Page 2 - A Special Message to Our Customers,; The Home Economics Staff
A Special Message to Our Customers, Thank you for selecting a Thermador Gas Cooktop. If you follow the fewsimple procedures and suggestions in this manual, the cooktop should giveyou years of service. You have either a steel top or a glass top. The glass cooktop fully meets thesafety and durability ...
Page 3 - WARNING; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS; TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosionmay result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not...
Page 4 - PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION; CAUTION; The; PROPANE INSTALLATION
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSIZ21.1, STANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLDCOOKING GAS APPLIANCES, and CAN/CGA 1.1 DOMESTIC GAS RANGES. Check your local building codes for theproper method of installation. In the ab-sence of local codes this unit should beinstalled in accordance with the NationalFuel Gas Code No. Z...
Page 5 - SAFETY; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; Section One: General Safety Instructions; IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE; for the gas to dissipate before lighting
SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Section One: General Safety Instructions . Page 3 IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no electricpower to operate the electronic igniter of the cooktop, turn OF...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ONLY; If you smell gas; to reduce the risk of fire,; SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID; PRECAUTIONS
Section One: General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - TO REDUCE THER I S K O F F I R E , E L E C T R I CSHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER-SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-ING: A. Use this unit only in the man- ner intended by the manufac-turer. If you have any ques-tions, contact the manufa...
Page 8 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Clean the cooktop with caution.; BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME; Remove all packaging
1. Check that you have these items. GGS30/36, GGSCV30/36GGN30/36, GGNCV30/36 / ▲ 4 Burner Grates ▲ 4 Burner Caps ▲ 2 Ventilator Filters* ▲ Care and Use Manual(warranty found on Page 29). GGS365, GGSCV365GGN365, GGNCV365 ▲ 5 Burner Grates ▲ 5 Burner Caps ▲ 2 Ventilator Filters* ▲ Care and Use Manual ...
Page 9 - Section Three: Description; MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Section Three: Description 3 2 4 5 7 10 8 9 ➚ 11 1 3 2 4 5 7 8 6 10 9 ➚ 11 1. Cook'n'Vent™ 2. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 300 to 9,100BTU/HR Burner & Control KnobModels GGN - 950 to 6,500 BTU/HRBurner & Control Knob 3. Models GGS - ExtraLow™ 365 to 11,000BTU/HR Burner & Control KnobGGN Models...
Page 13 - CONTROL KNOB — ALL STANDARD BURNERS; THERMADOR; COOKTOP OPERATION; CONTROL KNOB —
CONTROL KNOB — ALL STANDARD BURNERS OFF HI LO GlassM o d e l s ExtraLow™ CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS OFF LO HI XLO THERMADOR ® EXTRALOW™ BURNERS(ModelsGGS/SGS) The left front 9,100 BTU/HR burnerand left rear 11,000 BTU/HR burnerare designed to provide flame set-tings which enable you to simmer,poach, melt...
Page 14 - Section Four: Using the Cooktop; SIGNAL LIGHT; WHAT TO EXPECT
Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOKTOP OPERATION SIGNAL LIGHT The Signal Light (not on all models),or "ON" Light is located in the area ofthe Control Knobs. For location see"Section Three: Description", locatedon pages 7 to 9, to identify your model.This light turns on when any Cont...
Page 15 - burners to relight; FOR PROPER COMBUSTION; not; Do; FLAME HEIGHT
The cooktop uses electronic ignit-ers to light the burners. Eachburner has its own igniter thatsparks when any burner is turnedon. When the igniters are clicking(sparking), do not touch the burn-ers. If a burner fails to ignite, see“Before Calling For Service,” Page28. AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION If any b...
Page 16 - Use Lids that fit Properly; to help shorten cooking time; PROPER COOKWARE; Match Flame Size to Pan Size; Good heat conductivity; longer than thin pans.; The weight or
Section Four: Using the Cooktop FLAT CONVEX (rounded) CONCAVE (hollow) Balanced Pan Unbalanced Pan Use balanced pans that sit level on the burner grate without tilting fromthe weight of the handle. Use Lids that fit Properly Use lids that fit the cookware prop-erly to help shorten cooking time and t...
Page 17 - Do not use an oversize utensil; Large or Warped Utensils
Section Four: Using the Cooktop Use flat, heavy bottom pans thatstay flat when heated for the bestresults. Avoid cookware that is warped, dented, ridged or thin. Awarped or ridged pan receives themost heat at the points that contactthe flame. This can result in burningor scorching of the food being ...
Page 18 - Use the right size flame for; SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS; FLAME SETTING CHART GUIDELINES; or; Medium; . Large or warped utensils or utensils that span; How to Use the Chart
CAUTION Use the right size flame for the cooking job SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS Section Four: Using the Cooktop FLAME SETTING CHART GUIDELINES LO Medium XLO 3 4 2 1 HI All the controls have an infinitenumber of heat settings, with nofixed positions between HI, LO or XLO. The word ( Medium ) and number...
Page 19 - USING THE COOKTOP; START COOKING
Page 17 Before using this chart, read Page 16. Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE COOKTOP EXTRALOW™ HEATSETTINGS CONTINUECOOKING START COOKING FOOD 2 to 1 — to finish cooking HI — Cover, bring liq- uids to a boil Poaching: Chicken, whole or pieces, Fish 4 to 3 — to hold, covered 3 to 2 — to h...
