Section Two: Before You Begin; Before Using Your Range For The First Time - Thermador PD304 Care And Use Manual

SECTION TWO: BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before Using Your Range for the First Time

Remove all packaging materials and
temporary labels from oven and
cooktop.
1. Check that you have the items listed on Page 6.
2. Record the Model and Serial number on Page
43. See "Data Rating Plate." These may be
used for any future contacts with your servicer or
the factory. Enter this information on the Prod-
uct Registration Card included with this product
then mail it to the indicated address.
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.
The correct rack position depends on the recipe and
the cooking mode. The rack positions are num-
bered from the bottom of the oven, like an
elevator. Rack position 3 is the most frequently
used position. Place rack(s) in the proper position
before turning on the oven.
Insert the racks as follows:
a. Hold the rack with the back rail in the up
position towards the rear of the oven. Slip it
into the oven so the rack slides are between
the rack and the rack guides.
b. Tip the front of the rack up slightly as it slides
into the oven so that the safety stops clear
the rack slides. The safety stops on the back
of the rack will keep it from sliding out of the
oven when it is pulled forward.
5. Ensure that the burner caps are seated correctly
on the burner bases of the cooktop. Turn on
each burner to check for proper flame color. See
Page 14 for details.
Large Electric Main Oven
CAUTION
Aluminum foil should never be used to cover
the oven racks or to line the oven.
BEFORE BAKING OR BROILING , the oven and
broiler should be turned on to burn off the manufac-
turing oils. Turn the oven on to 450 F (230 C) for 20
to 30 minutes; then turn the broiler to "Broil" for
same length of time. You may wish to turn on the
ventilator above your range during this time.
Please read Page 41 in Section 6: Care and
Maintenance before cleaning the oven racks.
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Rack Positions