Thermador PRD48 Range User Manual


 
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This flavor is actually created by the fats and juices that are brought to the surface of
the food and seared by the heat from the grill plate.
Your new Thermador Professional
®
grill is equipped with an aluminized steel 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 12,000
BTU/HR (same rating using Propane).
Note: 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 normal.
Automatic Reignition
The electronic igniter automatically glows to light the burner. DO NOT TOUCH
any burner while the igniter is active.
Burner Efficiency and
Flame Characteristics
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.
An improper gas-air mixture may cause either a yellow tipped flame or burner flutter.
Have the flame adjusted by a technician. Foreign particles may cause an orange
flame during initial use. This will disappear with use.
If the flame is uneven, 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.
Control Knob
The burner control has an infinite number of heat settings, and there are no fixed
positions on the control knob between HI and LO. To turn the burner on, press the
control knob and rotate it clockwise to the position. After the flame is completely
around the burner, adjust the knob to the desired heat setting.
Cooking on the Grill
Preheat grill on HI setting for 10 to 15 minutes minimum. The hot grill sears the
food, sealing in the juices. The longer the preheat, the faster the meat browns
and the darker the grill marks.
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, for
some foods, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the ini-
tial browning. This cooks the food through without burning the outside.
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.
Figure 15: Grill Control Knob
Grill