Care and Use Manual
for
ExtraLow™
Gas Cooktops
Models
GGS30/36/365, GGSCV30/
36/365, SGS30/36G,
SGSCV36G
and
Traditional Series Gas Cooktops
Models
GGN30/36/365, GGNCV30/36/365, SGN30/36G, SGNCV36G
To the Installer: Leave this owner's manual with the cooktop.
To the Consumer: Retain this Care & Use Manual for future reference. Be sure to fill in the information on
Page 28 for warranty validation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Four: Using the Cooktop..... 10 to 21
Cooktop Operation ................................. 11
Proper Cookware .................................... 14
Flam e Settin g Ch art ............................... 16
Griddle'N Grill Operation ........................ 19
Cook'n 'Ven t Operation ............................ 21
Propane Installation................................... 2
Section One:
General Safety Instructions................. 3 to 6
Safety/ Electrical Requ irem en ts ................ 3
Precau tion s .............................................. 4
Section Two: Before you Begin ................... 6
Before u sin g you r Cooktop ....................... 6
Section Three: Description................ 7 to 10
Section Five: General Care .............. 22 to 27
Gen eral Care .......................................... 22
Clean in g Ch art ....................................... 23
Cook'n 'Ven t Care .................................... 26
Models GGS30, GGN30, GGSCV30
GGNCV30 ................................................. 7
Models GGSCV36, GGSCV365,GGNCV36,
GGNCV365 ............................................... 8
Models GGS36, GGN36, GGS365,
GGN365 ................................................... 9
Section Six: Service ....................... 28 to 29
Before Callin g For Service ....................... 28
Warran ty ................................................ 29
Models SGS30, SGN30, SGS36G,
SGN36G, SGSCV36G,SGNCV36G. .......... 10
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.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
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PROPANE INSTALLATION
PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION
Th e cooktop is ready for u se with n atu ral gas. It
m ay be con verted for u se with propan e gas
u sin g th e Bu rn er Propan e Con version Kit, Model
NLPKIT6, Part Nu m ber 35-00-688. A qu alified
service tech h n ican or in staller can con vert th e
cooktop. Be su re th e u n it bein g in stalled is
correct for th e type of gas bein g u sed. Refer to
th e Ratin g plate on th e righ t side u n dern eath
th e cooktop, see pages 7 to 10 for th e location .
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI
Z21.1, STANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLD
COOKING GAS APPLIANCES, and CAN/
CGA 1.1 DOMESTIC GAS RANGES.
Check your local building codes for the
proper method of installation. In the ab-
sence of local codes this unit should be
installed in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current Issue
and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70 Current Issue or the CAN - B149
Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appli-
ances and C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1.
CAUTION
Wh en con n ectin g th e u n it to propan e gas, m ake
certain th e propan e tan k is equ ipped with its
own h igh pressu re regu lator. In addition th e
pressu re regu lator su pplied with th e cooktop
m u st be on th e in let gas pipe of th is u n it. The
maximum gas pressure to this appliance is
not to exceed 14.0 inches water column from
the propane gas tank pressure regulator.
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Section One: General Safety Instructions
SAFETY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
See Installation Instructions for electrical requirements and
grounding instructions.
MODELS: GGS30/36/365,
GGSCV30/36/365,
SGS30, GGN30/36/365
GGNCV30/36/365 &
SGN30
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE
THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG.
Rated 120 volt, 60 Hz., 1.0 Amp.
.
MODELS: SGS36G, SGSCV36G
SGN36G & SGNCV36G
If the electrical outlet you intend to use does not accept the 3-prong
plug, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of you, the user, to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or applicable local
codes and ordinances, by a qualified electrician.
Rated 120 volt, 60 Hz., 11.7 Amp
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Cooktop
Cook'n'Vent (optional)
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL PLUG FROM THE
WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE
SERVICING THIS UNIT.
Three
Prong
Plug
Outlet
The power cord on your cooktop
is equipped with a three prong
grounding plug with polarized
parallel blades. This type of plug
is for your protection against
shock hazard. This cord must be
plugged directly into a properly
grounded3-prongwallreceptacle
that is connected to a correctly
polarized 120 volt electric power
supply. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving each ap-
pliance be provided.
CAUTION - ALL MODELS
IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE
If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no electric
power to operate the electronic igniter of the cooktop, turn OFF the gas
control knob and wait 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate before lighting
the burner manually. On the models with the ExtraLow™ Gas the two
left burners cannot be turned on manually.
To light the burners, carefully hold a lighted match to the burner ports
and turn the gas control knob to HI. During a power failure you can use
the cooktop burners, but each must be lit with a match.
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Section One: General Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
tric elem en t. BE CAREFUL TO
A. Keep fan , filters an d grease
laden su rfaces clean .
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER-
SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:
PREVENTBURNS. Ifthe flames
do n ot go ou t im m edia tely
EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. Always tu rn h ood ON wh en
cookin g at h igh h eat.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING
PAN - You m ay be bu rn ed.
C. Use h igh ran ge settin gs on
ran ge on ly wh en n ecessary.
Heat oil slowly on low to m e-
diu m settin g.
A. Use th is u n it on ly in th e m an -
n er in ten ded by th e m an u fac-
tu rer. If you h ave an y qu es-
tion s, con tact th e m an u fac-
tu rer.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, in clu d-
in g wet dish cloth s or towels - a
violen t steam explosion will
resu lt.
D. Do n ot leave ran ge u n atten ded
wh en cookin g.
B. Before servicin g or clean in g
u n it, switch power off at ser-
vice pan el an d lock service
pan el to preven t power from
bein g switch ed on acciden tally.
D. Use an extin gu ish er ONLY if:
E. Always u se cookware an d u ten -
sils appropriate for th e type
an d am ou n t of food bein g pre-
pared.
1. You kn ow you h ave a Class
ABC extin gu ish er, an d you
already kn ow h ow to oper-
ate it.
CAUTION:For Gen eral Ven tilatin g
Use On ly. Do Not Use To Exh au st
Hazardou s or Explosive Materials
an d Vapors.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS,
IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
2. Th e fire is sm all an d con -
tain ed in th e area wh ere it
started.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER-
SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:
3. Th e fire departm en t is be-
in g called.
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a
close-fittin g lid, cookie sh eet.
or oth er m etal tray, th en tu rn
off th e gas bu rn er or th e elec-
4. You can figh t fire with you r
back to an exit.
When properly used and cared
for your new Thermador Cook-
tophasbeendesignedtobeasafe,
reliable appliance. When using
kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed, in-
cluding the following:
Begin by insuring proper in-
stallation and servicing. Fol-
low th e in stallation in stru c-
tion s provided with th is prod-
u ct. Have th e cooktop in stalled
an d grou n ded by a qu alified
tech n ician . Have th e in staller
sh ow you wh ere th e gas sh u t-
off valve is located so th at you
kn ow h ow an d wh ere to tu rn
off th e gas to th e cooktop.
Ifyousmellgas, you r in staller
h as n ot don e a proper job of
ch eckin g for leaks. Con n ec-
tion s can loosen in tran sit. If
th e con n ection s are n ot per-
fectly tigh t, you can h ave a
sm all leak an d th erefore a fain t
gas sm ell. Fin din g a gas leak is
n ot a “do-it-you rself” proce-
du re. Som e leaks can on ly be
fou n d with th e bu rn er con trol
in th e ON position .
Read this Care and Use Manual
carefully before using you new
cooktop to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
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Section One: General Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
For proper lighting and perform-
ance of the burners, keep the ig-
nitersclean.Itisnecessarytoclean
these when there is a boil over, or
when the burner does not light
even though the electronic ignit-
ers click. See page 22.
Use only dry potholders; moist
or damp potholders on hot sur-
facesmaycauseburnsfromsteam.
Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth in place of potholders. Do
notletpotholderstouchhotburn-
ers or burner grates.
Always use utensils that have
flat bottoms. Hold the handle of
the pan to prevent movement of
the utensil when stirring or turn-
ing food.
To minimize burns, ignition of
flammablematerialsanduninten-
tionalspillovers,positionhandles
of utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas,
burners, or the edge of the
cooktop.
For personal safety, wear proper
apparel. Loose fitting garments
or hanging sleeves should never
be worn while cooking.
