Thermador Range PRG304 PRG364GL User Manual

Care and Use Manual  
HEATING  
HEATING  
Thermador Professional® Range  
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY  
All-Gas Models PRG304  
PRG364GL, PRG364GL, PRG366  
PRG486GD, PRG486GL, PRG484GG  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Table of Contents  
If you Smell Gas .................. Inside front cover  
Introduction .................................................... 1  
Gas Type Verification..................................... 1  
Introduction .................................................... 2  
INTRODUCTION  
The Thermador Professional® Ranges are free standing  
units available in a number of configurations. Model  
PRG304 is equipped with four sealed gas surface  
burners, a large capacity gas oven with convection  
system and gas infra-red broiler. Models PRG364GD,  
PRG364GL, and PRG366 feature a gas cooking surface  
with four sealed burners and a griddle, four sealed  
burners and a grill or six sealed burners, in addition to  
a large capacity gas oven with a convection system and  
a gas infra-red broiler. Models PRG484GG,  
PRG486GD, and PRG486GL feature a gas cooking  
surface with four sealed burners, griddle and grill; six  
sealed burners and a griddle; or six sealed burners and  
a grill. PRG48 Ranges provide a large gas oven (the  
sameasusedinthePRG36Ranges)andasecondarygas  
oven with broil capability.  
SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions  
Safety ..............................................................................3  
Precautions....................................................................4  
SECTION TWO: Before You Begin  
Before Using Your Range for the First Time........7  
SECTION THREE: Description  
Model & Parts Identification – PRG484GG ..........8  
Model & Parts Identification – PRG486GD ..........9  
Model & Parts Identification – PRG304 .............. 10  
SECTION FOUR: Using the Cooktop  
Using the Cooktop........................................................  
Proper Cookware .................................................... 13  
Flame Setting Guidelines......................................... 15  
Suggested Flame Settings ........................................ 16  
Using the Grill ........................................................... 18  
Grill Cooking Chart ................................................. 21  
Using the Griddle ..................................................... 23  
Griddle Cooking Chart ........................................... 23  
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  
usewithpropanegasrequiresConversionKit, P/N35-  
00-549.  
SECTION FIVE: Using the Oven  
Bake ............................................................................. 24  
Convection•Bake ...................................................... 25  
Other Uses of Bake ................................................. 26  
Setting Broil ............................................................... 27  
SECTION SIX: Care and Maintenance  
Burner Grates and Sealed Burners ...................... 29  
Griddle and Grill....................................................... 30  
Range Cleaning Chart.............................................. 31  
SECTION SEVEN: Before Calling For Service  
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance................................... 35  
Before Calling For Service...................................... 36  
Data Rating Plate ...................................................... 36  
Warranty ........................................ Inside back cover  
IMPORTANT  
All ranges must be installed with a backguard.  
Model PRG304 is shipped from the factory with a  
standard9"backguard.Forallothermodelsoneof  
three available backguards must be ordered sepa-  
rately and installed at the back of the range. The  
three backguard choices include a Low Back, High  
Back Shelf, or Island Trim. Before using the range,  
insure that it is equipped with a proper backguard.  
Refer to the Installation Instructions accompany-  
ing this appliance for more information.  
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  
from the propane gas tank to the pressure  
regulator.  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Introduction  
This manual contains important Care and Use information for All-Gas Thermador Professional® Ranges.  
Whenusingthismanual, itiscriticalthatyouknowthemodelnumberofyourrange, assomeinformation  
will be unique to each All-Gas Range. The model number may be found on the rating plate located on  
therangeasidentifiedonpage36ofthismanual. Thechartsonthefollowingpagessummarizethevarious  
range models and identify the features of each All-Gas Range.  
PRG All-Gas Ranges, Featuring a Gas Cooking Surface with  
Gas Ovens, with Gas Convection, and Gas Infra-Red Broiler  
All-Gas PRG304  
All-Gas, 30" wide Range with Four Cooktop Burners  
All-Gas, 36" wide Range with Four Cooktop Burners and Griddle  
All-Gas, 36" wide Range with Four Cooktop Burners and Grill  
All-Gas, 36" wide Range with Six Cooktop Burners  
All-Gas PRG364GD  
All-Gas PRG364GL  
All-Gas PRG366  
All-Gas PRG484GG  
All-Gas, 48” wide Range with Four Cooktop Burners, Griddle  
Grill and 2 ovens (1 large main and 1 small secondary)  
All-Gas PRG486GD  
All-Gas, 48” wide Range with Six Cooktop Burners,  
Griddle and 2 ovens (1 large main and 1 small secondary)  
All-Gas PRG486GL  
All-Gas, 48” wide Range with Six Cooktop Burners Grill and  
2 ovens (1 large main and 1 small secondary)  
Check your local building codes  
for the proper method of instal-  
lation. In the absence of local  
codes, this unit should be in-  
stalled 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 Appli-  
ances and C22.1 Canadian Elec-  
trical Code Part 1.  
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE  
WITH ANSI Z21.1 CURRENT  
ISSUE, STANDARD FOR  
HOUSEHOLD COOKING  
GAS APPLIANCES AND UL  
STANDARD 858 CURRENT  
ISSUE, HOUSEHOLD ELEC-  
TRIC RANGES. IN CANADA  
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE  
WITH CAN/CGA 1.1 DOMES-  
TIC GAS RANGES, CUR-  
RENT ISSUE.  
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SECTION ONE: General Safety Instructions  
SAFETY  
Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions  
See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements  
and grounding instructions.  
PLEASE READ  
CAREFULLY  
CAUTION -ALL MODELS  
All-Gas Models:  
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR  
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND OR NEUTRAL)  
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG (ALL-GAS  
PRG RANGES).  
PRG304, PRG364GD, PRG364GL,  
PRG366, PRG484GG, PRG486GD,  
PRG486GL  
120 volts, 60 Hz., 20 Amp electrical  
circuit required.  
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of you, the user, to have  
this appliance connected to the electrical power supply in accordance  
with the National Electrical Code and/or applicable local codes and  
ordinances by a qualified electrician.  
FOR PERSONAL SAFE-  
TY, THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE CONNECTED  
TO  
A
PROPERLY  
GROUNDED AND PO-  
LARIZED ELECTRICAL  
POWER SUPPLY.  
CAUTION - ALL MODELS  
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE  
ELECTRICAL PLUG FROM THE  
WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE  
SERVICING THIS UNIT.  
In Case of an Electrical Failure  
If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no  
electric power to operate the electronic igniters on the cooktop  
burners, turn OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 minutes  
for the gas to dissipate before lighting the cooktop burner manually.  
It is recommended that a dedicated  
circuit servicing this appliance be  
provided.  
To light the cooktop burners manually, carefully hold a lighted match  
to the burner ports and turn the gas control knob to HI. During a  
power failure you can use the cooktop burners, but each must be lit  
with a match.  
DO NOT attempt to light the two left burners manually.  
TheseburnersareequippedwiththeExtraLow® featureand  
cannot be lit manually.  
NOTE: For PRG All-Gas Ranges, the gas oven and broiler burners  
cannot be lighted manually during a power failure.  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Section One: General Safety Instructions  
Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury  
time to dissipate. Wait at least 5  
minutes before using the range.  
closetoanyelement, burneror  
burner grate until it has cooled.  
Fabric may ignite and result in per-  
sonal injury.  
PRECAUTIONS  
When properly cared for, your  
new Thermador Professional® Do not repair or replace any  
Range has been designed to be a part of the appliance unless spe-  
safe, reliable appliance. However, cifically recommended in this  
use extreme care when using this manual. All other servicing should  
restaurant caliber range as this type be referred to a qualified techni-  
of appliance provides intense heat cian.  
Use only dry potholders: moist  
ordamppotholdersonhotsurfaces  
may cause burns from steam. Do  
not use a towel or other bulky cloth  
in place of potholders. Do not let  
potholders touch hot burners, or  
burner grates.  
and can increase the accident po-  
tential. When using kitchen appli- Children should not be left  
ances, basic safety precautions alone or unattended in an area  
must be followed, including the fol- where appliances are in use.  
lowing:  
They should never be allowed to sit  
or stand on any part of the appli-  
For personal safety, wear  
proper apparel. Loose fitting gar-  
ments or hanging sleeves should  
neverbewornwhileusingthisappli-  
ance. Some synthetic fabrics are  
highly flammable and should not be  
worn while cooking.  
ReadthisCareandUseManual ance.  
carefully before using your new  
range to reduce the risk of fire, CAUTION: Do not store  
electricshock, orinjurytopersons. items of interest to children  
above the range or at the back  
Insure proper installation and of it. If children should climb onto  
servicing. Follow the installation the appliance to reach these items,  
instructions provided with this they could be seriously injured.  
product. Have the range installed  
Do not use aluminum foil to  
line any part of the oven or  
cooktop. Use of a foil liner could  
result in a shock or fire hazard, or  
the obstruction of the flow of com-  
bustion and ventilation air. Foil is an  
excellent heat insulator and heat  
will be trapped beneath it. This will  
and grounded by a qualified techni- Never use any part of the  
cian.  
cooktop or oven for storage.  
Flammable materials can  
Have the installer show you catch fire and plastic items  
where the gas supply shut-off may melt or ignite.  
valve is located so that you know  
upset the cooking performance and  
can damage the finish of the oven or  
the cooktop.  
how and where to turn off the gas Do not hang articles from any  
to the range.  
part of the appliance or place  
anything against the oven.  
Ifyousmellgas, yourinstallerhas Some fabrics are quite flammable  
not done a proper job of checking and may catch on fire.  
for leaks. If the connections are not  
perfectly tight, you can have a small If the range is near a window, be  
leak and therefore a faint gas smell. certain the curtains do not  
Finding a gas leak is not a “do-it- blow over or near the cooktop  
yourself” procedure. Some leaks burners; they could catch on fire.  
can only be found with the burner  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK  
OF TIPPING OF THE  
APPLIANCE, IT MUST  
BE SECURED BY A  
control in the ON position and this DO NOT USE WATER ON  
must be done by a qualified service GREASE FIRES. Turn appliance  
technician. See Inside Front Cover off and smother fire with baking  
PROPERLY  
STALLEDANTI-TIPDE-  
VERIFY THAT THE  
IN-  
VICE.  
regarding gas leaks.  
soda or use a dry chemical or foam-  
type extinguisher.  
ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS ENGAGED  
PER INSTALLATION INSTRUC-  
TIONS.(NOTE:ANTI-TIPDEVICE  
IS REQUIRED ON ALL 30AND  
36RANGES.)  
In the event a burner goes out  
and gas escapes, open a window Neverletclothing, potholders,  
or a door. Do not attempt to use or other flammable materials  
the cooktop until the gas has had come in contact with or too  
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Section One: General Safety Instructions  
Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury  
PRECAUTIONS  
Warning: The appliance is for Always use utensils that have Be sure all cooktop controls  
cooking. Based on safety consider- flat bottoms, large enough to are turned off and the cooktop is  
ations, never use the oven or cover the burner. The use of un- cool before using any type of aero-  
cooktop to warm or heat a room. dersized utensils could expose a sol cleaner on or around the  
Also, such use can damage the portion of the flame and may result cooktop. The chemical that pro-  
cooktop or oven parts.  
in ignition of clothing.  
duces the spraying action could, in  
the presence of heat, ignite or  
cause metal parts to corrode.  
