Thermador SGC456 Cooktop User Manual


 
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Igniter
Locator
Ports
Porcelain
Enamel Cap
The following pages explain how each feature on the
gas cooktop works and how to get the best cooking
results.
Follow these hints when cooking on the cooktop:
Use proper cookware. (See Page 7.)
Center the pan over the burner before turning the
burner on.
Refer to the Cooking Chart on Page 8 for suggested
flame settings.
SGC models which do not feature ExtraLow® opera-
tions have only standard burner controls and bezels.
ExtraLow cooktops (SGCS models) have standard burner
controls and bezels as well as 2 ExtraLow burner controls
and bezels. (See Page 5.)
Burner Control Knobs
WARNING: All grates must be properly
positioned on the cooktop whenever the
cooktop is in use. Each of the four feet
must be placed into the corresponding
dimples in the cooktop. See illustration on Page 8.
Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or
damaged.
!
30" Models have two universal grates. Position the
straight side in the center. They are interchangeable by
rotating 180°.
36" Models have one side grate, one center grate and
one single grate. Position the grates on the cooktop as
illustrated above.
45" Models have two side grates and one center
grate. The side grates can be placed on either side of the
center grate and the center grate may be rotated 180°.
Burner Grates
The position of each double grate is labelled on the
underside edge of the grate as shown in the figure below.
Single
(36"
models
only)
Center
SideUniversal
(30" models only)
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. On the under-
side of the cap is one locator which must fit into the
corresponding notch on the burner base. If the burner
cap is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.
Burner Caps
Burner “ON” Light (Models SGCS304,
SGCS365 & SGCS456 only)
The “ON” light is located to the right of the burner
control knobs. When illuminated, it indicates that one or
more burners are in use. It remains on until all burners are
turned off.
WARNING: Do not use the cooktop
without all burner caps and all burner grates
properly positioned.
!
COOKTOP OPERATION
Sealed Burners
Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners. There are
no burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble
or adjust. Your cooktop has two different burner sizes,
large and medium. Match the pan to the size burner.
Burner Base
Porcelain
Enamel Burner Cap
Notch