Thermador PC304 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Gas Type Verification ..................................................... 1
SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions
Electrical Requirement and Grounding Instructions ...... 2
Safety Precautions ................................................... 3 – 4
SECTION TWO: Before You Begin
Before Using Your Cooktop for the First Time ............... 5
SECTION THREE: Description
Model & Parts Identification – PC48 .............................. 6
Model & Parts Identification – PC36 .........................7
Model & Parts Identification – PC304 ......................7
Model & Parts Identification – P24WK ......................8
SECTION FOUR: Using the Cooktop
Sealed Burners .............................................................. 9
ExtraLow ® Burners ....................................................... 10
Electronic Igniter .......................................................... 10
Flame Setting Guidelines............................................. 11
Cookware Recommendations ..................................... 12
Specialty Cookware ..................................................... 13
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations .14 – 15
Using the Grill ....................................................16 – 18
Grill Cooking Recommendations .................... 19 – 20
Using the Griddle ...................................................... 21
Griddle Cooking Recommendations ....................... 21
SECTION FIVE: Wok Operation
Before Using Prepare Wok ............................................ 5
Using the Wok .............................................................. 22
Wok Operation ............................................................. 23
SECTION SIX: Care and Maintenance
Cooktop and Wok Cleaning Recommendations ... 24 – 28
SECTION SEVEN: Before Calling For Service
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance ......................................... 29
Before Calling For Service ........................................... 30
Data Rating Plate ......................................................... 30
Warranty....................................................................... 33
INTRODUCTION
The Thermador Professional ® Cooktops are built-in
units available in a number of configurations. Models
PC486GE, PC486GL, PC484GGE and PC484WK
feature a gas cooking surface with six sealed burn-
ers and an electric griddle, six sealed burners and a
gas grill, four sealed burners with an electric griddle
and a gas grill, or four sealed burners with a wok,
respectively. Models PC364GE, PC364GL, and
PC366 feature a gas cooking surface with four sealed
burners and an electric griddle, four sealed burners
and a gas grill, or six sealed burners. Models P24WK
and PC484WK have a high output WOK burner rated
at 30,000 BTU/HR. Model PC304 features a gas
cooking surface with four sealed burners.
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 pressure of the gas supplied to the appli-
ance regulator must not exceed 14" (34.9 milli-
bars) water column.
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI
Z21.1, The STANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLD
COOKING GAS APPLIANCES. IN CANADA
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/
CGA 1.1 - M81, STANDARD for 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
ANSI/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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Cooktops are shipped by the factory to operate on
natural gas. Verify
that the type of gas being used at
the installation site matches the type of gas used by
the appliance.
If the location/job site requires a conversion from
one type of gas to another, contact the dealer where
the unit was purchased or contact Thermador (800/
735-4328). The field conversion kit for all
Professional cooktops (PC series) is Thermador
Model PLPKIT. Field conversion must be done by
qualified service personnel only.
IMPORTANT
All Cooktops having less than 12" (305 mm)
horizontal clearance between combustible ma-
terials and the back edge of the Cooktop must
be installed with a Thermador Low Back Back-
guard. If more than 12" (305 mm) horizontal
clearance exists, a Thermador Island Trim may
be used instead of the backguard. Before using
the Cooktop, insure that it is equipped with the
appropriate Low Back Backguard or Island Trim.
Refer to the Installation Instructions accompa-
nying this appliance for more information.