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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 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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.
Table of Contents If you Smell Gas ....Inside front cover INTRODUCTION Introduction ............ 1 ® The Thermador Professional Ranges are free standing Gas Type Verification........1 units available in a number of configurations. Model Introduction ............ 2 PRG304 is equipped with four sealed gas surface...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Introduction ® This manual contains important Care and Use information for All-Gas Thermador Professional Ranges. 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.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions SAFETY Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions PLEASE READ See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and grounding instructions. CAREFULLY CAUTION - ALL MODELS All-Gas Models: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR PRG304, PRG364GD, PRG364GL, REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND OR NEUTRAL) PRG366, PRG484GG, PRG486GD,...
When properly cared for, your Fabric may ignite and result in per- ® new Thermador Professional Do not repair or replace any sonal injury. Range has been designed to be a part of the appliance unless spe- safe, reliable appliance.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section One: General Safety Instructions Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury PRECAUTIONS Warning: The appliance is for Always use utensils that have Be sure all cooktop controls cooking. Based on safety consider- flat bottoms, large enough to are turned off and the cooktop is ations, never use the oven or cover the burner.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS DO NOT obstruct the flow of com- Clean the ventilator hood and fil- California Proposition 65 bustion or ventilation air. ters above the range frequently so WARNING: grease from cooking vapors does The burning of gas cooking fuel gen- For safety reasons and to avoid not accumulate on them.
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- RACK POSITIONS sional® Cookbook. Large All-Gas Main Oven (PRG304, PRG36 and 3.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Three: Description 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 Section Three: Description 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 Section Three: Description Model and Parts Identification All-Gas Model PRG304 - Shown HEATING ✤ Key for PRG Models 14. Secondary Oven door (for inside, see additional 1. 22" High Shelf Backguard, 12" Low Back, or Island Trim picture at the left) 15.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Cooktop SEALED BURNERS BURNER BASE wise to the HI position. The igniters at all of the sealed surface burners will click, then the selected burner Burner Base (C) will light.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Cooktop THINGS TO CONSIDER until both control knobs are turned WHEN SETTING AND OFF and then turned back on again. ADJUSTING CONTROL See "What To Do If You Smell Gas," KNOBS inside front cover.
Section Four: Using the Cooktop PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Using the Cooktop all the way around the burner cap, CAUTION be sure the cap is positioned cor- rectly on the burner base. • Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed If the ports are clogged, use a wire, directly on the burner grate for cooking: aluminum foil can melt.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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 ex- space between the canner over- the large amount of steam gen- tend no more than 2 inches...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Suggested Flame Settings Before using this chart read page 15 Food Start Cooking Continue Cooking ExtraLow ® Heat Settings BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, cover LO – finish heating XLO –...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Suggested Flame Settings ® Food Start Cooking Continue Cooking ExtraLow Heat Settings Simmering: Stewed HI – cover, bring liquid 4 to 1 – simmer slowly Chicken, Corned Beef, to a boil Tongue, etc.
The burner control has an infinite burn completely along both sides of number of heat settings, and there ® Your new Thermador Professional the burner tube. are no fixed positions on the control grill is equipped with an aluminized knob between HI and LO. To turn...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL After removing all packaging materials, check to be certain that the grill components are correctly as- CAUTION: sembled in the grill box. The grill grates, stainless steel radiant and the burner are assembled in the grill box •...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Grill COOKING ON THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS • The burner should light within approximately 5 seconds. N Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits in the remaining fat around the edges at 2”...
Section Four: Using the Cooktop PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Grill Cooking Chart FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THICKNESS SETTING COOKING TIME and TIPS MEATS Beef Grill, turning once when juices Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Medium 14 to 18 minutes rise to the surface.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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 edge. Slash remaining fat at 2-inch Pork intervals.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Griddle THE GRIDDLE GRIDDLE COOKING CHART (Available on some models) The griddle is packaged with a pro- to ignite the gas, a safety FOOD TEMPERATURE tective grease coating that must be valve opens and gas flows to completely removed with a spatula, the burner and ignites.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Five: Using the Oven Bake Mode TIPS FOR BAKE RACK POSITIONS One or two racks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same time. Place Preheating The Oven racks in the oven before turning it on. Position #2 is the most commonly Many foods such as meat, poultry, used for single rack cooking.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Five: Using the Oven Convection • Bake Mode TIPS FOR CONVECTION•BAKE (Model PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48 - Main Oven Only) Oven Heating Light RACK POSITIONS This light turns on when the oven One, two or three racks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same time. heats and cycles off when the set Place racks in the oven before turning it on.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Five: Using the Oven Other Uses of Bake SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect tem- FOOD SAFETY peratures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low oven The United States Department of Agriculture says: temperatures to keep hot, cooked DO NOT hold foods at temperatures between 40˚F to 140˚F more...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Five: Using the Oven Setting Broil Mode BROIL IN THE LARGE RACK POSITIONS MAIN OVEN and PRG48 Before turning on the oven, place the rack in the desired position. The PRG SECONDARY OVEN ranges have a special rack in the large main oven for broiling.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Five: Using the Oven Setting Broil Mode BROIL In all the large main ovens only the gas infra-red broiler NOTE: Successful broiling requires constant heats in the BROIL mode. In the PRG48 secondary exposure to high, intense heat (infra-red heat oven only the broil burner heats in the BROIL mode.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Six: Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE Grill Grate OTHER GRILL PARTS GRILL GRATE After the grill has cooled, remove Stainless the grate, stainless steel radiant Steel and double U-shaped burner, Radiant heat deflector, removable heat shield, and drip pan.
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Six: Care and Maintenance Range Cleaning Chart When cleaning this range: Brand Names The use of brand names is intended Avoid cleaning any part of the range while hot. only to indicate a type of cleaner. 1.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Six: Care and Maintenance Range Cleaning Chart Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions Hot sudsy water. Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon-ami ® , Soft Grates ® Scrub . For stubborn stains: a soap filled steel wool pad. Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron •...
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Six: Care and Maintenance Range Cleaning Chart Part / Material / Cleaning Products / Directions Soil Condition To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered OVEN laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet paper towels.
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Six: Care and Maintenance Range Cleaning Chart Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions Front Frame See Cooktop, Back Panel, Page 31. Stainless Steel Racks Hot sudsy water. Chrome Plated • Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry. ®...
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use 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 Before replacing the light bulb, a standard household light bulb in any oven. be certain the Oven Light To Replace the Light Bulb: Switch is in the off position.
For PRG All-Gas models, the data rating plate is found in the the Product Registration Form in- cluded with this product, then mail U-shaped channel at the bottom front of the range. it to the indicated address to re- ceive your free Thermador Profes- ® sional Cookbook. CAUTION:...
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.