing operation of the grill. • The grill must be assembled as shown. The drip tray heat shields must be in place, and the burner must be properly positioned relative to the gas supply.
- Page 23 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP COOKING ON THE GRILL • The burner should light within approximately 5 seconds. • Preheat grill for 10 to 15 minutes minimum. The hot grill sears the food, sealing in the juices. The longer the preheat, the faster the meat browns and the darker the grill marks.
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Page 24: Grill Cooking Recommendations
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Grill Cooking Recommendations Food Weight or Thickness MEATS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch (13 mm to 19 mm) Steaks Rib, Club, Tenderloin, Porterhouse, T-Bone, Sirloin Rare 1" (25 mm) (140ºF) 1-1/2" (38 mm) Medium 1"... - Page 25 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Grill Cooking Recommendations Food Weight or Thickness Pork Chops 1/2" (13 mm) 1" (25 mm) Ribs Ham Steaks (precooked) 1/2 inch Hot Dogs POULTRY Chicken Broiler/Flyer 2 to 3 pounds Halved or Quartered Breasts, bone-in FISH AND SEAFOOD Steaks...
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Page 26: About The Griddle
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP (Available on some models) DESCRIPTION The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality aluminum coated with titanium. This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean. The griddle has an aluminized steel tube burner that is lit by a spark igniter. -
Page 27: Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP TIPS FOR BAKE PREHEATING THE OVEN Preheat the oven before cooking any foods, including large pieces of meat or poultry. See your recipe for preheating recommendation. Preheating time depends on the temperature setting and the num- ber of racks in the oven. -
Page 28: Convection Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP TIPS FOR CONVECTION BAKE PREHEATING THE OVEN Preheat the oven before cooking any foods, including large pieces of meat or poultry. See your recipe for preheating recommendation. Preheating time depends on the temperature setting and the num- ber of racks in the oven. -
Page 29: Setting Bake/Convectio Bake
These cooking modes are for baking, roasting or warming using one, two or three racks. PD304 OVEN CONTROL KNOBS NOTE: When the oven is turned on, the cooling blower will turn on automatically. This is normal. When the oven is turned off, the cooling blower remains on until the oven temperature cools to 325º. -
Page 30: Other Uses Of Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low oven temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to dehydrate food and to warm plates. -
Page 31: Setting The 12-Inch Oven
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Setting the 12-Inch Oven to Warm 12-INCH OVEN (ONLY ON PD48) This feature maintains the warm environment needed for keeping cooked foods hot. TO SET THE 12-INCH ELECTRIC OVEN FOR WARMING 1. To Preheat the oven turn the selector switch to warm about 10 minutes before use. -
Page 32: Baking Chart
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Baking Recommendations Food Size Cookies 12"x15" Cookie Sheet Layer Cakes 8" or 9" Round Sheet Cakes 9"x13" Pan Bundt™ Cakes 12 Cup Brownies 9"x9" Pan or Bar Cookies Biscuits 12"x15" Cookie Sheet Quick Bread 8"x4" Loaf Pan Muffins 12 cup Muffin Pan... -
Page 33: Broil
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Broil/Convection Broil BROIL TIPS FOR BROIL PREHEATING THE BROILER It is recommended that you preheat the broil element before starting to cook. Preheat until the temperature indicator reaches broil. GETTING THE BEST RESULTS Be sure to defrost food before broiling. -
Page 34: Setting Broil And Convection Broil
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Setting Broil or Convection Broil for Electric Oven BROIL - Electric Oven Only the upper electric element heats in the BROIL mode. To Set the Oven to Broil or Convection Broil 1. Place oven rack in desired position. 2. -
Page 35: Broiling And Roasting Recommendations
SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Broiling and Roasting Recommendations All meats are placed on the broiler pan included with the range. Food Item Rack Number Mode Beef Ground Beef Patties, " thick T-Bone Steak, 1 " T-Bone Steak, 2" Flank Steak Eye of Round Roast Pork... -
Page 36: Section Six: Care And Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Self-Cleaning the Oven LARGE ELECTRIC MAIN OVEN The self-cleaning mode of your new range features pyrolytic self-cleaning. When set to the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a high temperature, approximately 830º, that burns off the food soil. When the oven is set for CLEAN, only the cooktop burners may be used. - Page 37 4. The 12-inch oven (PD48 range only) does not have have the Self- Clean feature. Use caution when cleaning the12-inch oven. Use hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. PD304 OVEN CONTROL KNOBS CAUTION The interior of the oven will...
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Page 38: Range Cleaning
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Range Cleaning WHEN CLEANING THIS RANGE: 1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others. Try on a small area first. 2. - Page 39 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Exterior Finish /Back Guard Stainless Steel Grates: Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Griddle Grease Tray / Titanium-surfaced Aluminum Slide back and lift Suggested Cleaners • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water detergent, ammonia, Fantastic...
- Page 40 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Griddle / Titanium-surfaced Grill Box / Stainless Steel Grill Radiant, Heat Grill Burner, Grill Deflector, Heat Grill Electrode, Spark Grill Can Assembly Grease Catch Tray Suggested Cleaners • Remove drip tray and discard grease into a grease resistant container for disposal.
- Page 41 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Grill Drip Pan / Stainless Steel Igniters / Ceramic Surface Spill Trays / Stainless Steel Trim Strips (Located between stainless steel spill trays; they join the spill trays.) Suggested Cleaners •...
- Page 42 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Oven Cleaning Recommendations Part/Material/Soil Condition OVEN Broil Pan Grid Chrome Plated Aluminum (12" oven) Broil Pan Bottom Porcelain Enamel Aluminum (12" oven) Cavity Porcelain Enamel on Steel Large Main Oven 12" Oven Cleaning Products/Directions DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING OVEN To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet paper towels.
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Page 43: Range Cleaning Recommendations
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Range Cleaning Recommendations Part/Material/Soil Condition Front Frame Stainless Steel Oven Racks Nickel Plated DOOR Exterior, Frame, Handle, Heat Deflector Stainless Steel Interior Porcelain Enamel Seal Door Gasket Cleaning Products/Directions See Cooktop, Back Panel, Page 37. Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the clean cycle, however, they will lose their shiny finish and change to a dark, metallic gray. -
Page 44: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do-It-Yourself Maintenance OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Replace only with a 5-watt, halogen appliance light bulb. DO NOT USE a standard household light bulb in any oven. TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB: 1. Turn oven light switch to the off position. Let bulb and cover cool completely. -
Page 45: Before Calling For Service
SECTION SEVEN: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before Calling For Service 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 area? Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Is the range disconnected from the electrical supply? IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE •... -
Page 46: Warranty
The warranty applies even if you should move. THERMADOR DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. - Page 47 NOTES...
- Page 48 Thermador indicating model number. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Note: These models are not currently certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada.