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- Page 1 Care and Use Manual ® Thermador Professional Range FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Dual Fuel Models PRDS304/36/48 LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D’UTILISATION EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS...
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Page 2: For Your Safety
A Special Message to our Customers ® Thank you for selecting the Thermador Professional Range. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful, as well as directions for using all the features of this range. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ranges are free standing Introduction ........... units available in a number of configurations. Model PRDS304 is equipped with four sealed gas surface burners and an electric convection, self-cleaning oven with broil Gas Type Verification ........capability. Models PRDS364GD, PRDS364GL, and PRDS366 offer the same cooking surface configurations Care and Use Manual Conventions.... -
Page 4: Care And Use Manual Conventions
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and ground- ing instructions. Dual-Fuel Model: PRDS304 120/240 volts, 60 Hz., It is the personal responsibility and obligation of you, the user, to have this 20 Amp electrical circuit required. appliance connected to the electrical power supply in accordance with the... -
Page 5: Safety Practices To Avoid Personal Injury
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY When properly cared for, your new Use only dry potholders: moist Do not repair or replace any Thermador PROFESSIONAL ® Range or damp potholders on hot surfaces part of the appliance unless has been designed to be a safe, reliable may cause burns from steam. -
Page 6: Precautions
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS Use caution to insure that drafts when the burner does not light even Warning: The appliance is for like those from forced air vents though the electronic igniters click. cooking. Based on safety or fans do not blow flammable See page 39. -
Page 7: Before Using Your Range For The First Time
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS Do not rub, damage, move or Service should only be done by operation, could unsafely spread the remove the door gasket. It is authorized Technicans. Techni- flames. essential for a good seal during baking cians must disconnect the power California Proposition 65 - Warning: and while self-cleaning the oven (Dual-... -
Page 8: Section Two: Before You Begin
Rack position 2 is the most frequently used position. Place rack(s) in the proper (PRDS304, PRDS36 and PRDS48 Models) position before turning on the oven. For all models except PRDS304, insert and remove racks as follows: Insert the racks as follows: Hold the rack with the back rail in the up position towards the rear of the oven. -
Page 9: Model And Parts Identification
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION DUAL-FUEL MODEL PRDS484GG - SHOWN Key for PRDS48GG Model 1. 22" High Shelf Backguard, 12" Low Back, or Island Trim (Backguard ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners 3. Grill 4. Griddle ® 5. -
Page 10: Section Three: Description
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION Dual-Fuel Model PRDS486GD - Shown Model PRDS486GL - not shown. This model has a grill instead of a griddle. Key for PRDS48GD Model Grill instead of Griddle (on PRDS486DL) 1. 22" High Shelf Backguard, 12"... -
Page 11: Model & Parts Identification - Prds486Gd
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION Dual-Fuel Model PRDS366 - Shown Model PRDS364GD – Has a center griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Model PRDS364GL – Has a center grill and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Key for PRDS36 Models 1. -
Page 12: Model & Parts Identification - Prds304/366
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION Model PRDS304 – Has four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard. Key for Model PRDS304 22" High Shelf Backguard, or Island Trim (Backguard ordered separately) Model PRG304 is shipped with a 9" Low Backguard. -
Page 13: Section Four: Using The Cooktop
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP Symbols used in this manual are as follows: This refers to PRDS Dual-Fuel Ranges. This refers to the Grates and Sealed Top Burners provided on all the ranges. This refers to 12" Secondary Oven in the PRDS48 Dual-Fuel Ranges. -
Page 14: Automatic Reignition
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP turn them OFF if a power failure THINGS TO CONSIDER ELECTRONIC IGNITION occurs, as they will not turn back on WHEN SETTING AND until both control knobs are turned ADJUSTING CONTROL OFF and then turned back on again. KNOBS See "What To Do If You Smell Gas", •... - Page 15 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP If the flame does not burn evenly all the way around the burner cap, be CAUTION sure the cap is positioned correctly on the flame spreader. • Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed If the ports are clogged, use a wire, a directly on the burner grate because cooking aluminum foil straightened paper clip or a needle to...