To minimize burns, ignition of flam-  
mable materials and unintentional  
spillovers, position handles of  
utensils inward so they do not  
extend over adjacent work areas,  
cooking areas, or the edge of the  
cooktop.  
When using the cooktop: DO  
NOT TOUCH THE BURNER  
GRATES OR THE IMMEDI-  
ATE SURROUNDING AREA.  
Areas adjacent to the burners may  
become hot enough to cause burns.  
When using the oven: DO NOT  
TOUCH THE INTERIOR  
SURFACES OF THE OVEN  
OR THE EXTERIOR AREA  
IMMEDIATELYSURROUND-  
ING THE DOOR. Interior oven  
surfaces become hot enough to  
cause burns. The heat deflector,  
which deflects heat away from the  
cooktop and the trim on the top  
and sides of the oven door, will also  
be hot when the oven is in use.  
Never leave the cooktop unat-  
tended when using high flame  
settings. Boil overs cause smoking  
and greasy spillovers that may ig-  
nite. More importantly, if the  
burner flames are smothered, un-  
burned gas will escape into the  
room. See Inside Front Cover re-  
garding gas leaks.  
Hold the handle of the pan to  
prevent movement of the utensil  
when stirring or turning food.  
DO NOT use pots or pans on  
the grill section.  
Do not use the grill for cooking  
excessively fatty meats or prod-  
ucts which promote flare-ups.  
Place oven racks in desired po-  
sitionwhileoveniscool. Ifarack  
must be moved while the oven is  
hot, do not let the potholders con-  
tact the hot infrared burner.  
Only certain types of glass,  
heat-proof glass-ceramic, ce-  
ramic, earthenware, or other  
glazed utensils are suitable for  
cooktop use. This type of utensil  
may break with sudden tempera-  
ture changes. Use only on low or  
medium heat settings according to  
the utensil manufacturers direc-  
tions.  
The optional cutting board ac-  
cessory must be removed be-  
fore operating the grill burner  
beneath or burners adjacent to  
it.  
Use care when opening the  
oven door; let hot air or steam  
escape before removing or replac-  
ing foods.  
GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let  
hot grease cool before attempting  
to handle it. Avoid letting grease  
deposits collect. Clean after each  
use.  
Do not rub, damage, move or  
remove the door gasket. It is  
essential for a good seal during  
baking.  
Do not heat unopened food  
containers; a buildup of pressure  
may cause the container to burst.  
For proper lighting and perfor-  
mance of the burners, keep the  
igniterportsclean. Itisnecessary  
Be careful not to damage the  
screen covering the infra-red  
broiler of the gas oven. If the  
screenisdamaged, aircanenterthe  
distribution box behind the screen,  
possibly resulting in an explosion.  
During cooking, set the burner to clean these when there is a boil  
control so that the flame heats over or when the burner does not  
only the bottom of the pan and light even though the electronic ig-  
does not extend beyond the niters click. See page 12.  
bottom of the pan.  
Clean the cooktop with cau-  
tion. Avoid steam burns; do not  
use a wet sponge or cloth to clean  
the cooktop while it is hot. Some  
cleaners produce noxious fumes if  
applied to a hot surface. Follow  
directions provided by the cleaner  
manufacturer.  
Use caution to insure that  
drafts like those from forced  
air vents or fans do not blow  
flammable material toward  
the flames or push the flames  
so that they extend beyond the  
edges of the pot.  
In the event that personal  
clothing catches fire, DROP  
AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY  
to extinguish flames.  
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Section One: General Safety Instructions  
PRECAUTIONS  
DONOTobstructtheflowofcom- Clean the ventilator hood and fil-  
California Proposition 65  
bustion or ventilation air.  
ters above the range frequently so  
grease from cooking vapors does  
WARNING:  
The burning of gas cooking fuel gen-  
erate some by-products which are  
on the list of substances which are  
known by the State of California to  
cause cancer or reproductive harm.  
California law requires businesses  
to warn customers of potential ex-  
posure to such substances. To mini-  
mize exposure to these substances,  
alwaysoperatethisunitaccordingto  
the instructions contained in this  
booklet and provide good ventila-  
tion to the room when cooking with  
gas.  
For safety reasons and to avoid not accumulate on them.  
equipmentdamage, neversit, stand,  
or lean on the oven door.  
Turn the ventilator OFF in case of  
fire or when intentionally flaming”  
Service should only be done by liquor or other spirits on the  
authorized Technicans. Techni- cooktop. The blower, if in opera-  
cians must disconnect the power tion, could unsafely spread the  
supply before servicing this unit.  
flames.  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THESE ITEMS:  
DESCRIPTION  
PRG  
304  
GD  
PRSG PRG  
364  
GL  
PRG  
366  
GD  
PRG PRG PRG  
364  
486  
GL  
486  
GG  
484  
Oven Racks Large Oven  
Oven Racks 12" Oven  
Two-Piece Broil Pan  
Burner Caps  
2**  
2**  
2**  
2**  
2**  
2
2** 2**  
2
2
1
4
4
5
1
4
4
6
1
4
4
6
1
1
1
6
6
7
2‡  
6
2‡  
6
2‡  
4
Burner Grates  
6
6
4
Control Knobs  
9
9
8
Cast Iron Grill Grate  
Stainless Steel Radiant  
Steel Griddle  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Product Registration Card  
Backguard  
1
1
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
Installation Instructions  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*Backguard must be ordered and shipped separately. It is not included with the range shipment. **One rack  
is a special Broil Rack. The aluminum broil pan is for the Secondary Oven; the porcelain & chrome broil  
pan is for the Main Oven.  
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Section Two: Before You Begin  
Before UsingYour Range for the FirstTime  
1. Check that you have the items listed on Page 6.  
Remove all packaging  
materials and tempo-  
rary labels from oven  
and cooktop.  
2. RecordtheModelandSerialnumberasdescribedonPage36  
see Data Rating Plate.These may be used for any future  
contacts with your servicer or the factory. Enter this information on  
the Product Registration Card included with this product; then mail it  
to the indicated address to receive your free Thermador Profes-  
sional® Cookbook.  
RACK POSITIONS  
Large All-Gas Main Oven  
(PRG304, PRG36 and  
PRG48 Models)  
3. Optional Accessories. Grill Cover, Chopping Board, Griddle, and  
otheraccessoriesareavailablefromyourThermadorDealer.Contact  
the Thermador Parts Department toll-free at 800/735-4327 for more  
information.  
4. Position the racks correctly in the oven.  
The correct rack position depends on the recipe and the cooking mode.  
The rack positions are numbered from the bottom of the oven,  
like an elevator. Rack position 2 is the most frequently used position.  
Place rack(s) in the proper position before turning on the oven. For all  
models insert and remove racks as follows:  
All-Gas Secondary Oven  
(PRG48 Models only)  
Insert the racks as follows:  
a. Holdtherackwiththebackrailintheuppositiontowardstherear  
of the oven. Slip it into the oven so the rack slides are between the  
rack and the rack guides.  
b. Tip the front of the rack up slightly as it slides into the oven so that  
the safety stops clear the rack slides. The safety stops on the back  
oftherackwillkeepitfromslidingoutoftheovenwhenitispulled  
forward.  
3
2
1
Remove or reposition the racks as follows:  
a. Pull the rack forward,  
b. Liftthefrontoftherackupsothesafetystopscleartherackslides.  
c. Pull the rack forward to remove.  
Caution  
Aluminum foil should never be used to cover the oven racks  
or to line the oven. It may cause damage to the oven if it  
touches the infrared broiler or when heat is trapped be-  
neath it.  
Before baking or broiling for the first time, the oven and broiler should be  
turned on separately to burn off the manufacturing oils. Turn the oven on  
to 450˚F. for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn the broiler to "Broil" for same  
length of time. You may wish to turn on the ventilator above your range  
during this time.  
Please read Page 34 in Section 6: Care and Maintenance before cleaning  
the oven racks.  
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Section Three: Description  
Model and Parts Identification  
All-Gas Model PRG484GG Shown  
Model PRG486GD - Grill, Item 3, replaced by Griddle, Item 4; Griddle, Item 4, replaced by Burner Grates and  
Burners, Item 2. Grill Thermostat Control Knob, Item 8, replaced by Griddle Control Knob, Item 9; Griddle  
Thermostat Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Standard Burner Control Knobs, Item 7.  
Model PRG486GL - Griddle, Item 4, replaced by Burner Grates and Burners, Item 2. Griddle Thermostat  
Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Standard Burner Control Knobs, Item 7.  
1
2
2
5
3
4
HEATING  
7
6
8
9
10  
11  
12 13  
16  
15  
14  
17  
Key for PRG48 and PRG36 Models  
Secondary Oven  
9. Light Switch, Secondary Oven  
10. Oven Controls and Heating  
Light, Secondary Oven  
11. Light Switch, Large Main  
Oven  
1. 22-inch High Shelf Backguard,  
12-inch Low Back, or Island Trim  
(Backguard ordered separately)  
2. Burner Grates & Burners  
(15,000 BTU Each)  
19  
18  
20  
21  
12. ConvectionSwitch, Large Main  
Oven  
3. Grill (18,000 BTU)  
21  
22  
4. Griddle (15,000 BTU)  
5. Control Knobs, ExtraLow®  
Burners  
6. Control Knobs, Standard Burn-  
ers  
7. Control Knob, Grill  
8. Control Knob, Griddle Thermo-  
stat  
13. Oven Control and Heating  
Light, Large Main Oven  
14. Secondary Oven door (for in-  
side, see additional picture at  
the left)  
14  
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Section Three: Description  
Model and Parts Identification  
All-Gas Model PRG364GD Shown  
Model PRG364GL - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Grill, Item 4, and Griddle Thermostat Control Knob, Item  
9, replaced by Grill Control Knob, Item 8.  
Model PRG366 - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Burner Grates and Burners, Item 2, and Griddle Thermostat  
Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Standard Burner Control Knobs, Item 7.  
