Thermador P24WK Care And Use Manual
Thermador P24WK Care And Use Manual

Thermador P24WK Care And Use Manual

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CARE AND USE MANUAL
F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l C o o k t o p s
Models
P24WK
PC36
PC48

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  • Page 1 CARE AND USE MANUAL F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l C o o k t o p s Models P24WK PC36 PC48...
  • Page 2 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS ® Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL Cooktop. We recom- 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model & Parts Identification – PC36 ....7 ers and a griddle, four sealed burners and a grill, Model & Parts Identification – P24WK....8 or six sealed burners. Models P24WK and SECTION FOUR: Using the Cooktop PC484WK have a high output WOK burner rated Sealed Burners ...........
  • Page 4: Section One: General Safety Instructions

    Section One: General Safety Instructions Safety Precautions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE All Cooktop models and the Wok require an elec- THE SEPARATE GROUND WIRE OR trical circuit rated at 120 volts, 60 Hz., 10 Amps. THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    Section One: General Safety Instructions CAUTION SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY installer, service agency or the Your Thermador off and smother fire with baking gas supplier. PROFESSIONAL ® Cooktop has soda or use a dry chemical or • Installation and service must been designed to be a safe, foam-type extinguisher.
  • Page 6 Section One: General Safety Instructions CAUTION • Never leave the cooktop un- of utensils inward so they do • Do not use flammable clean- attended when using high flame not extend over adjacent work ers when cleaning the grill. settings. Boil-overs cause smok- areas, cooking areas or the edge •...
  • Page 7: Section Two: Before You Begin

    Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address. 3. Optional Accessories: Grill Plate, 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.
  • Page 8: Section Three: Description

    Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR 48" MODELS MODEL PC484WK MODEL PC486GD (4 Burners and Wok) (6 Burners and Griddle) MODEL PC484GG MODEL PC486GL (4 Burners and Griddle and Grill) (6 Burners and Grill) Key for PC48 Models 1 –...
  • Page 9: Model & Parts Identification - Pc36

    Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR 36" MODELS MODEL PC364GL MODEL PC366 (6 Burners) (4 Burners and Grill) MODEL PC364GD (4 Burners and Griddle) Key for PC36 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 –...
  • Page 10: Model & Parts Identification - P24Wk

    Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR 24" MODELS MODEL P24WK Key for Model P24WK and PC484WK 1 – Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island Trim available. (Low Back or Island Trim must be ordered separately.) 2 – 24" Wok cooktop 3 –...
  • Page 11: Section Four: Using The Cooktop

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using The Cooktop BTU Output for Standard Burners Sealed Burners CONTROL KNOBS • HI is equivalent to 15,000 BTU / HR. The control knobs for two sealed • LO is equivalent to 2,200 BTU / HR. gas burners, one in front and one in the rear, are located directly in BTU Output for ExtraLow...
  • Page 12: Extralow Burners

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Operation of the ExtraLow • To maintain a low or simmer Electronic heat, bring food to a rolling Burners Single Point Ignition boil. Stir well, then cover the • XLO, the very lowest setting, pan and lower the heat to a is achieved by cycling the Brass setting just below LO.
  • Page 13: Flame Setting Guidelines

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION POWER FAILURE FLAME HEIGHT If any one or more burners or grill • In the event of a power failure, • The correct flame height de- blow out, the electronic igniter only the standard burners pends on 1) size and material automatically sparks to re-light can be manually lit.
  • Page 14: 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 (51 mm) contact with a hot burner grate.
  • Page 15: Specialty Cookware

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Specialty Cookware Canning Tips: • A flat base pan is preferred to one with a concave, convex or rippled base. • When using two canners at the same time, use staggered burners. Do not block air to the burners.
  • Page 16: Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting Standard Burners ExtraLow® Burners BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm, Cocoa cover cover* BREADS Med. – preheat skillet Med.
  • Page 17: Recommendations

