Thermador PCG366W Instruction manual - Page 17

Automatic Re-Ignition 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. 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. CAUTION DO NOT touch the STAR® burners when the igniters are sparking. IMPORTANT: • For proper combustion DO NOT use the rangetop without the burner grates in place. • There is a slight sound associated with gas combustion and ignition. This is a normal condition. • On rangetops 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 rangetop 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 burners with the ExtraLow® feature cannot be used during a power failure. Be sure to turn them off. • If a burner with ExtraLow 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 5. WARNING In the event of a power failure, turn all knobs to the OFF position. Only the standard burners can be lit manually. 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 Flame Characteristics Yellow Flames: Further adjustment is required. Yellow Tips on Outer Cones: Normal for LP Gas Soft Blue Flames: Normal for Natural Gas • If the flame is completely or mostly yellow, verify that the regulator is set for the correct fuel. After adjustment, retest. • Some orange-colored streaking is normal during the initial start-up. • Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate before making adjustments. • 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. Page. 17