Thermador SGS456 Cooktop User Manual


 
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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.
SGS models which do not feature ExtraLow® opera-
tions have only standard burner controls and bezels.
ExtraLow cooktops (SGSX models) have standard burner
controls and bezels as well as two ExtraLow burner
controls on the left side. (See Pages 5 & 6.)
Burner Control Knobs
WARNING: To prevent flare ups 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 correspond-
ing dimples in the cooktop. See illustration on Page 9. Do
not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.
!
30" Models have two universal grates and a grate bridge.
Position the short side of the grates toward the center and
place the curved part of the grate bridge at the front. The
grates are not interchangeable.
36" Models have two universal grates and a center grate.
Position the grates on the cooktop as shown on page 3.
45" Models have two universal grates and two center
grates. The side grates are positioned with the short side
toward the center. Position the two center grates with the
straight sides toward the center and next to each other.
Burner Grates
Grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. If the burner cap
is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.
STAR
Burner Caps
Burner ON Light
The “ON” light is located in the center of the burner
control knobs for the 30" and 45" models. On the 36"
model it is to the left of the control knobs. When
illuminated, it indicates that one or more burners are in
use. It remains on until all burners are turned off.
WARNING: To prevent flare ups do not
use the cooktop without all burner caps
properly positioned.
!
COOKTOP OPERATION
Sealed STAR
Burners
Your new cooktop has sealed STAR
gas burners.
There are no burner parts under the cooktop to clean,
disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has three different
burner sizes, small, medium and large. Match the pan to
the size burner.
OFF Indicator
Control knob bezel
with graphics
Knob Indicator Line
Control knob
Low
High
STANDARD BURNER CONTROL
UNIVERSAL
(ALL MODELS)
CENTER
(36" MODELS ONLY)
CENTER
(30" MODELS ONLY)
45" LEFT 45"RIGHT
CENTER
(45" MODELS ONLY)