Thermador PRG366EG Guide

For ThermadorProfessional®All Gas Ranges
CAREAND USE MANUAL
Models
PG304
PG36
PG48

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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’sphone.Followthegassupplier’s
instructions.
■Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthe
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
byaqualifiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthe
gas suppler.
A Special Message to our Customers
Thank you for selecting the Thermador Professional®Range. We recommend that you
take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time.
The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for
using all the features of this range. Keep it in a handy place, as it has the answers to
questions that may occur when you start to cook.
Let us know if we can help you. When you write, please include the model and serial
number of your range.
Sincerely,
Thermador Consumer Scientists
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
resultcausing propertydamage, personal
injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT
L’information fournie dans le présent
manueldoit être rigoureusementsuivie,
sous risque d'incendie ou d’explosion
susceptibled’entraîner des dommages,
des blessures ou la mort.
— N’entreposez pas et n’utilisez pas
d’essenceou autresproduitsinflammables
à proximité de la cuisinière ou de tout
autreappareil.
—SI VOUS DÉTECTEZ UNE ODEUR
DEGAZ
■N’allumez aucun appareil.
■Ne touchez pas aux interrupteurs
électriques.
■N’utilisez pas les téléphones du bâtiment.
■Appelez immédiatement votre compagnie
de gaz de chez un voisin. Suivez les
instructions de la compagnie.
■Si vous n’arrivez pas à contacter votre
compagnie de gaz, appelez les pompiers.
— L’installationetlesréparationsdoiventêtre
réalisées par un installateur qualifié, un
centrederéparationagrééoulacompagnie
de gaz.

Introduction ..................................................1
Gas Type Verification...................................1
Care and Use Manual Conventions ............2
Section One: General Safety Instructions
Safety ...........................................................3 – 4
Precautions ..................................................5 – 6
Section Two: Before You Begin
Before Using Your Range for the First Time......7
Section Three: Description
Model & Parts Identification – PG484GGE...........8
Model & Parts Identification – PG366...................9
Model & Parts Identification – PG304.................10
Guide to Knob Identification and Location.........11
Section Four: Using the Cooktop
Using the Cooktop ...................................12 – 13
Flame Setting Guidelines.................................14
Proper Cookware .....................................15 – 16
Surface Burner Cooking
Recommendations ...................................17 – 18
Using the Grill . ........................................19 – 21
Grill Cooking Recommendations .............22 – 23
About the Griddle .............................................24
Griddle Cooking Recommendations ................24
Section Five: Using the Oven
Bake .................................................................25
Convection Bake..............................................26
Setting Bake/Convection Bake ........................27
Other Uses of Bake..........................................28
Baking Recommendations ...............................29
Broil ..................................................................30
Setting Broil and Convection Broil ...................31
Broiling and Roasting Recommendations........32
Section Six: Care and Maintenance
Self-Cleaning the Oven............................33 – 34
Range Cleaning Recommendations ........35 – 40
Section Seven: Before Calling For Service
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance .............................41
Before Calling For Service. ..............................42
Data Rating Plate.............................................42
Warranty...........................................................43
Contents INTRODUCTION
The Thermador Professional®Ranges are free-
standingunitsavailableina numberofconfigurations.
All models feature a gas cooking surface with a
professionalsize, gas convection,self-cleaning oven
with broil capability.
GAS TYPE VERIFICATION
Verify thetype ofgas supplied to the location.Ensure
that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified. Models come from the factory
certifiedfor use withnatural gasor with propane(LP)
gas. Make certain your range and gas type are the
same. Refer to the product rating label which can be
located as indicated on Page 42.
IMPORTANT
All ranges must be installed with a backguard.
ThePG304comeswithalowback.For allother
models,oneofthreeavailablebackguardsmust
be ordered separately and installed at the back
of the range. The three backguard choices in-
clude a Low Back, High Back Shelf, or Island
Trim. Before using the range, insure that it is
equipped with a proper backguard. Refer to the
Installation Instructions accompanying this ap-
pliance for more information.
