Thermador Professional PCG30 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
For Thermador Professional® Cooktops Models/
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ........... 0.00.0 2
Before you Begin ..... 0... 0. eee eee 2
Important Installation Information................ 3
Step 1: Ventilation Requirements. .........0.0.0.0.0 000. eee 4
Step 2: Cabinet Preparation.... 2.0... 0.0.00 ee 5
Step 3: Unpacking, Moving, Placing and Anchoring the Cooktop ........... 10
Step 4: Gas Requirements and Hookup ................ 2.0.0.0 0000s 11
Step 5: Electrical Requirements, Connection and Grounding .............. 12
Step 6: Backguard Installation..........0.0 00.000 0002 eee 13
Step 7: Burner Test and Adjustment ............. 0.0... 00000 eee 13
Installer Checklist... 0.0... eee 14
To Clean and Protect Exterior Surfaces.......... 15
This Thermador Appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Questions?
1-800-735-4328
www.thermador.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

For Massachusetts Installations:
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.
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or
death.
-- Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
* Do not try to light 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 supplier.
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Safety Instructions
(, Important Safety Instructions
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
APPROVED FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
Before you Begin
IMPORTANT: Save these Instructions for the Local
Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Instructions with this unit
for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future
reference.
WARNING:
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, manufacturer
(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 Models:
The data rating plate showing the model and serial
numbers of your cooktop is located on the underside of the
cooktop chassis near the gas inlet connection and electric
power cord. This information is required if customer service
is requested. Before installation, the model and serial
numbers should be entered in the appropriate spaces in
the "BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE" section near the
back of the Care and Use Manual. After installation,
accessing the information is difficult.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
PROCEEDING
IMPORTANT: LOCAL CODES VARY. INSTALLATION,
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, GAS CONNECTIONS,
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AND GROUNDING MUST COMPLY WITH ALL
APPLICABLE CODES.
Electrical Power Supply
30" Model:
4 Burners - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp circuit
36" Models:
6 Burners - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp circuit
4 Burners with Electric Griddle - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 15
Amp circuit
48" Model:
6 Burners with Electric Griddle - 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 15
Amp circuit
Gas Supply
Natural Gas — 6” min. to 14” max. water column (14.9 mb
to 34.9 mb)
Propane Gas — 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.
All sealed burners are rated at 18,000 BTU/HR (*15,000
BTU/HR on LP). *All models are convertible to LP/Propane
gas using an accessory conversion kit.
IMPORTANT
* 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, use the Island Trim that is mounted
to the cooktop.
* Verify that the appliance is correct for the type of gas
being provided. Refer to “Step 4: Gas Requirements
and Hookup” on page 11 before proceeding with the
installation.

