INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODELS: GGS30, GGS36, GGS365, GGN30, GGN36, GGN365,
SGS30, SGS36G, SGN30, SGN36G
Thermador® ExtraLow™ and Traditional Series Cooktops
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
IMPORTANT: LOCAL CODES VARY. INSTALLATION, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
AND GROUNDING MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Power Supply: 120 volts, 15 Ampere,
60 Hz., Natural Gas - 5 inch water
column, Propane Gas - 10 inch water
column.
WARNING: Disconnect power before
installing or servicing. Before turning power ON, be sure that all controls are in the OFF position.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified
installer, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the
gas supplier.
This appliance has been tested in accordance with
ANSI Z21.1Current Issue, Standard for Household
Cooking Appliances (USA) and in accordance with CAN
1.1-M81 Domestic Gas Ranges (CANADIAN).
Check your local building codes for the proper method
of installation. In the U.S., if there are no applicable local
codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel GAS Code #Z223.1-1990, and the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 Current Issue. (In Canada, installation must be in
accordance with the CAN 1-B149.1 and .2 – Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and/or local codes.)
Be sure the unit being installed is correct for the type of gas being used.
The cooktop is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. Conversion for use with propane gas can be made using a kit, Model NLPKIT5,
P/N 35-00-622. A qualified technician or installer can convert the cooktop.
This kit includes instructions for adjusting valves and regulator and
contains new burner jets.
This appliance is equipped with an intermittent/interrupted ignition
device.
! CAUTION:
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(1) When connecting the
unit to propane gas make
certain the propane gas
tank is equipped with its
own high pressure regulator in addition to the
pressure regulator supplied inside this unit. The
maximum gas pressure to
this appliance is not to
exceed 14.0 inches water
column from the propane
gas tank regulator.
Do not attempt to connect
propane gas without first
installing conversion kit,
Model NLPKIT5, P/N 3500-622. A qualified service
technician or installer can
convert the cooktop.
(2) This unit is designed
as a cooking appliance.
Based on safety consideration never use it for
warming or heating a
room.
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Important Installation Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step One: Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step Two: Overhead Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step Three: Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step Four:
Step Five:
Step Six:
Prepare Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Supply Hook-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STEP ONE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Get the Best Venting
Performance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Points to consider are:
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GAS INSTALLATION GUIDE
• Thermador recommends use of a
ducted hood over this cooktop.
• Minimize cross drafts that can
be created by adjacent open
windows, doors, air conditioning, heating vents, recessed
ceiling lights, etc.
Cabinet Considerations
• This unit is designed for
installation in a countertop
near adjacent walls and projecting surfaces constructed of
combustible materials. There
must be a minimum clearance
of 30 inches between the top of
the cooking surface and the
bottom of the unprotected wood
or metal cabinet; or 24 inches
when bottom of wood or metal
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upper cabinets
18" Min.
Wall
3" Min. - no
Cabinet Depth from
Back Wall is 13" Max.
Hood Depth 24" Max.
30" Min.
centered over
Cooktop
Models GGS30,
SGS30,GGN30 &
SGN30
36" Min.
centered over
Cooktop
30" min.
Models GGS36/
365,SGS36G,
GGN36/365 &
SGN36G
3" Min. - no
upper cabinets
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cabinet is protected by not less
the 1/4" of flame retardant
material covered with not less
than No.28 MSG sheet metal,
0.015 inch stainless steel,
0.024 inch aluminum or
copper. (See Figure 1.) The
minimum horizontal distance(s)
from the side and back edge of
the unit to adjacent vertical
combustible walls are as
follows: Left side wall - 3
inches; right side wall - 3
inches, rear wall - 1 inch.
Cooktops installed over a CT130
oven require adequate air inlet to
the cabinet below. This is to
prevent simmer flame outage when
operating the oven. Provide
approximately 10 in.2 opening in
the toe kick area or other cabinet
area.
• Instructions are based on
Standard American cabinets
36" high x 24" deep.
Maximum depth of cabinets
installed above cooking surface of
the cooktop is 13 inches.
Maximum depth of drawer under
unit is 15 inches.
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Dimensions are to Combustible Materials
and are minimum requirements
! CAUTION:
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All measurements given have
to be precisely followed. If
nonstandard cabinets are
used care should be taken to
alter dimensions accordingly.