1
2
3
2
HEATING  
13  
5
6
11  
12  
8
16  
15  
17  
Key for PRG48 and PRG36 Models (continued)  
15. Large Oven Door  
16. Viewing Window, Large Oven  
17. Kick Panel (Product Rating Label  
Located Behind Kick Panel)  
18. Broil Burner, Secondary Oven  
19. Oven Interior Light: (One in Each  
Large Main Oven  
24  
Oven)  
20. Oven Racks: (Two in Each Oven)  
21. Rack Guides (Removable in Both  
Ovens)  
22. Oven Door Gasket  
23. Convection Fan  
24. Thermostat tube  
25. Infra-Red Broiler (Large Oven)  
26. Convection Fan Cover  
27. Door Vents  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Section Three: Description  
Model and Parts Identification  
All-Gas Model PRG304 - Shown  
1
2
2
6
HEATING  
5
13 12  
11  
16  
15  
17  
Key for PRG Models  
14. Secondary Oven door (for inside, see additional  
picture at the left)  
15. Large Oven Door  
1. 22" High Shelf Backguard,  
12" Low Back, or Island Trim  
(Each ordered separately)  
16. Viewing Window, Large Oven  
17. Kick Panel (Product Rating Label Located Behind  
Kick Panel)  
18. Broil Burner (Secondary Oven)  
19. Oven Interior Light: (One in Each Oven)  
20. Oven Racks: (Two in Each Oven)  
21. Rack Guides (Removable in Both Ovens)  
22. Oven Door Gasket  
23. Convection Fan  
24. Thermostat tube  
25. Infra-Red Broiler (Large Main Oven)  
26. Convection Fan Cover  
27. Door Vents  
2. Burner Grates & Burners  
3. Grill  
4. Griddle  
5. Control Knobs, ExtraLow® Burners  
6. Control Knobs, Standard Burners  
7. Control Knob, Grill  
8. Control Knob, Griddle Thermostat  
9. Light Switch, Secondary Oven  
10. Controls, Secondary Oven  
11. Convection Switch, Large Main Oven  
12. Light Switch, Large Main Oven  
13. Oven Control Knob, Large Main Oven and Heating  
Light  
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Using the Cooktop  
wise to the HI position. The igniters  
at all of the sealed surface burners  
will click, then the selected burner  
will light. After flame ignition, the  
ignitors will stop clicking. The knob  
can then be rotated to any position  
between HI and LO to achieve the  
desired flame height. For the stan-  
dard burners, the LO setting is  
equivalent to 2,200 BTU/HR and HI  
is equivalent to 15,000 BTU/HR.  
SEALED BURNERS  
BURNER BASE  
Burner Base (C)  
Notch (B)  
NOTE: Whenever any con-  
trol knob for the sealed sur-  
face burner is turned beyond  
the OFF position, the surface  
burner indicator light located  
on the far left of the control  
panel will illuminate.  
SEALED BURNER  
Igniter (D)  
The cooktop features four or six  
gas surface burners, each rated at  
15,000 BTU/HR. The burners are  
sealed to the metal top frame to  
prevent liquid spills from penetrat-  
ing below the top surface, thereby  
facilitating cleaning. On all models,  
the two far left burners are  
equipped with the exclusive  
ExtraLow® feature, which cycles  
the flame off and on to achieve the  
lowest possible simmer rate. Each  
burneriscontrolledbyanindividual  
control knob connected to a shaft  
of a gas valve.  
BURNER BASE  
NOTE: For safe and proper  
burner operation, be sure that  
tab (A) on the underside of the  
burner cap fits into the corre-  
sponding notch (B) on the  
burner base.  
CONTROL KNOBS  
ExtraLow® Burner Control  
Knob  
ForthetwofarleftExtraLow® burn-  
ers, the corresponding control  
knobshaveadditionalmarkingsindi-  
cating that rotation of the knob be-  
low the LO setting is possible.  
Within this LO to XLO control  
range, the flame is pulsed OFF and  
ON for varying lengths of time to  
enablesimmering, poaching, melting  
chocolateandholdingcookedfoods  
at temperature without scorching  
or burning. The XLO setting is  
equivalent to 375 BTU/HR and is  
achieved by cycling the flame ON  
for approximately 10 seconds and  
OFF for 50 seconds of each minute.  
At a position just below the LO  
setting, the flame will be ON for  
approximately 50 seconds and OFF  
for 10 seconds of each minute, re-  
sulting in an output of 1,850 BTU/  
HR.  
BURNER CAPS  
Standard Burner Control  
Knob  
Thecontrolknobsforthesealedgas  
burners are positioned directly in  
front of and below the correspond-  
ing burners. There are indicator  
marks located above each knob that  
identify whether the knob controls  
the front or rear burner. A solid  
circle indicates that the knob con-  
trols that burner; an open circle  
indicates that the knob controls the  
opposite burner. To operate a  
burner, press the desired control  
knob, then rotate it counterclock-  
BURNER CAP POSITION  
The Burner Cap top is porcelain  
enamel and has a tab (A) on the  
undersidethatfitsintothenotch(B)  
on the burner base (C).  
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Using the Cooktop  
THINGS TO CONSIDER  
WHEN SETTING AND  
ADJUSTING CONTROL  
KNOBS  
until both control knobs are turned  
OFF and then turned back on again.  
See "What To Do If You Smell Gas,"  
inside front cover.  
IGNITER  
The type and quantity of the food  
NOTE: For PRG All-Gas Ranges,  
the gas oven and broiler burners  
cannot be lighted manually during a  
power failure.  
will affect which setting to use.  
The size, type and material of  
your pan will affect which setting  
to use.  
ELECTRONIC IGNITION  
The cooktop uses electronic ignit- used during a power failure..  
The Griddle in all units can not be  
Temperature control will be  
more accurate if a lid is used.  
erstolighttheburners. Eachburner  
has its own igniter that sparks when  
FLAME HEIGHT  
The correct height of the flame  
Bring food to a rolling boil; stir  
well to be sure all the food is  
boiling; cover and reduce the  
heat to just below LO.  
any burner is turned on. When the  
depends on the size and material of  
igniters are clicking (sparking), do  
the utensil being used, the food  
not touch the burners. If a burner  
being cooked and how much liquid  
failstoignite, see"BeforeCallingfor  
Service", page 36.  
isintheutensil. Herearesomebasic  
rules for selecting the flame height.  
The flame should never extend  
beyond the bottom of the pan.  
Utensils which conduct heat  
slowly (such as glass-ceramic)  
should be used with a low or me-  
dium flame unless you are cooking  
with a large amount of liquid  
Check periodically to see if the  
controlknobshouldbeturnedto  
a lower setting.  
AUTOMATIC  
REIGNITION  
When a large pan is used on a  
small burner, it may cause the  
simmer action to occur mainly in  
the center of the pan. When the  
food is stirred, the cooler food  
near the edges of the pan may  
result in an overall temperature  
too cool to simmer. If this hap-  
pens, turn the burner up slightly.  
If any burner flame blows out, the  
electronic igniter automatically  
sparks on all burners to relight the  
flame. Do not touch any burner  
while the igniters are clicking.  
BURNER EFFICIENCY and  
FLAME CHARACTERISTICS  
The burner flame should be blue in  
color and stable with no yellow tips,  
excessive noise or fluttering. It  
should burn completely around the  
burner cap.  
POWER FAILURE  
In the event of a power failure, only  
the standard burners can be lighted  
manually.Itisnecessarytolighteach  
standard burner individually.  
It is normal to stir food occasion-  
ally. This is especially important  
when simmering for several  
hours.Forexample:ahomemade  
spaghetti sauce or beans.  
Foreign particles in the gas line may  
cause an orange flame during initial  
use. This should disappear with use.  
If the flame does not burn evenly  
If the cooktop is being used when  
thepowerfailureoccurs,turnallthe  
burner control knobs to the OFF  
position. Thenthestandardburners  
can be lighted by holding a match at  
the ports and turning the control  
knob to the HI position. Wait until  
the flame is burning all the way  
around the burner cap before ad-  
justing the flame to the desired  
height.  
Adjust control knob to lower  
settings in small steps.  
If control is set too low to main-  
tain simmer, bring the food back  
toaboilbeforesettingtoahigher  
simmer setting.  
It is normal not to see simmer  
bubbles immediately after the  
food has been stirred.  
While the flame is ONthere may  
be bubbling; there should be at  
least steam and a slight quiver of  
the liquid's surface.  
The two ExtraLow® burners lo-  
cated on the far left side cannot be  
used during a power failure. Be sure  
to turn them OFF if a power failure  
occurs, as they will not turn back on  
Ports  
Simmer bubbles may not be seen  
BURNER CAP  
when the flame has cycled OFF.  
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all the way around the burner cap,  
be sure the cap is positioned cor-  
rectly on the burner base.  
CAUTION  
Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed  
directlyontheburnergrateforcooking:aluminumfoilcanmelt.  
If the ports are clogged, use a wire,  
a straightened paper clip or a  
needle to clear the ports. Do not  
use a toothpick; it could break  
off inside the port. If the condi-  
tion persists, contact a service  
agency for adjustment.  
Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burnwhen in contact  
with a hot burner grate. Do not let these items come into  
contact with the burner grate.  
Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage the pan, the  
burner grate, the metal top frame and/or the burner cap and  
base.  
The 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  
burner base.  
Heavy grates retain heat long after flame has been turned  
off. Be careful when removing.  
IMPORTANT  
FOR PROPER COMBUSTION DO NOT USE THE COOK-  
TOP WITHOUT THE BURNER GRATES IN PLACE.  
RETAINED HEAT  
Due to the heavy mass of this pro-  
fessionalrange, heatwillberetained  
by the grates, burners, and top  
frame.  
IT IS NORMAL FOR A SLIGHT POPOR FLASHTO  
OCCUR AT THE BURNER PORTS A FEW SECONDS AFTER  
THE BURNER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THIS WILL ALSO  
OCCUR WHEN THE FLAME IS TURNED OFF AUTOMATI-  
CALLY IN THE EXTRALOW® MODE OF OPERATION.  
Proper Cookware  
Top performance of your new cooktop is directly related to the use of proper pots and pans. An  
out-of-shape pan, without a lid, cannot possibly cook with the same speed and evenness as a pan  
with a heavy, flat bottom and a good fitting lid.  
CONVEX (rounded)  
CONCAVE (hollow)  
FLAT  
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Proper Cookware  
PANS  
For best results on the cooktop, we  
recommend using Professional  
Cookware. This type of utensil can  
befoundatResturantSupplyStores.  
If using regular cookware on this  
cooktop, be very careful if the pans  
have plastic handles, as the large  
professional size burners could  
flame up on the outside of the pan  
and melt or bubble the handles.  
Balanced Pan  
Unbalanced Pan  
Use balanced pans that sit level on  
the burner grate without tilting  
from the weight of the handle.  
Match Flame Size  
to Pan Size  
Cookware should have the  
following characteristics:  
Match the flame to the bottom di-  
ameter of the pan. The flame should  
be the same size as the pan or  
slightly smaller. Small utensils and  
high flames result in energy loss and  
increase the potential for burns.  
L Good heat conductivity  
L Bottom  
diameter  
matching the size of the  
burner used  
L Good balance (pan bot-  
tom remains level on  
burner grate)  
Use Lids that fit properly  
Use lids that fit the cookware  
properly to help shorten cooking  
time and to allow food to cook in a  
minimum amount of liquid on a  
lower heat setting.  
L Smooth, heavy bottom  
that does not warp  
when hot; provides even  
heat  
Use Flat Bottom Pans  
L Proper fitting lid (when  
needed for specific  
cooking methods)  
Useflat,heavybottompansthatstay  
flat when heated for the best re-  
sults. Avoid cookware that is  
warped, dented, ridged or thin. A  
warped or ridged pan receives the  
most heat at the point(s) that con-  
tact the flame. This can result in  
burning or scorching of the food  
being prepared.  