The cooktop is factory
assembled for natural gas. It
should be correctly adjusted by a
qualified service person or in-
staller for the type of gas with
which it is used. (See page 2 for
propane gas.)
Do not use aluminum foil to line
anypartofthecooktop.Improper
use of a foil liner could result in a
shock, fire hazard or it could ob-
struct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Foil is an excellent
heat insulator and heat will be
trapped beneath it. This will up-
set the cooking performance and
can damage the cooktop finish.
During cooking, set the burner
control so that the flame heats
only the bottom of the pan and
does not extend beyond the edge
of the pan.
Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Take care that drafts like those
from fans or forced air vents do
not blow flammable material to-
wardtheflamesorpushtheflames
so that they extend beyond the
edges of a pot.
Warning: The appliance is for
cooking. Based on safety consid-
erations never use the cooktop to
warm or heat a room. Also, such
use can be damaging to the
cooktop.
Childrenshouldnotbeleftalone
or unattended in an area where
appliances are in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appli-
ance.
Only certain types of glass, heat-
proof glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop
use.Thistypeofutensilmaybreak
with sudden temperature
changes. Use only on low or me-
dium flame settings according to
the manufacturer’s directions.
Do not heat unopened food con-
tainers;abuildupofpressuremay
cause the container to burst.
CAUTION: Do not store items
of interest to children above the
cooktop or at the back. If chil-
dren should climb onto the appli-
ance to reach these items, they
could be seriously injured.
When using the cooktop: DO
NOT TOUCH THE BURNER
GRATES or THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA. Areas
adjacent to the burners may be-
come hot enough to cause burns.
Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the cooktop.
If the cooktop is near a window,
be certain the curtains do not
blow over or near the burners;
they could catch on fire.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Turn appliance off and smother
fire with baking soda or use a dry
chemical or foam-type extin-
guisher.
Never leave the burners unat-
tended when using high flame
settings. Boil overs cause smok-
ing,andgreasyspilloversthatmay
ignite. More importantly, if the
flameissmothered,unburnedgas
will be coming into the room. See
“What to do if you smell Gas”,
Page 1.
In the event a burner goes out and
gas escapes, open a window or a
door. Do not attempt to use the
cooktopuntilthegashashadtime
to dissipate. Wait at least 5 min-
utes before using the cooktop.
Never let clothing, potholders,
or other flammable materials
come in contact with the burners
or burner grates, until they are
cool to the touch.
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Section One: General Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
Clean the cooktop with caution.
Avoid steam burns; do not use a
wet sponge or cloth to clean the
cooktop while it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes
if applied to a hot surface.
Turn the ventilator OFF in case
California Proposition 65 - Warn-
ing:Burninggascookingfuelgen-
erates some by-products which
areonthe listofsubstanceswhich
are known by the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer or reproduc-
tiveharm.Californialawrequires
businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such sub-
stances. Tominimize exposureto
these substances, always operate
this unit according to the instruc-
tionscontainedinthisbookletand
provide good ventilation.
of fire or when intentionally
“flaming” liquor or other spirits
on the cooktop. The blower, if in
operation, could unsafely spread
the flames.
The electric element is
removeable, however it should
neverbeimmersedinwater.Turn
the element on and it will clean
itself.DONOTleaveitunattended
when burning off food soil.
Cleanthehoodaboveortheven-
tilatoratthebackofyourcooktop
frequently so grease from cook-
ing vapors does not accumulate
on the filters or on the intake.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Section Two: Before You Begin
BEFORE USINGYOUR COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME
SGS30, SGS36G, SGSCV36G
2. Record the Model and Serial
Remove all packaging
materials and labels before
using your cooktop.
Number as described on page
28. These may be used for any
futurecontactswithyourservicer
or the factory.
L 4 Burner Grates
L 4 Burner Caps
L Griddle'n Grill™ (drip pan,
cover, griddle, grill, remov-
able element)**
L 2 Ventilator Filters*
L Care and Use Manual
1. Check that you havetheseitems.
* Cook'n 'Ven t m odels on ly.
** Griddle'n Grill or griddle m odels
on ly.
GGS30/36, GGSCV30/36
GGN30/36, GGNCV30/36
/
(warranty found on Page 29).
L 4 Burner Grates
L 4 Burner Caps
SGN30, SGN36G, SGNCV36G
L 2 Ventilator Filters*
L Care and Use Manual
L 4 Burner Grates
(warranty found on Page 29).
L 4 Burner Caps
GGS365, GGSCV365
GGN365, GGNCV365
L Griddle (drip pan, cover,
griddle, removable ele-
ment)**
L 5 Burner Grates
L 5 Burner Caps
L 2 Ventilator Filters*
L 2 Ventilator Filters*
L Care and Use Manual
(warranty found on Page 29).
L Care and Use Manual (war-
ranty found on Page 29).
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Section Three: Description
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Models GGS30* & GGN30
7
9
8
10
3
4
2
5
➚
11
Model GGSCV30* & GGNCV30
1
7
9
8
10
3
4
2
5
6
➚
11
1. Cook'n 'Ven t™
5. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/ HR Bu rn er
& Con trol Kn ob
2.
3.
4.
Models GGS - ExtraLow™300 to 9,100
BTU/ HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
Models GGN- 950 to 6,500 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
6. Ven tilator Con trols
7.
8.
9.
Models GGS - "ON" Ligh t
Burner Plate
Models GGS - ExtraLow™365 to11,000
BTU/ HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
GGNModels - 1650 to 11,000 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
Burner Cap
10. Grates
Models GGS - 1300 to 9100 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
Models GGN- 950 to 6500 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ContolKnob
11. RatingPlate, Right Side, u nder-
neath Cooktop
* GGS m odels
illustrated
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Section Three: Description
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Model GGSCV36* & GGNCV36
10
3
5
9
6
2
8
7
7
➚
12
Model GGSCV365* & GGNCV365
10
5
3
4
9
6
2
8
7
7
➚
12
*GGSCV m odels illu strated
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Section Three: Description
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Models GGS36* & GGN36
11
10
3
5
9
8
6
2
➚
12
Models GGS365* & GGN365
11
10
5
3
4
9
6
2
8
➚
12
5. Models GGS - 1300 to 9,100
BTU/ HR Bu rn er & Con trol Kn ob
Models GGN950 to 6,500 BTU/
HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
1. Cook'n 'Ven t
2.
Models GGS - ExtraLow™300 to 9100
BTU/ HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
Models GGN- 950 to 6,500 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
6.
1650 to11,000 BTU/ HRBurner &
ControlKnob
7.
8.
9.
Ventilator Controls
Models GGS - "ON" Ligh t
Burner Plate
3.
Models GGS - ExtraLow™365 to
11,000 BTU/ HRBurner &Control
Knob
Models GGN- 1650 to 11,000 BTU/
HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
10. Burner Cap
11. Grate
4.
Models GGSCV365, GGS365 &
GGN365 -950 to6,500 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
12. RatingPlate, Right Side, Underneath
Cooktop
*GGS m odels
illustrated
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Section Three: Description
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Models SGS30* & SGN30
10
9
4
3
8
2
5
7
➚
11
Models SGS36G* & SGN36G
10
9
4
12
7
3
8
2
5
13
➚
11
Model SGSCV36G* &
SGNCV36G
1
10
9
3
12
7
4
8
2
5
13
6
➚
11
1. Cook'n 'Ven t
Bu rn er & Con trol Kn ob
Models SGN- 950 to 6,500 BTU/
HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
10. Grates
2.
Models SGS - ExtraLow™300 to9100
BTU/ HR Bu rner &ControlKnob
Models SGN- 950 to 6,500 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlKnob
11. RatingPlate, Right Side, Underneath
Cooktop
5.
1650 to11,000 BTU/ HRBurner &
ControlKnob
12. Models SGS - Griddle'n Grill
3.
Models SGS - ExtraLow™365 to
11,000 BTU/ HRBurner &Control
Knob
Models SGN- 1650 to 11,000 BTU/ HR
Bu rner &ControlLnob
6.
7.
8.
9.
Ventilator Controls
"ON"Light except SGN30
Burner Plate
13. Models SGSG - Griddle'n Grill
ControlKnob
Models SGNG - Griddle only Control
Knob
4.
