Page 2 - A Special Message to Our Customers
A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Thermador Steel Gas Cooktop featuring fullsurface grates. We recommend that you take the time to read thisentire booklet before using your new appliance. The information in this manual is designed to help you safely operateand care for your c...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read all instructions before using this appliance.; COOKTOP SAFETY; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:; Table of Contents; Problem Solver
PAGE 1 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followedexactly, a fire or explosion may result causingproperty damage, personal injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. ! COOKTOP SAFETY WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,electric s...
Page 4 - PERSONAL SAFETY
PAGE 2 PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING — To reduce the risk ofinjury to persons, in the event of agrease fire, observe the following: 1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gasburner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If theflames do not go out immediatel...
Page 5 - FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP
PAGE 3 • Left Rear Burner 9,100 BTU/Hr (2.6 KW/Hr) andControl Knob • Center Rear Burner 12,500 BTU/Hr (3.6 KW/Hr)and Control Knob ExtraLow® feature* on ModelsSGCS365 and SGCS456. Also, Right Rear Burner onModel SGCS304. • Right Rear Burner 9,100 BTU/Hr (2.6 KW/Hr) andControl Knob • Left Front Burner...
Page 6 - Burner Control Knobs; Burner Grates; Burner Caps; COOKTOP OPERATION; Sealed Burners
PAGE 4 Igniter Locator Ports Porcelain Enamel Cap The following pages explain how each feature on the gas cooktop works and how to get the best cookingresults.Follow these hints when cooking on the cooktop:• Use proper cookware. (See Page 7.) • Center the pan over the burner before turning theburner...
Page 7 - Power Failure; Electronic Ignition/Reignition
PAGE 5 Burner Control Knobs (continued) The standard burner controls have an infinite number of heat settings with no fixed positions. Refer to Page 3 tosee the location of the burner and it corresponding knob. To operate: Select the appropriate control knob, push down and turn counterclockwise to t...
Page 8 - – ExtraLow
PAGE 6 For Best Results • Bring food to a boil; stir well to be sure all the foodis boiling, then cover and reduce the setting to theXLO zone. • Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking tempera-ture. • Use a higher XLO setting if the pan is uncovered. • Check the food occasionally to see if the con...
Page 9 - PROPER COOKWARE; Cookware Characteristics
PAGE 7 Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size – The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller. Do not use small pans withhigh flame settings as the flames can lick up thesides of the pan. – Oversize pans that span two burners are placed front to rear, not side to side. Use Balanced...
Page 10 - COOKING CHART
PAGE 8 Continue Cooking Continue Cooking FOOD Start Cooking Standard Burners ExtraLow ® Burners BREADS Med. – preheat skillet. Med. Lo to Med. Use Standard burner setting. French Toast, PancakesGrilled Sandwiches CEREALS Hl – cover, bring water Med. Lo to Med. 1 to XLO ® – to hold, cover*. Cornmeal,...
Page 11 - CLEANING THE COOKTOP; Cooktop Part / Material; Cooktop Cleaning Chart
PAGE 9 CLEANING THE COOKTOP • Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or papertowels. • Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks. • Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates...
Page 12 - Cooktop Cleaning Chart,
PAGE 10 • The grates are heavy; use care when lifting. Place on a protectedsurface. • Blisters/ crazing/ chips are com- mon due to the extreme tem-peratures on grate fingers andrapid temperature changes. • Acidic and sugar-laden spills dete- riorate the enamel. Remove soilimmediately. • Abrasive cle...
Page 13 - PROBLEM SOLVER; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; For Authorized service or parts
PAGE 11 PROBLEM SOLVER BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE • Make sure that the gas shut off valve is in theON position and the gas supply to the houseis not shut off. • Make sure the burner caps are properlypositioned and the burner ports are notclogged. Clear ports with a wire orstraightened paper clip if ...
Page 14 - WARRANTY; Full One Year Warranty
PAGE 12 WARRANTY THERMADOR ® COOKTOP WARRANTY SGC304 / SGCS304 / SGC365 / SGCS365 / SGC456 / SGCS456 WHAT IS COVERED Full One Year Warranty For one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new, previously unoccupied dwelling, anypart which fails in normal home use will be repair...