Thermador Professional P24GE User manual

For Thermador ProfessionaP Cooktops
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P24WK
PC30
PC36
PC48

Contents
Warnings .................................................................................... Below
Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Important Installation Information ........................................................ 2
Step 1: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................... 3
Step 2: Cabinet Preparation ......................................................... 4 - 7
Step 3: Unpacking, Moving, Placing and Anchoring the Cooktop ....... 8
Step 4: Gas Requirements and Hookup ..................................... 9- 10
Step 5: Electrical Requirements, Connection and Grounding .......... 11
Step 6: Backguard Installation .......................................................... 12
Step 7: Burner Test and Adjustment ........................................... 13 -14
Installer Checklist ............................................................................. 15
To Clean and Protect Exterior Surfaces ............................................ 15
mMPORTANT mNSTALLATmON mNFORMATmON
WARNtNG:
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO _F YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to fight any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
-- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas suppler.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information consult
a qualified installer, service agency, manu-
facturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.
Note: This Cooktop is NOT designed for
installation in manufactured (mobile) homes or
for installation in Recreational Park Trailers.
DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.
DATA RATING PLATE
Cooktop Mode_s:
The data rating plate showing the model and serial
numbers of your Cooktop or Wok is located on the
underside of the Cooktop or Wok chassis near
the gas inlet connection and electdc power cord.
This information is required if customer service is
requested. Before installation the model and serial
numbers should be entered in the a_riate
spaces in the "BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE"
section near the back of the Care and Use Manual.
After installation accessing the information is
difficult.
For Massachusetts mnstaHations:
1. Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or gas
fitter qualified or licensed by the state, province or region where this appliance is being
installed.
2. Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
3. Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

PLEASE READ ENTmRE mNSTRUCTmONS BEFORE PROCEEDmNG
mMPORTANT: LOCAL CODES VARY. INSTALLATION, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS,
GAS CONNECTIONS, AND GROUNDING MUST COMPLY WITH ALLAPPLICABLE CODES.
H'_PORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector's use.
_NSTALLER: Please leave these Installation instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY:
24" Models
with Wok - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10Amp circuit
with Griddle - 240 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 30 Amp circuit
30" Models:
4 Burners- 120 VAC, 60 Hz., Ph., 10Amp circuit
36" Models:
6 Burners - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp circuit
with Grill - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp circuit
with 12" Electric Griddle - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 15Amp circuit
48" Models:
6 Burners with Grill - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10Amp circuit
6 Burners with 12" Electric Griddle - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 15Amp circuit
4 Burners with 12" Electric Griddle and Grill - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 15Amp circuit
4 Burners with Wok - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp circuit
4 Burners with 24" Electric Griddle - 240 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 30 Amp circuit
GAS SUPPLY:
Natural Gas -
Propane Gas -
6" min. to 14" max. water column.
(14.9 to 34.9 mb)
11"min. to 14"max. water column.
(27.4 mb to 34.9 mb)
WARNING
Disconnect power before installing.
Before turning power ON, be sure that
all controls are in the OFF position.
Introduction
All sealed burners are rated at 15,000 BTUiHR
('13,000 BTUiHR on LP), *All models, except 24"
Griddle, are convertible to LPiPropane gas using
an accessory conversion kit.
• Verify that the appliance is correct for the type
of gas being provided. Refer to Step 4 before
proceeding with the installation.
H'vlPORTANT
A backguard must be utilized when there is
less than a 12" horizontal clearance between
combustible materials and the back edge
of the cooktop. The Thermador Low Back
backguard must be ordered separately and
installed at the rear of the cooktop. For island
installations and other installations with more
than 12" clearance, an optional stainless steel
Island Trim is available to cover the backguard
mounting flanges.