Models SGS - 1300 to9,100 BTU/ HR
Burner Cap
*SGS m odels illu strated
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
COOKTOP OPERATION
THERMADOR®
EXTRALOW™ BURNERS
(ModelsGGS/SGS)
CONTROL KNOB — ALL STANDARD BURNERS
Porcelain/Stainless
Models
Glass
Models
The left front 9,100 BTU/HR burner
and left rear 11,000 BTU/HR burner
are designed to provide flame set-
tings which enable you to simmer,
poach, melt and hold cooked food at
a serving temperature, without
scorching or burning. This is accom-
plished by cycling the flame OFF and
ON for varying lengths of time.
HI
LO
STANDARD BURNER CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS
HOW THEY WORK
Allthecontrolsarepushintoturnandhaveaninfinitenumberofheatsettings,
with no fixed positions. Select the appropriate control knob and turn it
counterclockwise to the HI position (detent) until the burner lights. Adjust the
flame size. Turn off by turning the control clockwise to OFF.
• The BTU/HR usage on the 9,100
BTU/HR burner ranges from HI
(at 9,000) to XLO (at 300). The
BTU/HR usage on the 11,000
BTU/HR burner ranges from HI
(at 11,000) to XLO (at 365).
CONTROL KNOB —
Thermador® ExtraLow™ BURNERS
SGS
Porcelain/
Stainless Models
GGS
Glass
Models
OFF
• There are an infinite number of
settings between HI and XLO; the
control knob can be set at any po-
sition.
XLO
HI
• The burner flame will pulse ON
and OFF when the setting is at any
position between LO and XLO.
LO
ExtraLow™ CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS
• The length of time the flame is ON
and OFF varies.
BothExtraLowcontrolsarepushintoturnandhaveaninfinitenumberofheat
settings, with no fixed positions. The ExtraLow settings are between XLO and
just after LO, at the detent, shown by the broken line.
• With a setting just below LO, the
flame will be ON approximately
50 seconds and OFF 10 seconds of
each minute.
• WithasettingattheXLOposition,
the flame is ON approximately 10
seconds and OFF 50 seconds of
each minute.
3
2
4
3
1
5
FOR THE BEST RESULTS
1
1
4
2
5
• Temperature control will be more
accurate if a lid is used.
GGSCV365 and GGS365)
1. ExtraLow™ 300 to 9,100 BTU/
HR Burner and Control Knob
4. 1300 to 9,100 BTU/HR Burner
and Control Knob
• Bring food to a rolling boil; stir
well to be sure all the food is boil-
ing; cover and reduce the heat to
just below LO.
2. ExtraLow™ 365 to 11,000
BTU/HR Burner and Control
Knob
5. 1650 to 11,000 BTU/HR Burner
and Control Knob
3. 950 to 6,500 BTU/HR Burner
and Control Knob (Models
• Check periodically to see if the
controlknobshouldbeturnedtoa
lower setting.
Model GGS365
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
COOKTOP OPERATION
•
•
Adjust control knob to lower set-
SEALED BURNERS
BURNER PLATES
tings in small steps.
Burner Base (C)
Indentation (E)
Front of Burner
If control is set too low to main-
tain simmer, bring the food back
to a boil before setting a higher
simmer setting.
Notch (B)
WHAT TO EXPECT
•
The type and quantity of the food
will affect which setting to use.
Igniter (D)
•
Thesize,typeandmaterialofyour
pan will affect which setting to
use.
SEALED BURNER
BURNER PLATE
You r n ew cooktop featu res fou r or
five sealed gas bu rn ers. On Mod-
els GGS30/ 36/ 365, GGSCV30/
3 6 / 3 6 5 , S G S 3 0 / 3 0 G a n d
SGSCV36G you h ave two 9,100
BTU/ HR bu rn ers , two 11,000
BTU/ HR bu rn ers a n d on th e
GGSCV365 or GGS365 th ere is
on e 6,500 BTU/ HR bu rn er. On
Mod els G G N3 0 / 3 6 / 3 6 5 a n d
SGN30/ 36 th ere are two 11,000
BTU/ HR an d two or th ree 6,500
BTU/ HR bu rn ers. Each bu rn er is
sealed to th e cooktop for easier
clean in g.
The Burner Plate has a notch (B) on
the burner base, directly across
from the igniter (D). This is where
the tab (A) on the burner cap fits.
•
When a large pan is used on a
small burner, it may cause the
simmer action to occur mainly in
the center of the pan. When the
food is stirred, the cooler food
near the edges of the pan may
result in an overall temperature
too cool to simmer. If this hap-
pens, turn the burner up slightly.
❐ NOTE: For proper burner op-
eration be sure the tab (A) on the
underside of the burner cap fits
into the corresponding notch (B)
on the burner plate.
•
It is normal to stir food occasion-
ally. This is especially important
when simmering for several
hours. For example: a homemade
spaghetti sauce or beans.
GRATES
BURNER CAPS
•
•
It is normal not to see simmer
bubbles immediately after the
food has been stirred.
While the flame is ON there may
be bubbling; there should be at
least steam and a slight quivering
of the liquid’s surface.
Extension
(E)
Tab (A)
•
Simmer bubbles may not be seen
when the flame has cycled OFF.
(Models GGS & SGS)
BURNER CAP
GRATE (Underside)
The Burner Cap top is porcelain
enamel and has a tab (A) on the un-
derside that fits into the notch (B) on
the burner base (C).
SIGNAL LIGHT
The five finger grates are porcelain
enameled cast iron or steel and have
an extension (E) that is longer (un-
derneath) than the other four. This
extension fits into the indentation (E)
on the burner plate, which is directly
across from the igniter (D).
The Signal Light (not on all models),
or "ON" Light is located in the area of
the Control Knobs. For location see
"Section Three: Description", located
onpages7to9,toidentifyyourmodel.
This light turns on when any Control
Knob is set.
BE SURE ALL BURNERS
ARE IN THE OFF POSI-
TION BEFORE WIPING
OR CLEANING THE
COOKTOP.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
COOKTOP OPERATION
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
FLAME HEIGHT
The correct height of the flame de-
pends on the size and material of the
utensil being used, the food being
cookedandhowmuchliquidisinthe
utensil. Here are some basic rules for
selecting the flame height.
CAUTION
IGNITER
L Foodspackagedinaluminum
foil should not be placed di-
rectly on the burner grate for
cooking: aluminum foil can
melt.
s
The flame should never extend
beyond the bottom of the pan.
The cooktop uses electronic ignit-
ers to light the burners. Each
burner has its own igniter that
sparks when any burner is turned
on. When the igniters are clicking
(sparking), donottouchtheburn-
ers. If a burner fails to ignite, see
“BeforeCallingForService,”Page
28.
L Plastic, paper and cloth can
melt or burn when in contact
with a hot burner grate. Do
notlettheseitemscomeincon-
tact with the burner grate.
s
Utensils which conduct heat
slowly (such as glass-ceramic)
should be used with a low or
medium flame unless you are
cooking with a large amount of
liquid.
L Do not allow pans to boil dry.
This can damage the pan, the
burnergrate,thecooktopglass
and/or the burner plate.
BURNER EFFICIENCY
and FLAME
CHARACTERISTICS
AUTOMATIC RE-IGNITION
If anyburner flame blows out, the
electronic igniter automatically
sparks on all burners to relight
theflame.Donottouchanyburner
while the igniters are clicking.
The burner flame should be blue in
color and stable with no yellow tips,
excessivenoiseorfluttering.Itshould
burn completely around the burner
cap.
POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, only
the standard burners can be lighted
manually (the burners on the left on
Models GGS & SGS cannot be lit). It
is necessary to light each standard
series burner individually.
Foreign particles in the gas line may
cause an orange flame during initial
use. This should disappear with use.
If the flame does not burn evenly all
the way around the burner cap, be
surethecapisrestingcorrectlyonthe
burner base.
Ports
If the cooktop is being used when the
power failure occurs, turn all the
burner control knobs to the OFF po-
sition. Then, the standard burners
can be lighted by holding a match at
theportsandturningthecontrolknob
to the HI position. Wait until the
flame is burning all the way around
the burner cap before adjusting the
flame to the desired height.