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CAUTION:
Whenconnectingtheunittopropanegas,make
certainthepropanegastankisequippedwithits
own high-pressure regulator in addition to the
pressureregulator supplied withthe 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.
INTRODUCTION

This manual contains important Care and Use information for allThermador Professional®Ranges.
When using this manual, it is critical that you know the model number 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 42 of this manual. The charts on the following pages
summarize the various range models and identify the features of each range.
Introduction
PG Ranges, featuring a Gas Cooking Surface
with Self-Cleaning Gas Ovens with Gas Broiler
All Gas PG304......................... All Gas, 30" wide Range with Four Gas
Cooktop Burners and self-cleaning Gas Oven
All Gas PG364GE ................... All Gas, 36" wide Range with Four Gas
Cooktop Burners, Electric Griddle and self-cleaning Gas Oven
All Gas PG364GL.................... All Gas, 36" wide Range with Four Gas
Cooktop Burners, Grill and self-cleaning Gas Oven
All Gas PG366......................... All Gas, 36" wide Range with Six Gas
Cooktop Burners and self-cleaning Gas Oven
All Gas PG486GE ................... All Gas, 48" wide Range with Six Gas
Cooktop Burners, Electric Griddle, large self-cleaning Gas Oven
and one secondary Gas Oven.
All Gas PG486GL.................... All Gas, 48" wide Range with Six Gas
Cooktop Burners, Grill, large self-cleaning Gas Oven
and one secondary Gas Oven.
All Gas PG484GGE................. All Gas, 48" wide Range with Four Gas
Cooktop Burners, Grill, Electric Griddle, large self-cleaning Gas
Oven and one secondary Gas Oven.
INTRODUCTION: CARE AND USE MANUAL
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GAS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
SAVE THESE 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.
See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and
grounding instructions.
Itisrecommendedthatadedicated
circuitservicingthis appliancebe
provided.
Theuseofgascookingappliances
results in the production of heat
and moisture.
Gas Models:
PG304
120 volts, 60 Hz.,
15 Amp electrical circuit required.
Gas Models:
PG364GL,PG366
120 volts, 60 Hz.,
15 Amp electrical circuit required.
PG364GE-20Ampcircuitrequired.
Gas Models:
PG486GL,
120 volts, 60 Hz.,
15 Amp electrical circuit required.
PG486GE, PG484GGE - 20 Amp
circuit required.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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
cooktopburners,turnOFFthegascontrolknobandwait5minutes
for the gas to dissipate before lighting the burner manually.
Tolight the burnersmanually, carefullyholda lightedmatchto the
burner ports and turn the gas control knob to HI. 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
burnersare equippedwiththe ExtraLow®featureand cannotbelit
manually.
CAUTION - ALL MODELS
IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED
AND POLARIZED ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY.
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Accessible parts may
become hot when the grill
is in use. Young children
must be kept away.
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
Checkyourlocalbuildingcodesfor
the proper method of installation.
In the absence of local codes, this
unit should be installed in
accordance with the National Fuel
GasCodeNo. Z223.1currentissue
and the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 current issue
ortheCan-B149InstallationCodes
for Gas Burning Appliances and
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1.
CAUTION
CAUTION
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICALPLUGFROMTHE
WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE
SERVICING THIS UNIT.
WARNING

Safety Practices to Avoid
Personal Injury
Whenproperlycaredfor,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
typeofapplianceprovidesintense
heat. When using kitchen
appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions 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.
Havetheinstallershowyouwhere
the gas supply shut-off valve is
locatedsothatyouknowhowand
where to turn off the gas to the
range.
• If you smell gas:
• Do not try to light any appli-
ance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch.
• Do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas sup-
plier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s in-
struction.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
• Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Intheeventaburnergoesoutand
gas escapes, open a window or a
door. Do not attempt to use the
rangeuntilthegashashadtimeto
dissipate. Wait at least 5 minutes
before using the range.
Donotrepairorreplaceanypartof
the appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
otherservicingshould bereferred
to a qualified technician.
