Thermador PRD304EHU Guide

CARE AND USE MANUAL
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Table of Contents
About This Manual ............................ 1
Safety ...................................... 2
Before You Begin ............................. 9
Description ................................. 10
Model and Parts Identification - 48" Range ............................ 10
Model and Parts Identification - 36" Range ............................ 12
Model and Parts Identification - 30" Range ............................ 13
Using The Cooktop .......................... 14
Cookware Recommendations ...................................... 18
Specialty Cookware ............................................. 20
Cooking Recommendations ....................................... 21
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations ........................... 21
Using the Gas Grill .............................................. 23
About the Gas Grill .............................................. 25
About the 12" and 24" Electric Griddle ............................... 27
Griddle Cooking Recommendations ................................. 28
Using the Oven .............................. 29
Bake ......................................................... 29
Convection .................................................... 30
Setting Bake/Convection Bake ..................................... 32
Other Uses of Bake .............................................. 33
Warm (Secondary Oven) ......................................... 34
Proof (Secondary Oven) .......................................... 34
Baking Recommendations ........................................ 35
Broil/Convection Broil ............................................ 35
Setting Broil or Convection Broil .................................... 36

Table of Contents Cont.
Broiling and Roasting Recommendations ............................. 37
Care and Maintenance ........................ 38
Self-Cleaning the Oven (s) ........................................ 38
Range Cleaning ................................................ 39
Cleaning Recommendations ...................................... 40
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance ....................................... 44
Before Calling For Service .................... 45
Statement of Limited Product Warranty .............................. 46
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!

