CARE GUIDE THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL® PRO GRAND® DUAL FUEL RANGES
THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL® PRO GRAND® DUAL FUEL RANGES Models PRD364JDGU PRD366JGU PRD486JDGU PRD364NLGU PRD484NCGU PRD486NLGU
Congratulations on your recent THERMADOR® purchase! Whether you are a dedicated chef or simply a connoisseur of the art of cooking, owning a THERMADOR kitchen is the ultimate expression of personal style, good taste and an appreciation for the complete culinary experience. Our award-winning products have been empowering culinary enthusiasts for more than eleven decades. Before you begin using your new THERMADOR product, please take a moment to review the Use and Care Guide.
Table of Contents Safety ........................................................................... 1 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 1 Before You Begin ....................................................... 7 Using Your Range for the First Time ...................... 7 Description .................................................................. 10 Control Panel Identification ..................................... 10 Range Identification..................................
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY WARNING! If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • • • • • DO NOT try to light any appliance. DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO NOT use any phone in your building.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the range, ensure that it is equipped with a proper backguard. Refer to the Installation Manual accompanying this appliance for more information. WARNING! This appliance should not be installed with a ventilation system that directs air in a downward direction toward the range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When properly cared for, your new THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL® range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this type of appliance provides intense heat.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! WARNING! State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. RANGE TIPPING HAZARD: • All ranges can tip and injury can result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the floor, wall, or cabinet by installing the Anti-Tip Device supplied.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooking on the range burners. This type of cookware may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer’s directions. DO NOT heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, oven racks, temperature probe and any other utensils, and excess spillage. When cooking fatty or oily foods on burners, the grill, or the griddle, adjacent gas burners can ignite airborne fumes. Use caution to avoid burns.
Before You Begin Before using your range for the first time check that you have these items: DESCRIPTION 36" 4-Burner 36" 4-Burner w/ Griddle w/ Grill 36" 6Burner 48" 6-Burner 48" 6-Burner w/ Griddle w/ Grill 48" 4-Burner w/ Griddle & Grill Full Access® Oven Racks, Main Oven 3 3 3 3 3 3 Full Access Oven Racks, Secondary Oven — — — 2 2 2 Two-Piece Broil Pan* 1 1 1 2 2 2 Temperature Probe 1 1 1 2 2 2 STAR® Burner Caps 4 4 6 6 6 4 Burner Grates 2 2 3 3 3 2 Grill G
2. Record the Model and Serial number on page 44. See “Data Rating Labels” found on the Rating Label Plate. The Rating Label Plate is located on the right side of the range between the oven cavity and side panel (see Figure 32 on page 44). These may be used for any future contacts with Customer Service. Enter this information on the Product Registration Card included with this product then mail it to the indicated address. 3.
ALWAYS REMOVE BEFORE SELF CLEAN Figure 3: Full Access Oven Rack CAUTION! Aluminum foil should never be used to cover the oven racks or to line the oven. DO NOT remove the broiler element in the electric oven. Improper use of aluminum foil may damage the oven. WARNING! To help prevent burns, NEVER remove or reposition the oven racks while the oven is ON or while the oven is cooling. 5.
Description Parts Identification Control Panel Identification O FF ExtraLow® Knob POWERBOOST® Knob Standard Knob Griddle Knob Grill Knob Main Oven Mode Selector Secondary Oven Mode Selector MODES: BROIL CONVEC BROIL ROAST CONVEC ROAST SELF CLEAN PROOF CONVEC BAKE BAKE OF F 300 350 400 450 250 500 200 BROIL 100 CLEAN electronic control Oven Temperature Selector Oven Light Switch Oven Temperature Gauge Oven Display Screen and Control Buttons MODES: BROIL CONVEC BROIL ROAST CONVEC ROAST
Range Identification Model shown is 48" with Griddle and Grill Options (models will vary) 1 4 3 2 2 1. Flush Island Trim (included), High Shelf or Low Back (ordered separately) 2. Burner Grates & Burners 3. Electric Grill 4. Electric Griddle 5. Control Panel 6. Control Panel Light 7. Secondary Oven 8. Main Oven 9. Range Feet 10. Leg Cover Assembly (included), Toe Kick shown (ordered separately) 6 5 8 7 9 10 WARNING! To provide proper ventilation of the range, DO NOT remove range feet.
