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Thermador
Care and Use Manual
for
ExtraLow TM
Gas Cooktops
Models
GGS30/36/365, GGSCV30/
36/365, SGS30/36G,
SGSCV36G
and
Traditional Series Gas Cooktops
Models
GGN30/36/365, GGNCV30/36/365, SGN30/36G, SGNCV36G
To the Installer: Leave this owner's manual with the cooktop.
To the Consumer: Retain this Care & Use Manual for future reference. Be sure to fill in the information on
Page 28 for warranty validation.
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A Special Message to Our Customers, Thank you for selecting a Thermador Gas Cooktop. If you follow the few simple procedures and suggestions in this manual, the cooktop should give you years of service. You have either a steel top or a glass top. The glass cooktop fully meets the safety and durability requirements of the American Gas Association, the Canadian Gas Association and the Tempered Glass Association as well as the stringent test requirements imposed by Thermador. Testing includes drop-
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• TABLE OF CONTENTS Propane Installation ................................... 2 Section Four: Using the Cooktop ..... I0 to 21 Section One: Cooktop Operation ................................. i i General Safety Instructions ................. 3 to 6 Proper Cookware .................................... 14 Safety/Electrical Requirements ................ 3 Flame Setting Chart ............................... 16 Precautions .............................................. 4 Section Two: Before you Begin
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m PROPANE INSTALLATION PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION The cooktop is ready for use with natural gas. It TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI may be converted for use with propane gas Z21.1, STANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLD using the Burner Propane Conversion Kit, Model COOKING GAS APPLIANCES, and CAN/ NLPKIT6, Part Number 35-00-688. A qualified CGA 1.1 DOMESTIC GAS RANGES. service techhnican or installer can convert the cooktop. Be sure the unit being installed is Check your local building codes for the correct for t
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Section One: General Safety Instructions SAFETY II ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY I MODELS: GGS30/36/365, grounding instructions. I See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and GGSCV30/36/365, I SGS30j GGN30 / 36 / 365 GGNCV30/36/365 & SGN30 DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. Rated 120 volt, 60 Hz., 1.0 Amp. MODELS: SGS36G_ SGSCV36G SGN36G & SGNCV36G If the electrical outlet yo
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Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS tric element. BE CAREFUL TO A. Keep fan, filters and grease WARNING - TO REDUCE THE PREVENT BURNS. If the flames laden surfaces clean. RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC do not go out immediately SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER- EVACUATE AND CALL THE B. Always turn hood ON when SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW- FIRE DEPARTMENT. cooking at high heat. ING: B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING C. Use high range s
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Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS m For proper lighting and perform- Use only dry potholders; moist Always use utensils that have fiat bottoms. Hold the handle of ance of the burners, keep the ig- or damp potholders on hot sur- niters clean. It is necessary to clean faces may cause burns from steam. the pan to prevent movement of these when there is a boil over, or Do not use a towel or other bulky the utensil when stirring or turn- when the burner does not light cloth in plac
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Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS II Turn the ventilator OFF in case Clean the cooktop with caution. California Proposition 65 - Warn- Avoid steam burns; do not use a of fire or when intentionally ing: Burning gas cooking fuel gen- wet sponge or cloth to clean the "flaming" liquor or other spirits erates some by-products which are on the list of substances which cooktop while it is hot. Some on the cooktop. The blower, if in cleaners produce noxious fumes operation, could unsa
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Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION II Models GGS30* & GGN30 Model GGSCV30* & GGNCV30 @ © 1. Cook'n'Vent TM 5. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 2 Models GGS -ExtraLow _x_ 300 to 9,100 6. Ventilator Controls BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Models GGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 7. Models GGS - "ON" Light a Models GGS -Ex_raLow =:;_ 365 to 11,000 8 Burner Plate BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob GGNModels- 1650to 11,000BTU/HR 9. BurnerCap Burner & Control Kn
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Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION II Model GGSCV36* & GGNCV36 @ Model GGSCV365* & GGNCV365 O @ *GGSCV models illustrated Page 8