Do not use cookware with  
these characteristics:  
L Thin bottom  
Flat Bottom Wok  
L Concave bottom when  
heated  
Useonlyaflatbottomwok.Around  
bottomwokcannotbe usedwithor  
without its support ring. The wok is  
unstable without the ring, and the  
ring may restrict air to the burners.  
Heatandcoolpansgraduallytohelp  
maintain a flat bottom on your  
cookware. Do not place pans under  
cold water while still hot, unless  
recommended by the manufac-  
turer, as they may warp  
L Convex bottom when  
heated  
L Poor balance (rocks  
back from weight of  
handle)  
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Proper Cookware  
Use canners and stock pots L Allow at least 3/8 inch of air L Use care to prevent burns from  
that have a flat bottom and ex-  
tend no more than 2 inches  
beyond the burner grate.  
spacebetweenthecannerover-  
hang and the cooktop surface.  
the large amount of steam gen-  
erated by the canning process.  
Look for canners fitting this  
description:  
L Usethelowestheatsettingpos-  
sible to maintain a boil or pres-  
sure.  
Canning Tips:  
L An oversize canning pot can be  
used with success following  
these suggestions.  
L Water Bath Canner: Standard  
21 to 22-quart canners with an  
11 to 12-inch diameter and a 9  
to 11-inch depth.  
L Be sure to cover all containers.  
L Use a canner with a dark or dull  
finish to reduce heat reflecting  
back to the cooktop surface.  
L Follow the canning instructions  
giveninastandardcookbookor  
manufacturers instructions  
provided with the canning jars  
L Pressure Canner: Canners vary  
in size from 8 to 22 quarts with  
8 to 11-inch bottom diameters  
and a 6-1/2 to 12-inch depth.  
L Select a canner with a flat bot-  
tom, rather than one with a  
concave, convex or rippled bot-  
tom.  
Flame Setting Chart Guidelines  
The Flame Setting Chart, on pages  
16 and 17, is to be used as a guide.  
Your pans and your manner of  
cooking may dictate use of a differ-  
ent setting than what is suggested.  
All flame settings were deter-  
mined using a variety of good  
quality, flat bottom pans with  
lids (unless the method of cooking  
did not require a covered pan). The  
flamewasmatchedtothesizeofthe  
pan and the method of cooking:  
How to Use the Chart  
The chart is divided into two sec-  
tions: the food and the flame set-  
tings. The flame settings section  
showsaninitialStartCookingset-  
ting, a second Continue Cooking  
setting and/or an ExtraLow®  
Heat setting. There may or may  
not be a change between the two  
Start Cooking and the Continue  
Cooking settings depending on the  
food prepared. The ExtraLow®  
setting can be either a cooking or a  
holding setting.  
Use the right size flame for  
the cooking job  
ExtraLow® Burners  
Guidelines:  
1. The actual flame setting  
used to cook is selected  
from the range of flame set-  
tings given. Whether the  
higher or lower setting is  
selected depends on the  
quality of the pan and the  
amount of food.  
2. Raiseorlowertheflameset-  
ting gradually. Allow time  
for the pan and food to ad-  
just to the new setting.  
Changes are more satisfac-  
torywhenthe settingisonly  
changed one or two mark-  
ings on the control.  
1
2
3
4
Medium  
All the controls have an infinite  
number of heat settings, with no  
fixed positions between HI, LO  
or XLO. The word (Medium)  
and number designations are for  
reference only and are guides to  
the flame settings referenced in  
the chart.  
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Suggested Flame Settings  
Before using this chart read page 15  
Food  
Start Cooking  
Continue Cooking  
ExtraLow® Heat  
Settings  
BEVERAGES  
Med. heat milk, cover  
LO finish heating  
XLO keep warm,  
Cocoa  
cover*  
BREADS  
French Toast, Pancakes,  
Grilled Sandwiches  
Med. preheat skillet  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
cook  
BUTTER  
4 to 3 allow 5 to 10  
minutes to melt  
XLO to hold  
CEREALS  
Cornmeal, Grits,  
Oatmeal  
HI cover, bring  
water to a boil, add  
cereal  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
finish cooking according  
to package directions  
XLO to hold, cover*  
CHOCOLATE  
2 to XLO allow 10 to  
15 minutes to melt  
XLO to hold*  
DESSERTS  
Candy  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
cook following recipe  
Med. Lo to Med.  
Med. to Med. HI  
Pudding and Pie Filling  
Mix  
Med. to Med. Hi cook  
according to package directions  
Pudding  
Med. Lo Bring milk to a boil  
3 to 2 to cook  
EGGS  
Cooked in Shell  
HI cover, bring water  
to a boil, add eggs, cover  
XLO cook 3 to 4  
minutes for soft cooked;  
or 15 to 20 minutes for  
hard cooked  
Fried, Scrambled  
Poached  
Med. to Med. Hi melt  
butter, add eggs  
LO to Med. Lo –  
finish cooking  
XLO to hold for a  
short period*  
HI bring water to the  
4 to 3 finish cooking  
steaming point, add eggs  
MEAT, FISH, POULTRY HI until meat starts to sizzle Med. Lo to Med. –  
Bacon, Sausage Patties  
finish cooking  
Braising: Swiss Steak,  
HI melt fat, then brown on  
3 to 2 simmer until  
Pot Roast, Stew Meat  
Med. Hi to HI, add liquid, cover  
tender  
Quick Frying:  
Med. Hi to HI preheat skillet Med. Hi to HI –  
Breakfast Steaks  
fry quickly  
Frying: Chicken  
HI heat oil, then brown on Med. LO cover, finish cooking  
Deep Frying: Shrimp  
HI heat oil  
Med. Hi to HI to  
maintain temperature  
Pan Frying: Lamb Chops, HI preheat skillet  
Thin Steaks, Hamburgers,  
Link Sausage  
Med. to Med. HI —  
brown meat  
4 to 3 to hold, covered  
3 to 2 to hold, uncov-  
ered  
Poaching: Chicken ,  
HI Cover, bring  
2 to 1 to finish cooking  
whole or pieces, Fish  
liquids to a boil  
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Suggested Flame Settings  
Food  
Start Cooking  
Continue Cooking  
ExtraLow® Heat  
Settings  
Simmering: Stewed  
HI cover, bring liquid  
4 to 1 simmer slowly  
Chicken, Corned Beef,  
Tongue, etc.  
to a boil  
PASTAS: Macaroni,  
HI bring water to a  
Med. Hi to HI to  
Noodles, Spaghetti  
boil, add pasta  
maintain a rolling boil  
POPCORN (use a heavy, HI cover, heat until  
Med. to Med. Hi –  
flat bottom pan)  
kernels start to pop  
finish popping  
PRESSURE COOKER  
Med. Hi to HI –  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
Meat  
build up pressure  
maintain pressure  
Vegetables  
HI build up pressure  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
maintain pressure  
RICE  
HI cover, bring water to  
a boil, add rice, cover  
4 to 2 cook according to  
package directions  
XLO to hold, cover  
SAUCES  
Tomato Base  
Med. Hi to HI cook meat  
vegetables, follow recipe  
2 to XLO simmer (2  
to 3 to thicken sauce,  
uncovered)*  
White, Cream, Bernaise,  
Hollandaise  
Med. Lo melt fat,  
follow recipe  
LO to Med. Lo –  
finish cooking  
XLO to hold, cover*  
SOUPS, STOCK  
HI cover, bring liquid  
3 to 2 simmer  
to a boil  
XLO to hold, cover*  
VEGETABLES  
Fresh  
HI cover, bring water and Med. Lo to Med. –  
XLO to hold, cover  
vegetables to a boil  
cook 10 to 30 minutes,  
or until tender  
Frozen  
HI cover, bring water  
and vegetables to a boil  
Med. Lo to Med. –  
cook according to  
package directions  
Deep Frying  
In Pouch  
HI heat oil  
Med. to Med. Hi –  
maintain frying temp.  
HI cover, bring water and LO to Med. Lo –  
vegetables to a boil  
cook according to  
package directions  
Saute  
HI heat oil or melt butter; Med. Lo to Med. –  
add vegetables  
cook to desired  
doneness  
Stir Fry  
HI heat oil, add vegetables Med. Hi to HI –  
finish cooking  
* We recommend that these foods be stirred occasionally.  
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Using the Grill  
AVENTILATINGHOODofadequateCFMcapacityventedtotheoutsideofthehouseisrecommended  
for installation ABOVE THE RANGE AND GRILL. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a  
certified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is recommended. The hood must be installed according to  
installation instructions furnished with the hood and local building code requirements.  
THE GRILL  
AUTOMATIC  
REIGNITION  
The electronic igniter auto-  
matically sparks the burner to  
light. DO NOT TOUCH any  
burner while the igniters are  
sparking.  
(Available on some models)  
When cooking food on the grill you  
will achieve the same flavor as meat  
cooked on an outdoor barbecue.  
This flavor is actually created by the  
fats and juices that are brought to  
the surface of the food and car-  
amelized by the intense heat from  
the stainless steel radiant.  
BURNER EFFICIENCY  
AND FLAME  
CHARACTERISTICS  
Grill knob  
Most types of foods, steaks, chops,  
patties, poultry pieces, etc., cook  
somewhat faster on the gas grill  
withitsconstantregulatedheatthan  
on an ordinary charcoal grill.  
The burner flame should be blue in  
color and stable with no yellow tips,  
excessive noise or lifting. It should  
burn completely along both sides of  
the burner tube.  
CONTROL KNOB  
The burner control has an infinite  
number of heat settings, and there  
arenofixedpositionsonthecontrol  
knob between HI and LO. To turn  
the burner on, press the control  
knobandrotateitcounterclockwise  
to the LITE position.  
YournewThermadorProfessional®  
grill is equipped with an aluminized  
steel double U-shaped tube burner  
typical of those used in restaurants.  
Automatic ignition is used to  
eliminate the continuous pilots  
found on restaurant grills. The grill  
burner is rated at 18,000 BTU/HR.  
An improper gas-air mixture may  
cause either a yellow tipped flame  
or burner flutter. Have the flame  
adjusted by a technician. Foreign  
particles in the gas line may cause an  
orange flame during initial use. This  
will disappear with use.  
Adjust the knob to the desired  
heat setting.  
Iftheflameisuneven,flutters,makes  
excessive noise or lifts, check to see  
if the BURNER ports are clogged. If  
the ports are clogged, use a wire, a  
straightened paper clip or needle to  
clear the ports. If the condition  
persists, contact a service agency  
for adjustment.  
NOTE:Whenusedwithpro-  
pane gas, a slight pop or flash  
mayoccurattheburnerports  
afewsecondsaftertheburner  
has been turned off. This usu-  
ally occurs after the burner  
has been on awhile. This is  
normal.  
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USING THE GRILL  
After removing all packaging materials,check to be  
certain that the grill components are correctly as-  
sembled in the grill box.The grill grates,stainless steel  
radiant and the burner are assembled in the grill box  
from the factory. Follow the steps below to assemble  
the components in the grill box.  