BURNER CAP
If the ports are clogged, use a wire, a
straightened paper clip or a needle to
clear the ports. Do not use a tooth-
pick; it could break off inside the
port. If the condition persists, contact
a service agency for adjustment.
The burner should light in 4 sec-
onds or less. If a burner does not
light, check to see that the cap is
resting correctly on the burner base.
ThetwoExtraLow™(ModelsGGS&
SGS) burners, on the left side, cannot
be used during a power failure. Be
sure to turn them OFF if a power
failure occurs, as they will not turn
back on until both control knobs are
turned OFF and then turned back on
again. See “What To Do If You Smell
Gas,” Page 1.
FOR PROPER COMBUSTION
DO NOT USE THE COOKTO
WITHOUT THE BURNER GRATES IN PLACE.
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PROPER COOKWARE
Top performance of your new cooktop is directly related to the use of proper pots and pans. An out-of-
shape pan, without a lid, cannot possibly cook with the same speed and evenness as a pan with a heavy,
flat bottom and a good fitting lid.
CONVEX (rounded)
CONCAVE (hollow)
FLAT
Many different types of pans can be
used on this cooktop. To get the best
cooking results, choose pans having
the following qualities:
longer than thin pans. The weight or
thickness of the pan material (gauge)
should be heavy enough to conduct
heat evenly over the bottom of the
pan for even browning and to avoid
scorching.
Cookwareshouldhavethefol-
lowing characteristics:
s
s
Good heat conductivity
Bottom diameter matching
the size of the burner used
s
s
s
Good balance (pan bottom
remains level on burner
grate)
Balanced Pan
Smooth, heavy bottom that
does not warp when hot;
provides even heat
Proper fitting lid (when
needed for specific cooking
methods)
Unbalanced Pan
Use balanced pans th at sit level on
th e bu rn er grate with ou t tiltin g from
th e weigh t of th e h an dle.
Do not use cookware with
these characteristics:
Match Flame Size to Pan Size
s
s
Thin bottom
Match the flame to the bottom di-
ameter of the pan. The flame should
bethesamesizeasthepanorslightly
smaller. Small utensils and high
flames result in energy loss and in-
crease the potential for burns.
Concave bottom when
heated
s
s
Convex bottom when
heated
Poor balance (rocks back
from weight of handle)
Use cookware that has good heat
conductive qualities. Metal cook-
ware that has copper or aluminum
imbedded in a stainless steel disk
bottom (“tri-ply construction”) con-
ducts heat better than other cook-
ware.
Use Lids that fit Properly
Use lids that fit the cookware prop-
erly to help shorten cooking time
and to allow food to cook in a mini-
mum amount of liquid on a lower
heat setting.
Use medium to heavy gauge pans.
These pans resist warping and last
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
PROPER COOKWARE
Useonlyaflatbottomwok. Around
bottom wok cannot be used with or
without its support ring. The wok is
unstable without the ring, and the
ring may restrict air to the burners.
Canning Tips:
An oversize canning pot can be used
with success following these sugges-
tions.
L Use a canner with a dark or dull
finish to reduce heat reflecting
back to the cooktop surface.
Use Flat Bottom Pans
L Selectacannerwithaflatbottom,
rather than one with a concave,
convex or rippled bottom.
Use flat, heavy bottom pans that
stay flat when heated for the best
results. Avoid cookware that is
warped, dented, ridged or thin. A
warped or ridged pan receives the
most heat at the points that contact
the flame. This can result in burning
or scorching of the food being pre-
pared.
L Allowatleast3/8inchofairspace
betweenthecanneroverhangand
the cooktop surface.
L Use the lowest heat setting pos-
sible to maintain a boil or pres-
sure.
L Be sure to cover all
containers.
L Follow the canning instructions
given in a standard cookbook or
manufacturer’s instructions pro-
vided with the canning jars.
Large or Warped Utensils
Do not use unusually large or
warped utensils such as canners
and stock pots on HI heat for an
extended period of time. This may
cause heat build up which can result
in damage to the cooktop or the sur-
rounding countertop. Once food has
reached temperature, turn the con-
trol setting down to maintain the
cooking heat.
L Use care to prevent burns from
the large amount of steam gener-
ated by the canning process.
Do not use an oversize utensil
Specialty pans such as woks, lobster
pots, pressure cookers, griddles,
French fryers, etc. must meet similar
designrequirementsasregularcook-
ware: flat bottom, balanced, correct
size, and proper cover (if applicable).
Do not use utensils such as griddles,
roasting pans, au gratin pans, fish
poachers or other cooking utensils
that must fit across two burners. Use
of these products can result in dam-
age to the glass cooktop and porce-
lain burner pans.
Look for canners fitting this
description:
L Water Bath Canner: Standard 21
to 22-quart canners with an 11 to
12-inch diameter and a 9 to 11-
inch depth.
Usecannersandstockpotsthathave
a flat bottom and extend no more
than 2 inches beyond the burner
grate.
L Pressure Canner: Canners vary
in size from 8 to 22 quarts with 8
to 11-inch bottom diameters and
a 6-1/2 to 12-inch depth.
Heatandcoolpansgraduallytohelp
maintain a flat bottom on your cook-
ware. Do not place pans under cold
water while still hot, unless recom-
mendedbythemanufacturer,asthey
may warp.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS
CAUTION
The tempered glass, porcelain and stainless steel
used for your cooktop is heat resistant; however,
the use of improper utensils can possibly damage
it. Large or warped utensils or utensils that span
two burners, trap heat against the cooktop. The
trapped heat goes into the cooktop and overheats
the glass which through repeated use of could
eventually cause the glass to break; the porcelain
top could craze (fine hairlike lines) or the steel top
could show heat discoloration.
FLAME SETTING CHART GUIDELINES
TheFlameSettingChart,onPages
17 and 18, is to be used as a guide.
Your pans and your manner of
cooking may need a different set-
ting than what is suggested. All
flame settings were determined
using a variety of good quality,
flat bottom pans with lids (un-
less the method of cooking did
not require a covered pan). The
flame was matched to the size of
the pan and the method of cook-
ing: simmering, frying, braising,
etc.
How to Use the Chart
The chart is divided into two sec-
tions: the food and the flame set-
tings. The flame settings section
shows an initial Start Cooking
setting, a second Continue Cook-
ingsettingand/oranExtraLow™
Heat setting. There may or may
not be a change between the two
Start Cooking and the Continue
Cooking settings depending on
the food prepared. The
ExtraLow™ Heat (see pages 17-
18) setting can be either a cook-
ing, or a holding setting.
Use the right size flame for
the cooking job
Models GGS/SGS shown
OFF
XLO
HI
Guidelines:
1
2. Raise or lower the flame set-
tinggradually.Allowtimefor
the pan and food to adjust to
the new setting. Changes are
more satisfactory when the
increasedordecreasedsetting
is only one or two markings
on the control.
1. Theactualflamesettingused
to cook is selected from the
rangeofflamesettingsgiven.
Whether the higher or lower
setting is selected depends on
the quality of the pan, the
amountoffood,andtheBTU/
HR rating of the burner used.
2
3
LO 4
Medium
All the controls have an infinite
number of heat settings, with no
fixed positions between HI, LO or
XLO. The word (Medium) and
number designations are for ref-
erence only and are guides to the
flame settings referenced in the
following chart.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
USING THE COOKTOP
Before using this chart, read Page 16.
EXTRALOW™ HEAT
SETTINGS
CONTINUE
COOKING
FOOD
START COOKING
Med.—heatmilk,cover
BEVERAGES
Cocoa
LO — finish heating
XLO — keep warm, cover*
BREADS
French Toast, Pancakes,
Grilled Sandwiches
Med. — preheat skillet Med.Loto Med.—cook
4 to 3 — allow 5 to 10 minutes
to melt
BUTTER
XLO — to hold
CEREALS
Cornmeal, Grits, Oatmeal
Med. Lo to Med. — fin-
ish cooking according to
package directions
HI — cover, bring water
to a boil, add cereal
XLO — to hold, cover*
2 to XLO — allow 10 to 15
minutes to melt
CHOCOLATE
XLO — to hold*
Med. Lo to Med. —
DESSERTS
Med. Lo to Med.
