Thermador PRD36 Range User Manual


 
1
Introduction. .................................................1
Gas Type Verification. .................................. 1
Section 1: General Safety Instructions
Safety ............................................................ 2 –3
Precautions ................................................. 4 – 5
Section 2: Before You Begin
Before Using Your Range for the First Time ...... 6
Section 3: Description
Model & Parts Identification – 48" Range .............. 7
Model & Parts Identification – 36" Range .............. 8
Model & Parts Identification – 30" Range .............. 9
Section 4: Using the Cooktop
Using the Cooktop .................................... 10 – 12
Flame Setting Guidelines ................................. 12
Proper Cookware ...................................... 13– 14
Surface Burner Cooking
Recommendations .................................. 15 – 16
Using the Grill . ......................................... 17 – 18
Grill Cooking Recommendations ..................... 19
Using the Griddle.............................................. 20
Griddle Cooking Recommendations ................ 20
Section 5: Using the Oven
Bake ................................................................. 21
Convection/Convection Bake ...................... 22-23
Setting Bake/Convection Bake ......................... 24
Other Uses of Bake ......................................... 25
Setting the 12-inch oven................................... 26
Baking Chart..................................................... 27
Broil .................................................................. 28
Setting Broil and Convection Broil .................... 29
Broiling and Roasting Recommendations ....... 30
Section 6: Care and Maintenance
Self-Cleaning the Oven ............................ 31 – 32
Range Cleaning Recommendations ........ 33 – 38
Section 7: Before Calling For Service
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance .............................. 39
Before Calling For Service. .............................. 40
Data Rating Plate ............................................. 40
Warranty .....................................................41-42
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
All ranges must be installed with a backguard.
The 30" model comes with a Low Back. For all
other models, one of three available backguards
must be ordered separately and installed at the
back of the range. The three backguard choices
include a Low Back, Pot and Pan Shelf, or Island
Trim. Before using the range, ensure that it is
equipped with a proper backguard. Refer to the
Installation Instructions accompanying this
appliance for more information.
CAUTION
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make
certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its
own high-pressure regulator in addition to the
pressure regulator supplied with the range. The
maximum gas pressure to this appliance
must not exceed 14.0 inches water column
(34.9 mb) from the propane gas tank to the
pressure regulator.
Introduction
CAUTION:
The Pot and Pan Shelf can get very hot!
DO NOT place on top of the Pot and Pan
Shelf:
plastics or containers that can melt
flammable items
a total load over 30 pounds (13.6kg).
The Thermador Professional
®
Ranges are free-stand-
ing units available in a number of configurations. All
models feature a gas cooking surface with a profes-
sional size,
electric convection, self-cleaning oven
with broil capability.
GAS type verification
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure
that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified. All models are certified for use
with natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for
use with propane gas supply will require a conversion
kit. Refer to the product rating label which can be
located as indicated on Page 40.
Introduction
This manual contains important Care and Use
information for all Thermador Professional
®
Ranges.
When using this manual, it is critical that you know
the model number of your range, as some information
will be unique to each range. The model number may
be found on the rating plate located on the range as
identified on Page 40 of this manual. The charts on
the following pages summarize the various range
models and identify the features of each range.