Using the Cooktop Surface Burners Control Knobs Using the Sealed STAR® Burners Typically, a pair of control knobs is located on the control panel directly in front of the pair of gas STAR burners they control — with one gas STAR burner positioned in front of the other on the rangetop. The symbol near each burner control knob identifies the burner position on the range cooktop.
ExtraLow® STAR® Burners • The controls for the two left and two right burners, front and rear, have flame settings even lower than the standard SIM settings. • Figure 9 shows that the control knob has an additional range between the SIM and XLO settings. When the knob is set within this range, the flame cycles off and on. By varying the length of time the flame is off and on, the heat is reduced even further to cook delicate foods.
Electronic Single Point Ignition Burner Cap Star ® Burner Base Igniter Figure 11: Correct Burner Cap Placement Figure 10: STAR Burner Components Each STAR® burner has its own electronic igniter that sparks when the burner is turned on. Each burner should light in 4 seconds or less. If a burner does not light, check to see that the burner cap is positioned correctly on the base. CAUTION! Star ® DO NOT touch the STAR burners when the igniters are sparking.
Power Failure • • • • • • • Flame Description In the event of a power failure, only the Standard burners can be manually lit. It is necessary to light each one individually. If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all knobs to the OFF position. Yellow Flames: Further Adjustment is required. The Standard STAR® burners can be lit by holding a match at the ports and turning the control knob to the HI position.
Cookware Recommendations • WARNING! To avoid risk of serious injury, damage to appliance or cookware, please observe the following: • • • • Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets, etc. should never be used on the cooktop. Placement of large stock pots should be staggered when used on the cooktop. • • Do not let plastic, paper or cloth come in contact with a hot burner grate. They may melt or catch fire. Never let a pan boil dry. This can damage your pan and the cooking surface.
Specialty Cookware Canning Tips: • • • • • Figure 18: Flat-bottom Wok Pan A flat base pan is preferred to one with a concave, convex or rippled base. When using two canners at the same time, use staggered burners. Do not block air to the burners. A flame needs the right amount of air for complete combustion. Use a cover on a canner when bringing the contents to a boil. Once the contents have reached a boil on HI, use the lowest flame possible to maintain the boil or pressure.
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations FOOD START SETTING FINISH SETTING STANDARD STAR® BURNERS FINISH SETTING EXTRALOW® (XLO®) STAR® BURNERS BEVERAGES Cocoa MED – heat milk, cover SIM – finish heating XLO – keep warm, cover* BREADS French Toast, Pancakes, Grilled Sandwiches MED – preheat skillet SIM to MED – cook Same as for Standard STAR Burners BUTTER Melting SIM – to start melting CEREALS Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal HI – cover, bring water to a boil, add cereal CHOCOLATE Melting XLO – may
FOOD START SETTING FINISH SETTING STANDARD STAR® BURNERS FINISH SETTING EXTRALOW® (XLO®) STAR® BURNERS Poaching: Chicken, whole or pieces, Fish MED HI – Cover, bring liquids to a boil To finish cooking Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc.
Using the Electric Griddle • (available on some models) • Description The built-in griddle is made of restaurant-quality aluminum with a non-stick coating (PTFE/PFOA free). This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean. A maple chopping block (PA12CHPBLK), stainless steel cover (PA12CVRJ), and coated-aluminum grill plate (PA12GRILLN) are available as accessories and are purchased separately.
Griddle Grease Tray NOTICE: Griddle/Grill performance may vary if there is an excessive amount of airflow in the vicinity of the appliance. The excessive airflow could be from an air-conditioning register or ceiling fan blowing at the cooktop. This could create longer than normal heat-up time, or it could cause the Griddle/Grill temperature to be higher or lower than the knob setting. NOTE: Having a properly installed ventilation hood is not considered a source of excessive airflow.
Using the Electric Grill (available on some models) Description The built-in grill is made of restaurant-quality cast iron grates. This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean. A non-stick, non-PTFE cast iron griddle plate (PAGRIDDLEN) is available as an accessory and may be purchased separately. See the instructions that come with the griddle plate accessory for more details. Assembling the Grill 1.
IMPORTANT: • If flames appear while grilling, turn off heat and remove the food. Use caution to avoid any potential injury while removing food. • Often, such flames will extinguish themselves within a few minutes once grease drippings have burned up. Do not leave the grill unattended until all flames are extinguished. If desired, flames can be extinguished by generously shaking baking soda or salt over them to smother fire.