Med. to Med. HI
cook following recipe
Candy
Med.toMed.Hi—cook
according to package
directions
Pudding and Pie Filling Mix
Pudding
Med. Lo — Bring milk
to a boil
3 to 2 — to cook
HI—cover, bringwater
to a boil, add eggs,
cover
XLO — cook 3 to 4 minutes for
softcooked;or15to20minutes
for hard cooked
EGGS
Cooked in Shell
XLO — to hold for a short pe-
Med. toMed. Hi—melt
LO to Med. Lo — finish
cooking
Fried, Scrambled
Poached
riod*
butter, add eggs
HI — bring water to the
steaming point, add
eggs
4 to 3 — finish cooking
MEAT, FISH, POULTRY
HI—untilmeatstartsto
sizzle
Med. Lo to Med. — fin-
ish cooking
Bacon, Sausage Patties
HI — melt fat, then
brown on Med. Hi to HI,
add liquid, cover,
Braising: Swiss Steak,
Pot Roast, Stew Meat
3 to 2 — simmer until tender
Quick Frying: Breakfast Med. Hi to HI — pre- Med. Hi to HI — fry
Steaks
heat skillet
quickly
HI — heat oil, then LO—cover, finishcook-
Frying: Chicken
brown on Med.
ing
Med. Hi to HI — to main-
tain temperature
HI — heat oil
Deep Frying: Shrimp
4 to 3 — to hold, covered
3 to 2 — to hold, uncovered
Pan Frying: Lamb Chops,
Thin Steaks, Hamburgers,
Link Sausage
HI — preheat skillet
Med. to Med. HI —
brown meat
Poaching: Chicken, whole
or pieces, Fish
2 to 1 — to finish cooking
HI — Cover, bring liq-
uids to a boil
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
SUGGESTED FLAME SETTINGS
EXTRALOW™ HEAT
SETTINGS
CONTINUE
COOKING
START COOKING
FOOD
Simmering: Stewed
Chicken, Corned Beef,
Tongue, etc.
4 to 1 — simmer slowly
HI — cover, bring liquid to a
boil
PASTAS
Macaroni, Noodles,
Spaghetti
Med. Hi to HI — to
maintain a rolling boil
HI — bring water to a boil, add
pasta
HI — cover, heat until kernels
start to pop
POPCORN (use a heavy,
flat bottom pan)
Med. to Med. Hi —
finish popping
PRESSURE COOKER
Meat
Med. Hi to HI — build up
pressure
Med. Lo to Med. —
maintain pressure
Med. Lo to Med. —
maintain pressure
HI — build up pressure
Vegetables
4to2 —cookaccording to
package directions
XLO — to hold, cover
RICE
HI — cover, bring water to a
boil, add rice, cover
2 to XLO — simmer (2 to 3
to thicken sauce, uncov-
ered)*
SAUCES
Tomato Base
Med. Hi to HI — cook meat/
vegetables, follow recipe
White, Cream, Bernaise,
Hollandaise
Med. Lo — melt fat, follow
recipe
LO to Med. Lo —
finish cooking
XLO — to hold, cover*
3 to 2 — simmer
XLO — to hold, cover*
HI — cover, bring liquid to
a boil
SOUPS, STOCK
Med. Lo to Med. —
cook10to30minutes,
or until tender
HI — cover, bring water and
vegetables to a boil
VEGETABLES
XLO — to hold, cover
Fresh
Med. Lo to Med. —
cook according to
package directions
HI — cover, bring water and
vegetables to a boil
Frozen
Med. to Med. Hi —
maintain frying tem-
perature
HI — heat oil
Deep Frying
LOtoMed.Lo—cook
according to package
directions
Med. Lo to Med. —
cook to desired
doneness
HI — cover, bring water and
In Pouch
Saute
vegetables to a boil
HI — heat oil or melt butter;
add vegetables
Med.HitoHI—finish
cooking
Stir Fry
HI — heat oil, add vegetables
* We recom m en d th at th ese foods be stirred occasion ally.
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Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill
GRIDDLE‘N GRILL OPERATION
BEFORE USING THE GRIDDLE or THE GRILL
Wash the griddle and the grill with hot sudsy water, then rinse
thoroughly with clear hot water and dried. This should remove
any manufacturing oils which may still be on the surface. A small
amount of oil or butter applied after preheating helps to prevent
sticking.
GRIDDLE’n GRILL™
(Model SGS)
GRIDDLE ONLY
(Model SGN)
Your new Thermador Griddle’n Grill
is a dual purpose electric appliance; a
griddle and a grill. The griddle and
the grill are used separately and must
sit directly on the element for best
cooking results. If the griddle or the
grilldoesnotsitontheelement, itwill
not heat enough for foods to cook
properly.
GRIDDLE/GRILL CONTROL
KNOB and SIGNAL LIGHT
The signal light turns on when any
heat setting is selected for the griddle
or the grill
8
2
The Griddle’n Grill control has an
infinitenumberofheatsettings.There
are no fixed positions between HI
and LO.
3
7
6
4
5
The number designations, on the il-
lustration, are for reference only and
are guides to the heat settings in this
chart.
To turn the element ON, push in on
the control knob and turn it in either
direction to the desired setting. See
chart for the griddle settings.
When ON, this element cycles a per-
centage of HI power on and off to
maintain the selected heat setting. On
HI it does not cycle.
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS CHART
GRIDDLE
PREHEAT AT
SETTING
COOK AT
SETTING
FOOD
Griddle Finish
6 to 8 — to pre-
heat, until water
dances, about 8
minutes
7to8—tocook
BREADS
French
Toast, Pan
cakes,Grilled
Sanwiches
Thealuminumgriddleisverydurable.
Itfeaturesastickresistantsurface that
is an integral part of the metal; it is not
a coating. This hardness is achieved
through a special anodizing process
whichchangesthesurfacemetalstruc-
ture. This surface will not rust, chip or
peel. Because of it hardness, metal
utensils may be used on it while cook-
ing;however,cuttingfoodwithaknife
or other sharp utensil should be
avoided.
5 to 6 — to pre-
heat, about 5
minutes, then
melt butter, add
eggs
4to6—tocook
EGGS
Fried,
Scrambled
7 to 8 — to
cook
FISH
Fish Sticks
HI — to preheat
MEAT
6 to 8 — to
Putmeatoncold
griddle. HI — un-
til meat starts to
sizzle, about 3 to
4 minutes
Stains, Shadows
Bacon,
cook.
Sausage
Patties
and Links
Stainsonthefinishusuallyresultfrom
improper cleaning of the griddle.
Minor stains, shadows or images are
considered normal and do not effect
the performance of the griddle. To
maintain good performance and ap-
pearance, always follow the cleaning
instructions, see Page 24.
8 to HI — to
cook.
Hamburgers,
Ham Slice
HI — until meat
starts to sizzle
Vegetables
Hash Brown
Potatoes
HI— tobrown
8 to HI — to
cook.
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Section Four: Using the Griddle’n Grill
GRIDDLE ‘N GRILL OPERATION
USING THE GRIDDLE
THE GRILL (MODEL SGS)
NOTE:Quantitiesofaccumulated
grease may flame or flare up sud-
denly.
1. RemovetheGriddle’nGrillcover
and be sure the element is
plugged all the way into the re-
ceptacle. The two fixed supports
on the bottom of the element
must rest in the indentations in
the bottom of the drip pan.2.
Place the griddle directly on top
of the element.
DO NOT leave the grill unat-
tended while grilling food.
The doneness of meat, whether rare,
medium, or well done, is affected to
a large degree by the thickness of the
cut. Expert chefs say it is impossible
to have a rare doneness with a thin
cut of meat.
1. Remove the Griddle’n Grill
cover. Be sure the element is
plugged all the way into the re-
ceptacle. The two fixed supports
on the bottom of the element
must rest in the indentations in
the bottom of the drip pan.
3. Preheat the griddle according
to the chart. After preheating,
lightlycoatgriddlesurfacewith
cooking oil or butter. (A paper
towel coated with oil works well
to cover surface evenly.)
The cooking time is affected by: the
kind of meat, the size and shape of
the cut, the temperature of the meat
whencookingbegins,andthedegree
of doneness desired.
