Thermador PRD304GHC User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
THERMADOR PROFESSIONALTM PRO HARMONY®
DUAL FUEL RANGES
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET
D'ENTRETIEN
CUISINIÈRES MIXTES PROFESSIONALmc PRO HARMONYmc
DE THERMADOR
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
PARA ESTUFAS MIXTAS DE GAS PROFESSIONALTM
PRO HARMONY®DE THERMADOR
Models/
Modèles/
Modelos:
PRD304GHC
PRD304GHU
PRD364GDHC
PRD364GDHU
PRD366GHC
PRD366GHU
PRD486GDHC
PRD486GDHU

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Table of Contents
This THERMADOR®appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
1901 Main Street, Suite 600
Irvine, CA. 92614
Questions?
1-800-735-4328
www.thermador.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
48” Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
36” Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
30”Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation of the Burners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cookware Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specialty Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Surface Burner Recommendations . . . . . . . 18
Using the Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Griddle Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . 21
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Oven Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dehydrating with Convection Bake . . . . . . . . 25
Setting Bake/Convection Bake/
Extended Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warm (Secondary Oven) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Proof (Secondary Oven) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Other Uses of Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Baking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Broil/Convection Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting Broil or Convection Broil . . . . . . . . . . 30
Broiling & Roasting Recommendations . . . . 30
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Self-Cleaning the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Range Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Before Calling for Service . . . . . . . . 38
Statement of Limited Product
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
THERMADOR Customer Support,
Accessories & Parts. . . . . . back page

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Gas and Electrical
Requirements and Grounding
Instructions
Gas Type Verification
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure that
the appliance is connected 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 require a conversion kit (PALPKITHC). Make
certain your range and gas type are the same. Refer to the
product rating label which can be located as indicated on
page 38.
IMPORTANT:
When installing against a combustible surface, a High Shelf
or Low Backguard is required. A THERMADORTM High
Shelf or Low Backguard must be purchased separately.
Before using the range, insure that it is equipped with a
proper backguard. Refer to the Installation Manual
accompanying this appliance for more information.
When using the Flush Island Trim, THERMADOR
recommends a minimum 12” (305 mm) rear clearance to a
combustible surface. Clearances from non-combustible
materials are not part of the ANSI Z21.1 scope and are not
certified by CSA. Clearances of less than 12” (305 mm)
must be approved by the local codes and/or by the local
authority having jurisdiction.
Before using the range, ensure that it is equipped with a
proper backguard. Refer to the Installation Manual
accompanying this appliance for more information.
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 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.
WARNING:
A child or adult can tip the range over and
be killed.Verify that the anti-tip bracket is
securely installed. Ensure the anti-tip
bracket is engaged when the range is
moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-
tip bracket in place. Failure to follow the
instructions in this manual can result in
death or serious burns to children and
adults.
Check for proper installation and use of
anti-tip bracket. Carefully tip range forward
pulling from the back to ensure that the
anti-tip bracket engages the range leg and
prevents tip-over. Range should not move
more than 1” (2.5cm).
CAUTION:
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 the range. The maximum gas pressure
to this appliance must not exceed 14.0” water
column (34.9 mb) from the propane gas tank to the
pressure regulator.

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30" Dual Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 35 Amp dedicated electrical circuit
required for each line.
36" Dual Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 40 Amp dedicated electrical circuit
required for each line.
48" Dual Fuel Models:
240/208 volts, 60 Hz., 50 Amp dedicated electrical circuit
required for each line.
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.
See the Installation Manual 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 by a qualified electrician, in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and/or applicable local codes
and ordinances.
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
• UL 858, The Standard for the Safety of Household
Electric Ranges
• ANSI Z21.1, The American National Standard for
Household Cooking Gas Appliances
• CAN 1-1.1-M81, Domestic Gas Ranges
• CSA C22.2 No. 61, Household Cooking 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
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 current issue or the Can - B149
Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to
determine if additional requirements and/or standards
apply to specific installations.
WARNING:
To avoid possible burn or fire hazard, a backguard
designed specifically for this range must be installed
whenever the range is used.
CAUTION:
The high shelf can get hot! DO NOT place the following
items on top of the high shelf:
• plastics or containers that can melt
• flammable items
• a total load over 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL PLUG
FROM THE WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE
SERVICING THIS UNIT.
CAUTION:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AND
POLARIZED ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY.
WARNING:
IN 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 STAR® burners, turn
OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 minutes for the
gas to dissipate before lighting the STAR burner
manually.
To light the STAR burners manually, carefully hold a
lighted match to the STAR burner ports and turn the gas
control knob to HI. During a power failure, you can use
the standard cooktop STAR burners, but each must be lit
with a match.
DO NOT attempt to light the two left XLO®STAR
burners and two right XLO STAR burners manually.
These STAR burners are equipped with the ExtraLow®
feature and cannot be lit manually.

