Thermador PRD486EDG User Manual - Page 3

Introduction CONTENTS Introduction 1 Gas Type Verification 1 Section 1: General Safety Instructions Safety 2 -3 Precautions 4 - 5 Section 2: Before You Begin Before Using Your Range for the First Time ...... 6 Section 3: Description Model & Parts Identification - 48" Range 7 Model & Parts Identification - 36" Range 8 Model & Parts Identification - 30" Range 9 Section 4: Using the Cooktop Using the Cooktop 10 - 12 Flame Setting Guidelines 12 Proper Cookware 13- 14 Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations 15 - 16 Using the Grill 17 - 18 Grill Cooking Recommendations 19 Using the Griddle 20 Griddle Cooking Recommendations 20 Section 5: Using the Oven Bake 21 Convection/Convection Bake 22-23 Setting Bake/Convection Bake 24 Other Uses of Bake 25 Setting the 12-inch oven 26 Baking Chart 27 Broil 28 Setting Broil and Convection Broil 29 Broiling and Roasting Recommendations ....... 30 Section 6: Care and Maintenance Self-Cleaning the Oven 31 - 32 Range Cleaning Recommendations ........ 33 - 38 Section 7: Before Calling For Service Do-It-Yourself Maintenance 39 Before Calling For Service 40 Data Rating Plate 40 Warranty 41-42 Introduction The Thermador Professional® Ranges are free-standing units available in a number of configurations. All models feature a gas cooking surface with a professional size, electric convection, self-cleaning oven with broil capability. GAS type verification Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for which it is certified. All models are certified for use with natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for use with propane gas supply will require a conversion kit. Refer to the product rating label which can be located as indicated on Page 40. 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 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. IMPORTANT All ranges must be installed with a backguard. The 30" model comes with a Low Back. For all other models, one of three available backguards must be ordered separately and installed at the back of the range. The three backguard choices include a Low Back, Pot and Pan Shelf, or Island Trim. Before using the range, ensure that it is equipped with a proper backguard. Refer to the Installation Instructions accompanying this appliance for more information. CAUTION: The Pot and Pan Shelf can get very hot! DO NOT place on top of the Pot and Pan Shelf: • plastics or containers that can melt • flammable items • a total load over 30 pounds (13.6kg). This manual contains important Care and Use information for all Thermador 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 40 of this manual. The charts on the following pages summarize the various range models and identify the features of each range. 1