Children should not be left alone
or unattended in an area where
appliancesareinuse.Theyshould
neverbeallowedtositorstandon
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
shouldclimbontotheapplianceto
reach these items, they could be
seriously injured.
Neveruseanypartoftherangeor
oven for storage. Flammable
materialscancatchfireandplastic
items may melt or ignite.
Do not hang articles from any part of
theapplianceorplaceanythingagainst
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.
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
comeincontactwithortooclose
toanyinfraredburner,topburner
orburnergrateuntilithascooled.
Fabric may ignite and result in
personalinjury.
Use only dry potholders: moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may cause burns from steam. Do
notuseatowelorotherbulkycloth
in place of potholders. Do not let
potholders touch hot infrared
burners, hot burners, or burner
grates.
For personal safety, wear proper
apparel.Loosefittinggarmentsor
hanging sleeves should never be
worn while using this appliance.
Some synthetic fabrics are highly
flammableandshouldnotbeworn
while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line
anypartoftheovenorrange.Use
ofafoillinercouldresultinashock
orfirehazard,ortheobstructionof
the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Foil is an excellent
heat insulator and heat will be
trappedbeneathit.Thiswill upset
thecookingperformanceandcan
damage the finish of the oven or
the range.
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF TIPPING OF
THE APPLIANCE, IT
MUST BE SECURED
BY A PROPERLY
INSTALLEDANTI-TIP
DEVICE. VERIFY THAT THE
ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS EN-
GAGED PER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. (NOTE:
ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS
REQUIRED ON ALL 30" AND
36" RANGES)
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
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.
Whenusingthecooktop:DONOT
TOUCHTHEBURNERGRATES
OR THE IMMEDIATE SUR-
ROUNDING 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
smokingandgreasyspilloversthat
may ignite. More importantly, if
theburner flamesare smothered,
unburnedgas willescape intothe
room. See Inside Front Cover
regarding gas leaks.
Onlycertaintypesofglass,heat-
proof glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed
utensilsaresuitableforcooking
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;abuildupofpressure
maycausethecontainerto 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.
Avoidusinghighflamesettingwith
apan largerthan thegrateor with
one that spans more than one
burner, such as a griddle, for
prolonged periods of time. This
canresultinpoorcombustionthat
generates harmful by-products.
Use caution to insure that drafts like
thosefromforced airventsor fansdo
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
theburner.Theuseofundersized
utensilscouldexpose a portionof
theflameandmayresultinignition
of clothing.
Donotuseflammablecleanersto
clean the range.
To minimize the risk of burns,
ignitionofflammablematerialsand
unintentional spillage, position
handlesofutensilsinwardsothey
do not extend over adjacent work
areas,cookingareas,ortheedge
of the range's cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to
prevent movement of the utensil
when stirring or turning food.
DO NOT use pots or pans on the
grill section.
Do not use the grill for cooking
excessively fatty meats or
productswhichpromoteflare-ups.
The optional cutting board
accessory must be removed
before operating the griddle
beneath or burners adjacent to it.
GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let
hotgreasecoolbeforeattempting
to handle it. Avoid letting grease
depositscollect. Cleanafter each
use.
For proper lighting and
performanceoftheburners,keep
the igniter ports clean. It is
necessary to clean these when
there is a boil over or when the
burnerdoesnotlighteventhough
the electronic igniters click. See
Page 38.
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WARNING
After a spill or boil over, turn off
theburnerand clean aroundthe
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
rangewhileitishot.Somecleaners
produce noxious fumes if applied
to a hot surface. Follow directions
provided by the cleaner man-
ufacturer.
Be sure all cooktop controls are
turned off and the cooktop is cool
before using any type of aerosol
cleaneron oraround thecooktop.
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 INFRARED
BURNERS, THE INTERIOR
SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR
THE EXTERIOR AREA IM-
MEDIATELY SURROUNDING
THEDOOR. Interiorovensurfaces
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.
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 infrared
burner.
Usecarewhenopeningtheoven
door; let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing
foods.
Before self-cleaning the oven,
removethebroilerpan,ovenracks
andanyotherutensils,andexcess
spillage.

SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
Do not clean, rub, damage,
move or remove the door
gasket. It is essential for a good
seal during baking and while self-
cleaning the oven. 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 large
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.
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Serviceshouldonlybedoneby
authorized technicans. Techni-
cians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this unit.
Listentobesurethecoolingblower
runs whenever the oven controls
are set to broil or self-clean. If the
fan does not operate, do not use
the oven. Call an authorized
service center for service.
Clean the ventilator hood and
filters above the range frequently
so grease from cooking vapors
does not accumulate on them.
• In case of fire or when inten-
tionally “flaming” liquor or
other spirits on the range's
cooktop, follow hood man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
California Proposition 65
Warning: The burning of gas
cookingfuelandtheeliminationof
soil during self-cleaning generate
some by-products which are on
the list of substances which are
knownbytheStateofCaliforniato
cause cancer or reproductive
harm. California law requires
businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such
substances.Tominimizeexposure
to these substances, always
operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this
booklet and provide good
ventilation to the room when
cooking with gas, during and
immediatelyafterself-cleaningthe
oven.
BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME, CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THESE ITEMS:
* Backguard must be ordered and shipped separately. It is not included with the range shipment. ‡The
aluminum broil pan is for the Secondary Oven; the porcelain and chrome broil pan is for the Main Oven.
DESCRIPTION PG PG PG PG PG PG PG
304 364GE 364GL 366 484GGE 486GE 486GL
Oven Racks Large Oven 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Oven Racks 12-inch Oven 2 2 2
Two-Piece Broil Pan 1 1 1 1 2‡ 2‡ 2‡
Star Burner Caps 4 4 4 6 4 6 6
Burner Grates 2 2 2 3 2 3 3
Control Knobs 5 6 6 7 8 9 9
Cast Iron Grill Grate 1 1 1
Stainless Steel Radiant 1 1 1
Coated Titanium - Surface Griddle 111
Product Registration Card 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Backguard 1 * * * * * *
Installation Instructions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Use and Care Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SECTION TWO: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. Check that you have the items listed on Page 6.
2. RecordtheModeland SerialnumberonPage
42. See "Data Rating Plate." These may be
usedforanyfuturecontactswithyourserviceror
thefactory. EnterthisinformationontheProduct
RegistrationCardincludedwiththisproductthen
mail it to the indicated address.
3. Optional Accessories. Grill Cover, Grill Plate,
Chopping Board, Griddle Cover, Wok Support
Ring and other accessories are available from
your Thermador Dealer. Contact the Thermador
Parts Department toll-free at 800/735-4327 for
more information.
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 posi-
tion before turning on the oven.
Insert the racks as follows:
a. Hold the rack with the back rail in the up
position towards the rear of the oven. Slip it
into the oven so the rack slides are between
the rack and the rack guides.
b. Tipthe frontof therack upslightly asit slides
intotheovensothatthesafetystopsclearthe
rack slides. The safety stops on the back of
the rack will keep it from sliding out of the
oven when it is pulled forward.
5. Ensure that the burner caps are correctly
seated on the burner bases of the range's
cooktop. Turn on each burner to check for
proper flame color. See Page 14 for details.
Removeallpackagingmaterials
andtemporarylabelsfromoven
and cooktop.
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Before Using Your Range for the First Time
BEFORE BAKING OR BROILING, the oven and
broiler should be turned on to burn off the manufac-
turing oils. Turn the oven on to 450°F (230°C) for 20
to30minutes; thenturnthe broilerto"Broil" forsame
lengthoftime. You maywishto turnonthe ventilator
above your range during this time.
Please read Page 40 in Section 6: Care and
Maintenance before cleaning the oven racks.
Aluminumfoilshouldneverbeusedtocover
the oven racks or to line the oven. Do not
remove the infrared burner in the gas oven.