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Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury
When properly cared for, your new THERMADOR
PROFESSIONALTM 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 Use and Care Guide carefully before using your
new range to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons.
Ensure proper installation and servicing. Follow the
Installation Manual 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. 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.
Child Safety
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.
When children become old enough to operate the
appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or
legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe
practices 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.
ALWAYS have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop
and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
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.
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:
• Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
• Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
• Clean hood filters frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
• Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the cooktop burner.

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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.
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 container 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
cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks.
Avoid using high flame setting with a pan larger than the
grate or with one that spans more than one burner, such as
a griddle, for prolonged periods of time. This can result in
poor combustion that generates harmful by-products.
Use caution to insure that drafts like those from forced air
vents or fans DO NOT blow flammable material toward the
flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the
edges of the pot.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to
cover the burner. The use of undersized utensils could
expose a portion of the flame and may result in ignition of
clothing.
Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets,
etc., should never be used on the cooktop.
To minimize the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials and unintentional spillage, position handles of
utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work
areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the range's cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the
utensil when stirring or turning food.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the
electric element. Be careful to prevent burns. If the
flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call
the fire department.
• Never pick up a flaming pan — You may be burned.
•DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
towels — a violent steam explosion will result.
• 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.
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 overheating of the oven.
WARNING:
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard. This will upset the cooking performance and can
damage the finish of the oven or the range.

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DO NOT use pots or pans on the grill plate accessory.
DO NOT use the grill plate accessory for cooking
excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-
ups.
The optional cutting board accessory must be removed
before operating the griddle beneath it 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 33.
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.
DO NOT use flammable cleaners to clean the range.
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 corrode.
When using the oven: DO NOT touch the broiler element,
the interior 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.
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
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 removing 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.
For safety reasons and to avoid equipment damage, never
sit, stand, or lean on the oven door.
WARNING:
After a spill or boil over, turn off the burner and using
caution due to possible hot surfaces, clean around the
burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper
operation.
WARNING:
DO NOT block or obstruct the flow of air
through the ventilation openings. The oven
vent is located at the back of the appliance.
The vents need to be unobstructed and
open to provide necessary airflow that is
important for proper oven performance.
DO NOT touch oven vent area while the
appliance is on and for several minutes
after the appliance is off. Some parts of the
vent and surrounding areas become hot
enough to cause burns. Allow appliance
sufficient time to cool before touching or
cleaning vent areas.
DO NOT position plastic or other heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent.
These items could melt or ignite.
Low Back
Vent
Flush Island
Trim Vent