Page 21 - GRIDDLE‘N GRILL OPERATION; Griddle Finish; BEFORE USING THE GRIDDLE or THE GRILL; the griddle and the grill with hot sudsy water, then rinse; and; When; ON; centage of; FOOD
Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill GRIDDLE‘N GRILL OPERATION SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS CHART GRIDDLE GRIDDLE/GRILL CONTROLKNOB and SIGNAL LIGHT The number designations, on the il-lustration, are for reference only andare guides to the heat settings in thischart. 5 HI • • • • • • 3 4 2 7 6 8 LO Pa...
Page 22 - GRIDDLE ‘N GRILL OPERATION; GRILLING HINTS; Should flame; The hot grill will sear; USING THE GRIDDLE; Place food on the griddle.; DO NOT; leave the grill unat-; DO NOT USE BRIQUETS OR
Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill GRIDDLE ‘N GRILL OPERATION Page 20 The doneness of meat, whether rare,medium, or well done, is affected toa large degree by the thickness of thecut. Expert chefs say it is impossibleto have a rare doneness with a thincut of meat. The cooking time is affected b...
Page 23 - OPERATION; BLOWER SPEED CONTROL; for
Section Four: Using the Cooktop COOK'N'VENT ® OPERATION Page 21 VENTILATORM o d e l s G G S C V 3 0 / 3 6 / 3 6 5and SGSCV36G Blower Speed Control CONTROLS FOR GGSCV36/365 CONTROLS FOR GGSCV30 VENTILATOR CONTROLS Up /Down Control Up /Down Control CONTROLS FOR SGSCV36G Up /Down Control Blower Speed C...
Page 24 - GENERAL CARE; BURNER PLATES; If the igniter becomes too wet,; IGNITERS
Section Five: Care and Maintenance Page 22 GENERAL CARE BURNER PLATES Burner Base Indentation for Grate (E) BURNER PLATE (C) UNDERSIDE OF BURNER CAP Notch (B) Porcelain Enamel Burner Cap Burner Grates IGNITER (D) Extension (E) The grates are porcelain enameledcast iron or steel. They should bewashed...
Page 25 - Section Five: Care and Maintenance; PORCELAIN ENAMEL; CLEANING CHART; BRAND NAMES; To Replace
Section Five: Care and Maintenance GLASS COOKTOP PORCELAIN ENAMEL CONTROL KNOBS To Remove: Turn the control knob to the OFF position and pull up. PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP CLEANING CHART Glass Porcelain Enamel or Stainless Steel OFF OFF CONTROL KNOBS Page 23 GENERAL CARE BRAND NAMES The use of brand ...
Page 26 - Griddle; Grill; • Normal; CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION; DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE PARTS OF THIS APPLIANCE IN ANY; Burner Base; Hot sudsy water or wash in dishwasher; • Water Spots; CERAMIC
Page 24 Section Five: Care and Maintenance Griddle • Normal Hot sudsy water, sponge or nylon pad. • Wash thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.Always wash and rinse the griddle thoroughly after each use. Some discol-oration may occur with use, but will not affect performance. When notthorou...
Page 27 - PLASTIC; Control Knobs; STAINLESS STEEL
Page 25 Section Five: Care and Maintenance MATERIAL/PART ELEMENT Griddle Element DO NOT RINSE OR IMMERSE ANY ELEMENT IN WATER. The element will cleans itself when turned onto the HI setting. The drip pan must always be in placewhen cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended ...
Page 28 - Lower ventilator completely.; TIP: Wipe the intake off; Lift out the filters and clean.
See “SAFETY PRACTICES,”on Page 4. Side Supports Hook over Side Supports * Not on all Models. Section Five: Care & Maintenance COOK'N'VENT ® VENTILATOR CARE* Page 26 To Clean Gap AreaBetween Ventilator &Cooktop 1. With ventilator in up position,remove front panel, ventilatorcap and filters. 2...
Page 29 - TO REACH CLEAN OUT AREA; Do not open the electrical box E on the right.; DO NOT REMOVE BLOWER or DUCT ATTACHMENT; FRONT VIEW
Remote Blower SIDE VIEWS BelowCounter DO NOT REMOVE C o u n t e r t o p L e v e l KEY: Section Five: Care & Maintenance GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE - COOK'N'VENT A Access Panel B Access Panel C Cabinet Blower or DuctAttachment Box for theRemote Blower D Four Thumb Screws TO REACH CLEAN OUT AREA...
Page 30 - only; The igniters do not spark:; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. Section Six: Service ☛ ☛ NOTE: Polarity —In older houses, wiring polarity was notalways observed. Although polar-ized receptacles (3 Prong) mayhave been installed, they couldhave been wired incorrectly. Ifthey were...
Page 31 - FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Will Pay; WARRANTY
Section Six: Service GGS30/36/365 - GGSCV30/36/365 - SGS30 -SGS36G - SGSCV36G -GGN30/36/365 - GGNCV30/36/365 - SGN30 - SGN36G - SGNCV36G FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Covers one year from date of installation, or date of occupancy on a new, or previously unoccupied dwelling.Save your dated receipt or other...