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Care and Use Manual HEATING ✳ ❀ ✳ HEATING ✳ ❀ ® Thermador Professional Range FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY All-Gas Models PRG304 PRG364GL, PRG364GL, PRG366 PRG486GD, PRG486GL, PRG484GG LE MANUEL DE SOIN ET D’UTILISATION EN ENGLAIS AVEC ADVERTISSEMENTS EN FRANÇAIS...
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.
Refer to the Installation Instructions accompany- ing this appliance for more information. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION The Thermador Professional units available in a number of configurations. Model PRG304 is equipped with four sealed gas surface burners, a large capacity gas oven with convection system and gas infra-red broiler.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use This manual contains important Care and Use information for All-Gas Thermador Professional When using this manual, it is critical that you know the model number of your range, as some information will be unique to each All-Gas Range. The model number may be found on the rating plate located on the range as identified on page 36 of this manual.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY All-Gas Models: PRG304, PRG364GD, PRG364GL, PRG366, PRG484GG, PRG486GD, PRG486GL 120 volts, 60 Hz., 20 Amp electrical circuit required. FOR PERSONAL SAFE- TY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED PROPERLY GROUNDED AND PO- LARIZED ELECTRICAL...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury PRECAUTIONS When properly cared for, your new Thermador Professional Range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this type...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury Warning: The appliance is for cooking. Based on safety consider- ations, never use the oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the cooktop or oven parts.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use DO NOT obstruct the flow of com- bustion or ventilation air. For safety reasons and to avoid equipment damage, never sit, stand, or lean on the oven door. Service should only be done by authorized Technicans.
Enter this information on the Product Registration Card included with this product; then mail it to the indicated address to receive your free Thermador Profes- sional® Cookbook. 3. Optional Accessories. Grill Cover, Chopping Board, Griddle, and other accessories are available from your Thermador Dealer.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Model and Parts Identification All-Gas Model PRG484GG — Shown Model PRG486GD - Grill, Item 3, replaced by Griddle, Item 4; Griddle, Item 4, replaced by Burner Grates and Burners, Item 2. Grill Thermostat Control Knob, Item 8, replaced by Griddle Control Knob, Item 9; Griddle Thermostat Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Standard Burner Control Knobs, Item 7.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Model and Parts Identification All-Gas Model PRG364GD — Shown Model PRG364GL - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Grill, Item 4, and Griddle Thermostat Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Grill Control Knob, Item 8. Model PRG366 - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Burner Grates and Burners, Item 2, and Griddle Thermostat Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Standard Burner Control Knobs, Item 7.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Model and Parts Identification All-Gas Model PRG304 - Shown Key for PRG Models 1. 22" High Shelf Backguard, 12" Low Back, or Island Trim (Each ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners 3. Grill 4.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use SEALED BURNERS SEALED BURNER The cooktop features four or six gas surface burners, each rated at 15,000 BTU/HR. The burners are sealed to the metal top frame to prevent liquid spills from penetrat- ing below the top surface, thereby facilitating cleaning.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SETTING AND ADJUSTING CONTROL KNOBS • The type and quantity of the food will affect which setting to use. • The size, type and material of your pan will affect which setting to use.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use all the way around the burner cap, be sure the cap is positioned cor- rectly on the burner base. If the ports are clogged, use a wire, a straightened paper clip or a needle to clear the ports. Do not use a toothpick;...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use PANS For best results on the cooktop, we recommend using Professional Cookware. This type of utensil can 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...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Use canners and stock pots that have a flat bottom and ex- tend no more than 2 inches beyond the burner grate. Canning Tips: L An oversize canning pot can be used with success following these suggestions.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Suggested Flame Settings Before using this chart read page 15 Food BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, cover Cocoa BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Med. – preheat skillet Grilled Sandwiches BUTTER CEREALS HI – cover, bring Cornmeal, Grits, water to a boil, add Oatmeal...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Suggested Flame Settings 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...