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Use CAUTION when opening the oven door during or
immediately after operation. Stand to the side of the oven
when opening an oven door to allow hot air or steam to
escape. Keep face well away from the open door to avoid
injury.
Service should only be done by authorized
technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this unit.
Listen to be sure the cooling blower runs whenever the
oven controls are set to BROIL or BAKE modes, after oven
heats to 300°F (149°C). If the fan does not operate, DO
NOT use the oven. Call Customer Support at 1-800-735-
4328 for assistance.
To avoid a fire hazard, grease accumulation must be
prevented by frequently cleaning 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.
DO NOT store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It
is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals while heating or
cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
WARNING:
Avoid using high flame setting with a pan larger than the
grate or with one that spans more than one burner, such
as a griddle, for prolonged periods of time. This can
result in poor combustion that generates harmful by-
products.
WARNING:
This appliance should not be installed with a ventilation
system that directs air in a downward direction toward
the range. This type of ventilation system may cause
ignition and combustion problems with the appliance
resulting in personal injury, property damage, or
unintended operation. Ventilating systems that direct the
air upwards do not have any restriction.
WARNING:
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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Before You Begin
Before using your range for the first time, check that you have these items:
Remove all packaging materials and temporary
labels from oven and cooktop. Please, recycle
the packaging material as all THERMADOR
packaging is recyclable.
1. Check that you have the items listed in Table 1.
2. Record the Model and Serial number on page 38.
See “Data Rating Plate.” The model and serial
number must be provided when calling Customer
Support for assistance. Enter this information on the
Product Registration Card included with this product
then mail it to the indicated address.
3. Optional Accessories. Grill Plate (PA12GRILHC),
Black Knob Kit (PAKNOBLK), Blue Knob Kit
(PAKNOBLU), 12” Cutting Board (PA12CHPBLK),
Griddle Cover (PA12CVRJ), Wok Support Ring
(PWOKRINGHC) and other accessories are available
from your THERMADOR dealer.
4. Position the racks correctly in the oven. The correct
rack position depends on the recipe and the cooking
mode. The rack positions are numbered from the
bottom of the oven, like an elevator. Rack position 3
is the most frequently used position. Place rack(s) in
the proper position before turning on the oven.
DESCRIPTION 30"
4 BURNER
36" WITH
GRIDDLE
36"
6 BURNER
48" WITH
GRIDDLE
Full Access®Oven Racks, Large Oven 1 3 3 3
Full Access Oven Racks, Secondary Oven —— — 2
Flat Rack, Large Oven 2 — — —
Two-Piece Broil Pan* 1 1 1 2
STAR®Burner Caps 4 4 6 6
Burner Grates 2 2 3 3
Center Grate 1 — — —
Control Knobs 5 6 7 9
Titanium Coated Aluminum Griddle — 1 — 1
Handy Hints Guide 1 1 1 1
Product Registration Card 1 1 1 1
Flush Island Trim** 1 1 1 1
Installation Manual 1 1 1 1
Use and Care Guide 1 1 1 1
* All models have one porcelain two-piece broiler pan for the oven. The 48” models also have a small two-piece
broiler pan for the Secondary Oven.
** Models are supplied with a Flush Island Trim; however, see Warning on page 1 concerning spacing behind the
range when using the range with the Flush Island Trim.
Table 1: Range Accessories and Parts
Figure 1: Main Oven Rack Positions
11
44
33
22
55

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IMPORTANT:
Always remove the Full Access®oven racks before self-
cleaning the oven. If the gliding racks remain in the oven
during Self-Clean, lubricants in the glide mechanisms of
each rack will be lost and the finish will discolor.
Placing Racks in the Oven:
Each gliding oven rack can be pulled out and pushed back
into the oven with minimal effort — even while supporting a
large turkey or roast.
WARNING:
To help prevent burns, NEVER remove or reposition the
oven racks while the oven is ON or while the oven is
cooling.
WARNING:
Aluminum foil should never be used to cover the oven
racks or to line the oven. It can damage the oven and
cause a fire hazard if heat is trapped under it.
Figure 2: Full Access Oven Rack
Always remove
before Self Clean
IMPORTANT:
When placing the gliding rack in the oven, make sure the
front supports on the rack guides rest in the large slots at
the front corners of the rack. This is necessary to keep the
rack in the correct position while fully inserted into the
oven.
Figure 3: Inserting the Oven Rack
1. Hold the rack on a
slight angle. Place the
safety hooks under the
front of the rack guides.
2. Push the rack into the
oven, lifting the rack
stops over the front of
the rack guides.
3. Hold the rack straight.
4. Push the rack in until it
is even with the front
hooks.
5. Lift the rack up.
6. Push the rack in
completely.
7. Engage the rack’s front
hooks on the rack
guides.

