Page 2 - A Special Message to our Customers; The Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists; AVERTISSEMENT; Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de; FOR YOUR SAFETY; Do not store or use gasoline or; WHAT TO DO IF YOU; Shut off gas to the appliance.; S’IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE; Coupez l’admission de gaz de l’appariel.
A Special Message to our Customers Thank you for selecting the Thermador Professional® Range. We recommend that you taketime to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful, as well as directions for using al...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; INTRODUCTION; GAS TYPE VERIFICATION; IMPORTANT
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use If you Smell Gas .................. Inside front coverIntroduction .................................................... 1Gas Type Verification ..................................... 1Introduction .................................................... 2 SECTION ONE: ...
Page 4 - Introduction; PRG All-Gas Ranges, Featuring a Gas Cooking Surface with
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use This manual contains important Care and Use information for All-Gas Thermador Professional ® Ranges. When using this manual, it is critical that you know the model number of your range, as some informationwill be unique to each All-Gas Range. The model number may...
Page 5 - CAUTION - ALL MODELS; SAFETY; PLEASE READ; In Case of an Electrical Failure
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use See Installation Instructions for electrical requirementsand grounding instructions. CAUTION - ALL MODELS DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT ORREMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND OR NEUTRAL)PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG (ALL-GASPRG RANGES). It is the personal responsibilit...
Page 6 - Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury; PRECAUTIONS; WARNING
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISKOF TIPPING OF THEAPPLIANCE, IT MUST BE SECURED BY AP R O P E R L Y I N -STALLED ANTI-TIP DE- VICE. V E R I F Y T H A T T H E ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS ENGAGEDPER INSTALLATION INSTRUC-TIONS. (NOTE: A...
Page 8 - BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME,; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; California Proposition 65
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use DESCRIPTION PRG PRSG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG 304 364 364 366 486 486 484 GD GL GD GL GG Oven Racks Large Oven 2** 2** 2** 2** 2** 2** 2** Oven Racks 12" Oven 2 2 2 Two-Piece Broil Pan 1 1 1 1 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ Burner Caps 4 4 4 6 6 6 4 Burner Grates 4 4 4 6 6 6 4 Control ...
Page 9 - RACK POSITIONS; Before Using Your Range for the First Time; Caution
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Two: Before You Begin RACK POSITIONS Large All-Gas Main Oven (PRG304, PRG36 and PRG48 Models) 321 All-Gas Secondary Oven (PRG48 Models only) 321 Page 7 1. Check that you have the items listed on Page 6. 2. Record the Model and Serial number as described o...
Page 10 - Key for PRG48 and PRG36 Models; Model and Parts Identification; All-Gas Model PRG484GG — Shown
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Three: Description Key for PRG48 and PRG36 Models Model and Parts Identification 1. 22-inch High Shelf Backguard, 12-inch Low Back, or Island Trim(Backguard ordered separately) 2. B u r n e r G r a t e s & B u r n e r s (15,000 BTU Each) 3. Grill (18,...
Page 11 - All-Gas Model PRG364GD — Shown; Key for PRG48 and PRG36 Models (continued)
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Three: Description Model and Parts Identification Model PRG364GL - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Grill, Item 4, and Griddle Thermostat Control Knob, Item 9, replaced by Grill Control Knob, Item 8. Model PRG366 - Griddle, Item 3, replaced by Burner Grates a...
Page 12 - Key for PRG Models
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use HEATING 16 Section Three: Description Model and Parts Identification Key for PRG Models All-Gas Model PRG304 - Shown 1. 22" High Shelf Backguard, 12" Low Back, or Island Trim(Each ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners 3. Grill 4. Griddle 5. C...
Page 13 - SEALED BURNERS; Using the Cooktop; CONTROL KNOBS
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use SEALED BURNERS SEALED BURNER Section Four: Using the Cooktop Standard Burner Control Knob Using the Cooktop The control knobs for the sealed gasburners are positioned directly infront of and below the correspond-ing burners. There are indicatormarks located above...
Page 14 - IGNITER; FLAME HEIGHT
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop IGNITER BURNER CAP P o r t s Using the Cooktop BURNER EFFICIENCY andFLAME CHARACTERISTICS The burner flame should be blue incolor and stable with no yellow tips,excessive noise or fluttering. Itshould burn completely around theburn...
Page 15 - RETAINED HEAT; FLAT; Proper Cookware; CAUTION
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 13 RETAINED HEAT Due to the heavy mass of this pro-fessional range, heat will be retainedby the grates, burners, and topframe. FLAT CONVEX (rounded) CONCAVE (hollow) Top performance of your new cooktop is directly related to the use of proper pots and pans. ...
Page 16 - PANS
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 14 Section Four: Using the Cooktop PANS For best results on the cooktop, wer e c o m m e n d u s i n g P r o f e s s i o n a lCookware. This type of utensil canbe found at Resturant Supply Stores.If using regular cookware on thiscooktop, be very careful if t...
Page 17 - Use the right size flame for; How to Use the Chart; Flame Setting Chart Guidelines
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Section Four: Using the Cooktop Use the right size flame for the cooking job All the controls have an infinitenumber of heat settings, with nofixed positions between HI, LO or XLO. The word (Medium) and number designations are forreference only and are guides tot...
Page 18 - Suggested Flame Settings
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 16 Before using this chart read page 15 Section Four: Using the Cooktop Suggested Flame Settings Food Start Cooking Continue Cooking ExtraLow ® Heat Settings BEVERAGES Med. – heat milk, cover LO – finish heating XLO – keep warm, Cocoa cover* BREADS French To...