Your new Thermador Professional grill is equipped with an aluminized steel double U-shaped tube burner typical of those used in restaurants.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Grill Cooking Chart FOOD WEIGHT OR THICKNESS MEATS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Steaks Rib, Club, Tenderloin, Porterhouse, T-Bone, Sirloin Rare 1 inch (140˚F) 1-1/2 inches Medium 1 inch (160˚F) 1-1/2 inches Well-Done 1 inch (170˚F) 1-1/2 inches...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Grill Cooking Chart FOOD WEIGHT OR THICKNESS MEATS Pork Ham Steaks (pre-cooked) 1/2 inch Hot Dogs POULTRY Chicken Broiler/Fryer 2 to 3 pounds Halved or Quartered Breasts FISH AND SEAFOOD Steaks Halibut, 3/4 to 1 inch Salmon, High Swordfish...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use THE GRIDDLE (Available on some models) The griddle is packaged with a pro- tective grease coating that must be completely removed with a spatula, paper towels, (in crevices use a table knife or toothpick) and cleaned with hot sudsy water.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use TIPS FOR BAKE Preheating The Oven Many foods such as meat, poultry, casseroles, or other long cooking foods cook well without preheating the oven. See your recipe for pre- heating recommendation. Preheat- ing is achieved in 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the temperature set- ting.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Convection • Bake Mode TIPS FOR CONVECTION•BAKE (Model PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48 - Main Oven Only) Oven Heating Light This light turns on when the oven heats and cycles off when the set temperature has been reached. The cycling continues as long as a BAKE or CONVECTION•...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect tem- peratures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low oven temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to cook foods long and slow (as if using a crock pot), to dehydrate food, to warm plates, and to defrost foods.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use BROIL IN THE LARGE MAIN OVEN and PRG48 SECONDARY OVEN TIPS FOR BROIL PRE-HEATING THE INFRA-RED BROILER (Large main oven) It is recommended that you do not pre-heat the broil burner before starting to cook.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use BROIL In all the large main ovens only the gas infra-red broiler heats in the BROIL mode. In the PRG48 secondary oven only the broil burner heats in the BROIL mode. Place rack in position recommended on Page 27. For most foods that require use of a non-preheated broiler, set food on two piece broil pan and place in oven.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use CARE AND MAINTENANCE GRILL GRATE The easiest way to clean the grill is while it is warm (not hot) after cooking is completed and after turning off the flame. Wear a barbecue mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Range Cleaning Chart When cleaning this range: Avoid cleaning any part of the range while hot. 1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others. Try on a small area first.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Range Cleaning Chart Part/Material/Soil Condition Grates Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Griddle – Steel Griddle Grease Pan – Stainless Steel Grill Grate Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron Grill Box, Heat Shields, Radiant Stainless Steel Grill Drip Pan Aluminum Cleaning Products/Directions...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Range Cleaning Chart Part / Material / Soil Condition OVEN Broil Pan Grid Chrome Plated Broil Pan Bottom Porcelain Enamel Infra Red Broiler Cavity Porcelain Enamel on Steel Cleaning Products / Directions To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet paper towels.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Range Cleaning Chart Part/Material/Soil Condition Front Frame Stainless Steel Racks Chrome Plated DOOR Exterior, Frame, Handle, Heat Deflector Stainless Steel Interior Porcelain Enamel Seal Door Gasket. Cleaning Products/Directions See Cooktop, Back Panel, Page 31. Hot sudsy water.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Do-It-Yourself Maintenance OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Replace only with a 40 watt, 120 volt appliance light bulb. DO NOT USE a standard household light bulb in any oven. To Replace the Light Bulb: 1. Turn oven light switch to the off position. Let bulb and cover cool completely.
Service Center's Name Service Center’s Phone Number Also, enter this information on the Product Registration Form in- cluded with this product, then mail it to the indicated address to re- ceive your free Thermador Profes- sional ® Cookbook. Page 36...
Canada. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period, the new owner continues to be protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser's warranty period. 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.
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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 United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.