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Placing Flat Racks in the Oven:
The rack is designed with a stop so it will stop before
coming completely out of the oven and not tilt.
Removing Flat Rack from Oven
Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.
When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of
the way out.
5. Ensure that the burner caps are correctly seated on the
burner bases of the range's cooktop (see Figure 16
and Figure 17 on Page 14). Turn on each burner to
check for proper flame color. See “Flame Description”
on page 15 for details.
6. Before baking or broiling, the oven and broiler should
be turned on to burn off the manufacturing oils using
one of the two following methods:
• Turn on kitchen ventilation (or if vent hood is a
recirculation type open a window). Turn the oven
on to 450ºF (230ºC) for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn
the broiler to BROIL for the same length of time.
Please note that it is normal for small amounts of
smoke to be visible from the range during this initial
breaking-in process.
• Turn on kitchen ventilation (or if vent hood is a
recirculation type open a window). Remove oven
racks. Set oven into self clean cycle and let self
clean run (see “Self-Cleaning the Oven” on
page 31).
Please note that some pets or humans can be sensitive to
the odors created during the self-cleaning process whether
it is a manufacturing residue burn off or food, so it is
recommended that those potentially affected be removed
from the kitchen area during the self-clean process.
The THERMADOR PROFESSIONALTM range occasionally
has a smell or smoke when first used. These smells or
smoke comes from the burning off of manufacturing
residues and is typical of any new oven regardless of
manufacturer.
Please read “Care and Maintenance” on page 31 before
cleaning the oven racks.
NOTE:
It is normal for the cooling process to push heated air out
into the room when the oven is on.
Figure 4: Flat Oven Rack
Figure 5: Inserting the Oven Rack
Always remove
before Self Clean
1. Grasp rack firmly on
both sides.
2. Insert rack (see
picture).
3. Tilt rack up to allow
stop into rack guide.
4. Bring rack to a
horizontal position and
push the rest of the
way in. Rack should
be straight and flat,
not crooked.

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Description
Model and Parts Identification
Key for 48" Models
1. Flush Island Trim (22" High Shelf or 9" Low Back
may be ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Electric Griddle
4. Control Knobs, ExtraLow®Burners (2)
5. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (4)
6. Control Knob, Griddle (1)
7. Oven Temperature Selectors
8. Oven Mode Selector
9. Oven Light Switches
10. Main Oven
11. Secondary Oven
12. Kick Panel
13. Range Feet (4)
WARNING:
To provide proper ventilation of the range,
DO NOT remove range feet.
Figure 6: 48” Dual Fuel Range Identification
Electric Oven Interior
14. Oven Interior Light
15. Broil Element
16. Oven Thermostat
17. Rack Guides
18. Oven Racks (3 included, not shown)
19. Bake Element (hidden)
20. Convection Fan Cover (main oven only)
Figure 7: Oven Interior Identification
1
2
11
3
4
5
5
6
7
8
8
9
10
12
13
2
2
9
13
14
19
16 17
15
20
18

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Key for 36" Models
1. Flush Island Trim (22" High Shelf or 9" Low Back
may be ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Griddle, on select models (figure shown with griddle
cover accessory, sold separately)
4. Control Knobs, ExtraLow®Burners (2)
5. Griddle Knob, on select models
6. Oven Temperature Selector
7. Oven Light Switch
8. Oven Mode Selector
9. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (2 or 4 depending
on model)
10. Oven Door
11. Kick Panel
12. Range Feet (4)
WARNING:
To provide proper ventilation of the range, DO
NOT remove range feet.
Figure 8: 36” Dual Fuel Range Identification
Key for 30" Models
1. Flush Island Trim (22" High Shelf or 9" Low Back may be
ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Center Grate
4. Control Knob, ExtraLow®Burners (2)
5. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (2)
6. Oven Temperature Selector
7. Oven Mode Selector
8. Oven Light Switch
9. Oven Door
10. Kick Panel
11. Range Feet (4)
WARNING:
To provide proper ventilation of the range,
DO NOT remove range feet.
Figure 9: 30” Dual Fuel Range Identification
2
3
2
5
6
4
78
10
9
12
1
12
11
11
9
7
8
2
21
3
5
6
4
10
11

