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CARE AND USE MANUAL
Models
F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l C o o k t o p s
P24WK
PSC364GD
PSC364GL
PSC366
PSC484GG
PSC486GD
PSC486GL
PSC484WK
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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. Keep it in a handy place, as it has the answers to questions that may occur when you start to cook. Let us know if we can help you. When you write, please includ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction........................................................1 ® The Thermador PROFESSIONAL Cooktops are Gas Type Verification ......................................... 1 built-in units available in a number of configura- SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions tions. Models PSC486GD, PSC486GL, PSC484GG Safety .................................................................2 and PSC484WK feature a gas cooking surface with Precautions.......................
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Section One: General Safety Instructions SAFETY 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., 15 Amps. THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. For personal safety, this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized electrical power supply. It is the personal responsibi
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Section One: General Safety Instructions ! CAUTION SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Your new Thermador See inside the front cover re- • Never let clothing, pot hold- ® PROFESSIONAL Cooktop has garding gas leaks. ers, or other flammable mate- been designed to be a safe, rials come in contact with or • In the event a burner goes out reliable appliance when properly too close to any element, and gas escapes, turn off the used and cared for. If not burner or burner grate until it burner and
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Section One: General Safety Instructions ! CAUTION • Never leave the cooktop un- of utensils inward so they do • Be sure all cooktop and grill attended when using high flame not extend over adjacent work controls are turned off and the settings. Boil-overs cause smok- areas, cooking areas or the edge cooktop and grill are cool be- ing and greasy spills that may ig- of the cooktop. fore using any type of aerosol nite. More importantly, if the cleaner on or around the cook- burner flames are smoth
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Section Two: Before You Begin BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Check that you have all the items listed for your model, as shown in the chart below. 2 . Record the Model and Serial number of your appliance as described on Page 30. This may be used for any future contacts with your servicer or the factory. Enter this information on the Product Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address. 3. Optional Accessories: Grill Cover, Griddle Cover, Ca
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Section Three: Description MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 48" MODELS MODEL PSC484WK MODEL PSC486GD (4 Burners and Wok) (6 Burners and Griddle) MODEL PSC484GG MODEL PSC486GL (4 Burners and Griddle and Grill) (6 Burners and Grill) Key for PSC48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim 1 (ordered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 2 2 3 4 3 – Grill (PSC484GG and PSC486GL) 4 – Griddle (PSC484GG and PSC486GD) 7 8 5 – Control Knobs, ExtraLow® 5 6 Burners Model PSC484GG 6 – Control Knobs, Standa
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Section Three: Description MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 36" MODELS 4 MODEL PSC366 MODEL PSC364GL (4 Burners and Grill) (6 Burners) MODEL PSC364GD (4 Burners and Griddle) Key for PSC36 Models 1 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 3 2 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3 – Griddle ( PSC364GD) 4 – Grill (PSC364GL) – shown in top view ® 5 – Control Knobs, ExtraLow Burners 6 – Control Knob, Griddle Thermostat 6 5 7 (PSC364GD) Model PSC364GD 7 – Control Knobs, Standard Burners Page 7
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Section Three: Description MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 24" MODELS 1 2 3 4 MODEL P24WK Key for Model GP24WK and PSC484WK 1 – Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island Trim available. (Low Back or Island Trim must be ordered separately.) 5 2 – 24" Wok cooktop 3 – Wok pan support ring Wok Pan with Lid 4 – Control knob 5 – Wok pan and lid 6 – Large Kettle/Pot (not provided) 7 – Wok Trivet 6 7 WOK TRIVET Fits over wok pan sup- 3 port ring for large pots used over wok burner. (see right) Wok
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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 Burners front of and below the pair of • HI is equivalent to 15,000 BTU / HR. burners on the control panel. • LO is equivalent to 3,000 BTU / HR. • XLO is equivalent to 370 BTU / HR.
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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 Burner setting just below LO. flame ON for approximately Base 8 seconds and OFF for 52 • Check periodically to see if seconds of each minute. the control knob should be • When the knob is set just turned to another setting
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION POWER FAILURE FLAME HEIGHT If any one or more burners or • In the event of a power failure, • The correct flame height de- only the standard burners pends on 1) size and material grill blow out, the electronic and grill can be manually lit. of pan being used; 2) food igniter automatically sparks to It is necessary to light each being cooked; and 3) amount re-light the flame. Do not touch one individually. of liquid in the pan. the burners whe
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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. They may melt or catch fire. BASE DIAMETER Never let a pan boil dry. This can damage • Select the base diameter to match the diam- your pan and the cooking surface. eter of the flame. The diameter of the flame sh
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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. A flame needs the right amount of air FLAT-BOTTOM WOK PAN for complete combustion. • Use a cover on a canner when bringing the contents to a boil. • Once the contents have reached a boil on HI, use the lowest flame possible to maintain the boil or pressure
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART 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. LO to Med. – Same as Standard French Toast, Pancakes, cook Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER 4 to 3 – allow 5 to 10 Melting XLO – to hold minutes to melt CEREALS HI – cover, bring Med. LO to Med.. – XLO– to hold, cover* Cornmeal, Grits, water t
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART 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 – bring water to a Med. HI to HI – to Same as for Standard Burners Macaroni, Noodles, boil, add pasta maintain a rolling boil Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, HI – cover, heat until Med. HI to HI – Same as for Standard Burners flat
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL A VENTILATING HOOD of adequate cubic-feet-per-minute capacity vented to the outside of the house is recommended for installation ABOVE THE RANGE AND GRILL. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a certified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is recommended. The hood must be installed according to installation instructions furnished with the hood and local building code requirements. AUTOMATIC THE GRILL GRILL (Available on some models) REIGNI
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL Disassembly/Assembly of the Grill Follow the steps below to disassemble the CAUTION: ! components in the grill box. • Use extreme care when placing the A. Remove the grill grate, stainless steel radiant grill components into the grill and burner from the grill box. compartment. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter which could break B. Remove the heat deflector from the slots on preventing operation of the grill. the front panel of the grill box. •
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS COOKING ON THE GRILL u Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits • The burner should light within in the remaining fat around the edges at 2" (51 mm) inter- approximately 5 seconds. vals. • Preheat grill for 10 to 15 u Brush on basting sauce toward the end of cooking. minutes minimum. The hot grill sears the food, sealing in u Use a spatula or tongs instead of a fork to turn the meat. A the juices. The longer
