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Thermador PCS364GL Care And Use Manual

Thermador PCS364GL Care And Use Manual

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Care and Use Manual
for
Thermador
®
PROFESSIONAL
Cooktops
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
48" Models – PCS484GG, PCS484WK, PCS486GD, PCS486GL
36" Models – PCS364GD, PCS364GL, PCS366
24" Model – GP24WK
LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D'UTILISATION
EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS

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  • Page 1 Care and Use Manual Thermador ® PROFESSIONAL Cooktops FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY 48" Models – PCS484GG, PCS484WK, PCS486GD, PCS486GL 36" Models – PCS364GD, PCS364GL, PCS366 24" Model – GP24WK LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D’UTILISATION EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL 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 cooktop.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Models PCS364GD, PCS364GL, and PCS366 feature a gas cooking surface with four sealed burners and a griddle, four sealed burners and a grill, or six sealed burners.

  • Page 4: Section One: General Safety Instructions

    SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY All Cooktop models and the Wok require an elec- trical circuit rated at 120 volts, 60 Hz., 15 Amps. For personal safety, this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized electrical power supply.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Your Thermador ® PROFESSIONAL Cooktop has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when properly used and cared for. If not properly used, it could be dangerous. Read all...
  • Page 6 SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Never leave the cooktop un- attended when using high flame settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room. See inside the front cover regarding gas leaks.

  • Page 7: Section Two: Before You Begin

    Enter this information on the Product Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address. Optional Accessories: Grill Cover, Griddle Cover, Chopping Board for built-in griddle area. A portable griddle and other accessories are available from your Thermador dealer. Description PCS364GD Star™...

  • Page 8: Section Three: Description

    SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 48" MODELS MODEL PCS484WK (4 Burners and Wok) MODEL PCS484GG (4 Burners and Griddle and Grill) Key for PCS48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3 –...

  • Page 9: Model & Parts Identification - Pcs36

    1 – 12” Low Back or Island Trim (ordered separately) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3 – Griddle ( PCS364GD) 4 – Grill (PCS364GL) – shown in top view 5 – Control Knobs, ExtraLow 6 – Control Knob, Griddle Thermostat (PCS364GD) 7 –...

  • Page 10: Model & Parts Identification - Gp24Wk

    SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION MODEL and PARTS IDENTIFICATION for 24" MODELS Key for Model GP24WK and PCS484WK Low Back Guard (shown). Optional Island 1 – Trim available. (Low Back or Island Trim must be ordered separately.) 24" Wok cooktop 2 – Wok pan support ring 3 –...

  • Page 11: Section Four: Using The Cooktop

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP SEALED BURNERS Sealed Star™ Burner Base The cooktop features four or six gas surface burners; each rated at 15,000 BTU/HR. The burners are sealed to the porcelainized top frame to prevent liquid spills from accumulating below the top surface, making it easier to clean.

  • Page 12: Extralow Burners

    Operation of the ExtraLow Burners • XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the flame ON for approximately 7 seconds and OFF for 53 seconds of each minute. • When the knob is set just below the LO setting, the flame will cycle ON for approximately 53 seconds and OFF for 7 seconds of each minute.

  • Page 13: Flame Setting Guidelines

    AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION If any one or more burners blow out, all electronic igniters automatically spark to re-light the flame. Do not touch the burners when the igniters are sparking. IMPORTANT: • For proper combustion do not use the cooktop without the burner grates in place.

  • Page 14: Proper Cookware

    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 contact with a hot burner grate.

  • Page 15: Specialty Cookware

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SPECIALTY COOKWARE FLAT -BOTTOM WOK PAN ROUND BOTTOM WOK IN SUPPORT RING • Woks – Either flat based or round bottom woks with the accessory ring can be used on models without a built-in wok burner. Round bottom woks must be used with a support ring.

  • Page 16: Surface Burner Cooking Chart

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART See Chart Suggestions on Page 13. Food BEVERAGES Cocoa BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER Melting CEREALS Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal CHOCOLATE Melting DESSERTS Candy Pudding and Pie Filling Pudding EGGS Cooked in Shell Fried, Scrambled Poached...

  • Page 17: Surface Burner Cooking Chart

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP SURFACE BURNER COOKING CHART Food Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, flat bottom pan) PRESSURE COOKER Meat Vegetables RICE SAUCES Tomato Base White, Cream, Bernaise, Hollandaise SOUPS, STOCK VEGETABLES Fresh...

