Thermador Professional PRO-GRAND PD304 Care And Use Manual page 3

Introduction
CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................. 1
Gas Type Verification ................................... 1
Care and Use Manual Conventions ............ 2
Section One: General Safety Instructions
Safety ........................................................... 3 - 4
Precautions .................................................. 5 - 6
Section Two: Before You Begin
Before Using Your Range for the First Time ...... 7
Section Three: Description
Model & Parts Identification-PD484GGE/484GE .. 8
Model & Parts Identification-PD366 ...................... 9
Model & Parts Identification-PD304 .................... 10
Guide to Knob Identification and Location ........... 11
Section Four: Using the Cooktop
Using the Cooktop .................................... 12 - 13
Flame Setting Guidelines ................................. 14
Proper Cookware ..................................... 15 - 16
Surface Burner Cooking
Recommendations ................................... 17 - 18
Using the Grill ......................................... 19-21
Grill Cooking Recommendations ............. 22 - 23
About the Griddle ............................................. 24
Griddle Cooking Recommendations ................ 24
Section Five: Using the Oven
Bake ................................................................. 25
Convection/Convection Bake ...................... 26-27
Setting Bake/Convection Bake ......................... 28
Other Uses of Bake ......................................... 29
Setting the 12-inch oven ................................... 30
Baking Chart ..................................................... 31
Broil .................................................................. 32
Setting Broil and Convection Broil .................... 33
Broiling and Roasting Recommendations ....... 34
Section Six: Care and Maintenance
Self-Cleaning the Oven ............................ 35 - 36
Range Cleaning Recommendations ........ 37- 42
Section Seven: Before Calling For Service
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance .............................. 43
Before Calling For Service ............................... 44
Data Rating Plate ............................................. 44
Warranty .......................................................... 45
Introduction
The Thermador Professional ®Ranges are free-stand-
ing units available in a number of configurations. All
models feature a gas cooking surface with a profes-
sional size, electric convection, self-cleaning oven
with broil capability.
GAS type verification
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure
that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified. All models are certified for use
with natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for
use with propane gas supply will require a conversion
kit. Refer to the product rating label which can be
located as indicated on Page 43.
CAUTION:
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make
certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its
own high-pressure regulator in addition to the
pressure regulator supplied with the range. The
maximum gas pressure to this appliance
must not exceed 14.0 inches water column
(34.9 mb) from the propane gas tank to the
pressure regulator.
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, Pot
and Pan Shelf, or Island Trim. Before using the
range, insure that it is equipped with a proper
backguard. Refer to the Installation Instructions
accompanying this appliance for more informa-
tion.
CAUTION:
The Pot and Pan Shelf can get very hot!
DO NOT place:
- plastics or containers that can melt
- flammable items
- a total load over 30 pounds (13.6kg)
on top of the Pot and Pan Shelf.