Thermador PCG486GD User Manual - Page 9

Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP Using The Cooktop Sealed Burners The cooktop features four or six gas surface burners; each rated at 18,000 BTU/HR (15,000 BTU/ HR using Propane). The burners are mounted on top of unique-shaped pedestals. This makes the burner assemblies accessible for easy cleaning. On all models, the two left burners have the exclusive ExtraLow feature, the remaining burners are standard. Each burner has its own control knob. Setting Indicator Knob Bezel Standard Burner Control Knob Star Brass Burner Base CONTROL KNOBS The control knobs for two 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. LEFT REAR Burner: LEFT FRONT Burner: RIGHT REAR Burner: RIGHT FRONT Burner: OPERATION OF THE BURNERS • Press in on the knob and turn it counter- clockwise to the setting on the knob. • The igniter for the selected burner clicks and sparks. • After burner ignition, the igniter stops clicking. • 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® Burners • 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. CENTER REAR CENTER FRONT Burner: Burner: GRIDDLE: 7