Thermador PA12GRILLN Use & Care

PA12GRILLN Electric Grill Use

Insert grease tray before each use.

and Care Guide

The PA12GRILLN Accessory Grill Plate can be used on all
THERMADOR® rangetop and range models with an
electric griddle except for the following:

• PRD484NCHU/C

• PRD484NCGU/C

• PRD48NCSGU/C

About the Electric Grill

The grill plate is a non-stick, non-PTFE cast iron grill plate.
This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to

clean.

When cooking meat on the grill you will achieve a similar
flavor as meat cooked on an outdoor grill. This flavor is
actually created by the fats and juices that are brought to
the surface of the food and seared by the heat from the grill
plate.

IMPORTANT:

• A VENTILATING HOOD of adequate cubic-feet-per-

minute capacity vented to the outside of the house is
strongly recommended for installation ABOVE THE
RANGETOP/RANGE.
The hood must be installed according to installation
instructions furnished with the hood and local building
code requirements. Refer to ventilation requirements in
the Appliance’s Installation Instructions for additional
information.

• Do not use a microwave oven/ventilator combination
above the cooktop/range, as these types of units do
not provide the proper ventilation and are not suitable
for use with the cooktop/range.

• The electric grill element is rated at 120 volts AC, 1630
watts.

2. Lift up and off to remove the griddle plate from the
maintop. Replace with the electric grill plate.

3. The grill must be tilted slightly forward for optimum
performance. See the Appliance’s Installation Manual
for procedure to check and adjust the grill for proper tilt
of the grill plate.

4. Insert the grease tray and push under the front edge of
the grill overhang to catch grease or food residue.

Grill Plate

Grease Tray

Installing the Grill Plate

1. Wash the grill plate with warm soapy water then rinse
with clear water.

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Insert grease tray before each use.

Insert grease tray before each use.

Cooking on the Grill

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1. Before cooking, verify that the grill is properly
assembled.

2. The griddle control knob is calibrated in degrees
Fahrenheit. To turn the burner on, press the control
knob and rotate it clockwise to the desired position.
See the “Grill Cooking Recommendations” table for
suggested settings.

Grilling Suggestions

• Any utensil may be used on the grill surface. Care
should be taken to avoid scratching or gouging the grill
surface.

• Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. Cut
slits in the remaining fat around the edges at 2"
(51 mm) intervals.

• Brush on basting sauce toward the end of cooking.

• Use a spatula or tongs instead of a fork to turn the
meat. A fork punctures the meat and lets the juices run
out. Be cautious when turning meat over.

• After the juices begin to bubble to the surface, turn the
meat only once. This helps keep the juices in the meat.

• Add seasoning or salt after grilling.

CAUTION!

• Do not leave the grill unattended while in use.

• If children are allowed to use the grill, they must be
closely supervised.

3. Preheat grill on the desired setting for 15 to 20 minutes
minimum.

• The grill must be hot to sear the food. The longer

the preheat, the faster the meat browns and the
darker the grill marks.

• Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper

browning. Most foods are cooked at the higher
heat settings for most of the cooking time.
However, for some foods, it may be necessary to
turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial
browning. This cooks the food through without
burning the outside.

4. When the grill has cooled, empty the grease into a
grease resistant container. When removing the tray,
use care when tipping it so that the contents do not
spill.

5. Clean the grease tray and grill plate with warm, soapy
water and rinse with clear water.

• The grill plate and grease tray may be placed in the

dishwasher for cleaning.

CAUTION!

The grill is hot after use. Allow sufficient time
for grill components to cool before cleaning.

WARNING!

To avoid risk of injury, NEVER operate griddle without
the grill or griddle plate installed. NEVER use grill in a
manner that is not prescribed by the Use and Care
Guide.

Grill Cooking Recommendations

FOOD SETTING

Breakfast Sausage 450°F (232°C) 10 – 15
Boneless Chicken Breast 475°F (246°C) 30 – 40
Boneless Pork Chops (1" thick) 450°F (232°C) 30 – 35
Ham Slices (½" thick) 450°F (232°C) 12 – 15
Filet Mignon (1½" thick) 500°F (260°C) 30 – 40
T-Bone Steak (1" thick) 500°F (260°C) 10 – 15
Salmon Steak (1" thick) 425°F (218°C) 20 – 25

Italian Sausage 475°F (246°C) 25 – 30

Ground Beef Patties (6 oz) 450°F (232°C) 10 – 15

Hot Dogs 450°F (232°C) 12 – 15

Sliced Fruits or Vegetables 450°F (232°C) 10 – 20

TIME

(MINUTES)

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