Grill Cooking Recommendations IMPORTANT: • GRILL SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. • Foods with excessive fat or grease should not be prepared on an indoor grill. Grilling foods with high fat content (certain types of ground beef, sausage, etc) increases the chances of smoke and flames.
Using the Oven Extended Cooking Functions Meat Probe The meat probe allows you more control over how your foods are cooked by automatically disabling the specified cooking mode when a dish's desired temperature, defined by the cook, has been reached. The probe expresses the current temperature of the meat as it cooks. Oven Setting Controls Programming the meat probe 1. In the large oven, or in the small oven on select models, locate the outlet (Figure 24). 1 2 2 3 Outlet 1.
6. Select the desired cooking mode and oven temperature using the knobs on the control panel. • The probe function is only available for Bake, Convection Bake, and Roast modes. • Probe is not available when Cook Timer has been set. • The range for the probe temperature is between 120ºF (49ºC) and 200ºF (93ºC). • The oven display indicates the current temperature of the meat as it cooks. 7.
5. When the timer reaches “0:00”, the cooking mode will be finished and the display will beep. The oven will automatically turn off when the specified cooking time is complete. Oven Functions 5 Tips for Bake 4 Preheating the Oven Most cooking times in recipes are designed for a preheated oven and require that the oven already be at a certain temperature before cooking starts. Refer to your recipe for preheating recommendations.
Three Rack Baking • If three-rack baking is desired, the CONVEC BAKE mode should be used. Secondary Oven (48" Models) • Baking on rack #3 will result in the best product. When additional height is needed, rack #2 may be used. The use of rack #2 with pies will result in a crisp bottom crust without over baking the top.
• Roasting Recommendations OVEN TEMPERATURE MEAT AND POULTRY RACK LEVEL COOK TIME END TEMP Beef: Pot roast, 3 – 4 pounds Beef brisket Beef chuck Meatloaf 350°F (180°C) 350°F (180°C) 350°F (180°C) 350°F (180°C) 1 2 1 3 40 – 60 minutes per pound 50 – 60 minutes per pound 45 – 55 minutes per pound 60 – 90 minutes total time 170°F (80°C) 170°F (80°C) 170°F (80°C) 170°F (80°C) Poultry: Chicken, whole Chicken, pieces Turkey, whole 375°F (190°C) 375°F (190°C) 325°F (165°C) 2 2 2 18 – 21 minutes per p
Convection cooking of meat and poultry will result in foods that are brown and crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. Large meat or poultry items may cook up to 30 minutes less than the suggested time so check them early so they will not be over baked. Use of the builtin meat probe will provide more accurate results than the “minute per pound” method (see “Meat Probe” on page 25). The larger the piece of meat or poultry, the more time you will save.
Dehydrating Foods with Convection Bake Use the Convection Bake to dry and preserve fruits and vegetables. Tips: • Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 150°F. • Check food at the minimum drying time. • It is best to use drying racks (not included) so that air can flow around the food. Do not place food directly on a baking sheet or pan.
Convection Baking Recommendations FOOD PAN SIZE CONTROL TEMPERATURE SETTING TOTAL SUGGESTED COOKING TIME Cookies 12" x 15" Cookie Sheet 375°F (190°C) 8 – 12 minutes Layer Cakes 8" or 9" Round 350°F (180°C) 25 – 35 minutes Sheet Cakes 9" x 13" Pan 350°F (180°C) 30 – 40 minutes Bundt™ Cakes 12 Cup 325°F (165°C) 60 – 75 minutes Brownies or Bar Cookies 9" x 9" Pan 325°F (165°C) 20 – 25 minutes Biscuits 12" x 15" Cookie Sheet 425°F (220°C) or Package Directions 10 – 15 minutes Quick B
Proof (48" models only) The proof function maintains the warm, non-drafty environment needed for proofing yeast leavened products. The proofing temperature is preset at 100°F/ 38°C. It is best to start with a cool oven when using the proofing function. To Set the Steam Oven for Proofing 1. Allow dough to thaw if frozen. 2. Place dough in dish and loosely cover. 3. Use any rack level that accommodates the size of the bowl or pan. Close the door. 4. Select PROOF using Mode Selector Knob.
Broil / Convection Broil Tips for Broil Preheating the Broiler It is recommended that you preheat the broil element before starting to cook. Preheat for 3 minutes then place food in oven. Getting the Best Results • Defrost food before broiling. • Door is to be closed during broiling. • Steaks should be more than 1" (25.4 mm) thick if rare meat is desired. Use convection broil if steaks are over 1½” (38 mm) thick. • Turn foods over only once, after half the total cooking time.