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Page 16: Proper Cookware
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP PROPER COOKWARE PANS For best results on the cooktop, we recommend using Professional Cookware. This type of utensil can Balanced Pan be found at Resturant Supply Stores. If using regular cookware on this cooktop, be very careful if the pans have plastic handles, as the large professional size burners could flame up on the outside of the pan and melt... -
Page 17: Flame Setting Guidelines
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP PROPER COOKWARE L Allow at least 3/8 inch of air L Use care to prevent burns from Use canners and stock pots that have a flat bottom and extend space between the canner the large amount of steam no more than 1 inch beyond the overhang and the cooktop generated by the canning process. -
Page 18: Suggested Flame Settings
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS Before using this chart, please read Page 15. ® Food Start Cooking Continue Cooking ExtraLow Heat Settings BEVERAGES Cocoa Med. – heat milk, cover LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm, cover* BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Med. - Page 19 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS ® Food Start Cooking Continue Cooking ExtraLow Heat Settings Simmering: Stewed Chicken, HI – cover, bring liquid 4 to 1 – simmer slowly Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. to a boil PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, HI –...
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Page 20: Using The Grill
LITE position. excessive noise or lifting. It should ® Adjust the knob to the desired heat Your new Thermador Professional burn completely along both sides of setting. grill is equipped with an aluminized the burner tube. - Page 21 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL After removing all packaging materials, check to be certain that the grill components are correctly assembled CAUTION: in the grill box. The grill grates, stainless steel radiant and the burner are assembled in the grill box from the fac- •...
- Page 22 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS COOKING ON THE GRILL N Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits in the • The burner should light within remaining fat around the edges at 2” (51 mm) intervals. approximately 5 seconds.
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Page 23: Grill Cooking Chart
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP GRILL COOKING CHART FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THICKNESS SETTING COOKING TIME and TIPS MEATS Grill, turning once when juices Beef rise to the surface. Do not Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Medium 14 to 18 minutes leave hamburgers unattended... - Page 24 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP GRILL COOKING CHART FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THICKNESS SETTING COOKING TIME AND TIPS MEATS Remove excess fat from Pork edge. Slash remaining fat Ham Steaks at 2-inch intervals. Grill, (pre-cooked) 1/2 inch High 4 to 8 minutes turning once.
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Page 25: Using The Griddle
SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRIDDLE GRIDDLE COOKING CHART THE GRIDDLE NOTE: (Available on some models) FOOD TEMPERATURE 1. It is normal for the griddle to The griddle is packaged with a protective Eggs 225°F to 250°F darken with use. grease coating that must be removed (105°C to 120°C) with a spatula, paper towels, (in crevices... -
Page 26: Section Five: Using The Oven
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN BAKE RACK POSITIONS TIPS FOR BAKE Large Electric Main Oven 12" Electric Proofing Oven PREHEATING THE OVEN (Models PRDS) (Model PRDS48 only) Many foods such as meat, poultry, casseroles, or other long cooking foods cook well without preheating the oven. -
Page 27: Convection•Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN CONVECTION • BAKE TIPS FOR CONVECTION•BAKE (Model PRDS48-Large Oven Only, Model PRDS304 & PRDS36) PREHEATING THE OVEN RACK POSITIONS For foods that are baked with convection longer than 15 minutes, One, two or three racks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same you usually will not need to preheat. -
Page 28: Setting Bake/Convection•Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN SETTING BAKE/CONVECTION•BAKE BAKE/CONVECTION•BAKE CONV BAKE BROIL PROOF BAKE BAKE BROIL CLEAN PROFESSIONAL OVEN ON HEATING DOOR LOCKED LIGHT LIGHT These cooking modes are for baking, roasting or warming using OVEN ON HEATING one, two or three racks. See Tips for Bake and for Convection•Bake, Pages 24 and 25. -
Page 29: Other Uses Of Bake
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN OTHER USES OF BAKE SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, FOOD SAFETY the oven can be used at low oven The United States Department of Agriculture says: DO NOT temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to cook hold foods at temperatures between 40˚F to 140˚F more than 2 hours. -
Page 30: Setting The Proofing Oven (Model Prds48 Only)
SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN SETTING THE PROOFING OVEN 12" PROOFING OVEN (Dual-Fuel Model PRDS48 only) This feature maintains the warm, non-drafty environment needed for proofing yeast leavened products. TO SET THE 12" ELECTRIC OVEN FOR PROOFING PROOF 1. Place dough in dish in the small oven. Close the door. 2. -
Page 31: Setting Broil
Large Electric PREHEATING THE Main Oven BROILER (Models PRDS304, PRDS36 and PRDS48 0nly) It is recommended that you do #4 Use this rack position when broiling beef steaks, ground meat patties, ham not preheat the broil element steak and lamb chops 1 inch or less in thickness. Also, use when top before starting to cook. - Page 32 SECTION FIVE: USING THE OVEN SETTING BROIL BROIL NOTE: Successful broiling requires constant expo- sure to infra-red heat from an electric element. Only the upper electric element (PRDS Models) heats in Preheating the broiler will cause the element to cycle the BROIL mode.
