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CARE AND USE MANUAL
for
STEEL GAS COOKTOPS
with FULL SURFACE GRATES
30" MODELS 36" MODELS
SGC304, SGC365,
SGCS304* SGCS365*
45" MODELS
SGC456,
SGCS456*
To the Installer: Leave this Owner’s Manual with the cooktop.
To the Consumer: Retain this Care & Use Manual for future reference
* SGCS Models Include ExtraLow® Feature
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A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Thermador Steel Gas Cooktop featuring full surface grates. We recommend that you take the time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance. The information in this manual is designed to help you safely operate and care for your cooktop. Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or additions to this manual. Thermador’s address and phone number are listed on the back cover. Sincerely, Thermador Test Kitchen Cons
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions ...................................... 1-2 Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Cleaning the Cooktop............................................9 Features of Your Cooktop ...................................3 Cooktop Cleaning Chart .................................9-10 Sealed Burners .........................................................4 Burner Caps..............................................................4 Grates .................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! Read all instructions before using this appliance. PERSONAL SAFETY • During cooking, set the burner control so that WARNING — To reduce the risk of the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and injury to persons, in the event of a ! does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. grease fire, observe the following: • Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air 1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie vents do not blow flammable material tow
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP (Not all features are on all models) 2 1 30" Models 30" Models Only 1 2 Position knobs so that knob indicators point to OFF. Un- 4 4 1 2 derside of knobs and 5 are marked REAR; knobs 4 8 5 and are marked FRONT. 5 7 3 2 1 36" Models 1 2 3 8 7 5 5 4 4 2 3 1 45" Models 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 5 6 4 • Left Rear Burner 9,100 BTU/Hr (2.6 KW/Hr) and 1 5 • Center Front Burner 9,100 BTU/Hr (2.6KW/Hr) Control Knob and Control Knob ExtraLow feature* on Models SGCS365 and
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COOKTOP OPERATION Burner Grates The following pages explain how each feature on the gas cooktop works and how to get the best cooking The position of each double grate is labelled on the results. underside edge of the grate as shown in the figure below. Follow these hints when cooking on the cooktop: • Use proper cookware. (See Page 7.) • Center the pan over the burner before turning the burner on. • Refer to the Cooking Chart on Page 8 for suggested Single flame settings. (36" models Sealed Bur
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COOKTOP OPERATION The ignitor should be clean and dry for proper opera- Burner Control Knobs (continued) tion. The standard burner controls have an infinite number of heat settings with no fixed positions. Refer to Page 3 to • Avoid getting water or food on the igniter. see the location of the burner and it corresponding knob. • If the igniter is wet or soiled, it may spark without igniting the burner, or even spark continuously when a To operate: Select the appropriate control knob, push flame
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® COOKTOP OPERATION – ExtraLow BURNERS (MODELS SGCS304/SGCS365/SGCS456) This feature is not on all models. ® Thermador ExtraLow Burners For Best Results ® Two burners are enhanced with the ExtraLow (XLO ) • Bring food to a boil; stir well to be sure all the food feature. When the control knob is set within the is boiling, then cover and reduce the setting to the XLO zone, the flame cycles OFF and ON auto- XLO zone. matically for varying seconds every minute. This cycling is normal and allows you
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PROPER COOKWARE Cookware Characteristics • Aluminum or copper bottomed pans conduct heat evenly. • Steel pans, if not combined with other metals, may cook unevenly. • Cast-iron cookware absorbs heat slowly and cooks more evenly at low-to-medium settings. • Flat, heavy bottom pans provide even heat and stability. DO NOT USE pans that are thin, warped, dented or ridged as they heat unevenly. Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size – The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller. D
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COOKING CHART or Continue Cooking Continue Cooking (SGCS models ® only) FOOD Start Cooking Standard Burners ExtraLow Burners BREADS Med. – preheat skillet. Med. Lo to Med. Use Standard burner setting. French Toast, Pancakes Grilled Sandwiches ® CEREALS Hl – cover, bring water Med. Lo to Med. 1 to XLO – to hold, cover*. Cornmeal, Grits, to a boil, add cereal. finish cooking according Oatmeal to package directions. CHOCOLATE LO to melt*. Remove when melted. 2 to XLO – allow 10 to 15 minutes to
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CLEANING THE COOKTOP The entire Cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with a soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. 36" Models • Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels. • Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks. • Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool. • Do not clean
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Cooktop Cleaning Chart, continued from previous page Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders Control Knobs and Bezels / • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry • Do not soak knobs or bezels. immediately. Plastic • Do not force knobs onto wrong • To remove bezels, see Page 5. valve shaft. • To remove knobs, lift straight up. Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water • Stainless steel resists most food and detergent, ammonia, Fantas- stains and pit marks p
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PROBLEM SOLVER BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE • Make sure that the gas shut off valve is in the • Check the power supply. It should be properly ON position and the gas supply to the house grounded with the correct polarity. Make sure is not shut off. the unit is plugged in and the circuit breaker is not tripped. • Make sure the burner caps are properly positioned and the burner ports are not • When the electrical power connection has clogged. Clear ports with a wire or been activated at the first po
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WARRANTY ® THERMADOR COOKTOP WARRANTY SGC304 / SGCS304 / SGC365 / SGCS365 / SGC456 / SGCS456 WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY APPLICATION This warranty applies to appliances used in residential Full One Year Warranty application; it does not cover their use in commercial For one year from the date of installation or date of situations. occupancy for a new, previously unoccupied dwelling, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or This warranty is for products purchased and retained repl
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Serial Number/Data Plate Location: Right Front Underside Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. For the most detailed information, refer to installation instructions accompanying product or write Thermador indicating model number. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without