Page 20 - THE GRILL; CONTROL KNOB; Using the Grill
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 18 Section Four: Using the Cooktop THE GRILL (Available on some models) When cooking food on the grill youwill achieve the same flavor as meatcooked on an outdoor barbecue. This flavor is actually created by thefats and juices that are brought tothe surface ...
Page 21 - USING THE GRILL
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 19 Section Four: Using the Cooktop USING THE GRILL Exploded Views and Side View of Grill Burner Placement on Supports HeatDeflector Drip Pan GrillBox DoubleU-shapedburner GrillGrate StainlessSteel Radiant Venturi Spark igniter After removing all packaging ma...
Page 22 - GRILLING SUGGESTIONS; HANDLING EXCESSIVE FLARE-UPS; COOKING ON THE GRILL
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 20 Section Four: Using the Cooktop GRILLING SUGGESTIONS ◆ Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut slitsin the remaining fat around the edges at 2” (51 mm) inter-vals. ◆ Brush on basting sauce toward the end of cooking. ◆ Use a spatula or tongs ...
Page 23 - Grill Cooking Chart
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 21 FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THICKNESS SETTING COOKING TIME and TIPS PorkChops 1/2 inch Medium 20 to 40 minutes 1 inch Medium 35 to 60 minutes Ribs Medium 45 to 60 minutes Section Four: Using the Cooktop Grill, turning occas...
Page 25 - Using the Griddle; GR IDDLE GREASE PAN; GREASE TRAY; Griddle Control Knob; FOOD; THE GRIDDLE
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 23 Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Griddle GR IDDLE GREASE PAN Tip and Lift Use care when tipping the tray sothat the contents are not spilledwhen it is removed. GREASE TRAY The grease tray is positionedslightly under the front edgeof the steel gri...
Page 26 - TIPS FOR BAKE; Preheating The Oven; Oven Heating Light; To Set the All-Gas PRG Oven Models; UTENSILS; Type; Bake Mode; Placement
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 24 TIPS FOR BAKE Preheating The Oven Many foods such as meat, poultry,casseroles, or other long cookingfoods cook well without preheatingthe oven. See your recipe for pre-heating recommendation. Preheat-ing is achieved in 10 to 15 minutes,depending on the te...
Page 27 - WHEN USING THE OVEN IN ANY MODE; HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING; Convection • Bake Mode; CONDENSATION
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 25 CAUTION: WHEN USING THE OVEN IN ANY MODE Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to linethe oven. It can damage the oven liner if heat is trapped under it. Oven Heating Light This light turns on when the ovenheats and cycles off when the settem...
Page 28 - OVEN CONTROL KNOB and HEATING LIGHT; Other Uses of Bake; FOOD SAFETY; The United States Department of Agriculture says:; SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 26 Section Five: Using the Oven In addition to providing perfect tem-peratures for baking and roasting,the oven can be used at low oventemperatures to keep hot, cookedfoods at serving temperature, tocook foods long and slow (as if usinga crock pot), to dehyd...
Page 29 - Setting Broil Mode; PRG Broil Pan Rack Template
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 27 Section Five: Using the Oven NOTE: It is impossible to use the oven and the broiler simultaneously in thesame oven. When one is on the other one cannot be turned on. BROILING WITH A REGULAR MEATTHERMOMETER For accurately determining the degree of doneness...
Page 30 - To Set the Oven to Broil; GAS OVEN INFRA-RED BROILER; HEATING LIGHT AND; BROIL
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 28 Setting Broil Mode To Set the Oven to Broil NOTE: Successful broiling requires constant exposure to high, intense heat (infra-red heatfrom the gas broiler. GAS OVEN INFRA-RED BROILER Screen should beglowing red CAUTION Be careful not to damage the screen ...
Page 31 - Care and Maintenance; BURNER GRATES
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 29 Section Six: Care and Maintenance BURNER GRATES Care and Maintenance SEALED BURNERS BURNER BASE Igniter Locator Ports Porcelain Enamel Cap BURNER CAP Burner Spill Tray Trim Strips For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters,burne...
Page 32 - OTHER GRILL PARTS; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; GRILL GRATE
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 30 Section Six: Care and Maintenance GRILLCAUTIONS: 1. Do not clean any part of the grill in any self-cleaning oven. 2. When disassembling or reassembling the grill,use extreme cautionto avoid contact withthe spark igniter. Theigniter could break,preventing ...
Page 33 - Range Cleaning Chart; Brand Names
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 31 Range Cleaning Chart Cleaning Products / Directions Continued ➟ ➟ DO NOT allow deposits to remain for long periods of time. DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches or cleaning com- pounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended...
Page 37 - OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 35 Section Seven: Before Calling for Service OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Replace only with a 40 watt, 120 volt appliance light bulb. DO NOT USEa standard household light bulb in any oven. To Replace the Light Bulb: 1. Turn oven light switch to the off positi...
Page 38 - IF THE BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE; SERVICE INFORMATION; Before Calling for Service
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 36 Section Seven: Before Calling for Service Before calling for Service, check the following to avoidunnecessary service charges. Be sure to check these items first: Is there a power outage in the area? Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker trip...
Page 39 - Thermador® Will Pay For:; Warranty; Full One Year Warranty
PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use Page 37 Covers one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previouslyunoccupied dwelling, Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancydate. Thermador® Will Pay For: All repair labor and replacement parts found ...