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Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION II Models GGS36* & GGN36 @ Models GGS365" & GGN365 @ 5. Models GGS - 1300 to 9,100 Cook'n'Vent 1. BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Models GGN 950 to 6,500 BTU/ HR Burner & Control Knob 2 Models GGS - ExtraLow Fx/300 to 9100 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob G 1650to 11,000BTU/HRBumer& Models GGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob Control Knob 7. Ventilator Controls Models GGS - ExtraLow _x1365 to 11,000 BTU/HRBumer & Control Knob 8 Models
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Section Three: Description MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION II Models SGS30* & SGN30 2 © Models SGS36G* & SGN36G @ Model SGSCV36G* & SGNCV36G @ 1. Cook'n'Vent Burner & Control Knob 10. Grates Models SGN- 950 to 6,500 BTU/ 2 Models SGS - ExtraLow __1300to9100 HR Burner & Control Knob BTU/HR Burner & Control Knob 11. RatingPlate, Right Side, Underneath Models SGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR 5 1650to 11,000tKIV/HRBurner& Cooktop Burner & Control Knob Control Knob 12. Models SGS - Griddle'nGrill & Models SG
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKTOP OPERATION m THERMADOR ® CONTROL KNOB m ALL STANDARD BURNERS EXTRALOW TM BURNERS (ModelsGGS/SGS) Porcelain/Stainless Glass OFF Models The left front 9,100 BTU/HR burner and left rear 11,000 BTU/HR burner Models _ are designed to provide flame set- tings which enable you to simmer, poach, melt and hold cooked food at @ a serving temperature, without scorching or burning. This is accom- plished by cycling the flame OFF and ON for varying lengths of time. STAN
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKTOP OPERATION • Adjust control knob to lower set- SEALED BURNERS BURNER PLATES f tings in small steps. Burner Base (C) Front of Burner If control is set too low to main- Indentation (E) tain simmer, bring the food back to a boil before setting a higher Notch simmer setting. WHAT TO EXPECT • The type and quantity of the food will affect which setting to use. Igniter (D) • Thesize, typeandmateria] ofyour SEALED BURNER pan will affect which setting to BURNER PLAT
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKTOP OPERATION ELECTRONIC IGNITION FLAME HEIGHT The correct height of the flame de- pends on the size and material of the CAUTION utensil being used, the food being cooked and how much liquid is in the • Foodspackagedinaluminum utensil. Here are some basic rules for IGNITER foil should not be placed di- selecting the flame height. rectly on the burner grate for cooking: aluminum foil can s The flame should never extend melt. The cooktop uses electronic ignit- b
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop PROPER COOKWARE Top performance of your new cooktop is directly related to the use of proper pots and pans. An out-of- shape pan, without a lid, cannot possibly cook with the same speed and evenness as a pan with a heavy, flat bottom and a good fitting lid. I ....... i # I /'---'-'L--'l / I +m, , I - I FLAT CONVEX (rounded) CONCAVE (hollow) Many different types of pans can be longer than thin pans. The weight or used on this cooktop. To get the best thickness of t
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop PROPER COOKWARE Use only a flat bottom wok. A round Canning Tips: bottom wok cannot be used with or An oversize canning pot can be used without its support ring. The wok is with success following these sugges- unstable without the ring, and the tions. ring may restrict air to the burners. • Use a canner with a dark or dull finish to reduce heat reflecting J back to the cooktop surface. Use Flat Bottom Pans • Select a canner with a flat bottom, rather than one with
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS CAUTION The tempered glass, porcelain and stainless steel used for your cooktop is heat resistant; however, / the use of improper utensils can possibly damage I it. Large or warped utensils or utensils that span two burners, trap heat against the cooktop. The trapped heat _oes into the cooktop and overheats the _lass which through repeated use of could eventually cause the glass to break; the porcelain top could craze (fine hairlike lines)
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE COOKTOP Before using this chart, read Page 16. FOOD START COOKING CONTINUE EXTRALOW TM HEAT COOKING SETTINGS BEVERAGES Cocoa Med.--heatmilk, cover LO --finish heating XLO -- keep warm, cover* BREADS Med. -- preheat skillet Med. Loto Med.--cook French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches 4 to 3 -- allow 5 to 10 minutes BUTTER to melt XLO -- to hold CEREALS HI--cover, bring water Med. Lo to Med.-- fin- XLO -- to hold, cover* Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal to a bo
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS CONTINUE EXTRALOW TM HEAT START COOKING FOOD COOKING SETTINGS Simmering: Stewed 4 to 1 -- simmer slowly HI -- cover, bring liquid to a Chicken, Corned Beef, boil Tongue, etc. PASTAS HI--bringwatertoaboil, add Med. Hi to HI -- to Macaroni, Noodles, pasta maintain a rolling boil Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, HI-- cover, heat until kernels Med. to Med. Hi -- flat bottom pan) start to pop finish popping PRESSURE COOKER Med. Hi to HI -- build