  • Page 18: Using The Grill

    Your new Thermador Professional grill is equipped with an aluminized steel double U-shaped tube burner typical of those used in restaurants.
  • Page 19 SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL CAUTION: • Use extreme care when placing the grill components into the grill compartment. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter which could break preventing operation of the grill. • The grill must be assembled as shown. The drip tray heat shields must be in place, and the burner must be properly positioned relative to the gas supply.

  • Page 20: Using The Grill

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP USING THE GRILL COOKING ON THE GRILL • The burner should light within approximately 5 seconds. • Preheat grill for 15 minutes. The hot grill sears the food, sealing in the juices. The longer the preheat, the faster the meat browns and the darker the brand marks.

  • Page 21: Grill Cooking Chart

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP GRILL COOKING CHART Food Weight or Thickness MEATS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch (13 mm to 19 mm) Steaks Rib, Club, Tenderloin, Porterhouse, T-Bone, Sirloin Rare 1" (25 mm) (140ºF) 1-1/2" (38 mm) Medium 1"...

  • Page 22: Grill Cooking Chart

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP GRILL COOKING CHART Food Weight or Thickness MEATS Pork Ham Steaks (precooked) 1/2 inch Hot Dogs POULTRY Chicken Broiler/Flyer 2 to 3 pounds Halved or Quartered Breasts FISH AND SEAFOOD Steaks Halibut, 3/4 to 1 inch Salmon, Swordfish Whole...

  • Page 23: Using The Griddle

    SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP ABOUT THE GRIDDLE (Available on some models) DESCRIPTION The built-in griddle is made of restaurant quality, polished steel. It is shipped with a removable sealant to prevent rust from occurring. Remove this protective coating before using the griddle. A maple chopping board is available as an accessory and purchased separately.

  • Page 24: Using The Wok

    DESCRIPTION Your new Thermador Professional‚ has a heavy cast iron burner typical of those used in restaurants. BTU Output for the Wok Burner • HI is equivalent to 30,000 BTU / HR.

  • Page 25: Wok Operation

    SECTION FIVE: USING THE WOK WOK OPERATION WOK ASSEMBLY 1. Remove all packaging materials and temporary labels from the wok pan. 2. Make sure that the plastic ties used for shipping have been removed. ( 552 mm) 3. Check that the support ring is properly placed above the burner.

  • Page 26: Section Six: Care And Maintenance

    SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it is hot. Do not clean any removable part of the cooktop in a self-cleaning oven. ABOUT THIS CHART • Always start by selecting the mildest cleaner according to the kind of soil and the material soiled.
  • Page 27 SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE COOKTOP CLEANING CHART Cooktop Part / Material Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel Grates: / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Griddle Grease Tray / Aluminum Suggested Cleaners • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and detergent, ammonia, ® ®...
  • Page 28 COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Griddle / Steel Grill Box / Stainless Steel Grill Grate Stainless Steel Radiant Double U-shaped burner Heat Deflector Drip Pan Grill continued Suggested Cleaners • Season the steel with vegetable oil as described on Page 21. Avoid using corn or olive oil.
  • Page 29 COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Grill Drip Pan / Aluminum Grill Grate / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Igniters / Ceramic Surface Spill Trays / Porcelain Enamel continued Suggested Cleaners • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. •...
  • Page 30 COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, Cooktop Part / Material Surface Trim Strips / Black Anodized Aluminum Trim Strips (Located between burner drip trays on enamel surface; they join drip trays.) Wok Burner / Cast Iron Wok Pan, 24" / Steel Wok Pan Cover / Aluminum Wok Support Ring Stainless Steel continued...

  • Page 31: Section Seven: Before Calling For Service

    SECTION SEVEN: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE DO-IT -YOURSELF MAINTENANCE POWER FAILURE In the event of a power failure, only the standard (non-ExtraLow burners can be lighted manually. It is necessary to light each standard burner individually. If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position.

  • Page 32: Before Calling For Service

    WOK MODEL: The data rating plate shows the model and serial numbers of your Wok. It is located on the bottom of the unit. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800/735-4328 or see our website: www.thermador.com SERVICE INFORMATION Serial Number ______________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________ Dealer’s Name...
  • Page 33 NOTES...
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  • Page 35: Warranty

    (i.e., airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions). The warranty applies even if you should move. Thermador does not assume any responsibility for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 36 Thermador reserves 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 United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer. Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

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