Griddle / Grill Removal And Replacement - Thermador Pro Grand Next Generation PRD48JDSGC/02 Service Manual

Service Manual for the Thermador Pro Grand Next Generation, Dual Fuel Range with Steam Oven, Models: PRD48JDSGC/02, PRD48JDSGU/02

6.4 Griddle / Grill Removal and Replacement

The griddle / grill removal requires access from the back and the
top of the range.
The griddle / grill preheat time (the time from when the griddle is
turned on until the preheat light goes off) will vary according to
ambient (room) temperature and the level of electrical service.
Preheating griddle to 350° F may take approximately 10–14 minutes.
Be sure to check QuickFinder for relevant information, documentation,
and the correct part number when replacing this component.
Griddle / Grill Hazard
The griddle / grill plate must always be correctly in place when it is on.
1. Follow all safety precautions and steps in Preparing the Range for
Servicing, page 25.
2. Complete steps for Accessing Components under the Maintop,
page 25.
3. Remove the grill or griddle plate and grease tray (see Figure 26).
Figure 26: Griddle Plate and Grease Tray
1 Grease tray
2 Griddle plate
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4. Remove the backguard (see Backguard Removal and
Replacement, page 100).
5. At the back of the range, disconnect the 1/4 inch spade
connectors of both right and left element wires.
6. Carefully remove the bulb from the fixed retaining bracket (see
Figure 27).
NOTE: After removing the thermostat bulb from retaining bracket,
don't push the bulb through the receptacle in the element tray yet.
Figure 27: Removing Thermostat Bulb from Retaining Bracket
1 Retaining bracket
2 Thermostat bulb
3 Receptacle for removing bulb
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