Important Installation information
This appliance has been CSA
certified for safe operation up to
an elevation of 10,200 ft. without
any modifications. Exception: For
use with Propane, the appliance
must be converted per the LP
Conversion Instructions.
It is stron Ig_ recommended
that this appliance be installed
in conjunction with a suitable
overhead vent hood. (See Step
1 for Ventilation Requirements.)
Check local building codes for
the proper method of appliance
installation. Local codes vary.
Installation, electrical connections
and grounding must comply
with all applicable codes. In
the absence of local codes the
appliance should be installed
in accordance with the National
Electric Code ANSI Z223.1
current issue and National Gas
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - current
issue. In Canada, installation
must be in accordance with
the CAN 1-B149.1 and .2-
Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and/or local
codes.
This appliance is equipped
with an intermittent/interrupted
ignition device that cycles the
two far left surface burners on
and off when in the ExtraLow _R*
setting.
CAUTION
(1) Whenconnectingtheunitto
propane gas, make certain
the propane gas tank is
equipped with its own
high-pressure regulator in
addition to the pressure
regulator su pplied with this
unit. The maximum gas
pressure to this appliance
is not to exceed 14.0
inches water column (34.9
mb) from the propane gas
tank regulator.
(2) This unit is designed as a
cooking appliance. Based
on safety considerations,
never use it for warming
or heating a room.
Due to the high heat of the
cooktop burners, installing a
microwave oven with a ventilation
system over the cooktop is not
recommended.
This appliance complies with
one or more of the following
standards:
UL 858, Standard for the
Safety of Household Electric
Ranges
• UL 923, Standard for the
Safety of Microwave Cooking
Appliances
UL 507, Standard for the
Safety of Electric Fans
• ANSI Z21.1 American National
Standard for Household Cooking
Gas Appliances
CANiCSA-C22.2 No. 113-
M1984 Fans and Ventilators
CANiCSA-C22.2 No. 61-M89
Household Cooking Ranges
It isthe responsibility of the owner
and the installer to determine if
additional requirements and/or
standards apply to specific
installations.
CAUTION
To eliminate risk of burns or
fire caused by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet
storage located above the
surface units should be
avoided.
Remove all tape and packaging
before using the appliance.
Destroy the packaging after
unpacking the appliance. Never
allow children to play with
packaging material.

Step 1 Ventilation Requirements
It is strongL_L recommended
that a suitable exhaust hood be
installed above the appliance.
Downdraft ventilation should
not be used. The table below
indicates the Thermador hoods,
by model number, that are
recommended for use with the
24" wok, 24" griddle, 30", 36" and
48" cooktops.
Due to the high heat capability
of this unit, particular attention
should be paid to the hood and
duct work installation to assure it
meets local building codes.
Do not install a microwave oven/
ventilator combination above
the cooktop, as these types of
units do not provide the proper
ventilation and are not suitable
for use with the cooktop.
1. Semect Hood and B_ower
Models:
+ For wall installations the
hood width must, at a
minimum, equal the nominal
width of the appliance
cooking surface. Where
space permits, a hood larger
in width than the cooking
surface may be desirable
for improved ventilation
performance.
+ For island installations the
hood width should, at a
minimum, overhang the
appliance cooking surface
by 3" on each side.
2. Hood Placement:
+For best smoke elimination,
the lower edge of the hood
should be installed 36"
above the appliance cooking
surface. (See Fig. 1).
+If the hood contains any
combustible materials (i.e.,
a wood covering), it must be
36" or greater distance above
the cooking surface.
3. Consider Make-Up Air:
+ Due to the high volume of
ventilation air, a source of
outside replacement air
is recommended. This is
particularly important for
tightly sealed and insulated
homes.
+ A qualified heating and
ventilating contractor should
be consulted.
NOTE: Ventilation hoods and
blowers are designed for use
with single-wall ducting. Some
local building codes may require
double-wall ducting. Before
starting installation, consult local
building codes and agencies to
insure that the installation will
meet local requirements.
PH30CS, PHE30/36 VTR1030D, VTR1530D
24" WOK
24" GRIDDLE
30" COOKTOP
36" COOKTOP
48" COOKTOP
HNW36YS
PHH30DS***
PH36CS/42CS
PHE36/42
HNW36YS/42YS
PH36DS***
PH48CS/54CS
PHE48/60
HNW48YS
or VTN1030C
VTR 1030D, VTR1530D
N/A
VTR 1030D, VTR1530D
or VTN1030C
VTR 1030D, VTR1530D
N/A
VTR 1030D, VTR1530D
or VTN1030C
VTR 1030D, VTR1530D
HNI42YS VTR1030D or
HTNI42YS VTR1530D
HNI42YS VTR1030D or
HTNI42YS VTR1530D
HNI48YS/54YS, VTR1530D
HTNI48YS/54YS
NOTES: * For wall installations where adequate space is available, the installer or user may elect to use
a hood that is wider than the cooktop cooking surface. This may be particularly beneficial for
installations having a long duct run or when heavy usage of the grill or wok is anticipated, in
which improved capturing of the cooking exhaust is desired.
•* Thermador offers a choice of remote (VTRI030D or VTR1530D) or internal (VTN 1030C)
blowers for use in wail installations.
•** Hood models PHH30DS and PHH36DS include a 600-CFM built-in blower. For optimal
ventilation, a hood model with 1000-CFM blower or greater is recommended for cooktops
having a griddle, grill, or wok.