Section Seven: Before Calling For Service; Do-It-Yourself Maintenance - Thermador PSC364GD Care And Use Manual

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. Then, the standard
INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT IGNITER SPARKING
Intermittent or constant sparking of the sealed gas surface burners can result from a
number of preventable conditions. Eliminate these conditions as indicated in the chart.
SYMPTOM
Intermittent sparking
(Wok)
Constant Sparking
burners and grill can be lighted by
holding a match at the ports and
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)
turning the control knob to the Hl
position. Wait until the flame is
burning all the way around the
burner cap before adjusting the
flame to the desired height.
The two ExtraLow
the far left side cannot be used
CAUSE
• Improper fit of burner cap into
burner base
• Ceramic igniter is wet or dirty.
• Burner ports are clogged.
• Knob is left in the LITE position
• Cooktop is not properly grounded.
• Electrical power supply is
incorrectly polarized.
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during a power failure. Be sure to
turn them OFF if a power failure
occurs. They will not turn back on
until both control knobs are first
turned OFF and then turned back
on again. The griddle and wok can-
not be used during a power fail-
ure. See What To Do If You Smell
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burners on
Gas, inside front cover.
REMEDY
• Seat cap in place.
• Carefully dry or clean igniter.
• Clean ports in burner cap with a
wire, a needle or straightened
paper clip.
• Turn Wok knob to a setting
between Hl and LO.
• Have a qualified electrician
ground the cooktop properly.
Refer to Installation Instructions.
• Refer to Installation Instructions
for correct installation.