DO NOT USE BRIQUETS OR
COALS OF ANY KIND
UNDER THE GRILL
2. Place the grill directly on top of
the element.
4. Place food on the griddle.
Use a spatula instead of tongs or a
forktoturnthemeat,asaspatulawill
not puncture the meat and let the
juices run out.
5. Adjust the heat setting for the
food being cooked.
3. Turn the control knob to HI and
preheat the grill for 10 minutes.
Griddle settings may need to be ad-
justed to a lower setting if the griddle
is used for an extended period of
time. When cooking foods such as
bacon, the well may need to be
drained of grease. When draining
grease from the well, always drain
away from the cooktop. It is a good
idea to turn the gas flame off before
movingthegriddlesothatanygrease
that spills will not flare up. Be sure to
wipe any drips off the griddle before
returning it to the cooktop.
To get the juiciest meats: add season-
ing or salt after the cooking is fin-
ished; turn the meat only once (juices
are lost when the meat is turned sev-
eral times); and turn the meat just
after the juices begin to bubble to the
surface.
NOTE: The hot grill will sear
the food sealing in the juices.
The longer the preheat, the
faster the meat browns and the
darker the grill marks.
4. Place the food on the grill and
cook to desired doneness (most
foods are cooked on HI heat set-
ting for the entire cooking time).
Trim any excess fat from the meat
before cooking. To prevent steaks or
chops from curling during cooking,
slit the fat around the edges at 1 to 1-
1/2 - inch intervals.
GRILLING HINTS
If a residue develops while cooking
try sprinkling the surface with salt.
Rub the salt vigorously into the sur-
faceofthegriddlewithapapertowel.
Wipe salt off and continue cooking.
Foodscookedforalongtimeorbasted
with a sugary marinade may need a
lower heat setting near the end of the
cooking time. The control knob may
be set at any indicated setting or to
any position in between.
To test for doneness, make a small
slash in the center of the meat, not at
the edge. This will prevent loss of
juices.
It is important that the griddle be
thoroughly cleaned after wach use
(see Cleaning Chart on Page 24).
If large amounts of meat are cooked
atonetime, occasionallytherewillbe
grease drippings that ignite and cre-
ate minor puffs of flame for a brief
second or two. This is a normal part
ofthecookingprocess.Shouldflame
become excessive, remove the food
from the grill, turn the control to
OFF. Use baking soda to extinguish
the flames.
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Section Four: Using the Cooktop
COOK'N'VENT® OPERATION
VENTILATOR
BLOWER SPEED CONTROL
Models GGSCV30/36/365
and SGSCV36G
The blower control allows you to select the drawing power needed for a
particular food or cooking method.
The vent intake must be in the raised position for the blower to turn on. If it is
not fully raised, the blower will not turn on.
To turn the
b l o w e r
ON, turn
the control
VENTILATOR CONTROLS
knob clockwise for
power continue turn-
ingtotherightfor LO.
The ventilator is a 500 CFM exhaust
systemthatcanbehiddenawaywhen
not in use. It has a variable speed
blower. The amount of drawing
power can be adjusted to the cooking
job; HI exhaust for frying, LO for
light simmering, or anywhere in be-
Blower
Speed
Up /Down Control
Control
CONTROLS FOR GGSCV36/365
tween
.
The control knob does not have to be
turned OFF manually before the vent
intake is lowered. It turns OFF auto-
maticallywhentheVentDOWNcon-
trolknobisturnedtowardsthedown
position. If the control knob is not
turned off, it will automatically be
ON the next time the intake is fully
raised.
Blower Speed Control
RAISING AND LOWERING
THE VENTILATOR
The ventilator is raised and lowered
by the control knob on the right. It
must complete either the up or down
cycle before it can be moved in the
opposite direction. Be certain it is
completely raised or lowered before
trying to move it in the opposite di-
rection.
Up /Down
Control
To raise the vent, turn
the Vent control knob to
CONTROLS FOR GGSCV30
the right (UP) until the
vent intake no longer
Blower
Speed
Control
movesupward.Itautomaticallystops
moving when the maximum height
is reached or when the push-button
is released.
Up /Down
Control
To lower the vent, turn the Vent
controlknobtotheleft(DN)untilthe
vent intake is completely lowered.
You will hear a click when it is com-
pletely lowered.
CONTROLS FOR SGSCV36G
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Section Five: Care and Maintenance
GENERAL CARE
BURNER PLATES
Before cleaning be certain
theburnersareturnedoffand
the grates are cool.
Indentation
for Grate (E)
Notch (B)
Any part of the cooktop can be
cleaned with hot, sudsy water, then
rinsed and dried with a clean, dry
BURNERS
The best cleaning method is preven-
tion.Followtherecommendedclean-
ingproceduresandneverlettheburn-
ers get too dirty. If you have a
spillover, let the burner cool, then
cleanimmediately.Ifstainsandcook-
ing oils are allowed to burn into the
burner, theybecomemoredifficultto
remove.RefertoCleaningChartPage
24, for specific instructions.
Tab (A)
Burner
Base
UNDERSIDE OF BURNER CAP
BURNER PLATE (C)
Be sure the burner cap fits correctly;
the flame will not burn completely or
correctly if cap is not positioned with
Tab A in Notch B. Keep the burner
ports clear. If the ports are clogged,
use a wire, a straightened paper clip
or a needle to clear the ports. Do not
use a toothpick; it could break off in
the ports.
The porcelain enamel finish of the
burner plate (C) is acid resistant, but
not acid proof. Acid foods, such as
citric juices, tomatoes, rhubarb, vin-
egar,alcoholormilk,shouldbewiped
upimmediately.Ifnotremoved,they
may affect the porcelain finish. Use a
paper towel or dry cloth on warm
surfaces.
DAILY CLEANING
Wipe the burner with a cloth dipped
inwarmsudsywater,thenrinsewith
a cloth dipped in clean water. Avoid
getting excess water on the igniter.
IGNITERS
Other food soils can be wiped up
with warm soapy water after the
cooktop has cooled. Rinse and wipe
dry.
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Cap
IGNITER (D)
BURNER GRATES
Each burner has an igniter (D) lo-
cated on the burner plate. Keep the
igniters clean. Avoid getting excess
water or liquid cleaner on the ig-
niter. If the igniter becomes too wet,
it may continue to click but not ignite
the burner. If the burner does not
ignite in 4 seconds, turn off the con-
trol and wait until the igniter is dry.
Burner
Ports
Tab (A)
Extension (E)
Burner Grates
Burner Cap
BURNER CAPS
The grates are porcelain enameled
cast iron or steel. They should be
washed regularly and especially af-
terspillovers. Whenreplacinggrates
on the burner plates (C), the exten-
sion (E) is indexed into indentation
(E) directly across from the igniter
(D). See illustration Page 22, under
Burner Plates.
Over a period of time the porcelain
enamel burner cap may craze (get
fine hair like lines) and discolor or
become iridescent. This is normal.
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GENERAL CARE
PORCELAIN ENAMEL
CONTROL KNOBS
COOKTOP FINISH
Glass
To Remove: Turn the control knob
to the OFF position and pull up.
OFF
OFF
PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP
GLASS COOKTOP
The porcelain enamel finish of the
burner plate (C) and the cooktop are
acidresistant,butnotacidproof.Acid
foods, such as citric juices, tomatoes,
rhubarb, vinegar, alcohol or milk,
should be wiped up immediately. If
not removed, they may affect the
porcelain finish. Use a paper towel or
dry cloth on warm surfaces.
The glass on your cooktop has been
fully tempered to withstand the sud-
den temperature changes it will ex-
perience during cooking. It is also
highly impact resistant. Treat this
glasswiththenormalcareyouwould
give any glass material. To clean, see
Cleaning Chart, “GLASS,” Page 24.
Glass
Porcelain Enamel
or
Stainless Steel
CONTROL KNOBS
To Replace: Hold the knob with the
OFF position up, so that the control
knob stem opening on the underside
of the knob aligns with stem. Push
knob down. Do not force the knob
onto the stem.
Other food soils can be wiped up
with warm soapy water after the
cooktop has cooled. Rinse and wipe
dry. To clean, see Cleaning Chart,
“PORCELAIN ENAMEL,” Page 25.
See "Stainless Steel" info on Page 25.