Broiling and Roasting Recommendations All meats are placed on the broiler pan included with the range.
Care and Maintenance Self-Cleaning the Oven(s) WARNING! • • • • Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. During the Self-Clean cycle, exterior surfaces may become hotter than usual. Parts of the appliance may become potentially harmful to children, and to persons who lack adult knowledge of appliances and lack adult reactions to potentially harmful conditions. Keep these individuals away during self-clean and while the appliance is in use.
At the End of the Clean Cycle The Clean cycle takes 2 hours to complete. Do not turn either of the oven control knobs to the OFF position until the automatic lock cycles to the open position. 1. Select OFF using the Mode Selector Knob. • The door latch will open automatically when the oven is below 500°F (200°C) and the automatic Door Lock completes its 20 second cycle to the open position. • The cooling blower turns off when the oven temperature drops to 375°F (191°C). 2.
Cleaning Recommendations PART/MATERIAL Brass Burner Base and Cast Iron Cap CLEANING NOTES • • • • Igniters Ceramic • • Control Knobs/ Metal Bezels/ Chrome Full Access® Oven Racks/ Chrome Exterior Finish/Backguard Stainless Steel DO NOT use sharp tools to scrape the igniters. The igniters are fragile. If an igniter is damaged, it may not light the burner. Suggested cleaners: -- Cotton swab dampened with soapy water -- Fantastik® • • • Do not soak knobs. Do not force knobs onto wrong valve shaft.
PART/MATERIAL Grates Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron CLEANING NOTES • • • • • • • • Griddle Aluminum with non-stick coating • • • • • Griddle Grease Tray • • • The grates are heavy; use care when lifting. Place on a protected surface. DO NOT clean grates in a self-cleaning oven. The rough texture of the grate can sometimes remove aluminum deposits from the bottom of pans and fill in areas between the high spots on the surface of the grate.
PART/MATERIAL Grill Grates Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron CLEANING NOTES • • • • • Ceramic Briquettes, Briquette Basket, and Grill Drip Tray English 40 • Clean the grates after each use. Place the grill grate into a sink and pour boiling hot water over the grate. Lay a dish towel on top of the grate and pour more hot water over the towel. Allow the water to soak into the residue. Scrape away debris with a soap-filled scouring pad. Stubborn soil: Soft Scrub®.
PART/MATERIAL Surface Spill Trays Porcelain Enamel (gloss finish) CLEANING NOTES • • • If mild abrasive cleaners are used, rub lightly as these cleansers may scratch the finish. For burned on foods, soap filled fiber or steel wool pads may be used but care must be taken as these may scratch the finish.
PART/MATERIAL Oven Racks and Rack Guides Nickel Plated CLEANING NOTES • • • • • English 42 Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discoloration. Test the cleaner on a small part of the rack and check for discoloration before cleaning the entire rack. Oven racks will discolor if left in oven during self clean. If the racks do not slide easily after being cleaned, dampen a paper towel with a small amount of cooking oil and rub it lightly over the side rails.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Oven Light Bulb Replacement CAUTION! • • • • • Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power to the appliance has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. The covers must be in place when using the appliance. The covers serve to protect the light bulb from breaking. The covers are made of glass. Handle carefully to avoid breaking. Broken glass could cause an injury.
Before Calling For Service Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Intermittent igniter sparking POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Ceramic igniter is wet or dirty. • Carefully dry or clean igniter. • Burner ports are clogged. • Clean ports on burner cap with a wire, a needle or straightened paper clip. More than four clicks of igniter before lighting • Improper fit of burner cap onto burner • base. Align burner cap properly on burner base. Constant igniter sparking • • Range is not properly grounded.
Statement of Limited Product Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the THERMADOR® appliance sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: During this warranty period, BSH or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain lim
Warranty Exclusions The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of BSH, including without limitation, one or more of the following: • • • • • • Use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
THERMADOR® Support Service Parts & Accessories We realize that you have made a considerable investment in your kitchen. We are dedicated to supporting you and your appliance so that you have many years of creative cooking. Parts, filters, descalers, stainless steel cleaners and more can be purchased in the THERMADOR eShop or by phone. Please don't hesitate to contact our STAR® Customer Support Department if you have any questions or in the unlikely event that your THERMADOR appliance needs service.