CAUTION:  
Use extreme care when placing the  
grill components into the grill  
compartment. Avoid contacting the  
ceramic igniter which could break  
preventing operation of the grill.  
A. Disassemble and/or remove the grill grate, stain-  
less steel Radiant and burner from the grill box.  
The grill must be assembled as shown.  
The drip tray heat shields must be in  
place,andtheburnermustbeproperly  
positioned relative to the gas supply.  
Incorrect assembly of the grill may  
result in unsafe or hazardous  
conditions during operation.  
B. Install the aluminum rectangular drip pan inside  
the grill box as shown below.  
C. Install the heat deflector in the U Section of the  
burner. Make sure that the heat deflector is slop-  
ing toward the rear of the grill box.  
D. Insert the burner venturi to the orifice located at  
the front center of the grill box.The holes at the  
opposite burner ends must be seated on the studs  
at the rear of the grill box.Then locate the heat  
deflector between the studs on sides of the the  
grill can.  
Donotleavethegrillunattendedwhile  
in use.  
Donotusecharcoalbriquettesorcoals  
of any kind.  
E. The stainless steel radiant lies on two (2) studs on  
each end of the grill can.  
F. Place the grill grate,with raised food containment  
rail oriented towards the grill box rear.  
Grill  
Grate  
Exploded Views and Side View of Grill  
Stainless  
Steel Radiant  
Spark igniter  
Double  
U-shaped  
burner  
Heat  
Deflector  
Venturi  
Drip Pan  
Grill  
Box  
Burner Placement on Supports  
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Using the Grill  
COOKING ONTHE GRILL  
GRILLING SUGGESTIONS  
The burner should light within  
approximately 5 seconds.  
N Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slits  
in the remaining fat around the edges at 2(51 mm) inter-  
vals.  
Preheat grill for 15 minutes.  
The hot grill sears the food,  
sealing in the juices.The longer  
the preheat, the faster the  
meat browns and the darker  
the brand marks.  
N Brush on basting sauce toward the end of cooking.  
N Use a spatula or tongs instead of a fork to turn the meat.A  
fork punctures the meat and lets the juices run out.  
Grilling requires high heat for  
searing and proper browning.  
Most foods are cooked at the  
higher heat settings for most  
of the cooking time.However,  
when grilling large pieces of  
meat or poultry, it may be  
necessary to turn the heat to  
a lower setting after the initial  
browning.This cooks the food  
through without burning the  
outside.  
N Add seasoning or salt after grilling.  
N The grill grate has side and rear rails designed to make it  
easier to turn with a spatula.  
N After the juices begin to bubble to the surface,turn the meat  
only once.This helps keep the juices in the meat.  
N Some pieces of meat and poultry cook faster than others.  
Move those pieces to the cooler area of the grill until the  
rest have finished.  
N The doneness of meat is affected by the thickness of the cut.  
Chefs say it is impossible to have a rare doneness with a thin  
cut.  
Foods cooked for a long time  
or basted with a sugary  
marinade many need a lower  
heat setting near the end of the  
cooking time.  
N Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking.  
HANDLING EXCESSIVE FLARE-UPS  
After grilling and the food has  
been removed, turn the knob  
to HI and burn off any excess  
grease which has accumulated  
on the stainless steel radiant.  
N The intense heat needed for grilling may also cause flare-ups  
due to grease dripping on the stainless steel radiant.  
N If flare-ups occur, use a long handled spatula to move the  
food to another area of the grill.  
Use a brass wire brush,dipped  
in hot water, to loosen food  
particles from the grate.  
N Should flare-ups become excessive, remove the food from  
the grill and turn off the burner.  
N Excessive flames occur when cooking meat with extra fat,i.e.  
When the grill has cooled,  
clean the drip tray, heat shield  
and compartment.  
30% ground beef, untrimmed steaks, lamb chops, etc.  
N Be cautious when turning meat over.  
N It is important that grilling be supervised at all times.  
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop  
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Grill Cooking Chart  
FOOD  
WEIGHT OR  
THICKNESS  
CONTROL  
SETTING  
TOTAL SUGGESTED  
COOKING TIME  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
and TIPS  
MEATS  
Beef  
Hamburgers  
Grill, turning once when juices  
rise to the surface.  
Do not leave hamburgers  
unattended since a flare-up  
could occur quickly.  
1/2 to 3/4 inch  
Medium  
High  
14 to 18 minutes  
12 to 15 minutes  
Steaks  
Rib, Club,  
Tenderloin,  
Porterhouse,  
T-Bone,  
Sirloin  
Rare  
1 inch  
High  
10 to 14 minutes  
13 to 18 minutes  
Remove excess fat from edge.  
Slash remaining fat  
(140˚F)  
1-1/2 inches  
at 2-inch intervals. Grill,  
turning once.  
Medium  
1 inch  
Medium to  
High  
14 to 22 minutes  
18 to 27 minutes  
(160˚F)  
1-1/2 inches  
Well-Done 1 inch  
Medium  
Medium  
22 to 32 minutes  
27 to 37 minutes  
(170˚F)  
1-1/2 inches  
Lamb  
Chops &  
Steaks  
Rare 1 inch  
High  
12 to 15 minutes  
High  
Remove excess fat from edge.  
Slash remaining fat  
(140˚F)  
1-1/2 inches  
14 to 18 minutes  
at 2-inch intervals. Grill, turning  
once.  
Medium  
1 inch  
Medium to  
High  
15 to 20 minutes  
18 to 25 minutes  
(160˚F)  
1-1/2 inches  
Well-Done 1 inch  
Medium  
20 to 30 minutes  
(170˚F)  
Pork  
Chops  
Remove excess fat from edge.  
Slash remaining fat  
at 2-inch intervals. Grill, turning  
once. Cook well done.  
1/2 inch  
1 inch  
Medium  
Medium  
20 to 40 minutes  
35 to 60 minutes  
Grill, turning occasionally. Dur-  
ing last few minutes brush with  
barbecue sauce, turn several  
times.  
Ribs  
Medium  
45 to 60 minutes  
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop  
Grill Cooking Chart  
FOOD  
WEIGHT OR  
THICKNESS  
CONTROL  
SETTING  
TOTAL SUGGESTED  
COOKING TIME  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
and TIPS  
MEATS  
Remove excess fat from edge.  
Slash remaining fat at 2-inch  
intervals. Grill, turning once.  
Pork  
Ham Steaks  
(pre-cooked)  
1/2 inch  
High  
4 to 8 minutes  
5 to 10 minutes  
Slit skin. Grill, turning once.  
Hot Dogs  
Medium  
POULTRY  
Chicken  
Broiler/Fryer  
Place skin side up. Grill, turn-  
ing and brushing frequently  
withmeltedbutter,margarine,  
oil or marinade.  
2 to 3 pounds  
Low or  
Medium  
1 to 1-1/2 hours  
40 to 60 minutes  
Halved or  
Quartered  
Breasts  
Medium  
30 to 45 minutes  
FISH AND  
SEAFOOD  
Steaks  
Grill, turning once. Brush with  
melted butter, margarine or  
oil to keep moist.  
Halibut,  
Salmon,  
Swordfish  
3/4 to 1 inch  
High  
Medium to  
8 to 15 minutes  
Whole  
Catfish,  
Rainbow  
Trout  
4 to 8 ounces  
Medium to  
High  
12 to 20 minutes  
Grill, turning once. Brush with  
melted butter, margarine or  
oil  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Section Four: Using the Cooktop  
Using the Griddle  
THE GRIDDLE  
GRIDDLE COOKING CHART  
(Available on some models)  
The griddle is packaged with a pro-  
tective grease coating that must be  
completely removed with a spatula,  
paper towels, (in crevices use a  
table knife or toothpick) and  
cleaned with hot sudsy water. Rinse  
with vinegar/water and season now  
or it will rust.  
to ignite the gas, a safety  
valve opens and gas flows to  
the burner and ignites. The  
griddle burner is rated at  
15,000 BTU HR.  
FOOD  
TEMPERATURE  
225˚F to 250˚F  
300˚F to 325˚F  
Eggs  
Bacon, Ham,  
Pork Chops  
GREASE TRAY  
Sausage, Grilled  
325˚F to 350˚F  
The grease tray is positioned  
slightly under the front edge  
of the steel griddle to catch  
grease or food residue  
scraped from the surface  
with a metal spatula.  
Cheese Sandwiches  
TO SEASON OR RE-SEA-  
Pancakes,  
350˚F to 375˚F  
SON YOUR GRIDDLE  
Seasoning is an important pro-  
cess which keeps food from  
sticking during cooking and  
prevents rusting. Once the  
griddle is seasoned, it can be  
usedwithorwithoutadditional  
grease or shortening.  
French Toast  
Hash Brown  
400˚F to 425˚F  
GRIDDLE BURNER  
The built-in griddle has an alumi-  
nized steel tube burner, typical of  
those used in restaurant griddles.  
The burner is ignited by an electric  
glow bar. This device eliminates the  
need for the continuous burning  
pilot light. When the glow bar  
reaches a temperature hot enough  
Tip and Lift  
1. Pour1teaspoonofvegetableoil  
onto the center of the griddle.  
Do not use corn oil. Spread  
oil over entire surface with a  
paper towel or coarse cloth.  
2. Turn the control knob to a 350˚  
setting. When the oil begins to  
smoke, turn the control knob  
OFF. Allow griddle to cool.  
Wipe off excessive oil with pa-  
per towel or cloth.  
GR IDDLE GREASE PAN  
Use care when tipping the tray so  
that the contents are not spilled  
when it is removed.  
NOTE  
1. It is normal for the griddle  
to darken with use.  
2. The Griddle can be used  
without any additional  
grease or shortening,after  
it has been properly  
seasoned.However,grease  
or shortening may be used  
depending on the flavor  
desired.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
4. Whenthegriddleiscool,wipeit  
clean with a paper towel. Apply  
a very thin layer of vegetable  
oil. The griddle is now ready to  
use.  
Do not place another  
utensil on the seasoned  
griddle to simmer or keep  
food warm.  
3. The griddle must be level  
or tilted slightly forward  
for proper operation.  
Contact your authorized  
servicer if the griddle  
needs to be leveled.  
Griddle Control Knob  
GRIDDLE KNOB  
USING THE GRIDDLE  
1. Check that the drip tray is in  
place with one side tucked un-  
der the griddle overhang.  
2. Push down and turn the control  
knob to a temperature sug-  
gested on the Griddle Cooking  
Chart.  
The griddle thermostat has an infi-  
nite number of heat settings be-  
tween 150 and 500°F. There are no  
fixed positions on the control knob.  
To turn on the griddle, press then  
rotate the control knob counter-  
clockwise to the desired tempera-  
ture setting. The glow igniter turns  
on. As soon as it is hot (approxi-  
mately 60 to 90 seconds), the gas  
safety valve opens and the burner  
ignites.  