Toclean, seeCleaningChart, “PLAS-
TIC,” Page 25. Do not soak knobs.
DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE COOKTOP PARTS IN
ANY SELF-CLEANING OVEN. DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP
WITHOUT THE BURNER GRATES IN PLACE . BE SURE ALL
BURNERS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE WIPING OR
CLEANING COOKTOP.
CLEANING CHART
BRAND NAMES
When cleaning various parts of the cooktop:
The use of brand names is intended
only to indicate a type of cleaner.
This does not constitute an endorse-
ment. The omission of any brand
name cleaner does not imply its ad-
equacy or inadequacy. Many prod-
ucts are regional in distribution and
can be found in the supermarkets.
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently
and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than
others. Try a small area first.
2. Use only clean soft cloths, paper towels, and soap-filled pads for
cleaning and scouring.
3. Any part of this appliance can be cleaned with hot sudsy water.
Rinsethoroughlywithfreshwateraftereverycleaningoperation.
4. Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
It is imperative that all products be
used in strict accordance with in-
structions on the package.
The chart on the following page gives directions for cleaning the various
parts of the cooktop.
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Section Five: Care and Maintenance
CLEANING CHART
DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE PARTS OF THIS APPLIANCE IN ANY
SELF-CLEANING OVEN. BE SURE ALL BURNERS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION
BEFORE WIPING OR CLEANING COOKTOP
CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION
MATERIAL/PART
Any part of this appliance can be washed with hot sudsy water, except
element.
• Wash thoroughly, rinse and dry.
Hot sudsy water or wash in dishwasher
ALUMINUM
Filters (Models
•
Agitate in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry, or put
through a dishwasher cycle.
GGSCV30/36/365 &SGSCV36G)
Fiber or steel wool soap pad: PanHandl’rs®, S.O.S ®
Burner Base
•
Rub in circular motion, as small scratch lines will be noticeable. Rinse and
dry. Aluminum cleaners may dull the surface.
Revereware® Metal Polish will help to retain the luster.
•
Follow the directions on the package.
Hot sudsy water, sponge or nylon pad.
Griddle
• Normal
•
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 not
thoroughly cleaned you will feel a film of food residue; this will cause food
to stick.
Scouring Pad: Medium grade, Scotch Brite®
• Hard to Remove Soil
•
Wash thoroughly with this type scrubber. If necessary sprinkle 1 - 2 Table-
spoons baking soda or mild cleanser on wet griddle, rub with a paper towel
or nylon pad to remove food soil. Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Never wash the griddle in the dishwasher. The caustic detergent used in
the dishwasher will discolor the surface. Never use oven cleaners or
other harsh cleaning agents, this could destroy the surface.
Hot sudsy water
Grill
• Normal
•
Always wash an d rin se th e grill th orou gh ly after each u se. It can be wash ed
in th e dish wash er if bu rn ed on residu e is rem oved first.
•
Soak grill in h ot, su dsy water to wh ich a h ou seh old clean er like am m on ia
h as been added.
• Hard to Remove Soil
Avoid excess water on the igniters. If an igniter becomes too wet, it may
continue to click, but not ignite the burner. If the burner does not ignite in 4
seconds, turn off the control and wait until the igniter is dry.
Cotton Swab or toothpick
CERAMIC
Igniters
•
Wipe with dampened swab. If necessary, scrape with a toothpick. Be careful
not to damage the igniter.
Glass or window Cleaners: Windex®, Glass Plus®, ammonia and water, or
vinegar and water solution
GLASS
Cooktop Surface
•
Spray on and wipe dry. Use a clean dry cloth, paper towel or newspaper to
polish.
Undiluted vinegar.
• Water Spots
•
Rub on with a dampened cloth or sponge, rinse, and dry.
Soft Scrub®, mild abrasive liquid cleanser.
•
Use sparingly and rub gently with a damp sponge or soft cloth. If rubbing
is hard or if an abrasive pad is used, scratching may occur. Rinse and dry.
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Section Five: Care and Maintenance
CLEANING CHART
MATERIAL/PART
CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION
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 place
when cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when
cleaning the element.
ELEMENT
Griddle Element
Hot sudsy water.
PLASTIC
Control Knobs
•
Pull knobs straight up from cooktop. Wash, do not soak. Rinse, then dry. When
replacing knobs match the stem opening on the back of the knob with the stem. Do
not force knobs onto stems.
•
Some knobs may discolor temporarily from food stains; this color will lighten and
disappear in a few days. Do not wash knobs in the dishwasher.
The Porcelain Enamel used on the cooktop is acid resistant, but not acid proof.
If foods such as citric juices, tomatoes, vinegar, milk, etc. are spilled, wipe up
immediately or it may effect the finish.
PORCELAIN
ENAMEL
Burner Caps,
Burner Plates,
Grates, Cooktop
Surface
Hot sudsy water.
•
•
Wash, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and dry.
For burned on food soil, soak the grates in hot soapy water.
Mild Cleansers: Bon-ami, Soft Scrub.
Apply to a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Fiber or steel wool soap pads: PanHandl’rs, S.O.S, Brillo.
•
•
For stubborn stains, the occasional use of abrasive cleansers is okay, but, if used
vigorously or too often, they can eventually harm the enamel. Dampen pad, rub
lightly, rinse thoroughly, and dry.
The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing
the surface is kept clean and protected.
STAINLESS STEEL
Cooktop,
Ventilator
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot soapy water ammonia, or detergent and water.
•
Applywithspongeorcloth,thenwipecleanusingacleanclothandthoroughlydry
the surface. Apply stainless steel cleaner-polish such as; Stainless Steel Magic® to
protect the finish and leave a soft lustre.
• Grease, food
spatters,
•
•
Wipe off the stainless steel front and back panels of the vent after each use. Rinse,
then polish with a dry cloth, rubbing in the direction of the grain.
If grease has accumulated on the inside of the back panel of the vent, use a nylon
or other soft-touch spatula to lift the accumulated grease from the back panel. To
reach the back panel, remove the front panel and filters. See page 26.
fingerprints
Mild Cleaners: Stainless Steel Magic®, general kitchen cleaners such as
Fantastik®, Formula 409®.
Vinegar: to remove hard water spots.
•
Applywithspongeorcloth,thenwipecleanusingacleanclothandthoroughlydry
the surface.
Mild abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner®, Kleen
King® Stainless Steel Cleaner.
•
Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly in direction of the polish lines. Wipe
clean using damp cloth or sponge and dry surface.
Rem em ber, ch lorin e or ch lorin e com pou n ds (ch eck th e labels) are corrosive even
to stain less steel. It is very im portan t to rin se th orou gh ly an d dry if a clean in g agen t
with ch lorin e is u sed.
Abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner, Zud®.
• Heat Tint or
discoloration
•
Apply with a damp cloth or sponge. Satisfactory for uses on all finishes if rubbing
is light. Use in direction of polish lines.
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Section Five: Care & Maintenance
COOK'N'VENT® VENTILATOR CARE*
See “SAFETY PRACTICES,”
on Page 4.
Side Supports
The efficiency of the exhaust system
depends on the cleanliness of the
ventilator, especially the filters. The
frequency of cleaning depends on
the amount and type of cooking pre-
ape
e Off
formed.
Hook over Side
Supports
FILTERS and INTAKE
PANEL
5. Usinganylonorothersoft-touch
spatula, lift the accumulated
grease from the back panel - be-
hind the filters. Clean front and
back panels using a mild grease
solvent (See Cleaning Chart for
Stainless Steel).
9. Hook the top of the front intake
panel over the side supports at
the top of the ventilator.
Filters become soiled in a short pe-
riod of time and should be cleaned
regularly. The filters may be cleaned
by agitating them in a hot detergent
solution or by washing in the dish-
washer.
Donotusetheventilatingsystem
without the filters in place.
☛ TIP: Wipe the intake off
after each use.
TO REMOVE THE FILTERS
AND CLEAN THE PANEL
TO REPLACE THE FILTERS
AND THE FRONT PANEL
Cover and Vent Going Down
7-1/4"
10. As the ventilator intake is low-
ered, the cover will return to its
position covering the ventilator.
