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INSTALLATION MANUAL For THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL PRO GRAND Dual Fuel Ranges ® Models/ MANUEL D'INSTALLATION Modèles/ Modelos: Pour cuisinières mixtes PROFESSIONAL PRO PRD36 GRAND de THERMADOR PRD48 MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Para estufas mixtas PROFESSIONAL PRO GRAND de THERMADOR ®...
Installer Final Check List .......29 To Clean and Protect Exterior Surfaces ....30 ® This THERMADOR appliance is made by BSH Home Appliances Corporation...
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPROVED FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES WARNING: FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY A child or adult can tip the range over and be killed or seriously injured. Verify that the IMPORTANT: Save these Instructions for the Local Gas anti-tip bracket is securely installed.
When installing against a combustible surface, a High Shelf Verify that the appliance is correct for the type of gas ® or Low Backguard is required. A THERMADOR High provided at installation location. Ensure that the appliance is Shelf or Low Backguard must be purchased separately.
• UL 858, Standard for the Safety of Household ® Electric Ranges recommended for use with all THERMADOR ranges. • UL 923, Standard for the Safety of Microwave Cooking Appliances Due to the high heat of the rangetop burners, do not install •...
THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL THERMADOR ranges. Refer to www.thermador.com for a complete selection of ventilation options, blowers, and PROFESSIONAL accessories. * For high output gas ranges (60,000 BTU or greater), the minimum of one (1) CFM of ventilation per 100 BTU is recommended.
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Installation Clearances For 36” Ranges {36” (914mm) or 42” (1067mm) Wide Hood {42” (1067mm) or 48” (1219mm) for Island For 48” Ranges {48” (1219mm) 54” (1372mm), or 60” (1524mm) Wide Hood {54” (1372mm) for Island 36” Range - 36” (914mm) 48”...
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Combustible Materials 31 ¼” (794mm) ” (740mm) 2¾” (70mm) 36” (914mm) Min to combustible materials High Shelf 12” (305mm) ” (537mm) 9” Low Back Guard (229mm) ” (638mm) Combustible Back Wall maximum recess depth 36 ¾” Max (933mm) ⅞ ” Min (911mm) as defined in the “National Fuel Gas Code”...
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Gas and Electric Supply Zone Model 36” (913mm) ” (232mm) 7 ” (187mm) 7 ” (187mm) 9 ” (232mm) ⅞ 48” (1219mm) 7” (178mm) 7” (587mm) 23 ” (587mm) ” (200mm) 10” (254mm) 3” (76mm) 2” (51m) 36” Model (913mm) 48”...
Electrical Supply Step 3: Unpacking and Moving Installation of the range must be planned so that the rough- the Range in of the terminal block for the receptacle or conduit connection will allow maximum clearance to the rear of the unit.
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Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Please, recycle the packaging ® material, as all THERMADOR appliance packaging material is recyclable. Never allow children to play with packaging material. CAUTION: DO NOT lift the range by the oven door's handle, as this may damage the door hinges and cause the door to fit incorrectly.
Step 4: Door Removal and Reinstallation CAUTION: • USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY. • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
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To Reinstall the Oven Door: 1. Position the door at a sharp angle (see Figure 8) and insert the hinges centered evenly into the hinge slots. The hinges will securely hook into the slots when properly installed. Do not force, bend, or twist the door. •...
Step 5: Installing Anti-Tip Adjusting the Leveling Legs The range must be level for proper alignment of the oven Device doors. All models have a total of (4) leveling legs, one beneath each corner, that are threaded into the cast aluminum base structure (see Figure 9 on page 11).
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Do not operate the range without the anti- tip device in place and engaged. Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults. See further Installation Instructions. THERMADOR Figure 12: Anti-tip Bracket Mounting Location Service Part Description Mounting the Anti-Tip Bracket 1.
Step 6: Gas Requirements and 2. Place bracket on floor near the center of where the unit is to be finally located (shown in Figure 12). Hookup • If the range is moved to a new location, the Anti-Tip Device must be reinstalled. Verify the type of gas being used at the installation site.
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The range is supplied with its own pressure regulator that NATURAL GAS REQUIREMENTS: has been permanently mounted inside the range. 3/4” (19mm) NPT external • Make sure the gas supply is turned off at the manual Inlet Connection: 1/2” (12.7mm) NPT internal shut-off valve before connecting the appliance.