1
2
3
4
5
Large Gas Main and Oven Rack Positions
CAUTION

SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION
Model and Parts Identification
1. 22" High Shelf Backguard,
12" Low Back, or Island Trim
- shown
(Backguard ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Gas Grill
4. Electric Griddle
5. Control Knobs, ExtraLow®
Burners (2)
6. Control Knobs, Standard
Burners (2)
7. Control Knobs, Grill (1) and
Griddle (1)
8. Oven Controls, Temperature
Indicator
9. Oven Light and Selector Switches,
Main and Secondary Ovens
10. Oven Door
11. Viewing Window
12. Secondary Oven
(2 racks included)
13. Kick Panel (Product Rating Label
Located Behind Kick Panel)
14. Range Feet (4)
Gas Model PG484GGE - Shown below
Model PG486GE – Has a griddle and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard.
Model PG486GL – Has a grill and six burners, two ExtraLow® and four standard.
Key for PG484GGE Models
(shown)
Main Gas Oven Interior
15. Oven Interior Lights (2)
16. Broil Burners (2)
17. Oven Thermostat
18. Rack Guides
19. Oven Rack
(3 included, not shown)
20. Bake Burner (hidden)
21. Convection Fan Cover
8
1
2
2
34
14
7
6
5
11
9
10
14
12
13
8
9
15
16 16 17
18
15
19
20
21
8
7
WARNING:
To provide proper
ventilation, do NOT
remove range feet.

9
1. 22" High Shelf Backguard,
12" Low Back or 4" Island Trim - shown
(Backguard ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Control Knobs, ExtraLow
®
Burners (2)
4. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (4)
5. Oven Controls, temperature
indicator
6. Oven Light and Selector Switches
7. Oven Door
8. Viewing Window
9. Kick Panel (Product Rating Label
Located Behind Kick Panel)
10. Range Feet (4)
Gas Model PG366 - Shown
Model PG364GE – Has a center griddle and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard.
Model PG364GL – Has a center grill and four burners, two ExtraLow® and two standard.
Key for PG366 Model (shown)
Gas Oven Interior,
Please see Page 8
SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION
1
2
5
2
4
3
6
2
4
10
8
7
9
10
WARNING:
To provide proper
ventilation, do NOT
remove range feet.

SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION
Model and Parts Identification
1. 9" Low Back
(Island Trim - shown- and High Shelf
ordered separately)
2. Burner Grates & Burners
3. Control Knobs, ExtraLow®Burners (2)
4. Control Knobs, Standard Burners (2)
5. Oven Controls, Temperature Indicator
6. Oven Light and Selector Switches
7. Oven Door
8. Viewing Window
9. Kick Panel (Product Rating Label
Located Behind Kick Panel)
10. Range Feet (4)
Gas Model PG304 - Shown
Key for PG304 Models
10
1
22
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
10
Gas Oven Interior,
Please see Page 8
WARNING:
To provide proper ventila-
tion,doNOTremoverange
feet.

Guide to Knob Identification and Location
PG48 MODELS
PG36 MODELS
PG30 MODEL
16 2
2
2
16
6
6
2
4
1
12
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
34
4
3
6
5
6
5
6
5
PG484GGEBS
PG486GEBS
PG486GLBS
PG364GEBS
PG364GLBS
PG366BS
PG304BS
Locate each knob type by
the corresponding number
on the diagrams. Actual
knobs are not numbered.
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SECTION THREE: DESCRIPTION
1. XLO Knob
OFF HI-MED-LO-XLO
2. Standard Knob
OFF HI-MED-LO
3. Grill Knob
OFF LITE-HI-MED-LO
OFF 150 200 250 300
350 400 450 500
Broil Clean
6. Main Oven Knob
OFF 150 200 250 300
350 400 450 500
Broil
5. Secondary Oven Knob
4. Griddle Knob
OFF 150 200 250 300
350 400 450 500

SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP
SEALED BURNERS
Using the Cooktop
The cooktop features four or six
gas surface burners; each rated
at 15,000 BTU/HR. The burners
are sealed to the stainless steel
top frame to prevent liquid spills
from accumulating below the top
surface,making it easierto clean.
