Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PSC486GD Range Kleen
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for Thermador PROFESSION AL ® Cooktops FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONL Y 48" Models – PSC484GG, PSC484WK, PSC486GD , PSC486GL 36" Models – PSC364GD , PSC364GL, PSC366 24" Model – P24WK L.
A SPECIAL MESSA GE T O OUR CUST OMERS Thank you f or selecting the Thermador PR OFESSIONAL ® Cooktop . W e recommend that y ou tak e time to r ead this entir e booklet befor e using y our new a ppliance for the first time.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................... 1 Gas T ype V erification ..................................................................... 1 SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions Safety .
SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTR UCTIONS CA UTION - ALL MODELS In Case of an Electrical F ailure If for an y reason a gas contr ol knob is turned ON and there is no electric po w er .
Y our ne w Thermador PR OFESSIONAL ® Cooktop has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when pr operly used and car ed for . If not properl y used, it could be danger ous. Read all instructions in this Car e and Use Manual car efully befor e using this cooktop .
• Ne ver lea ve the cooktop un- attended when using high flame settings. Boil-ov ers cause smoking and gr easy spills that ma y ignite . More importantly , if the burner flames are smother ed, unburned gas will escape into the r oom. See inside the fr ont cov er regarding gas leaks.
3 . Optional Accessories: Grill Cover , Griddle Cover , Chopping Board f or built-in griddle ar ea. A por table griddle and other accessories ar e available fr om your Thermador dealer .
Section Three: Description MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION f or 48" MODELS K ey f or PSC48 Models 1 – 12” Low Back or Island T rim (or dered separatel y) 2 – Burner Grates & Burners 3.
Section Three: Description MODEL and P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION f or 36" MODELS MODEL PSC364GL (4 Burners and Grill) 1 – 12” Low Back or Island T rim (or dered separately) 2 – Burner Grates &a.
1 – Low Back Guar d (shown). Optional Island T rim a vailable . (Lo w Back or Island T rim must be or dered separatel y .) 2 – 24" W ok cooktop 3 – W ok pan suppor t ring 4 – Contr ol kno.
Sealed Burners USING THE COOKT OP Section F our : Using the Cooktop The cooktop featur es four or six gas surface burners; each rated at 15,000 BTU/HR. The burners are sealed to the stainless steel top frame to pr ev ent liquid spills from accumulating below the top surface, making it easier to clean.
ExtraLo w T echniques • The type and quantity of food affects which setting to use. • The pan selected affects the setting. Its size, type , material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the consistency of the cooking temperatur e .
A UT OMA TIC RE-IGNITION If an y one or more burners or grill blow out, the electronic igniter automatically sparks to r e-light the flame. Do not touch the burners when the igniters ar e sparking. IMPOR T ANT : • For pr oper combustion do not use the cooktop without the burner grates in place.
Section F our : Using the Cooktop COOKW ARE RECOMMEND A TIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ➤ Food packaged in alumin um foil should not be placed directl y 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.
Section F our : Using the Cooktop FLA T -BO TT OM WOK PAN SPECIAL TY COOKW ARE COOKING CHAR T Suggestions f or Using the Char t Use the chart on Pages 14 and 15 as a guide . The settings y ou use will var y depending on the pans selected and the starting temperature of the food.
SURF A CE BURNER COOKING CHAR T Section F our : Using the Cooktop See Char t Sugg estions on Pa ge 13. BEVERA GES Med. – heat milk, LO – finish heating XLO – k eep warm, Cocoa cov er cov er* BREADS Med.
SURF A CE BURNER COOKING CHAR T Section F our : Using the Cooktop * W e recommend that these f oods be stirred occasionall y . Simmering: Stew ed HI – cov er , 4 to 1 – simmer slowl y Chick en, Corned Beef, bring liquid T ongue, etc . to a boil P AST AS HI – bring water to a Med.
Section F our : Using the Cooktop Page 16 THE GRILL (Available on some models) When cooking food on the grill you will achieve the same flavor as meat cooked on an outdoor barbecue. This flavor is actually created by the fats and juices that are brought to the surface of the food and caramelized by the intense heat from the stainless steel radiant.
Section F our : Using the Cooktop Page 17 USING THE GRILL Exploded Vie ws and Side View of Grill Bur ner Placement in slots in bac k of grill Heat Deflector Grill Bo x Drip P an U-shaped burner Grill .