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Using The Cooktop
Sealed STAR®Burners
Your new range has sealed STAR burners. Each burner
has a unique QuickClean®base feature which allows the
burner and area around the burner to be easier to clean.
There are no burner parts under the cooktop to clean,
disassemble or adjust.
The cooktop features four or six gas surface burners; each
rated at 18,000 BTU/HR (15,000 BTU/ HR using Propane).
On all models, the two left burners have the exclusive
ExtraLow®feature, the remaining burners are standard.
Each burner has its own control knob.
Control Knobs
The control knobs for two sealed gas burners, one in front
and one in the rear, are located directly in front of and
below the pair of burners on the control panel.
The symbol above each control knob identifies either the
burner position on the cooktop or the griddle control,
depending upon your model.
Figure 10: STAR Brass Burner Base
Figure 11: 48” Burner Power Features
®
ExtraLow
ExtraLow Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
ExtraLow
ExtraLow
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Figure 12: Control Knob
Figure 13: Cooktop Symbols
HI
OFF
ME
HI
OFF
ME
HI
OFF
ME
Bezel
Bezel
Bezel
Knob
Knob
Knob
LEFT REAR
BURNER
CENTER REAR
BURNER
RIGHT REAR
BURNER
LEFT FRONT
BURNER
CENTER FRONT
BURNER
RIGHT FRONT
BURNER
GRIDDLE

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Operation of the Burners
1. Press in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to
the HI setting on the knob.
• The igniter for the selected burner clicks and
sparks.
• After burner ignition, the igniter stops clicking.
2. Rotate the knob to any flame setting between HI and
SIM.
• The blue signal light, between the burner knobs,
will light when adjacent burners are lit. The light will
remain on until the adjacent burners are turned off.
BTU for Standard Burners
• HI is equivalent to 18,000 BTU / HR (15,000 BTU / HR
using Propane).
• SIM is equivalent to 2,100 BTU / HR
BTU for ExtraLow®Burner
• HI is equivalent to 18,000 BTU / HR (15,000 BTU / HR
using Propane).
• SIM is equivalent to 3,000 BTU / HR
•XLO
®is equivalent to 370 BTU / HR
ExtraLow®Burners
The controls for the two left burners, front and rear, have
flame settings even lower than the standard SIM settings.
The drawing shows that the control knob has an additional
range between the SIM and XLO settings. When the knob
is set within this range, the flame cycles off and on. By
varying the length of time the flame is off and on, the heat is
reduced even further to cook delicate foods. For example,
these very low settings are suitable for simmering and
poaching, melting chocolate and butter, holding cooked
foods at temperatures without scorching or burning, etc.
Operation of the ExtraLow Burners
•XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the
flame ON for approximately 8 seconds and OFF for 52
seconds of each minute.
• When the knob is set just below the SIM setting, the
flame will cycle ON for approximately 52 seconds and
OFF for 8 seconds of each minute.
• To vary the amount of low heat to suit the food and
quantity, the control can be set anywhere within the
SIM and XLO range marked on the knob.
•TheXLO knobs are disabled during self-clean. The
knob functions will remain unavailable until after the
oven unlocks.
ExtraLow Techniques
• 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 temperature.
• To maintain a low or simmer heat, bring food to a
rolling boil. Stir well, then cover the pan and lower the
heat to a setting just below SIM.
• Check periodically to see if the control knob should be
turned to another setting.
• If an over-size pan is used, the simmer action may
occur mainly in the center of the pan. To equalize the
temperature throughout the food, stir the food around
the outer edges of the pan into the food in the center.
• It is normal to stir food occasionally while simmering.
This is especially important when simmering for several
hours, such as for a homemade spaghetti sauce or
beans.
• When lowering the flame setting, adjust it in small
steps.
• If the setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food
back to a boil before re-setting to a higher heat.
• It is normal not to see simmer bubbles immediately
after the food has been stirred.
• There may be bubbling when the flame cycles ON and
no bubbles when the flame is OFF. Even when the
flame is OFF, there will be steam and a slight quiver on
the liquid’s surface.
Each burner has its own electronic igniter that sparks when
the burner is turned on. Each burner should light in 4
seconds or less. If a burner does not light, check to see that
the cap is positioned correctly on the base.
Figure 14: ExtraLow Burner Control Knob
ExtraLow
Range
ExtraLow
Range
ExtraLow
Range
XLO
OFF
XLO
OFF
CAUTION:
DO NOT touch the STAR®burners when the igniters are
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If a burner fails to ignite, refer to the section “Before
Calling For Service” on page 38.
Burner Cap Placement
The burner caps must be properly placed on the burner
bases for the cooktop to function properly. If the burner cap
is not properly placed, one or more of the following
problems may occur:
• Burner flames are too high.
• Flames shoot out of burners.
• Burners do not ignite.
• Burner flames light unevenly.
• Burner emits gas odor.
Checking Burner Cap
Placement
• Check each burner to make sure there is no gap
between the burner cap and burner base. See
Figure 16 and Figure 17: Correct and Incorrect Burner
Cap Placement to see examples of correct and
incorrect placements of the burner cap.
• You may gently try to move the burner caps from side
to side to check if the caps are properly placed on the
burner bases. When properly placed, each burner cap
will rest flat on top of its burner base, and completely
cover the star-shape of the burner base when viewed
from the top as shown in Figure 16: “Correct Burner
Cap Placement”.
Figure 15: STAR®Burner Components
WARNING:
To prevent flare-ups and avoid the creation of harmful
by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps and all burner grates properly positioned.
WARNING:
To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or grates
while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow the burners to
cool.
Igniter
Igniter
Igniter
Burner Cap
Burner Cap
Burner Cap
Burner Base
Burner Base
Burner Base
Figure 16: Correct Burner Cap Placement
Figure 17: Incorrect Burner Cap Placement
Star ®
Star ®