Onall models,thetwo leftburners
have the exclusive ExtraLow
feature,theremaining burnersare
standard.Eachburner hasitsown
control knob.
ExtraLow®Burner
Control Knob
CONTROL KNOBS
The two words above each
control knob identifies the burner
position. For example, LEFT
FRONT, RIGHTFRONT, etc.
Standard Burner
Control Knob
Bezel
Knob
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.
OPERATION OF THE
BURNERS
• Press in on the knob and turn it
counter-clockwise to the HI
setting.
• The igniter for the selected
sealed burner clicks and
sparks.
• After flame ignition, the igniter
stops clicking.
• Rotate the knob to any flame
setting between HI and LO.
• The Blue Burner Signal Light,
between the burners, will light
when adjacent burners are lit.
They will remain on until the
burner is turned off.
BTU Output for Standard Burners
• HI is equivalent to 15,000 BTU / HR.
• LO is equivalent to 2,100 BTU
/ HR.
BTU Output for ExtraLow
®
Burners
• HIis equivalent to 15,000BTU / HR.
• LO 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
flamesettingseven lowerthanthe
standard LO settings.
The drawing shows that the
control knob has an additional
range between the LO and XLO
settings. When the knob is set
withinthis range,the flamecycles
off and on. By varying the length
oftime the flameis offandon, the
heat is reduced even further to
cookdelicate foods.For example,
these very low settings are
suitable for simmering and
poaching, melting chocolate and
butter, holding cooked foods at
temperatureswithoutscorching or
burning, etc.
ExtraLow®
Range
12
Sealed Star®
Brass Burner Base
Setting Indicator
Setting Indicator

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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.
• Whenthe knobisset justbelow
the LO 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
tosuitthe foodandquantity, the
control can be set anywhere
within the LO and XLO range
marked on the knob.
• The number and dash
designations, shown in the
drawing,are forreference only.
Numbers do not actually
appear on the knob. The
number indicates the position
of the flame setting as
represented on the cooking
chart, Pages 17 and 18, with
the flame on longer at the #4
setting than on #1 setting.
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 foodto arolling boil.
Stirwell,then coverthepanand
lower the heat to a setting just
below LO.
• 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,suchas forahomemade
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
bubbleswhen theflameis OFF.
Even when the flame is OFF,
there will be steam and a slight
quiver on the liquid’s surface.
Eachburnerhas itsownelectronic
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. Do not
touch the burners when the
igniters are sparking. Ifa burner
fails to ignite, refer to the section
on Page 42, “Before Calling for
Service.”
BURNER CAP
Ports
IGNITER
Star®Burner
Components
Burner
Cap
Brass
Burner
Base
ExtraLow Settings
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AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION
If any one or more burners or grill
blow out, the electronic igniter
automaticallysparkstore-light the
flame.
Do not touch the burners
when the igniters are sparking.
IMPORTANT:
• For proper combustion do not
use the cooktop without the
burner grates in place.
• There is a slight sound
associated with gas
combustionandignition. Thisis
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.
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 primarycone
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.
• Theflameshould bestablewith
noexcessivenoise orfluttering.
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.
• Neverextendthe flamebeyond
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.
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
lighted by holding a match at
theports andturningthe 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.
• NeitherExtraLowburner canbe
usedduring a powerfailure. Be
sure to turn them off.
• If either ExtraLow burner is on
when a power failure occurs,
they cannot be turned back on
until both knobs are first turned
off.
• The griddle or grill cannot be
used during a power failure.
• If you smell gas, refer to safety
precautions listed inside the
front cover.
Flame Color
Secondary
Cone
Primary
Cone
Light Blue
Dark Blue
WARNING
In the event of a power failure,
allknobs areto beturned to the
OFF Position. Only the
standard burners can be lit
manually.
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Cookware Recommendations
• Select the base diameter to match the diameter
of the flame. The diameter of the flame should be
the same size as the pan base or slightly smaller.
Oversize or under size pans sacrifice cooking
performance. A 5
-1/2" (140 mm) base size is
generally the smallest recommended.