Important Installation Information
It is strongly recommended that this appliance be installed
in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood. (See
“Step 1: Ventilation Requirements’.)
Check local building codes for the proper method of
appliance installation. Local codes vary. Installation,
electrical connections and grounding must comply with alll
applicable codes. In the absence of local codes the
appliance should be installed in accordance with the
National Electric Code ANSI 2223.1 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 setting.
CAUTION
(1) When connecting the unit to propane gas,
make certain the propane gas tank is equipped
with its own high-pressure regulator in addition
to the pressure regulator supplied 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
* CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 113-M1984 Fans and Ventilators
* CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61-M89 Household Cooking
Ranges
It is the 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.
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Step 1: Ventilation
Requirements
It is strongly recommended that a suitable exhaust hood be
installed above the appliance. Downdraft ventilation should
not be used. The following table indicates the ventilation
hood options and blower capacity guidelines that are
recommended for use with all Thermador 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.
Select Hood and Blower 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.
Hood Placement:
* For best smoke elimination, the lower edge of the hood
should be installed 30" above the appliance cooking
surface. (See Figure 1).
* [f the hood contains any combustible materials (i.e., a
wood covering), it must be installed a minimum of 40”
above the cooking surface.
NOTICE:
Most hoods contain combustible components which must
be considered when planning the installation.
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.
Cooktop Width Cooktop Configuration Ventilation Options
30” or 36” Pro Wall Hood
30” 4 burners 30” or 36” Custom Insert w/ optional blower
42” Island Hood w/ optional blower
4 burners with griddle 36” or 42” Pro Wall Hood
36” 36” Custom Insert w/ optional blower
6 burners 42” or 48” [sland Hood w/ optional blower
48” or 54” Pro Wall Hood**
48” 6 burners with griddle ;
48” Custom Insert w/ optional blower
Important Notes:
*« [tis recommended that a Thermador Professional wall or island hood or custom insert is used with Thermador
Professional Cooktops.
* Refer to www. Thermador.com for a complete selection of Professional Ventilation options, Blowers, and
Accessories.
* For high output gas cooktops (60,000 BTU or greater), the minimum of one (1) CFM of ventilation per 100 BTU is
recommended. If the cooktop has a griddle, add 200 CFM to the estimated blower capacity. Additional blower
capacity may be required for longer duct runs.
* For island applications, it is recommended to use a hood width that exceeds the width of the cooktop by 6”
(overlapping the cooktop by 3” on each end).
* **Not all 48” Pro Wall Hood models can accommodate a 1300 CFM biower option.
* CFM = “cubic feet per minute” (standard blower capacity rating).
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Step 2: Cabinet Preparation
1. To ensure professional results, the cabinet and
countertop openings should be prepared by a qualified
cabinet worker.
The clearances shown in Figure 1 are required. The
same clearances apply to island installations, except
for the overhead cabinets, which must have a space
wide enough to accept the island hood.
The cooktop is designed to hang from the countertop
by its side flanges. The countertop however, must be
strong enough to support this cooktop. It may be
necessary to add a supporting cleat along each side
(see Figure 2) or a 2 x 4 corner brace (see Figure 3
and Figure 4 and Detail A). Another alternative would
be to construct a deck to set the cooktop on.
The cooktop can be installed in various positions with
the front either flush or projecting, depending on the
countertop’s depth. (See Figure 5, side view of
cooktop; see Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 6 and Figure 7
for alternate mounting positions.)
The gas and electrical supply must be located in an
area that is accessible without requiring removal of the
cooktop. The appliance electrical power cord and gas
pipe connection are located on the left rear underside
of the cooktop, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 9.
The maximum depth of over head cabinets installed on
either side of the hood is 13".
A 36-inch minimum clearance is required between the
cooking surface of the cooktop and the bottom of an
unprotected cabinet. A 30-inch distance can be used when
the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not
less than 1/4 inch of a flame retardant material covered
with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015 inch (0.4
mm) thick stainless steel, 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) aluminum,
or 0.020inch (0.5 mm) thick copper. Flame retardant
materials bear the mark:
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. CLASSIFIED
MINERAL AND FIBER BOARDS SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS
followed by the flame spread and smoke ratings. These
designations are shown as "FHC (Flame Spread/Smoke
Developed)." Materials with "O" flame spread ratings are
flame retardant. Local codes may allow other flame spread
ratings.
10.
When there is less than a 12" horizontal clearance
between combustible material A and the back edge of
the cooktop above the cooking surface, a Thermador
Low Backguard must be installed. (See Step 6). When
clearance to combustible material A is over 12", a
Thermador Island Trim may be used. Attach the
backguard before sliding the appliance into the final
installed position.
Establish the centerline of the cooktop’s desired
location. It should be the same as the center of the
overhead ventilation hood.
Cut the openings for the following installations:
* Wall installation, see Figure 3.
* — Island installation, see Figure 4.
For installation of a 48" cooktop above two side-by-side
Thermador Warming Drawers, Model No. WD24, refer
to Figure 8. Completing the installation as per Figure 8
will result in the left and right edges of the cooktop
being aligned with the left edge of the left-side warming
drawer and right edge of the right-side warming drawer.
If different alignment is desired, the 1-7/8" horizontal
distance between warming drawer cutouts may be
varied. However, maintain at least a 1-1/8" distance to
avoid interference between the warming drawers.
Attach a 90-degree elbow to the gas cooktop inlet pipe.
All above-the-countertop clearances must be
maintained, as shown in Figure 1.
4A As defined in the "National Fuel Gas Code" (ANSI
Z2223.1/NFPA54-current issue).
NOTES:
If a solid side cabinet wall exists on one or both sides,
you will need to notch the front corner of the cabinet to
match the countertop notch and to allow clearance for
the cooktop front (see Detail A, Figure 3 and Figure 4).
If a supporting deck is used, the sides or bottom of the
cutout may be solid combustible or non-combustible
material. If the bottom is solid, provide a 8" by 8" cutout
in the left rear corner of the supporting deck. This will
provide clearance for the gas inlet and power cord,
while also allowing viewing of the product rating label.
Always keep appliance area clean and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation
air to the unit.
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30" to 36" Wide Hood for 30" Cooktop
36" to 42" Wide Hood for 36" Cookto Combustible
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Fig. 1 48" to 60" Wide Hood for 48" soak Material
VENT HOOD
30" Min. from bottom of
Overhead Hood to Cooking
® Surface (36" or greater if id
hood contains combustible ACAUTION:
depth of Min. Clearance Combustible
overhead to Rear Wall: Material
cabinets 0" with Backguard from Cooking
48" Min 12" with Island Trim Surface.
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Figure 1: Clearance Requirements

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See DetailA D 3/4” Min.
Vent Hood Width Requirements
island — 42" or 48" Wide Hood for 36" Cooktop
island — 54" or 60" Wide Hood for 48" Cooktop
Figure 4: Island Installation (No Countertop Backsplash)
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7-11/16"
Corner Notch Detail
30’ Cooktop | 36’ Cooktop | 48 Cooktop
29-7/8” 35-7/8” 47-7/8”
3/8” 3/8” 13/16”
0” (Control Panel Projecting 1-1/4” from Base
Cabinet Face)
11/16” (Notch Required for Standard 24” - Deep
Base Cabinet, Control Panel Projecting 9/16” from
Base Cabinet Face) 1-1/4” (Control Panel Flush to
Cabinet Face - Min. 24-9/16” - Deep Base Cabinet
Required)
D 29-1/8” 35-1/8” 46-1/4”
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2x 4 Corner
Support
Detail A: (Front Face of Cabinet)
25-3/8" ——»j
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9-114" TO CENTERLINE
GAS INLET
23-5/16" >
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Cabinet face for installation with projecting control panel
Cabinet face for installation with flush control panel
“ Low Back required when there is less than 12”
horizontal clearance from back of cooktop to combustible
material. With more than 12” of clearance, the Island
Trim may be used.
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Figure 5: Side View of Cooktop