A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL mend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appli- ance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this cooktop.
All Cooktops having less than 12" (305 mm) horizontal clearance between combustible materials and the back edge of the Cooktop must be installed with a Thermador Low Back Backguard. If more than 12" (305 mm) hori- zontal clearance exists, a Thermador Island Trim may be used instead of the backguard.
Section One: General Safety Instructions SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY All Cooktop models and the Wok require an elec- trical circuit rated at 120 volts, 60 Hz., 15 Amps. For personal safety, this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized electrical power supply.
Section One: General Safety Instructions CAUTION SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Your Thermador PROFESSIONAL ® Cooktop has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when properly used and cared for. If not properly used, it could be dangerous. Read all instructions...
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Section One: General Safety Instructions CAUTION • Never leave the cooktop un- attended when using high flame settings. Boil-overs cause smok- ing and greasy spills that may ig- nite. More importantly, if the burner flames are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room.
Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address. 3. Optional Accessories: Grill Cover, Griddle Cover, Cast Iron Wok Ring, Chopping Board for built-in griddle area. A portable griddle and other accessories are available from your Thermador dealer. Description...
Section Three: Description MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 48" MODELS MODEL PSC484WK (4 Burners and Wok) MODEL PSC484GG (4 Burners and Griddle and Grill) Key for PSC48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3 –...
Section Three: Description MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 24" MODELS Key for Model GP24WK and PSC484WK 1 – Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island Trim available. (Low Back or Island Trim must be ordered separately.) 2 – 24" Wok cooktop 3 –...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE COOKTOP Sealed Burners Sealed Star™ 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.
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 ap- proximately 52 seconds and...
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.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 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.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop SPECIALTY COOKWARE FLAT-BOTTOM WOK PAN ROUND-BOTTOM WOK IN SUPPORT RING • Woks – Either flat based or round bottom woks with the accessory ring can be used on models without a built-in wok burner. Round bottom woks must be used with a support ring.
Your new Thermador Pro- fessional ® grill is equipped with an aluminized steel U-shaped tube burner typical of those used in restaurants.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING 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.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL 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.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop GRILL COOKING CHART 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"...
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop GRILL COOKING CHART Food Weight or Thickness MEATS Pork 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 Halibut, 3/4 to 1 inch Salmon, Swordfish Whole...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop ABOUT THE GRIDDLE (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.
The hood must be installed according to in- stallation instructions furnished with the hood and local building code requirements. DESCRIPTION Your new Thermador Professional Wok‚ has a heavy cast iron burner typical of those used in restaurants. BTU Output for the Wok Burner •...
Section Five: Using the Wok WOK OPERATION WOK ASSEMBLY 1. Remove all packaging materials and tempo- rary labels from the wok pan. 2. Make sure that the plastic ties used for ship- ping have been removed. " ( 552 mm) 3.
Section Six: Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it is hot. Do not clean any removable part of the cooktop in a self-cleaning oven. ABOUT THIS CHART • Always start by selecting the mildest cleaner according to the kind of soil and the material soiled.
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKTOP CLEANING CHART Cooktop Part / Material Exterior Finish/ Stainless Steel Grates: / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Griddle Grease Tray / Titanium Coated Aluminum Slide back and lift Suggested Cleaners • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water detergent, ®...
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Griddle / Titanium coated aluminum Grill Box / Stainless Steel Grill Burner, Grill Deflector, Heat Grill Electrode, Spark Grill Grease Catch Tray Assem- continued Suggested Cleaners • Remove drip tray and discard grease into a grease resistant container for disposal.
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Grill Drip Pan / Stainless Steel Grill Grate / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Igniters / Ceramic Surface Spill Trays / Stainless Steel continued Suggested Cleaners • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Surface Trim Strips Trim Strips (Located between stainless steel spill trays; they join the spill trays.) Wok Burner / Cast Iron Wok Pan, 24" / Steel Wok Pan Cover / Aluminum Wok Support Ring Stainless Steel continued...
Section Seven: Before Calling for Service DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE POWER FAILURE In the event of a power failure, only the standard (non-ExtraLow burners and grill can be lighted manually. It is necessary to light each standard burner individually. If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position.
Product Registration Form in- appliance, in an accessible location from the front, for the cluded with this product, then purpose of shutting off the mail it to the indicated address. gas supply. Page 30 www.thermador.com — Thank You.
Service Agency during normal working hours. For a Service Agency nearest you, please call 800/ 735-4328. THERMADOR WILL NOT PAY FOR: 1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or repairs due to service by an unauthorized agency or use of unauthorized parts.
Thermador reserves 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. Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.