• Professional quality pans with metal handles are
recommended because plastic handles can melt
or blister, if the flame extends up the side of the
pan. Professional quality pans are found at
restaurant supply stores and gourmet specialty
shops. All cookware should have these
characteristics: good heat conductivity, good
balance, correctly sized base diameter, a heavy,
flat base, and a proper fitting lid. For best cooking
results, the flame should be contained under the
bottom of the pan.
• Aluminum and copper are pan materials that
conductthe heatquicklyand evenly.These metals
are sometimes attached to the base or in the core
between stainless steel.
• Balanceisimportantfor stabilityand even cooking.
The handle must not be heavier than the pan and
tilt it unevenly. A pan must sit level on the grate
without rocking or wobbling.
• Aheavy, flat base is more apt to remain flat when
heated.Panbases thatarewarped,dented, ridged
ortoo lightweightwillheat unevenly.Heat andcool
pans gradually to avoid sudden temperature
changes which tend to distort cookware. Do not
add cold water to a hot pan.
• A properly fitting lid will shorten cooking time and
make it possible to use lower heat settings.
BALANCED PAN
BASE DIAMETER
FLAT BASE PAN
COVERED PAN
(51 mm)
CAUTION:
➤Food packaged in aluminum foil should
not be placed directly on the burner
grate. Aluminum foil can melt during
cooking.
➤Do not let plastic, paper or cloth come in
contactwith ahot burnergrate.Theymay
melt or catch fire.
➤Neverlet apanboil dry.Thiscandamage
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FLAT-BOTTOM WOK PAN
Specialty Cookware
COOKING
RECOMENDATIONS
SUGGESTIONS FOR USING THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS
Use the chart on Pages 17 and 18 as a guide. The
settings you use will vary depending on the pans
selected and the starting temperature of the food.
Onthe chart,the“Finish Setting”hasbeen separated
for the standard and ExtraLow burners. There may
or may not be a change between the two burner
settings.
The ExtraLow setting can be either a cooking or a
holding setting.
Raiseor lowerthe flamesetting gradually.Allowtime
for the pan and the food to adjust to the new setting.
ROUND-BOTTOM WOK
IN SUPPORT RING
• Woks – Either flat based or round bottom woks
with the accessory ring can be used on models
without a built-in wok burner. Round bottom woks
must be used with a support ring. The porcelain-
coated cast iron wok support ring must be
purchased separately.
• Cannersand Stock Pots – Selectonewith abase
diameter that extends no more than 2 inches
(51mm) beyond the grate.
Standard Size Water Bath Canner
21 to 22 quarts (19.95 to 20.9 liters),
with an 11 to 12 inch base (279 to 305 mm) and
a 9 to 11 inch depth (229 to 279 mm).
Standard Size Pressure Canner
8 to 22 quarts (7.6 to 20.9 liters), with an
8 to 11 inch base (203 to 279 mm) and
a 6
-1/2" to 12 inch depth (165 - 305 mm).
CANNING TIPS:
• Aflat basepan ispreferred to onewith aconcave,
convex or rippled base.
• When using two canners at the same time, use
staggeredburners. Donot blockair totheburners.
Aflame needs theright amountof airfor complete
combustion.
• Use a cover on a canner when bringing the
contents to a boil.
• Once the contents have reached a boil on HI, use
the lowest flame possible to maintain the boil or
pressure.
• Canning produces a large amount of steam. Take
precautions to prevent burns.