4. When used with propane  
gas, a slight pop or flash  
may occur at the burner  
ports a few seconds after  
the burner has been  
turned off. This usually  
occurs after the burner has  
been on awhile. This is a  
normal function of your  
griddle.  
3. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the  
griddle to preheat to the tem-  
perature selected.  
4. Place the food on the griddle  
and cook to desired  
5. Remove and clean the  
grease tray after every use.  
doneness.  
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Section Five: Using the Oven  
Bake Mode  
TIPS FOR BAKE  
RACK POSITIONS  
Oneortworacksoffoodcanbecookedintheovenatthesametime. Place  
racks in the oven before turning it on. Position #2 is the most commonly  
used for single rack cooking. See below for recommended rack positions.  
Preheating The Oven  
Many foods such as meat, poultry,  
casseroles, or other long cooking  
foodscookwellwithoutpreheating  
the oven. See your recipe for pre-  
heating recommendation. Preheat-  
ing is achieved in 10 to 15 minutes,  
depending on the temperature set-  
ting.  
PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48 (large main oven)  
#3 Use this rack in combina-  
with rack #1 for double  
rack baking.  
tion  
#2 Usethisrackwhenbaking  
single pan foods, such as  
cakes, breads, pies, des-  
serts,casseroles,cookies,  
orasinglerackovenmeal.  
3
2
1
Getting the Best Results  
L Minimize opening the door:  
Use a minute timer.  
Use the interior oven lights.  
#1 Use this rack for air leav-  
L Choose the right size utensil:  
use the utensil recommended  
in the recipe.  
ened cakes (Angel Food),  
a large roast, turkey or other large food item.  
If you are using racks #1 and #3, be sure to check for doneness sooner  
thantheminimumtime.Thefoodonthelowerrackpositionmaycook  
slightly faster than the food on the upper position. If using one rack with  
a large commercial baking pan , the food may take a few extra minutes as  
the air cannot circulate as freely as it does with a smaller pan.  
L Store the broiler pans outside  
the ovens. An extra pan with-  
out food, affects the browning  
and cooking.  
L The type ofpan used affects the  
browning:  
PRG48 (secondary oven)  
#3 Use this rack when broiling.  
#2 Use this rack for baking single  
For tender, golden brown  
crusts, use light non-stick/  
anodized or shiny metal  
utensils.  
food items, such as cake, bread,  
pie, dessert, casserole, cookies,  
etc.  
3
2
1
For brown crisp crusts, use  
dark non-stick/anodized or  
dark, dull metal utensils or  
glass bakeware. These may  
require lowering the bake  
temperature 25˚F.  
#1 Use this rack for Angel Food  
cake or a large roast or chicken,  
etc.  
UTENSILS  
Type  
L Metal bakeware (with or without a non-stick finish), heat-proof glass,  
Oven Heating Light  
glass-ceramic, pottery, or other utensils suitable for the oven.  
Thislight turns on when the oven  
heats and cycles off when the set  
temperature has been reached. The  
cyclingcontinuesaslongasaBAKE  
or CONVECTION BAKE  
mode is set.  
L Suitable cookie sheets have a small lip on one side only.  
L One full commercial baking sheet (18" x 26") in large main oven.  
L 10x13-inch cookie sheet and 7-3/4x2-inch baking sheet in secondary  
oven  
Placement  
L Allow at least 1" of space be-  
To Set the All-Gas PRG Oven Models  
tween the pans and the oven  
walls so heat can circulate  
around each pan.  
1. SetTemperature on GasThermostat Dial.  
L The bake burner flame lights in 60 to 90 seconds.  
L The flame cycles of when the selected temperature is reached,  
L Stagger baking utensils so that  
one is not directly above an-  
other. Allow 1-1/2 inches above  
and below each pan.  
then cycles on again to maintain selected temperature.  
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Section Five: Using the Oven  
Convection Bake Mode  
TIPS FOR CONVECTIONBAKE (Model PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48 - Main Oven Only)  
Oven Heating Light  
RACK POSITIONS  
This light turns on when the oven One, twoorthreeracksoffoodcanbecookedintheovenatthesametime.  
heats and cycles off when the set Place racks in the oven before turning it on. See previous page for  
temperaturehasbeenreached. The positioning racks.  
cycling continues as long as a BAKE  
#3 Use this rack in combination with rack #1 for double rack baking.  
or CONVECTIONBAKE mode is  
#2 Use this rack when baking single pan foods such as sheet cakes, some  
breads, pies, desserts, casseroles, cookies, or a single rack oven meal.  
Use with racks #1 and #3 for three sheets of cookies.  
set.  
PreheatingThe Oven  
When roasting and baking foods  
with convection longer than 15  
minutes, preheating is not neces-  
sary.  
#1 Usethisrackforairleavenedcakes(AngelFood),frozenpie, largeroast  
or turkey. Use in combination with rack #3 for a 2 rack oven meal or  
more than 2 cakes.  
Ifyouhaveloadedtheoven, besuretochecktheitemsfordonenesssooner  
than the minimum time.  
TIPS IN CONVECTION  
MODE  
UTENSILS  
Loweroventemperature25°to  
50°F. when converting regular  
BAKE to CONVECTION •  
BAKE settings for baked food  
items such as breads, cakes,  
cookies and muffins, etc.  
Type  
L Aluminum bakeware gives the best browning results.  
L Cookie sheets should have low sides; use aluminum commercial half-  
sheets or professional cooking utensils.  
L Light or dark pan finish affects timing: Light pan finish gives a medium  
Length of cooking time may be  
shorter than the standard bake  
time.  
to golden brown appearance; dark pan finish gives a darker brown.  
L Thebroilpanandgridcanbeusedforroastingtendermeatsandpoultry  
as an alternate utensil to a roasting rack and low sided pan.  
The pan shape, dimensions and  
various combinations of pans  
may affect cooking times and  
browning.  
Placement  
L For better browning, utensils such as cookie sheets, jelly roll pans and  
rectangular baking pans should be placed crosswise on the rack with  
the shorter sides on the right and the left. This allows the air to  
circulate freely.  
Place a single crust pumpkin pie  
directly on a small aluminum  
cookie sheet for optimum bak-  
ing.  
L Whenbakingonmorethanonerack, pansdonotneedtobestaggered.  
CONDENSATION  
HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING  
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate from the food  
duringanycookingprocess.Theamountdependsonthemoisturecontent  
of the food. The moisture will condense on any surface cooler than the  
inside of the oven, such as the control panel.  
When baking at high altitudes, in  
either BAKE or CONVECTION •  
BAKE, recipes and baking times  
vary. For accurate information,  
write the Extension Service, Colo-  
rado State University, Fort Collins,  
Colorado 80521. There may be a  
cost for the bulletins. Specify the  
type of information you want (ex-  
ample: cakes, cookies, breads, etc.).  
CAUTION:  
WHEN USING THE OVEN IN ANY MODE  
Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line  
the oven. It can damage the oven liner if heat is trapped under it.  
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Section Five: Using the Oven  
Other Uses of Bake  
SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN  
Inadditiontoprovidingperfecttem-  
peratures for baking and roasting,  
the oven can be used at low oven  
temperatures to keep hot, cooked  
foods at serving temperature, to  
cook foods long and slow (as if using  
a crock pot), to dehydrate food, to  
warm plates, and to defrost foods.  
FOOD SAFETY  
The United States Department of Agriculture says:  
DO NOT hold foods at temperatures between 40˚F to 140˚F more  
than 2 hours.  
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE CHART TO KEEP FOOD HOT  
Hot cooked foods can be kept at  
serving temperatures. Set the oven  
to bake and use the temperature  
suggested on the chart.  
Food  
Oven Temperature ˚F  
Beef  
Rare........................................................................................ 140˚ – 155˚F  
Medium.................................................................................. 155˚ – 170˚F  
Well done ............................................................................. 170˚ – 180˚F  
Bacon ..................................................................................... 200˚ – 225˚F  
Biscuits and Muffins (covered) ........................................ 170˚ – 185˚F  
Casserole (covered)........................................................... 170˚ – 200˚F  
Fish and Seafood ................................................................. 170˚ – 200˚F  
French Fried Foods ............................................................ 200˚ – 225˚F  
Gravy or Cream Sauces (covered) ................................ 170˚ – 180˚F  
Lamb and Veal Roasts........................................................ 170˚ – 200˚F  
Pancakes and Waffles (covered) ..................................... 200˚ – 225˚F  
Potatoes  
Baked ..................................................................................... 200˚F  
Mashed (covered) ............................................................... 170˚ – 185˚F  
Pies and Pastries.................................................................. 170˚F  
Pizza (covered) .................................................................... 225˚F  
Pork........................................................................................ 170˚ – 200˚F  
Poultry (covered)................................................................ 170˚ – 200˚F  
Vegetables (covered) ......................................................... 170˚ – 175˚F  
Foods needing to be kept moist  
must be covered with a lid or alumi-  
num foil.  
Slow Cooking of one food or an  
oven meal is possible by setting the  
oven to bake and the thermostat to  
225˚F.  
Uncooked frozen foods can be  
thawed with the oven selector set  
to bake and the thermostat to  
150˚F. Keep food tightly wrapped in  
foil and thaw just enough to handle.  
Cook immediately. Do not re-  
freeze.  
Frozen cooked foods can be  
thawed with the oven selector set  
to bake and the Thermostat set to  
170˚F. Loosen the freezer paper  
wrapping. Do not use plastic.  
OVEN CONTROL KNOB and HEATING LIGHT  
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PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use  
Section Five: Using the Oven  
Setting Broil Mode  
BROIL IN THE LARGE  
MAIN OVEN and PRG48  
SECONDARY OVEN  
RACK POSITIONS  
Before turning on the oven, place the rack in the desired position. The PRG  
ranges have a special rack in the large main oven for broiling. Turn this rack  
over, so that the broil pan fits into the area outlined.  
TIPS FOR BROIL  
PRE-HEATING THE  
INFRA-RED BROILER  
PRG Broil Pan Rack Template  
(Large main oven)  
It is recommended that you  
do not pre-heat the broil  
burner before starting to  
cook. Only very fast cooking  
foods, such as thin fillets of fish,  
would require preheating so the  
surface of the food could brown in  
the time the food was cooked. If  
pre-heating is necessary, pre-heat  
no more than 2 to 3 minutes.  
#3 Use this rack position when broiling beef steaks, ground meat patties,  
ham steak and lamb chops 1 inch or less in thickness. Also, use when  
top browning foods.  
PRE-HEATING THE  
BROIL BURNER PRG48  
(secondary oven)  
It is recommended that the broil  
burner be pre-heated 5 minutes  
before broiling, when food items  
are 3/4" to 1" thick. Items less than  
3/4", such as a fish fillet, need 10  
minutes preheat. Do not preheat  
for chicken pieces.  
#2 Use this rack position when broiling meat 1-1/8 inches or more in  
thickness, fish, poultry, pork chops, ham steaks 1 inch or more in  
thickness and when broiling chicken halves.  
