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Care and Use Manual
Model PDR304
Model PDR364GL
Low Back Model LB36R
Model PDR484GG
Low Back Model LB48R
®
Thermador Professional
Range
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
Dual Fuel Models PDR30, PDR36, PDR48
LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D'UTILISATION
EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS
© 2002 BSH Home Appliances Corp.
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- Page 1 Care and Use Manual Model PDR304 Model PDR364GL Low Back Model LB36R Model PDR484GG Low Back Model LB48R ® Thermador Professional Range FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Dual Fuel Models PDR30, PDR36, PDR48 LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D’UTILISATION EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS...
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Page 2: For Your Safety
A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this range. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before Calling For Service..43 Data Rating Plate ... 43 Warranty ... 44 INTRODUCTION ® The Thermador Professional units available in a number of configurations. All models feature a gas cooking surface with a professional size, electric convection, self-cleaning oven with broil capabil- ity. -
Page 4: Care And Use Manual Conventions
INTRODUCTION: CARE AND USE MANUAL This manual contains important Care and Use information for all Thermador Professional using this manual, it is critical that you know the model number of your range, as some information will be unique to each Range. The model number may be found on the rating plate located on the range as identified on Page 43 of this manual. -
Page 5: Section One: General Safety Instructions
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY GAS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Dual-Fuel Models: PDR304 120/240 volts, 60 Hz., 35 Amp electrical circuit required. Dual-Fuel Models: PDR364GD, PDR364GL, PDR366 120/240 volts, 60 Hz., 40 Amp electrical circuit required. Dual-Fuel Models: PDR486GD, PDR486GL, PDR484GG... -
Page 6: Safety ............................................................................. 3
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID When properly cared for, your new ® Thermador PROFESSIONAL Range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this type of appliance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential. -
Page 7: Precautions
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: The appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the cooktop or oven parts. When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE... -
Page 8: Precautions ................................................................... 5
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not clean, rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking and while self-cleaning the oven. Protect the self-cleaning feature. Clean only those parts indicated in this booklet. -
Page 9: Section Two: Before You Begin
3. Optional Accessories. Grill Cover, Chopping Board, Griddle Cover and other accessories are available from your Thermador Dealer. Contact the Thermador Parts Department toll-free at 800/735- 4327 for more information. 4. Position the racks correctly in the oven. -
Page 10: Section Three: Description
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Model and Parts Identification Dual-Fuel Model PDR484GG - Shown Has a grill, a griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Model PDR486GD – Has a griddle and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard. Model PDR486GL – Has a grill and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard. Key for PDR48 Models 1. -
Page 11: Model & Parts Identification - Pdr366
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Dual-Fuel Model PDR366 - Shown Model PDR364GD – Has a center griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Model PDR364GL – Has a center grill and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Key for PDR Models 1. -
Page 12: Model & Parts Identification - Pdr304
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION Model and Parts Identification Dual-Fuel Model PDR304 - Shown Key for PDR304 Models 1. 9" Low Back or Island Trim (Island Trim ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners ® 3. Control Knobs, ExtraLow 4. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (2) 5. -
Page 13: Guide To Knob Identification And Location
Guide to Knob Identification and Location Locate each knob type by the corresponding number on the diagrams. Actual knobs are not numbered. 1. Simmer Knob OFF HI-LO-XLO 2. Standard Knob OFF HI LO 3. Grill Knob OFF-LITE-HI-LO 4. Griddle Knob OFF 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 5. -
Page 14: Section Four: Using The Cooktop
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... - Page 15 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 approximately 52 seconds and OFF for 8 seconds of each...
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Page 16: Flame Setting Guidelines
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. -
Page 17: Cookware Recommendations
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. -
Page 18: Specialty Cookware
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. -
Page 19: Surface Burner Cooking Chart
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART Food BEVERAGES Cocoa BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER Melting CEREALS Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal CHOCOLATE Melting DESSERTS Candy Pudding and Pie Filling Pudding EGGS Cooked in Shell Fried, Scrambled Poached MEAT, FISH, POULTRY Bacon, Sausage Patties Braising: Swiss Steak,... - Page 20 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART Food Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, flat bottom pan) PRESSURE COOKER Meat Vegetables RICE SAUCES Tomato Base White, Cream, Bernaise, Hollandaise SOUPS, STOCK VEGETABLES Fresh...
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Page 21: Control Knob
Your new Thermador Professional grill is equipped with an aluminized steel U-shaped tube burner typical of those used in restaurants. Automatic... - Page 22 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP Disassembly/Assembly of 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.
- Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Grill Cooking Chart
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"... - Page 25 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...