About This Manual
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual contains several sections:
The "Safety" section describes important safety precautions. Please read this
section before using your new appliance.
"Using The Cooktop "and "Using the Oven" sections describe how to operate
the appliance and how to ensure a long life for your appliance.
The "Care and Maintenance" section describes how to clean and maintain your
appliance.
The "Before Calling For Service" section includes troubleshooting tips and your
Warranty.
Before using your appliance, be sure to read this manual. Pay special attention to
the Important Safety Instructions located at the beginning of the manual.
Introduction
WARNING
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 liq-
uids 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 depart-
ment.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Introduction
Gas Type Verification
The Thermador Professional® Ranges are freestanding units available in a number
of configurations. All models feature a gas cooking surface with a professional size,
electric convection, self-cleaning oven with convection broil capability. The 48"
model has an electric self-cleaning auxiliary oven with broil capability.
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure that the appliance is con-
nected to the type of gas for which it is certified. All models are certified for use with
natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for use with propane gas supply will
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requireaconversionkit.Makecertainyourrangeandgastypearethesame.Refer
totheproductratinglabelwhichcanbelocatedasindicatedonPage45.
,_ CAUTION
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make certain the pro-
pane gas tank is equipped with its own high-pressure regulator in
addition to the pressure regulator supplied with the range. The
maximum gas pressure to this appliance must not exceed 14.0
inches water column (34,9 mb) from the propane gas tank to
the pressure regulator,
Important: All ranges must be installed with a backguard. The 30" model comes with a low
back. For all other models, one of three available backguards must be ordered
separately and installed at the back of the range. The three backguard choices
include a Low Back, Pot and Pan Shelf, or Island Trim. Before using the range,
insure that it is equipped with a proper backguard. DO NOT attempt to use a
backguard that is not designed to fit your particular model range. Refer to the
Installation Instructions accompanying this appliance for more information.
_WARNING
To avoid possible burn or fire hazard, a backguard designed specif-
ically for this range must be installed whenever the range is used.
This manual contains important Care and Use information for all Thermador Profes-
sional® Ranges. When using this manual, it is critical that you know the model num-
ber of your range, as some information will be unique to each range. The model
number may be found on the rating plate located on the range as identified on
Page 45 of this manual. The charts on the following pages summarize the various
range models and identify the features of each range.
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Gas and Electrical
Requirements and
Grounding Instructions
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
30" Dual-Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 35 Amp electrical circuit required for each line.
36" Dual-Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 35 Amp electrical circuit required for each line.
48" Dual-Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 50 Amp electrical circuit required for each line.
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_WARNING
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL PLUG FROM THE
WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT.
It is recommended that a dedicated circuit servicing this appliance be provided.
The use of gas cooking appliances results in the production of heat and moisture.
_AUTION
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AND POLARIZED ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY.
_CAUTION
Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Young children
must be kept away.
See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and grounding instructions.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of you, the user, to have this appliance
connected to the electrical power supply in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and/or applicable local codes and ordinances by a qualified electrician.
_CAUTION - ALL MODELSIN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE
If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no
electrical power to operate the electronic igniters on the range's cooktop
burners, turn OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 minutes for the gas to
dissipate before lighting the burner manually.
To light the burners manually, carefully hold a lighted match to the burner ports and
turn the gas control knob to _'_ . During a power failure, you can use the standard
cooktop burners, but each must be lit with a match.
DO NOT attempt to light the two left burners manually. These burners are equipped
with the ExtraLow ® feature and cannot be lit manually.
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
ANSI Z21.1 for Household Gas Appliances
UL858 for Household Electric Ranges
CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 61-M89 for Household Cooking Ranges
CAN/CGA 1.1-M81 Domestic Gas Ranges
Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence
of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code No. Z223.1 current issue and the National Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA No. 70
current issue or the Can - B149 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
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Safety Practices to
Avoid Personal Injury When properly cared for, your new Thermador Professional ® Range has been
designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using
this restaurant caliber range as this type of appliance provides intense heat. When
using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including the
following:
Read this Care and Use Manual carefully before using your new range to reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.
Insure proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions provided
with this product. Have the range installed and electrically grounded by a qualified
technician.
Have the installer show you where the gas supply shut-off valve is located so that
you know how and where to turn off the gas to the range.
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
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. If
children are allowed to use the appliance, they must be closely supervised.
,_ CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the
range. If children should climb onto the appliance to reach these items,
they could be seriously injured.
When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsi-
bility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe prac-
tices by qualified persons.
Never use any part of the range or oven for storage. Flammable materials can catch
fire and plastic items may melt or ignite.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the
oven. Some fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire.
If the range is near a window, be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the
range burners; they could catch on fire.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the appliance. DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.
Turn appliance off and smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact
with or too close to any infrared burner, top burner or burner grate until it has
cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
Use only dry potholders: moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause
burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do
not let potholders touch hot elements, hot burners, or burner grates.
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Safety Precautions
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves
should never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly
flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or range. Use of a foil liner
could result in a shock or fire hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped
beneath it. This will upset the cooking performance and can damage the finish of the
oven or the range.
_1 WARNING RANGE TIPPING HAZARD
All ranges can tip and injury can result. To prevent accidental tip-
ping of the range, attach it to the floor, wall or cabinet by installing
the Anti-Tip Device supplied.
A risk of tip-over may exist if the appliance is not installed in accor-
dance with these instructions.
If the range is pulled away from the wall for cleaning, service or any
other reason, ensure that the Anti-Tip Device is properly reengaged
when the range is pushed back against the wall. In the event of
abnormal usage (such as a person standing, sitting, or leaning on
an open door), failure to take this precaution can result in tipping of
the range. Personal injury might result from spilled hot liquids or
from the range itself.
WARNING
The appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never
use the oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can
damage the cooktop or oven parts.
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and over-
heating of the oven.
When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE
IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas adjacent to the burners may become
hot enough to cause burns.
Never leave the range unattended when using high flame settings. Boil overs
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. More importantly, if the burner
flames are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room. See front of this
manual, page 1 regarding gas leaks.
Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooking on the range burners. This type
of utensil may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium
heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer's directions.
Do not heat unopened food containers; a buildup of pressure may cause the con-
tainer to burst.
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. Proper relationship of cook-
ware to burner flame reduces safety risks.
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Avoidusinghighflamesettingwithapanlargerthanthegrateorwithonethat
spansmorethanoneburner,suchasagriddle,forprolongedperiodsoftime.This
canresultinpoorcombustionthatgeneratesharmfulby-products.
Usecautiontoinsurethatdraftslikethosefromforcedairventsorfansdonotblow
flammablematerialtowardtheflamesorpushtheflamessothattheyextend
beyondtheedgesofthepot.
Alwaysuseutensilsthathaveflatbottomslargeenoughtocovertheburner.The
useofundersizedutensilscouldexposeaportionoftheflameandmayresultin
ignitionofclothing.
Donotuseflammablecleanerstocleantherange.
Tominimizetheriskofburns,ignitionofflammablematerialsandunintentionalspill-
age,positionhandlesofutensilsinwardsotheydonotextendoveradjacentwork
areas,cookingareas,ortheedgeoftherange'scooktop.
Holdthehandleofthepantopreventmovementoftheutensilwhenstirringorturn-
ingfood.
DONOTusepotsorpansonthegrillsection.
Donotusethegrillforcookingexcessivelyfattymeatsorproductswhichpromote
flare-ups.
Theoptionalcutting board accessory must be removed before operating the
griddle beneath or burners adjacent to it.
GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.
Avoid letting grease deposits collect. Clean after each use.
For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniter ports clean. It is
necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light
even though the electronic igniters activate. See "Cleaning Recommendations "on
Page 40.
WARNING
After a spill or boil over, turn off the burner and clean around the
burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Clean the range with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or
cloth to clean the range while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off and the cooktop is cool before using any
type of aerosol cleaner on or around the cooktop. The chemical that produces the
spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to cor-
rode.
When using the oven: DO NOT TOUCH THE BROILER ELEMENT, THE INTE-
RIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR THE EXTERIOR AREA IMMEDIATELY
SURROUNDING THE DOOR. Interior oven surfaces become hot enough to cause
burns. The heat deflector, which deflects heat away from the cooktop and the trim
on the top and sides of the oven door, will also be hot when the oven is in use.
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Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool. If a rack must be
moved while the oven is hot, do not let the potholders contact the broiler element.
Use care when opening the oven door; let hot air or steam escape before remov-
ing or replacing foods.
Do not clean, rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a
good seal during baking. If the gasket becomes worn or excessively soiled with food
particles, replace gasket to assure a tight seal.
Protect the self-cleaning feature. Clean only those parts indicated in this booklet.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind in
or around the self-cleaning oven.
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
For safety reasons and to avoid equipment damage, never sit, stand, or lean on the
oven door.
Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Technicians must dis-
connect the power supply before servicing this unit.
Listen to be sure the cooling blower runs whenever the oven controls are set in broil
or bake modes. If the fan does not operate, do not use the oven. Call an authorized
service center for service.
California Proposition 65
To avoid a fire hazard, grease accumulation must be prevented by frequently clean-
ing the ventilation hood and filters.
In case of fire or when intentionally "flaming" liquor or other spirits on the
range's cooktop, follow hood manufacturer's instructions.
Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol content (e.g. rum, brandy,
bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk
of burning as the alcohol vapors may catch fire in the oven. Use only small
quantities of alcohol in foods, and open the oven door carefully.
_WARNING
To avoid possible burn or fire hazard, a backguard designed specifically
for this range must be installed whenever the range is used.
WARNING
The California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-cleaning can
generate small amounts of Carbon Monoxide.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off very small amounts of formal-
dehyde during the first several cleaning cycles.
California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a
potential cause of reproductive toxicity.
Exposure to these substances can be minimized by:
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