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Page 33: Section Six: Care And Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN LARGE ELECTRIC LOCK MAIN OVEN When the CLEAN cycle starts, the LOCK light turns on, and the automatic (Dual-Fuel PRDS Models only) door lock cycle begins. DO NOT attempt to open the door when the LOCK light is on. -
Page 34: Section Six: Care And Maintenance
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE SELF CLEANING THE OVEN To Set Self-Clean for the Large Main Self-Cleaning Oven 1. Press CLEAN Selector Button. CLEAN 2. Set Thermostat to CLEAN. OVEN ON L Cooling Blower turns on. HEATING DOOR LOCKED L OVEN ON light and HEATING light turn on. OVEN LIGHT L Lock light turns on. -
Page 35: Burner Grates And Sealed Burners
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning the range, be certain that the burners and oven(s) are turned off and the grates and exterior surfaces are cool. Clean Griddle and Grill carefully while still warm. Always clean the range with caution. A wet sponge or cloth used to wipe spills off a hot area can result in steam burns. -
Page 36: Griddle And Grill
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Grill Grate OTHER GRILL PARTS GRILL GRATE After the grill has cooled, remove the grate, stainless steel radiant and Stainless Steel double U-shaped burner, heat Radiant deflector, removable heat shield, and drip pan. Lift the double U-shaped burner where it hooks to the brackets at the Double... -
Page 37: Range Cleaning Chart
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING CHART BRAND NAMES WHEN CLEANING THIS RANGE: The use of brand names is intended Avoid cleaning any part of the range while hot. only to indicate a type of cleaner. 1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and This does not constitute an effectively. - Page 38 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING CHART Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions ® ® Hot sudsy water. Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon-ami , Soft Scrub . For Grates stubborn stains: a soap filled steel wool pad. Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron •...
- Page 39 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING CHART Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions Cotton Swab. Igniters – Ceramic • Wipe with dampened swab. If necessary, scrape any food off with the swab. Be careful not to damage the igniter. DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING OVEN OVEN To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet paper towels.
- Page 40 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE RANGE CLEANING CHART Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions 12" Electric Proofing Oven Soap filled fiber or steel wool pads: S.O.S ® , Brillo ® (Model PRDS48) • For stubborn stains, the occasional use of abrasive cleaners is okay, but, if used vigorously or too often, they can eventually harm the enamel.
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Page 41: Section Seven: Before Calling For Service
SECTION SEVEN: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Replace only with a 40 watt, 120 volt appliance light bulb. DO NOT USE a standard household light bulb in any oven. Before replacing the light bulb, be certain the Oven Light TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB: Switch is in the off position. -
Page 42: Before Calling For Service
SECTION SEVEN: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for Service, check the following to avoid unnecessary SERVICE INFORMATION service charges. For handy reference, copy the infor- mation below from the data rating Be sure to check these items first: plate. -
Page 43: Warranty
(i.e., airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions). ® Thermador Will Pay For: All repair labor and replacement parts found to be Warranty applies to appliances used in residential defective due to materials and workmanship. - Page 44 We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the U nited States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.