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting Standard Burners ExtraLow ® Burner Simmering: Stewed HI – cover, 4 to 1 – simmer slowly Chicken, Corned Beef, bring liquid Tongue, etc. to a boil PASTAS HI –...
  • Page 18: Using The Grill

    HI and should burn completely along ordinary charcoal grill. LO. To turn the burner on, press both sides of the burner tube. Your new Thermador Pro- the control knob and rotate it An improper gas-air mixture may fessional ®...
  • Page 19 Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Grill Disassembly/Assembly of the Grill CAUTION: Follow the steps below to disassemble the components in the grill box. • Use extreme care when placing the grill components into the grill A. Remove the grill grate, stainless steel radiant compartment.
  • Page 20: Using The Grill

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Grill COOKING ON THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS • The burner should light within approximately 5 seconds. Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits • Preheat grill for 10 to 15 in the remaining fat around the edges at 2"...
  • Page 21: Grill Cooking Recommendations

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Grill Cooking Recommendations Food Weight or Control Total Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEATS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Medium 14 to 18 minutes Grill, turning once when (13 mm to 19 mm) juices rise to the surface.
  • Page 22: Grill Cooking Recommendations

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop Grill Cooking Recommendations Food Weight or Control Total Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEATS Pork Ham Steaks Remove excess fat from (precooked) 1/2 inch High 4 to 8 minutes edge. Slash remaining fat at 2-inch (51 mm) intervals.
  • Page 23: Using The Griddle

    Section Four: Using the Cooktop About the Griddle (Available on some models) DESCRIPTION margarine or oil. However, a very small amount may be used to flavor foods. The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality aluminum coated with titanium. This produces a Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface.
  • Page 24: Using The Wok

    Control Knob DESCRIPTION Your new Thermador Professional Wok‚ has a heavy • There are no fixed positions on the knob be- cast iron burner typical of those used in restaurants.
  • Page 25: Wok Operation

    Section Five: Using the Wok Wok Operation WOK ASSEMBLY Wok Trivet 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) Flat Bottom Pot 4"...
  • Page 26: Section Six: Care And Maintenance

    Section Six: Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance • Use clean applicators, i.e. soft cloths, sponges, CAUTION paper towels, soap-filled pads, for cleaning and scouring. Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while • The use of brand names in these recommenda- it is hot.
  • Page 27 Section Six: Care and Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot • Stainless steel resists most Exterior Finish/Back Guard water detergent, food stains and pit marks and Spill Tray / ® ammonia, Fantastic Formula provided the surface is kept...
  • Page 28 Section Six: Care and Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders • Never flood a hot griddle Griddle / Titanium-surfaced • Remove drip tray and discard with cold water. This can grease into a grease resistant aluminum warp or crack the aluminum container for disposal.
  • Page 29 Section Six: Care and Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Grill Drip Pan / Stainless Steel • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry • Do not clean in a self- thoroughly. cleaning oven. • After grease removal, drip pan may be put into dishwasher.
  • Page 30: Recommendations

    Section Six: Care and Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Recommendations Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Surface Trim Strips • The over-spray from liquid • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry cleaners may leave an thoroughly. outline shadow. If allowed to ®...
  • Page 31: Section Seven: Before Calling For Service

    Section Seven: Before Calling for Service Do-It-Yourself Maintenance POWER FAILURE knobs to the OFF position. ® The two ExtraLow burners on In the event of a power failure, Then, the standard burners and the far left side cannot be used only the standard (non- grill can be lighted by holding during a power failure.
  • Page 32: Before Calling For Service

    Be sure to check these Items first: Is there a power outage in the area? or see our website: Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker www.thermador.com tripped? Is the Cooktop disconnected from the electrical supply? IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE SERVICE •...
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  • Page 35: Warranty

    735-4328. and Canada. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period, the THERMADOR WILL NOT PAY FOR: new owner continues to be protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser’s warranty 1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or period.
  • Page 36 Thermador indicating model number. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Note: These models are not currently certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada.

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