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Automatic Re-Ignition
If any one or more burners blow out, the electronic igniter
automatically activates to re-light the flame. Do not touch
the burners when the igniters are active.
IMPORTANT:
• For proper combustion do not use the cooktop without
the burner grates in place.
• There is a slight sound associated with gas combustion
and ignition. This is a normal condition.
• On cooktops using propane gas (LP), a slight “pop”
sound may be heard at the burner ports a few seconds
after the burner has been turned off.
Power Failure
•In the event of a power failure, only the standard
burners can be manually lit. It is necessary to light each
one individually.
• If the cooktop is being used when the power failure
occurs, turn all knobs to the OFF position.
• The standard burners can be lit by holding a match at
the ports and turning the control knob to the HI
position. Wait until the flame is burning all around the
burner cap before adjusting the flame to the desired
height.
• The ExtraLow®burners cannot be used during a power
failure. Be sure to turn them off.
• If an ExtraLow burner is on when a power failure
occurs, it cannot be turned back on until the knob is
first turned off.
• The griddle cannot be used during a power failure.
• If you smell gas, refer to safety precautions listed on
page 1.
Flame Height
• The correct flame height depends on 1) size and
material of pan being used; 2) food being cooked; and
3) amount of liquid in the pan.
• Never extend the flame beyond the base of the pan.
• Use a low or medium flame for pan materials that
conduct the heat slowly, such as porcelain coated steel
or glass-ceramic.
Flame Description
• The burner flame color should be blue with no yellow
on the tips. It is not uncommon to see orange in the
flame color; this indicates the burning of airborne
impurities in the gas and will disappear with use.
• With propane (LP) gas, slight yellow tips on the primary
cone are normal.
• The flame should burn completely around the burner
cap. If it doesn’t, check that the cap is positioned
correctly on the base and that the ports are not
blocked.
• The flame should be stable with no excessive noise or
fluttering.
WARNING:
In the event of a power failure, turn all knobs to the OFF
position. Only the Standard burners can be lit manually.
Figure 18: Flame Color
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Secondary Cone
Secondary Cone
Secondary Cone
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue
Primary Cone
Primary Cone
Primary Cone