UTENSILS  
L ThePRG48hastwobroilpans,allotherrangeshaveone.Thealuminum  
broil pan is to be used in the secondary oven. Use the chrome and  
porcelain enamel two-piece broil pan and grid in large main oven. DO  
NOT cover the slotted grid (top) with aluminum foil.  
GETTING THE  
BEST RESULTS  
L Be sure to defrost food before  
L Use metal or glass-ceramic bakeware when top browning casseroles,  
main dishes, or bread.  
L DO NOT use heat-proof glass or pottery. This type of glassware  
broiling.  
cannot withstand the intense heat of the infra-red broiler  
L Broil with the door closed in  
PRG All-Gas ovens.  
BROILING WITH A REGULAR MEAT  
THERMOMETER  
L Steaks should be at least 1"  
For accurately determining the degree of doneness for a thick steak or  
chop (at least 1-1/2 inches thick), use a regular meat thermometer. Insert  
the point of the thermometer into the side of the meat to the center of  
the steak or chop.  
For rare steaks, cook the first side to 90˚F. For medium or well done  
steaks, cook the first side to 100˚F. Turn and cook the second side to  
desired internal temperature.  
thick if rare meat is desired.  
L Turn foods over only once,  
after half the total cooking  
time. It is not necessary to turn  
very thin foods (ham slices, fil-  
lets of fish, etc.). Liver slices  
must be turned over regard-  
less of thickness.  
NOTE:  
L Use a Minute timer. Set it for  
theminimumtimetocheckthe  
food.  
It is impossible to use the oven and the broiler simultaneously in the  
same oven. When one is on the other one cannot be turned on.  
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Section Five: Using the Oven  
Setting Broil Mode  
BROIL  
In all the large main ovens only the gas infra-red broiler  
heats in the BROIL mode. In the PRG48 secondary  
oven only the broil burner heats in the BROIL mode.  
NOTE: Successful broiling requires constant  
exposure to high, intense heat (infra-red heat  
from the gas broiler.  
Place rack in position recommended on Page 27. For most foods that require use of a non-preheated broiler, set  
food on two piece broil pan and place in oven. For very fast cooking foods in which the broiler may be preheated  
for no more than 2 or 3 minutes, place food and broil pan in oven after preheating is complete.  
To Set the Oven to Broil  
1. SetThermostat to BROIL setting.  
L The Infrared broiler flame lights in 60 to 90 seconds.  
2. KEEP DOOR CLOSED throughout broil cycle.  
L Your Professional® Range comes with a large two-piece broil  
pan.The slotted grid allows drippings to flow into the lower  
pan,away from the intense heat of the broil element,minimizing  
spattering and smoking.This pan is designed for use in the large  
main oven.  
Oven Heating Light  
This light turns on when the oven heats and cycles off  
when the set temperature has been reached. The  
cycling continues as long as a BROIL mode is set.  
NOTE: Ingasovens, theintenseheatemit-  
ted by the infra-red broiler makes it neces-  
sary to keep the door closed.  
HEATING LIGHT AND  
OVEN CONTROL KNOBS  
CAUTION  
Becarefulnottodamagethescreencoveringthe  
infra-red broiler of gas ovens. If the screen is  
damaged, air can enter the distribution box be-  
hind the screen, possibly resulting in an explo-  
sion. Do not apply cleaners or wipe screen.  
GAS OVEN INFRA-RED BROILER  
Screen should be  
glowing red  
Flame should be  
approximately  
1/8" thick and blue  
Oven broiler flame should be visually inspected to resemble  
diagram.  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Before cleaning the range, be certain that the burners and oven(s) are turned off and the grates and exterior  
surfaces are cool. Clean Griddle and Grill carefully while still warm. Always clean the range with caution.  
A wet sponge or cloth used to wipe spills off a hot area can result in steam burns.  
BURNER GRATES  
SEALED BURNERS  
Porcelain  
Enamel Cap  
BURNER CAP  
Ports  
Locator  
Igniter  
BURNER GRATES  
BURNER BASE  
Twogratesinterlock, fromfrontto  
back, to form a continuous surface.  
The burner grates are porcelain  
enamel over cast iron for durabil-  
ity. Theymaybewipedwhileonthe  
cooktop with hot, soapy water,  
rinsed and wiped dry.  
For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters,  
burner caps, and ports clean and free of soil. It is necessary to clean these  
only when the flame does not burn blue completely around and within the  
burner, when there is a severe boil over, when the burner does not light,  
or when the electronic igniter clicks continuously even after the flame has  
been lit. See Cleaning Chart, Page 31.  
When the burner and burner grate are cool, remove the grate. Grasp the  
burner cap and remove it. Refer to drawing above.  
Due to the extreme temperatures  
and rapid temperature change that  
the grates are exposed to, in addi-  
tion to spillage of acidic and sugar-  
laden foods onto the grates, some  
deterioration of the porcelain  
enamel surface is normal and ex-  
pected over time. Deterioration  
may include discoloration and, in  
extreme cases, crazing (fine, hair-  
like cracks) and/or chipping of the  
porcelain. The extent of deteriora-  
tion will be directly related to the  
severity and amount of usage.  
Clean the burner cap with a cleanser suitable for enamel. Use a wire, a  
straightened paper clip or needle to clear the ports. Do not use a  
toothpick; it could break off in the port. If necessary, wash, rinse and dry  
burner according to the Cleaning Chart. Be sure to dry the burner base  
and cap thoroughly before reinstalling the burner cap.  
Replace the burner cap, being sure to properly line up the locator tab with  
the notch in the burner base. Thoroughly dry the igniters to prevent  
nuisance or continuous sparking.  
The trim strips are anodized aluminum; avoid cleaning products that  
contain ammonia. See Cleaning Chart, Page 32.  
Trim Strips  
Burner Spill Tray  
If cleaning necessitates removal of  
grates, care should be taken in  
lifting them; they are very  
heavy. Be sure to place the grate  
on a protected surface.  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Grill  
Grate  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
OTHER GRILL PARTS  
GRILL GRATE  
After the grill has cooled, remove  
thegrate,stainlesssteelradiant  
and double U-shaped burner,  
heatdeflector,removableheat  
shield, and drip pan.  
Stainless  
Steel  
Radiant  
LiftthedoubleU-shapedburner  
where it hooks to the brackets at  
the rear of the box. (See Figure on  
Page 19.) Pull burner from the  
burner hole to remove it from the  
gas connection. The burner may be  
cleaned,ifdesired,withawirebrush.  
All gas ports must be free of  
blockage for safe operation. Use a  
metal paper clip to remove debris  
from port holes.  
Double  
U-shaped  
burner  
Heat  
Deflector  
The easiest way to clean the grill is  
while it is warm (not hot) after  
cooking is completed and after  
turning off the flame. Wear a  
barbecuemitttoprotectyourhand  
from the heat and steam. Use a  
brass grill brush and water on the  
grill grate in most instances. For  
stubborn stains, use a soap filled  
steel wool pad. Steam created as  
the water contacts the hot grill  
grate assists the cleaning process  
by softening any food particles,  
which will fall off and burn. If the  
grill is allowed to cool before  
cleaning, it will be more difficult.  
Drip Pan  
Lift out and wash the stainless steel  
removable heat shield, and  
grease drip pan. Use hot sudsy  
water, rinse and dry.  
Grill  
Box  
Tape newspaper to cover the  
2 black side trim rails next to  
the grill on the porcelain  
maintop and all griddle parts.  
Ovencleanerwillpermanently  
damage these parts so they  
need to be covered. Spray  
cleaner using short, controlled  
applications to stainless surfaces  
only. Dont spray directly inside  
holeforburnerconnectionoronto  
the spark igniter. Wait 30 minutes  
to 1 hour. Wear rubber gloves and  
wipe off cleaner; rinse and dry.  
Apply again if necessary.  
GRILL  
!
CAUTIONS:  
1. Do not clean any part  
of the grill in any self-  
cleaning oven.  
2.Whendisassemblingor  
reassemblingthegrill,  
use extreme caution  
to avoid contact with  
the spark igniter. The  
igniter could break,  
preventing operation  
of the grill.  
3. Use caution when  
cleaningaroundsharp  
metal corners and  
edges.Useofcleaning  
glovesisrecommend-  
ed.  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Range Cleaning Chart  
When cleaning this range:  
Brand Names  
The use of brand names is intended  
only to indicate a type of cleaner.  
This does not constitute an en-  
dorsement. The omission of any  
brand name cleaner does not imply  
its adequacy or inadequacy. Many  
products are regional in distribu-  
tion and can be found in the local  
markets.  
Avoid cleaning any part of the range while hot.  
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and  
effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others.  
Try on a small area first.  
2. Always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish lines for max-  
imum effectiveness and to avoid marring the surface.  
3. Use only clean soft cloths, sponges, paper towels, fibrous brushes,  
plastic, non-metal or steel wool soap pads for cleaning and scouring, as  
recommended on the chart.  
It is imperative that all products be  
used in strict accordance with in-  
structions on the package.  
4. Any part of this appliance, except the steel griddle, can be cleaned with  
hot sudsy water. When rinsing is required, rinse thoroughly.  
The following chart gives direc-  
tions for cleaning this range:  
5. Always wipe dry immediately to avoid water marks.  
Part/Material/  
Soil Condition  
Cleaning Products/Directions  
Wire, straightenedpapercliporneedle. Donotuseatoothpick.  
Hot sudsy water.  
COOKTOP  
Burner Caps  
Powdered cleanser: Bon-Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.  
Clear ports of any soil. Wash, rinse and dry. Make certain that all  
burners, including the two far left ExtraLow® burners, are turned  
OFF before cleaning.  
Hot sudsy water.  
Pull knobs straight forward. Wash, do not soak. Rinse, dry and  
Control Knobs,  
Plastic  
replace. Make certain the knobs are reinstalled in the proper  
location. Do not force knobs onto wrong control.  
Hot sudsy water.  
Back Panel Frame  
Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Stainless Steel  
General Kitchen Cleaners: Formula 409®, Fantastik®.  
Spray cleaner on cloth, then wipe surface.  
Stainless steel cleaners: Stainless Steel Magic®, Revere Ware® Instant  
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon-Ami.  
Use the mildest cleaning procedure first. Apply cleaner with a damp  
sponge, rinse thoroughly, and dry. Always scrub in the direction  
of the grain. Do not use a steel wool pad or steel brush, as  
it will scratch the surface. Avoid applying too much pressure when  
scrubbing.  
DO NOT allow deposits to remain for long periods of time.  
DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches or cleaning com-  
pounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods.  
Many of these compounds contain chemicals which could prove harmful.  
Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.  
Continued  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Range Cleaning Chart  
Part/Material/Soil Condition  
Cleaning Products/Directions  
Hot sudsy water. Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon-ami®, Soft  
Grates  
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron  
Scrub®. For stubborn stains: a soap filled steel wool pad.  
Wash, rinseanddry. Theoccasionaluseofmildabrasivecleaners  
or steel wool soap filled pad is okay. Abrasive cleansers, used  
vigorously or too often, can eventually harm the enamel.  
Apply with a damp sponge, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
When removing the grates, care should be taken in lifting  
them. Be sure to place the grate on a protected surface.  