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Page 26: About The Griddle
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. -
Page 27: Large Main Oven
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN TIPS FOR BAKE PREHEATING THE OVEN Many foods such as meat, poultry, casseroles, or other long cooking foods cook well without preheating the oven. See your recipe for pre– heating recommendation. Preheating time depends on the temperature setting and the number of racks in the oven. -
Page 28: Convection Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN TIPS FOR CONVECTION BAKE PREHEATING THE OVEN Many foods such as meat, poultry, casseroles, or other long cooking foods cook well without preheating the oven. See your recipe for pre– heating recommendation. Preheating time depends on the temperature setting and the number of racks in the oven. -
Page 29: Setting Bake/Convection•Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN Setting Bake / Convection Bake BAKE/CONVECTION BAKE These cooking modes are for baking, roasting or warming using one, two or three racks. TO SET THE ELECTRIC OVEN 1. Select BAKE or CONVECTION•BAKE using the Selector switch. 2. -
Page 30: Other Uses Of Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low oven temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to dehydrate food and to warm plates. -
Page 31: Setting 12-Inch Oven To Proof
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN Setting the 12-Inch Oven to Warm 12-INCH OVEN This feature maintains the warm environment needed for keeping cooked foods hot. TO SET THE 12-INCH ELECTRIC OVEN FOR WARMING 1. Preheat oven to warm. Do not turn on the Oven Control Knob. 2. -
Page 32: Baking Chart
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN Food Size Cookies 12"x15" Cookie Sheet Layer Cakes 8" or 9" Round Sheet Cakes 9"x13" Pan Bundt™ Cakes 12 Cup Brownies 9"x9" Pan or Bar Cookies Biscuits 12"x15" Cookie Sheet Quick Bread 8"x4" Loaf Pan Muffins 12 cup Muffin Pan Fruit Pies... -
Page 33: Broil
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN BROIL TIPS FOR BROIL PREHEATING THE BROILER It is recommended that you preheat the broil element before starting to cook. Preheat until the dial reaches broil. GETTING THE BEST RESULTS Be sure to defrost food before broiling. -
Page 34: Setting Broil And Convection Broil
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN Setting Broil or Convection Broil for Electric Oven BROIL - Electric Oven Only the upper electric element heats in the BROIL mode. Place rack in recommended position on Page 24. Before placing food in the oven for broiling, preheat the broiler element until the dial reaches “Broil.”... -
Page 35: Broiling And Roasting Chart
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN Broiling and Roasting Chart All meats are placed on the broiler pan included with the range. Food Item Rack Number Mode Beef Ground Beef Patties, 1/2" thick T-Bone Steak Flank Steak Eye of Round Roast Pork Loin Roast Poultry... -
Page 36: Section Six: Care And Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Self-Cleaning the Oven LARGE ELECTRIC MAIN OVEN The self-cleaning mode of your new range features pyrolytic self-cleaning. When set to the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a high temperature that burns off the food soil. When the oven is set for CLEAN, only the cooktop burners (four or six) may be used. -
Page 37: Self Cleaning The Oven
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE SELF CLEANING THE OVEN To Set Self-Clean for the Large Main Self-Cleaning Oven 1. Select CLEAN using the Selector switch. 2. Set Oven Control Knob to CLEAN. Cooling Blower turns on. OVEN ON light and HEATING light turn on. LOCK light turns on. -
Page 38: Range Cleaning
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING WHEN CLEANING THIS RANGE: 1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others. Try on a small area first. 2. - Page 39 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE COOKTOP CLEANING CHART Cooktop Part / Material Exterior Finish /Back Panel Stainless Steel Grates: / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Griddle Grease Tray / Titanium Coated Aluminum Slide back and lift Suggested Cleaners • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and detergent, ammonia, Fan- ®...
- Page 40 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Griddle / Titanium surfaced Grill Box / Stainless Steel Grill Radiant, Heat Grill Burner, Grill Deflector, Heat Grill Electrode, Spark Grill Can Assembly Grease Catch Tray continued Suggested Cleaners •...
- Page 41 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 Trim Strips (Located between stainless steel spill trays;...
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Page 42: Oven Cleaning Chart
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE OVEN CLEANING CHART Part/Material/Soil Condition OVEN Broil Pan Grid Chrome Plated Aluminum (12" oven) Broil Pan Bottom Porcelain Enamel Aluminum (12" oven) Cavity Porcelain Enamel on Steel Large Main Oven 12" Oven Cleaning Products/Directions DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING OVEN To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet paper towels. -
Page 43: Range Cleaning Chart
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING CHART Part/Material/Soil Condition Front Frame Stainless Steel Oven Racks Chrome Plated DOOR Exterior, Frame, Handle, Heat Deflector Stainless Steel Interior Porcelain Enamel Seal Door Gasket Cleaning Products/Directions See Cooktop, Back Panel, Page 37. Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the clean cycle, however, they will lose their shiny finish and change to a dark, metallic gray. -
Page 44: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Replace only with a 5-watt, halogen appliance light bulb. DO NOT USE a standard household light bulb in any oven. TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB: 1. Turn oven light switch to the off position. Let bulb and cover cool completely. -
Page 45: Before Calling For Service
SECTION SEVEN: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for Service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. Be sure to check these items first: Is there a power outage in the area? Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Is the range disconnected from the electrical supply? IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE •... -
Page 46: Warranty
Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date. ® Thermador Will Pay For: All repair labor and replacement parts found to be defective due to materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by a Factory Authorized Service Agency during normal working hours. - Page 47 Notes...
- Page 48 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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