Raise the Vent to its
Maximum Height
Place Filters side by side
6. Place the filters side by side on
the support bars in front of the
back panel. They will lean for-
ward and the tops will rest
against the inside of the front
panel supports.
To Clean Gap Area
Between Ventilator &
Cooktop
1. Raise the ventilator intake to its
maximum height. If the blower
is on, turn it off.
Ventilator
C
1. With ventilator in up position,
remove front panel, ventilator
cap and filters.
7. Replace ventilator cap. Be cer-
tain all sides of the cap fit inside
the ventilator sides and back
panel.
2. Lower ventilator completely.
Front
nel
3. Clean gap area using a mild
grease solvent (see Cleaning
Chart).
2. Grasp the front panel at the top
towards the sides and pull up
and forward: remove and set
aside.
4. Raise ventilator completely and
replace filters, cap and front
panel.
Replace
Front Panel
3. Remove the ventilator cap by
grasping both ends of the cap
and lifting up.
8. Replace the front panel by hook-
ing the lower front edge of the
front panel over the lower front
edge of the ventilator.
* Not on all Models.
4. Lift out the filters and clean.
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Section Five: Care & Maintenance
GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE - COOK'N'VENT
Frequency of cleaning depends on how
oftenthefiltersandbackpanelatthetop
of the unit are cleaned.
There are four different ways the Access
Panels A and B could have been in-
stalled. DO NOT OPEN ELECTRICAL
BOX "E". See Installation Instructions.
ACCESS PANELS
AND ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Remote
Blower
SIDE
VIEWS
FRONT VIEW
Countertop Level
G
D
Below
Counter
C
A
B
F
DO NOT REMOVE
Remote Installation
E
KEY:
A
B
C
Access Panel
Access Panel
Cabinet Blower or Duct
Attachment Box for the
Remote Blower
E
Electrical Connections – DO
NOT OPEN (for electrical
inspection only)
Ventilator Reset Button
Retainer Bar
F
G
D
Four Thumb Screws
TO REACH CLEAN OUT AREA
Cabinet Installation
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the thumb screws (Item D).
2. While holding C (it is heavy), move the retainer bar G up and lift
out panels A and B. Lower the retainer bar G so it will hold C in
place.
You have either a remote or a cabi-
net blower C installed on the venti-
lation system of your Cook'n'Vent
cooktop.
There are access panels at the base
of the ventilator system inside the
cabinet. If there is a shelf under the
cooktop, it must be removable as
the Access Panels A and B and the
Electrical Connection Box E must
be accessible for cleaning, electrical
inspection or service.
DO NOT REMOVE BLOWER or DUCT ATTACHMENT
BOX C
(remote blower installation).
3. Do not open the electrical box E on the right.
4. Wipe up any accumulated grease inside the area. Wipe with a
cloth dampened with hot soapy water or use a general household
spray for grease. Rinse and dry before closing the compartment.
Periodically – approximately every
six months – check the enclosure
behind the access panels A and B
for food soil.
5. After cleaning, replace the access panels and securely tighten the
thumb screws.
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Section Six: Service
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges.
L Are the igniters sparking?
The burners do not light within 4
seconds:
L Is there excess water or liquid cleaner on the igniter?
L Is the burner cap level and properly positioned on the burner
base? See Page 12.
L Are the burner ports clogged? See page 13.
L Is the gas shutoff valve in the ON position?
L Is the gas supply to the house or the area turned off?
L Is the power cord plugged all the way into the wall receptacle?
L Is the circuit breaker tripped or household fuse blown?
L Is there a power outage in the area?
The igniters do not spark:
L Is there a draft in the room?
The igniters spark intermittently:
L Check that the wires to the electric outlet have not been
reversed. See Note below re: polarity.
L Was a liquid cleaner sprayed on the igniter?
Theburnerflameisyellow,distorted
or does not burn completely around
the burner cap:
L Is the burner cap level and properly positioned on the burner
base? See Page 12.
L Are the burner ports dirty or clogged ? See Page 13.
L Was the the cooktop installed correctly? (Have it checked by a
qualified technician.)
Models SGS36G, SGSCV36G,
SGNCV36G & SGN36G — If the
Griddle element does not heat:
L Check to be certain the element terminals are pushed securely
into the receptacle. If element needs replacement, use only
original Thermador parts.
L Check the reset button located at the bottom of the intake
Models GGNCV30/36, SGNCV36G,
SGSCV36G: If the ventilation sys-
tem does not operate:
assembly, see Page 27, front view, item F.
If there is a power failure:
L See Page13.
☛ NOTE: Polarity —In older SERVICE INFORMATION
houses, wiring polarity was not For handy reference, copy the information below from the rating plate.
always observed. Although polar- Keep your invoice for warranty validation.
ized receptacles (3 Prong) may
have been installed, they could
have been wired incorrectly. If Model Number
they were wired incorrectly, the
Dealer’s Telephone Number
Service Center’s Name
igniters see a grounded condition
Serial Number
and may click intermittently even
withboththecontrolknobsturned
OFF.
Date of Purchase
Service Center’s Telephone Number
RATING PLATE
The Rating Plate shows the model
Dealer’s Name
number and serial number of your
cooktop. It is located underneath the
cooktop at the right front corner of
the rough-in box.
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Section Six: Service
WARRANTY
GGS30/36/365 - GGSCV30/36/365 - SGS30 -SGS36G - SGSCV36G -
GGN30/36/365 - GGNCV30/36/365 - SGN30 - SGN36G - SGNCV36G
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Coversoneyearfromdateofinstallation, ordateofoccupancyonanew, orpreviouslyunoccupieddwelling.
Save your dated receipt or other evidence of installation/ occupancy date.
Thermador Will Pay For:
All repair labor and replacement parts found to be defective due to materials and workmanship.
Service must be provided by a Factory Authorized Service Agency, during normal working hours. For a
Service Agency nearest you, please call 800/735-4328.
Thermador Will Not Pay For:
1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or repairs due to service by an unauthorized agency or the use
of unauthorized parts.
2. Service visits to:
• Teach you how to use the appliance.
• Correctdefectsorrepairsduetoimproperinstallation. Youareresponsibleforprovidingelectricalwiring
and other connecting facilities.
• Reset circuit breakers or replace home fuses.
• Damage caused from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper installation or installation not in
accordance with local electrical codes or plumbing codes, or improper storage of the appliance.
• Service labor during limited warranty period.
• Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or
restricted access. (i.e., airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions).
• Repairs due to other than normal home use.
This warranty applies to appliances used in residential applications; it does not cover their use in commercial
installations.
The warranty is for products purchased and retained in the 50 states of the U. S. A., the District of Columbia
and Canada. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period, the new
owner continues to be protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser’s warranty period.
Products for use in Canada must be purchased through the Canadian distribution channel to ensure
regulatory compliance and warranty coverage.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
•
•
•
•
Contact the Factory Authorized Service Agent in your area
Contact the Dealership where you purchased the appliance.
Call the Thermador Customer Support Call Center at 800-735-4328
Write us to at: Thermador 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach CA, 92649
Thermador Commitment:
Thermador wants to ensure that we exceed your expectations of support not only with your current
appliance purchase, but well into the future. If an issue arises that is not resolved to your satisfaction, please
let us know by calling or writing to us at the telephone number or address shown above.
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Specification s are for plan n in g pu rposes on ly. Refer to in stallation in stru ction s an d con su lt you r cou n tertop su pplier
prior to m akin g cou n ter open in g. Con su lt with a h eatin g an d ven tilatin g en gin eer for you r specific ven tilation
requ irem en ts. For th e m ost detailed in form ation , refer to in stallation in stru ction s accom pan yin g produ ct or write
Th erm ador in dicatin g m odel n u m ber.
We reserve th e righ t to ch an ge specification s or design with ou t n otice. Som e m odels are certified for u se in Can ada.
Th erm ador is n ot respon sible for produ cts wh ich are tran sported from th e Un ited States for u se in Can ada. Ch eck with
you r local Can adian distribu tor or dealer.
For th e m ost u p to date critical in stallation dim en sion s by fax, u se you r fax h an dset an d call 702/ 833-3600. Use code
#8030.
5551 McFadden Aven u e, Hu n tin gton Beach , CA 92649 • 800/ 735-4328
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