Thermador SGS Series User manual

SGS/SGSX
USE AND CARE MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sealed STAR™ Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Burner “ON” Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Burner Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Burner Control Knob Bezels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Thermador® ExtraLow Burners (SGSX Models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Using the Cooktop for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Normal Operation (Electronic Ignition/Reignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
In the Event of a Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Typical Flame Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting the Most Out Of Your Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cooking Techniques (For Best Results) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Proper Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cookware Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Proper Cookware Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cooking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daily Cleaning Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How to Obtain Authorized Service or Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
What is Covered - Full One Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
What is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety
Instructions
General Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. See the
Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
• Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances
are in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
• When children become old enough to use the cooktop, they must be
instructed in safe practices.
• Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the cooktop.
• Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop.
• In the event that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
• Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact
with hot burners or hot burner grates.
• Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface.
• Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda.
Never use water on cooking fires.
• Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a
hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
• Have the cooktop installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom-
mended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that curtains or any other window
covering do not blow over or near the burners; they could catch on fire.
• When using the cooktop: Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate sur-
rounding area.
• Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may
cause burns from steam.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking,
and greasy spillovers may ignite.
• Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adja-
cent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop.
• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never
be worn while cooking.
• Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop use.
• Leave the hood ventilator on when flambéing food.
• Smother flames from a grease fire with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or
other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If
the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.
• Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels on grease fires. A violent
steam explosion may result.
• Never pick up a flaming pan. You may be burned.

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WARNING: To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
cooktop, switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to pre-
vent the power from being switched on accidentally.
Fire Extinguishers
Use an extinguisher only if:
• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to
operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Gas Appliance Safety
Gas Cooking Safety
• During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom
of the pan and does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
• Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not blow flam-
mable material toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend
beyond the edges of the pan.
• Have the cooktop installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Have the
installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is located.
• For proper lighting and performance of burners, keep igniters clean and dry.
• In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or a
door. Wait at least 5 minutes before using the cooktop.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Burning gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are
on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause can-
cer or reproductive harm. To minimize exposure to these substances, always
operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide
good ventilation.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
• 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 fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
authorized service agency or the gas supplier.

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About the Cooktop
Parts and Accessories
Figure 1 - Model SGS304/SGSX304
1. Left front surface burner (8,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
2. Left rear surface burner (12,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
3. Right rear surface burner (8,000 BTUs)
4. Right front surface burner (12,000 BTUs)
5. Grate bridge
6. Burner "On" Indicator Light
7. Serial Number/Data Plate Location (right front underneath)
Figure 2 - Model SGS365/SGSX365
1. Left front surface burner (8,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
2. Left rear surface burner (12,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
3. Right rear surface burner (8,000 BTUs)
4. Right front surface burner (12,000 BTUs)
5. Center surface burner (15,000 BTUs)
6. Burner "On" Indicator Light
7. Serial Number/Data Plate Location (right front underneath)
1
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3
3
2
2
467
5
1
11
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3
3
2
2
457
5
6

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Figure 3 - Model SGS456/SGSX456
1. Left front surface burner (8,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
2. Left rear surface burner (12,000 BTUs) - XLO feature on SGSX model only
3. Right rear surface burner (8,000 BTUs)
4. Right front surface burner (12,000 BTUs)
5. Center left surface burner (15,000 BTUs)
6. Center right surface burner (15,000 BTUs)
7. Burner "On" Indicator Light
8. Serial Number/Data Plate Location (right front underneath)
Sealed STAR™ Burners Your new cooktop has sealed STAR™ gas burners. There are no burner parts
under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has three differ-
ent burner sizes; small, medium and large. Match the pan to the size burner-
STAR™ Burner Caps.
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. If the burner cap is not placed correctly, the
burner may not light or the flame may not burn completely or correctly.
Figure 4 - Burners Caps
WARNING: To avoid creation of harmful by products, do not use the
cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly posi-
tioned.
Burner “ON” Light The “ON” light is located in the center of the burner control knobs for the 30"
(76cm) and 45" (114cm) models. On the 36" (91cm) model it is to the left of the
control knobs. When illuminated, it indicates that one or more burners are in use.
It remains on until all burners are turned off.
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Burner Grates Grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
Figure 5 - Burner Grates
30" (76cm) Models have two universal grates and a grate bridge. Position the
short side of the grates toward the center and place the curved part of the grate
bridge at the front. The grates are not interchangeable.
36" (91cm) Models have two universal grates and a center grate. Position the
grates on the cooktop as shown in Parts.
45" (114cm) Models have two universal grates and two center grates. The side
grates are positioned with the short side toward the center. Position the two center
grates with the straight sides toward the center and next to each other.
WARNING: To properly support pots and avoid spills, all grates
must be properly positioned on the cooktop whenever the cooktop is in
use. Each of the four feet must be placed into the corresponding dim-
ples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or
damaged.
Burner Control Knobs SGS models which do not feature ExtraLow® operations have only standard
burner controls and bezels.
Figure 6 - Burner Control Knob
SGSX models have standard burner controls and bezels as well as two
ExtraLow® burner controls on the left side. (See ExtraLow® Burners below.)
The standard burner controls have an infinite number of heat settings. At the low
position on the XLO burners a detent or notch may be felt.
UNIVERSAL
(ALL MODELS) CENTER
(ONLY 36” MODELS )
CENTER
(ONLY 30” MODELS)
45” LEFT 45” RIGHT
CENTER
(ONLY 45” MODELS)
STANDARD BURNER CONTROL

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To operate: Select the appropriate control knob, push down and turn counter-
clockwise to the desired flame size. Turn OFF by turning the control knob clock-
wise to the •, indicating OFF.
Burner Control Knob Bezels The bezels for standard burner controls feature one unnotched area on the under-
side. This single area snaps into the straight area in the cooktop so that OFF is at
the 12 o’clock position.
To remove knob and bezel: With burner in the OFF position, gently lift knob up
and off. Gently lift the bezel from the sides and pull up.
WARNING: To avoid possible electric shock, do not reach through
bezel opening into rough-in box.
To replace bezel and knob: With the • on the bezel in the 12 o’clock position,
press to snap in place. Replace control knob by placing indicator line at the 12
o’clock position; press down firmly. For models SGSX only, be sure to replace
ExtraLow® bezels in the 2 left burner positions.
Thermador® ExtraLow Burners
(SGSX Models only) Two burners are enhanced with the ExtraLow (XLO®) feature. When the control
knob is set within the XLO® zone, the flame cycles OFF and ON automatically for
varying seconds every minute. This cycling is normal and allows you to simmer,
poach, melt or hold cooked food without scorching or burning.
How They Work
• The burner flame will cycle ON and OFF each minute when the setting is at
any position between LO (past detent) and XLO.
• The length of time the flame is ON and OFF depends on the knob setting.
• With a setting just below LO, the flame will be ON approximately 53 seconds
and OFF 7 seconds of each minute.
• With a setting at the XLO position, the flame is ON approximately 7 seconds
and OFF 53 seconds of each minute.
• The knob can be set to any position between LO and XLO.
Figure 7 - Extra Low Burner Control Knob
WARNING: Do not clean or touch any of the burners when one or
both XLO burners are in use. When the XLO burner automatically reig-
nites, the igniter at the burner will spark.
EXTRALOW BURNER CONTROL