SGSCV36G Traditional Series Gas Cooktops Models GGN30/36/365, GGNCV30/36/365, SGN30/36G, SGNCV36G To the Installer: Leave this owner's manual with the cooktop. To the Consumer: Retain this Care & Use Manual for future reference. Be sure to fill in the information on...
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A Special Message to Our Customers, Thank you for selecting a Thermador Gas Cooktop. If you follow the few simple procedures and suggestions in this manual, the cooktop should give you years of service. You have either a steel top or a glass top. The glass cooktop fully meets the...
PROPANE INSTALLATION PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION The cooktop is ready for use with natural gas. It may be converted for use with propane gas using the Burner Propane Conversion Kit, Model NLPKIT6, Part Number 35-00-688. A qualified service techhnican or installer can convert the cooktop.
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER- SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW- ING: When properly used and cared for your new Thermador Cook- top has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, in-...
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Section One: General Safety Instructions For proper lighting and perform- ance of the burners, keep the ig- niters clean. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boil over, or when the burner does not light even though the electronic ignit- ers click.
BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove all packaging materials and labels before using your cooktop. 1. Check that you have these items. GGS30/36, GGSCV30/36 GGN30/36, GGNCV30/36 4 Burner Grates 4 Burner Caps 2 Ventilator Filters* Care and Use Manual (warranty found on Page 29).
Select the appropriate control knob and turn it counterclockwise to the HI position (detent) until the burner lights. Adjust the flame size. Turn off by turning the control clockwise to OFF. CONTROL KNOB — ® Thermador ExtraLow™ BURNERS Glass Models ExtraLow™ CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS Both ExtraLow controls are push in to turn and have an infinite number of heat settings, with no fixed positions.
BTU/HR burners, two 11,000 BTU/HR burners and on the GGSCV365 or GGS365 there is one 6,500 BTU/HR burner. On Models GGN30/36/365 and SGN30/36 there are two 11,000 BTU/HR and two or three 6,500 BTU/HR burners. Each burner is sealed to the cooktop for easier cleaning.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop ELECTRONIC IGNITION IGNITER The cooktop uses electronic ignit- ers to light the burners. Each burner has its own igniter that sparks when any burner is turned on. When the igniters are clicking (sparking), do not touch the burn- ers.
PROPER COOKWARE Top performance of your new cooktop is directly related to the use of proper pots and pans. An out-of- shape pan, without a lid, cannot possibly cook with the same speed and evenness as a pan with a heavy, flat bottom and a good fitting lid.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop Use Flat Bottom Pans Use flat, heavy bottom pans that stay flat when heated for the best results. Avoid cookware that is warped, dented, ridged or thin. A warped or ridged pan receives the most heat at the points that contact the flame.
SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS The tempered glass, porcelain and stainless steel used for your cooktop is heat resistant; however, the use of improper utensils can possibly damage it. Large or warped utensils or utensils that span two burners, trap heat against the cooktop. The trapped heat goes into the cooktop and overheats the glass which through repeated use of could eventually cause the glass to break;...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop Before using this chart, read Page 16. FOOD START COOKING BEVERAGES Med. — heat milk, cover Cocoa BREADS Med. — preheat skillet French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER CEREALS HI — cover, bring water Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal to a boil, add cereal CHOCOLATE Med.
SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS FOOD Simmering: Stewed HI — cover, bring liquid to a Chicken, Corned Beef, boil Tongue, etc. PASTAS HI — bring water to a boil, add Macaroni, Noodles, pasta Spaghetti HI — cover, heat until kernels POPCORN (use a heavy, start to pop flat bottom pan) PRESSURE COOKER...
GRIDDLE’n GRILL™ (Model SGS) GRIDDLE ONLY (Model SGN) Your new Thermador Griddle’n Grill is a dual purpose electric appliance; a griddle and a grill. The griddle and the grill are used separately and must sit directly on the element for best cooking results.
GRIDDLE ‘N GRILL OPERATION USING THE GRIDDLE 1. Remove the Griddle’n Grill cover and be sure the element is plugged all the way into the re- ceptacle. The two fixed supports on the bottom of the element must rest in the indentations in the bottom of the drip pan.2.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop VENTILATOR Models GGSCV30/36/365 and SGSCV36G VENTILATOR CONTROLS The ventilator is a 500 CFM exhaust system that can be hidden away when not in use. It has a variable speed blower. The amount of drawing power can be adjusted to the cooking job;...
GENERAL CARE Before cleaning be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool. Any part of the cooktop can be cleaned with hot, sudsy water, then rinsed and dried with a clean, dry BURNERS The best cleaning method is preven- tion.
Section Five: Care and Maintenance CONTROL KNOBS To Remove: Turn the control knob to the OFF position and pull up. Glass Porcelain Enamel Stainless Steel CONTROL KNOBS To Replace: Hold the knob with the OFF position up, so that the control knob stem opening on the underside of the knob aligns with stem.
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CLEANING CHART DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE PARTS OF THIS APPLIANCE IN ANY SELF-CLEANING OVEN. BE SURE ALL BURNERS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE WIPING OR CLEANING COOKTOP MATERIAL/PART CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION Any part of this appliance can be washed with hot sudsy water, except element.
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Section Five: Care and Maintenance MATERIAL/PART CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION DO NOT RINSE OR IMMERSE ANY ELEMENT IN WATER. The element will ELEMENT cleans itself when turned onto the HI setting. The drip pan must always be in place Griddle Element when cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cleaning the element.
® COOK'N'VENT VENTILATOR CARE* See “SAFETY PRACTICES,” on Page 4. The efficiency of the exhaust system depends on the cleanliness of the ventilator, especially the filters. The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type of cooking pre- formed. FILTERS and INTAKE PANEL Filters become soiled in a short pe-...
Section Five: Care & Maintenance GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE - COOK'N'VENT ACCESS PANELS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Remote SIDE Blower VIEWS Remote Installation Cabinet Installation You have either a remote or a cabi- net blower C installed on the venti- lation system of your Cook'n'Vent cooktop.
L Check to be certain the element terminals are pushed securely into the receptacle. If element needs replacement, use only original Thermador parts. L Check the reset button located at the bottom of the intake assembly, see Page 27, front view, item F.
Write us to at: Thermador 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach CA, 92649 Thermador Commitment: Thermador wants to ensure that we exceed your expectations of support not only with your current appliance purchase, but well into the future. If an issue arises that is not resolved to your satisfaction, please let us know by calling or writing to us at the telephone number or address shown above.
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We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.
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