Step 7: Electrical Requirements, Connection & Grounding Prior to servicing appliance, always disconnect appliance electrical supply cord, if so equipped, from wall receptacle. If appliance is hard-wired to power supply, disconnect power to unit by turning off the proper circuit breaker. Lock service panel to prevent power from being turned ON accidentally.
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PERMANENT CONNECTION (HARD WIRING) — 4-CONDUCTOR CORD— NORMALLY, A UNIT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY WITH A 3- Units may be hard wired to the power supply. The installer POLE, 4-CONDUCTOR CORD KIT RATED 125/250 must provide approved flexible aluminum conduit, 3/4” VOLTS, 50 AMPERES, AND MARKED FOR USE WITH (19mm) trade size, maximum 6ft (1.8m) long.
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3-CONDUCTOR CORD — WHERE LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES PERMIT GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL, AND CONVERSION OF SUPPLY TO 4 WIRE IS IMPRACTICAL, UNIT MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY WITH A 3-POLE, 3-CONDUCTOR CORD KIT RATED 125/250 VOLTS, 50 AMPERES, AND MARKED FOR USE WITH RANGES.
Step 8: Backguard Installation (optional) Installation methods will vary upon need. Before you begin 1. Locate and lightly mark wall studs. read these instructions carefully. Observe all local codes • Wall studs are usually installed with a 16” or 24” and ordinances.
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Installing a Backsplash with a Keep Hot Shelf A hood can be installed first if the Backsplash is to be 1. Locate wall studs. installed with a Keep Hot Shelf given that the Keep Hot • Wall studs are usually installed with a 16” (406mm) Shelf covers the top mounting screws of the Backsplash or 24”...
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Keep Hot Shelf (KHS [30,36,42,48] QS) Edge will slide beneath hood ” (352mm) ” (343mm) Figure 22: Keep Hot Shelf Items Included Tools Needed (12) 1” (25.4mm) screws Tape measure (4) 1/2” (12.7mm) screws Phillips screwdriver or drill Painter’s Tape (4) U-Nuts Sharp knife or scissors Pencil...
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1. Tape the templates included with the Keep Hot Shelf to 5. Install the wall plate by setting the corner notches the wall accordingly: (back of wall plate) atop the (2) top shelf brackets. Slide the shelf upwards until the bottom engages with •...
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Backguard Installation ® AVAILABLE FOR THESE PRO GRAND DUAL FUEL MODELS: PRD364JDGU Pro Grand 36" Dual Fuel Range 4 Burner Griddle PRD364JDGC Pro Grand 36" Dual Fuel Range 4 Burner Griddle - Canadian PRD366JGU Pro Grand 36" Dual Fuel Range 6 Burner PRD366JGC Pro Grand 36"...
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Backguard Installation When installing against a combustible surface, a High Shelf ® or Low Backguard is required. A THERMADOR High Shelf or Low Backguard must be purchased separately. See clearances on page 6 for more information. Backguard Kit Model Numbers...
Step 9: Placing and Leveling the Range For proper performance, the range must be level. This is 4. Final height adjustments of the two rear legs take place especially important for all products that have the griddle before moving the range into its installed position in the feature.
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CAUTION! DO NOT operate range if sides are lower than the adjacent cabinet. This may damage the cabinet and countertop due to excessive temperatures. CABINET CABINET CORRECT! Leveling legs should be adjusted so that the range sides are at the same or higher level as the adjacent cabinet. RANGE CABINET CABINET...
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Installing the Leg Covers Toe Kick Panel (optional) (PA [36,48] JTKG) 1. Remove plastic coverings of the stainless steel ‘sleeves’. 2. Place the smaller ‘sleeve’, with cutouts facing up, Toe Kick Parts Included inside the larger sleeve with the openings of both (1) Toe Kick panel stacked and facing the back (Figure 30).
If flame Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate ® characteristics do not improve, call THERMADOR before making adjustments. Test Flame: Simmer Setting. Turn burner on to SIM. Verify Figure 33: Flame Characteristics that the flame travels completely around the burner.
Installer Final Check List Electrical Specified clearances maintained to cabinet surfaces. Unit level and leg covers have been installed. Receptacle with correct over-current protection is provided for service cord connection. Burner caps positioned properly on burner bases. ...
For the most detailed information, refer to installation instructions accompanying product or write Thermador indicating model number. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in ®...