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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations
BEVERAGES MED – heat milk, LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm,
Cocoa cover cover*
BREADS MED – preheat skillet MED LO to MED – Same as Standard
French Toast, Pancakes, cook
Grilled Sandwiches
BUTTER 4to 3– allow 5 to 10
Melting XLO – to hold minutes to melt
CEREALS HI – cover, bring MED LO to MED – XLO – to hold, cover*
Cornmeal, Grits, water to a boil, add finish cooking
Oatmeal cereal according to package
directions
CHOCOLATE Use XLO 2 to XLO – allow 10
Melting to 15 minutes to melt
XLO – to hold*
DESSERTS MED LO to MED – MED LO to MED Same as Standard
Candy cook following recipe
Pudding and Pie Filling MED LO LO MED LO
Mix cook according to
package directions
Pudding MED LO – Bring milk LO MED LO – to cook
to a boil
EGGS MED HI – cover, bring Use XLO XLO– cook 3 to 4
Cooked in Shell water to a boil, add minutes for soft cooked;
eggs, cover or 15 to 20 minutes for
hard cooked
Fried, Scrambled MED – LO to MED LO XLO– to hold for a
melt butter, add eggs finish cooking short period*
Poached HI – bring water to MED to MED HI – Same as Standard
the boiling point, finish cooking
add eggs
MEAT, FISH, POULTRY HI – until meat starts MED LO to MED – Same as Standard
Bacon, Sausage Patties to sizzle finish cooking
Braising: Swiss Steak, HI – melt fat, then Use XLO 3 to 2 –
Pot Roast, Stew Meat brown on MED HI to simmer until tender
HI, add liquid, cover
Quick Frying: Breakfast MED HI to HI – MED HI to HI – Same as Standard
Steaks preheat skillet fry quickly
Frying: Chicken HI – heat oil, then LO – cover, finish Same as Standard
brown on MED cooking
Deep Frying: Shrimp HI – heat oil MED HI – to Same as Standard
maintain temperature
Pan Frying: Lamb Chops, HI – preheat skillet MED HI to HI – 4to 3 – to hold, covered
Thin Steaks, Hamburgers, brown meat 4to 3 – t o hold, uncovered
Link Sausage
Poaching: Chicken, HI – Cover, bring Use XLO 4 to 3 – to finish cooking
whole or pieces, Fish liquids to a boil
Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting
Standard Burners ExtraLow® Burners

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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations
* We recommend that these foods be stirred occasionally.
Simmering: Stewed HI – cover, 4 to 1– simmer slowly
Chicken, Corned Beef, bring liquid
Tongue, etc. to a boil
PASTAS HI – bring water to a MED HI to HI – to
Same as for Standard Burners
Macaroni, Noodles, boil, add pasta maintain a rolling boil
Spaghetti
POPCORN (use a heavy, HI – cover, heat until MED HI to HI – Same as for Standard Burners
flat bottom pan) kernels start to pop finish popping
PRESSURE COOKER Med. HI to HI – build MED LO to MED – Same as for Standard Burners
Meat up pressure maintain pressure
Vegetables HI – build up pressure MED LO to MED – Same as for Standard Burners
maintain pressure
RICE HI – cover, bring 4to 2– cook according
water to a boil, add to package directions
rice, cover XLO – to hold, cover
SAUCES Med. HI to HI – cook 2 to XLO – simmer
Tomato Base meat/vegetables, (2 to 3 to thicken sauce,
follow recipe uncovered).
White, Cream, Bernaise, Med. LO – melt fat, LO to MED LO – XLO – to hold, cover*
follow recipe finish cooking
Hollandaise XLO to Lo XLO XLO – t o hold, lowest setting
SOUPS, STOCK HI – cover, bring 3to 2 – simmer
liquid to a boil XLO – to hold, cover*
VEGETABLES HI – cover, bring MED LO to MED – XLO – to hold, cover
Fresh water and vegetables cook 10 to 30 minutes,
to a boil or until tender
Frozen HI – cover, bring MED LO to MED – Same as for Standard Burners
water and vegetables cook according to
to a boil package directions
Deep Frying HI – heat oil MED to MED HI – Same as for Standard Burners
maintain frying
temperature
In Pouch HI – cover, bring LO to MED LO – Same as for Standard Burners
water and vegetables cook according to
to a boil package directions
Saute HI – heat oil or melt MED LO to MED – Same as for Standard Burners
butter, add vegetables cook to desired
doneness
Stir Fry HI – heat oil, add MED HI to HI – Same as for Standard Burners
vegetables finish cooking
Food Start Setting Finish Setting Finish Setting
Standard Burners ExtraLow®Burner