Thermador PRL36 - Manual (Page 17)

Photo B: Flip hinge clip toward you
Photo C: Hinge removed from oven
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Step 9: Placing and Leveling
the Range
• For proper performance, the range must be level.
(This is very important for all products that have the
griddle feature.)
• The range has four leveling legs that are threaded into
the cast aluminum base. The range is leveled by
rotating the legs using a 3/8“ socket or a wrench on the
hex flats at the top of each leg, or using an adjustable
wrench on the flats on the sides of the foot (See
Figure 12).
• Progression of the height adjustments should be
alternated proportionally between the four legs, until
the top edges of the range‘s side panels are close to
matching the countertop height.
CAUTION
The top edges of the range‘s side panels must
be on the same or higher level as the adjacent
countertop. If the range is operated while at a
lower height relative to the adjacent cabinet, the
cabinet could be exposed to excessive
temperatures, causing damage to the cabinet
and countertop (See Figure 12).
• Final height adjustments of the two rear legs take place
before moving the range into its installed position in the
cabinet.
• As the range is moved into its final, installed position,
verify that one of the rear range feet has properly
engaged the Anti-Tip Bracket (See Step 4). This can be
verified by viewing through the opening near the floor
with the Kick Panel removed.
NOTICE:
Due to their size and weight distribution, the 48“ ranges do
not require the use of the Anti-Tip Bracket.
• With the range in the installed position, the final height
adjustments are made to the two front legs to ensure
proper alignment to the countertop.
Note:
It is assumed that the countertop adjacent to the range has
been properly leveled.
• After the Range is properly leveled, replace the Kick
Panel and re-install the Oven Door (See “Step 8: Door
Removal and Reinstallation” on page 14). It is
important that the two (2) screws retaining the Kick
Panel are secure to prevent accidental access to
hot surfaces.
• Ensure that the burner caps are correctly seated on the
burner bases of the range‘s cooktop.
Griddle Tilt Adjustment (Not All Models)
Check the griddle adjustment by pouring two tablespoons
of water on the back of the griddle plate. The water should
slowly roll into the grease tray. If not, adjust the two screws
under the back of the griddle plate. Start with one half turn
counter-clockwise (CCW) of the screws. Further
adjustment should be made by one-quarter turn until water
slowly flows into the grease tray.