Section F our : Using the Cooktop Page 18 USING THE GRILL GRILLING SUGGESTIONS ◆ T rim an y excess fat from the meat bef ore cooking. Cut slits in the remaining fat ar ound the edges at 2" (51 mm) inter vals. ◆ Brush on basting sauce towar d the end of cooking.
GRILL COOKING CHAR T F ood W eight or Contr ol T otal Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEA TS Beef Hamburgers 1/2 to 3/4 inch Medium 14 to 18 minutes Grill, turning once when (13 mm to 19 mm) Juices rise to the surface.
F ood W eight or Contr ol T otal Suggested Special Instructions Thickness Setting Cooking Time and Tips MEA TS P ork Ham Steaks Remov e excess fat fr om (precook ed) 1/2 inch High 4 to 8 minutes edge. Slash remaining fat at 2-inch (51 mm) inter vals. Grill, turning once .
Section F our : Using the Cooktop CONTROL KNOB GRIDDLE COOKING CHAR T FOOD SETTING Bacon, Ham, P ork Chops 350ºF to 375ºF (177ºC to 190ºC) Eggs 300ºF to 325ºF (150º C to 160ºC) Pancak es, Fren.
Section Fiv e: Using the W ok ABOUT THE W OK (A vailable on models PSC484WK and P24WK) A v entilating hood of adequate CFM ca- pacity vented to the outside of the house is recommended f or installation abo ve this cooktop or w ok. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a cer tified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is r ecommended.
WOK OPERA TION Section Fiv e: Using the W ok W OK ASSEMBL Y 1. Remov e all packaging materials and temporar y labels fr om the wok pan. 2. Mak e sure that the plastic ties used f or shipping ha ve been r emoved. T riv et Flat Bottom P ot ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ Wo k Support Ring (attached to cooktop) W ok T riv et 3.
Section Six: Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE CA UTION Av oid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it is hot. Do not clean any r emovable part of the cooktop in a self-cleaning ov en. ABOUT THIS CHAR T • Alwa ys star t by selecting the mildest cleaner according to the kind of soil and the material soiled.
Section Six: Care and Maintenance COOKT OP CLEANING CHAR T • The grates ar e hea vy; use car e when lifting. Place on a pr otected surface . • Blisters/ crazing/ chips are common due to the extr eme temperatur es on grate fingers and rapid temperatur e changes.
Cooktop P ar t / Material Sugg ested Cleaners Important Reminders Griddle / Titanium coated aluminum • Nev er flood a hot griddle with cold water . This can warp or crack the aluminum plate. • Do not clean any part of the griddle in a self-cleaning o ven.
Cooktop P ar t / Material Sugg ested Cleaners Important Reminders COOKT OP CLEANING CHAR T , continued Surface Spill T ra ys / Stainless Steel Igniters / Ceramic Grill Grate / P orcelain Enamel on Cast Ir on Grill Drip P an / Stainless Steel • Acidic and sugar -laden spills deteriorate the stainless steel.
Cooktop P ar t / Material Sugg ested Cleaners Important Reminders Surface T rim Strips • Hot sudsy water ; rinse and dr y thor oughly . • Formula 409 ® or Fantastic ® . Wipe spra y off immediately or appl y to a paper tow el first and then wipe soil.
PO WER F AILURE Section Se ven: Befor e Calling for Service DO-IT -Y OURSELF MAINTENANCE INTERMITTENT OR CONST ANT IGNITER SP ARKING Intermittent or constant sparking of the sealed gas surface burners can r esult from a number of pr eventable conditions.
Befor e calling for ser vice , check the follo wing to a void unnecessar y service charges. Be sure to check these Items first: Is there a po wer outage in the ar ea? Is the household fuse blown or th.
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W ARRANTY Full One Y ear W arranty Cov ers one year fr om the date of installation or date of occupancy for a ne w pre viously unoccupied dwelling, Sa ve y our dated receipt or other e vidence of the installation/occupancy date. Thermador ® Will Not P a y For : 1 .
5551 McFadden A venue, Huntington Beach, C A 92649 • 800/735-4328 R O 8608-A • 5040002713 • © 2002 BSH Home Appliances Corp . • Litho U. S. A. 1/02 Specifications are f or planning purposes only . Refer to installation instructions and consult y our counter top supplier prior to making counter opening.
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