NOTE: Grates will develop blisters and chips in the porcelain with  
use due to the extreme operating temperatures  
Griddle Steel  
See Pages 23 and 34 for detailed directions.  
Griddle Grease Pan –  
Stainless Steel  
See Cooktop Back Panel Stainless Steel Directions on Page 37.  
Grill Grate  
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron  
See Page 34 for detailed directions.  
The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing the  
surface is kept clean and protected.  
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot soapy water, ammonia or detergent and  
water.  
Grill Box, Heat Shields,  
Radiant  
Stainless Steel  
Apply with sponge or cloth then wipe clean using a clean cloth and  
thoroughly dry the surface. Regularly apply stainless steel cleaner-  
polishsuchasStainlessSteelMagic® toprotectthefinishandleaveasoft  
lustre.  
Do not allow food deposits to remain on stainless steel for any length  
of time.  
Mild Cleaners: General kitchen cleaners such as Fantastik®, Formula  
409®. Vinegar: to remove hard water spots  
Apply with sponge or cloth, then wipe clean using a clean cloth and  
thoroughly dry the surface.  
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner®.  
Kleen King Stainless Steel Cleaner or Liquid.  
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly in direction of the  
polish lines. Wipe clean using damp cloth or sponge and dry surface.  
Remember, chlorine or chlorine compounds (check the labels) are  
corrosive to stainless steel. It is very important to rinse thoroughly and  
dry if a cleaning agent with chlorine is used.  
Heat tint or discoloration: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel  
Cleaner®.  
Apply with a damp cloth or sponge. Satisfactory for use on all finishes  
if rubbing is light. Use in direction of grain lines.  
Hot sudsy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. For stubborn stains use  
a soap filled steel wool pad.  
Grill Drip Pan  
Aluminum  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Range Cleaning Chart  
Part/Material/  
Soil Condition  
Cleaning Products/Directions  
To loosen cooked on food, sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered  
laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet  
paper towels. Allow to stand.  
OVEN  
Broil Pan Grid  
Chrome Plated  
Hot sudsy water.  
Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Cleaners: Soft Scrub®.  
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturers  
directions. Rinse and wipe dry.  
Powdered Cleanser: Bon-Ami®, Comet®, Ajax®.  
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturers  
directions. Rub lightly, it may scratch the finish. Rinse  
thoroughly and wipe dry.  
Soap-filled fiber or steel wool pads: S.O.S®, Brillo®.  
Dampen pad, rub lightly, it may scratch the finish. Rinse  
thoroughly and wipe dry.  
Broil Pan Bottom  
Porcelain Enamel  
See instructions for Cavity, Models PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48)  
below.  
Infra Red Broiler  
DO NOT APPLY CLEANERS OR WIPE THE SCREEN.  
Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, but not acid proof. Acid foods such as  
citricjuices,tomatoes,rhubarb,vinegar,alcoholormilk,shouldbewiped  
up and not allowed to bake onto the porcelain during the next use. Over  
a period of time, the procelain may craze (get fine hairlike lines).  
Hot sudsy water.  
Cavity  
Porcelain Enamel on Steel  
Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Mild Cleaners: Bon-Ami, ammonia, or ammonia and water, Soft  
Scrub.  
Apply to a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly.  
Dry.  
If food has burned onto the oven and is difficult to remove, the  
spots can be soaked with a cloth saturated with household  
ammonia. Close the door and allow it to soak for an hour or two,  
oruntilthefoodsoilcanbeeasilyremovedwithadampsoapycloth  
or mild abrasive. A solution of about 3 tablespoons of household  
ammoniainahalfcupofwatermaybeplacedinthewarmovenover  
night. This will loosen hardened residue and spillage so that it may  
be easily wiped up. The ammonia solution may be added to warm  
water for a thorough wiping of the oven.  
Soap filled fiber or steel wool pads: S.O.S, Brillo.  
For stubborn stains, the occasional use of abrasive cleaners is okay,  
but, if used vigorously or too often, they can eventually harm the  
enamel. Dampen pad, rub surface lightly, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Harsh Cleaners: Easy Off® Oven Cleaner, Dow® Oven Cleaner.  
NOTE: Commercial oven cleaners are corrosive to infra-red broiler  
andthermostatbulbs.DONOTsprayorwipecleanersontotheseparts.  
If some cleaner gets on the broiler or thermostat bulb, wipe it off  
immediately with a clean damp cloth.  
Follow manufacturers instructions. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.  
Continued  
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance  
Range Cleaning Chart  
Part/Material/Soil Condition Cleaning Products/Directions  
Front Frame  
Stainless Steel  
See Cooktop, Back Panel, Page 31.  
Racks  
Chrome Plated  
Hot sudsy water.  
Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Cleaners: Soft Scrub®.  
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturers  
directions. Rinse and wipe dry.  
Powdered Cleanser: Bon-Ami®, Comet®, Ajax®.  
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturers  
directions. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.  
Soap filled fiber or steel wool pads: PanHandlrs, S.O.S®, Brillo®.  
Dampen pad, rinse thoroughly, and dry.  
Harsh Cleaners: Easy Off ®Oven Cleaner, Dow® Oven Cleaner.  
NOTE: Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discol-  
oration. Test the cleaner on a small part of the rack and check for  
discoloration before cleaning the entire rack.  
Apply a generous coating. Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.  
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.  
If the racks do not slide easily after being cleaned, dampen a paper towel  
with a small amount of cooking oil and rub it lightly over the side rails.  
DOOR  
Use care to keep cleaners and water away from the door vents.  
If water or cleaners spill into the vents, water may streak the  
glass inside.  
Exterior, Frame, Handle,  
Heat Deflector  
Stainless Steel  
See Cooktop, Back Panel, Stainless Steel, Page 31.  
Interior  
See Oven Cavity, Page 33.  
Porcelain Enamel  
General Kitchen Cleaners: Formula 409®, Fantastik®.  
Seal  
Door Gasket.  
Spray on and blot dry with a cloth. Do not rub. Do not move,  
remove or damage mesh  
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Section Seven: Before Calling for Service  
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance  
OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT  
CAUTION:  
Replace only with a 40 watt, 120 volt appliance light bulb. DO NOT USE  
a standard household light bulb in any oven.  
Before replacing the light bulb,  
be certain the Oven Light  
Switch is in the off position.  
Let bulb and cover cool com-  
pletely before touching. If the  
light bulb glass comes  
loose from the base, turn  
the power to the oven  
OFF at the circuit breaker  
panel, before attempting  
to remove the bulb base  
from the socket.  
To Replace the Light Bulb:  
1. Turn oven light switch to the off position. Let bulb and cover cool  
completely.  
2. Remove the light cover. Turn the cover to the left (counterclockwise)  
to unscrew it.  
3. Remove the burnt out bulb. Replace it with a 40 watt, appliance  
light bulb only.  
4. Replace cover. Turn circuit back on, if need be. (See Caution.)  
The two ExtraLow® burners on the  
far left side, cannot be used during a  
power failure. Be sure to turn them  
OFF if a power failure occurs, as  
they will not turn back on until both  
control knobs are turned OFF and  
then turned back on again. See  
What to do if you Smell Gas,  
inside front cover.  
POWER FAILURE  
In the event of a power failure, only the standard burners can be lighted  
manually. It is necessary to light each standard burner individually.  
If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the  
burner control knobs to theOFF position. Then, the standard burners can  
be lighted by holding a match at the ports and turning the control knob to  
the HI position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the  
burner cap before adjusting the flame to the desired height.  
For All-Gas Ranges, the oven and  
broiler burners can not be turned  
on during a power failure.  
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Section Seven: Before Calling for Service  
Before Calling for Service  
Before calling for Service, check the following to avoid  
unnecessary service charges.  
SERVICE INFORMATION  
For handy reference, copy the in-  
formationbelowfromthedatarat-  
ing plate. Keep your invoice for  
Warranty validation.  
Be sure to check these items first:  
Is there a power outage in the area?  
Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?  
Is the range disconnected from the electrical supply?  
IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Are the burner caps properly aligned and seated in the burner  
base?  
Date of Purchase  
Are the burner ports clogged?  
Dealers Name  
Is a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?  
Is the manual shut-off valve closed, preventing the flow of gas?  
Dealers Phone Number  
Service Center's Name  
Service Centers Phone Number  
DATA RATING PLATE  
The data rating plate shows the model and serial numbers of your range.  
It is located behind the toe kick at the bottom of the range. To access the  
rating plate, remove the two toe kick attachment screws, then carefully  
remove the toe kick panel.  
Also, enter this information on  
the Product Registration Form in-  
cluded with this product, then mail  
it to the indicated address to re-  
ceiveyourfreeThermadorProfes-  
sional® Cookbook.  
For PRG All-Gas models, the data rating plate is found in the  
U-shaped channel at the bottom front of the range.  
CAUTION:  
BEFORE REMOVING THE TOE KICK PANEL, DISCON-  
NECT THE RANGE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER  
SUPPLY. REINSTALL THE TOE KICK PANEL BEFORE RECON-  
NECTINGTHERANGETOTHEPOWERSUPPLYANDOPERAT-  
ING THE RANGE.  
PRG Data Rating Plate Location  
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Warranty  
Full OneYearWarranty  
Covers one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previously  
unoccupieddwelling, Saveyourdatedreceiptorotherevidenceoftheinstallation/occupancy  
date.  
Thermador® Will Pay For:  
All repair labor and replacement parts found to be defective due to materials and workmanship. Service  
must be provided by a Factory Authorized Service Agency during normal working hours. For a Service  
Agency nearest you, please call 800/735-4328.  
Thermador Will Not Pay For:  
1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or repairs due to service by an unauthorized agency or use of  
unauthorized parts.  
2. Service visits to:  
Teach you how to use the appliance.  
Correct the installation. You are responsible for providing electrical wiring and other  
connecting facilities.  
Reset circuit breakers or replace home fuses.  
3. Damage caused from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper installation or installation not in  
accordance with local electrical codes or plumbing codes, or improper storage of the appliance.  
4. Repairs due to other than normal home use.  
5. Service labor during limited warranty period.  
6. Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or  
restricted access, (i.e., airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions).  
Warranty applies to appliances used in residential application; it does not cover their use in commercial  
installations.  
This warranty is for products purchased and retained in the 50 states of the U.S.A., the District of Columbia  
and Canada. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period, the new  
owner continues to be protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser's warranty period.  
The warranty applies even if you should move. THERMADOR DOES NOT ASSUME ANY  
RESPONSIBILITYFORINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.Somestatesdonot  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which  
may vary from state to state or province to province.  
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Specificationsareforplanningpurposesonly. Refertoinstallationinstructionsandconsultyourcountertop  
supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific  
ventilationrequirements.Forthemostdetailedinformation,refertoinstallationinstructionsaccompanying  
product or write Thermador indicating model number.  
We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use  
in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for  
use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.  
For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax, use your fax handset and call 702/833-3600.  
Use code #8030.  
5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 800/735-4328  
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