Thermador PCG486WD, PCG486WL, PCG366W, PCG305W, PCG364WL Quick Guide

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Pro Rangetop Quick Reference Guide

IMPORTANT: This reference guide is not a substitute for
the Use & Care Guide. Before using this product, read the
appliance Use & Care Guide for important safety
messages and additional information regarding the use of
your new appliance.

NOTE: Not all items discussed will apply to all models.

Getting to Know Your New Rangetop

Heat Settings

Features

XLO – Melting small quantities,

simmering delicate sauces, keeping
food warm

SIM – Melting large quantities, low­temperature frying (eggs, etc.),
simmering large quantities, heating
milk, cream sauces, gravies, and
puddings

SIM to MED – Finish cooking covered
foods, steaming

MED – Sautéing and browning,
braising and pan-frying, maintaining
slow boil on large quantities

MED to HIGH – High-temp frying, pan
broiling, maintaining fast boil on large
quantities

HIGH – Boiling water quickly, deep-fat
frying in large cookware

GRIDDLE – The griddle is
thermostatically controlled to
maintain a consistent, even heating.

In addition to preparing breakfast
foods, try making the following:

-- Quesadillas

-- Grilled cheese or Philly
cheesesteak sandwiches

-- Crab cakes

-- Meatballs

GRILL – The high heat from the grill
seals in moisture and keeps food
tender so there’s no need to add oil
or butter in the cooking process.

Excess fats drip off meats and cook
away leaving less fat in the food itself,
reducing calories.

The grill has two independently
controlled zones: the front and the
back.

XLO – The ExtraLow

®

feature cycles
on and off to maintain temperatures
as low as 100°F. XLO® is perfect for
simmering delicate sauces or keeping
food warm without scorching.

To operate, turn the burner knob to
XLO, the very lowest setting. The
burner will turn on for 7 seconds and
then turn off for 53 seconds. When
the knob is rotated just beyond the
SIM setting, the flame will cycle on for
approximately 54 seconds and off for
6 seconds. This cycle repeats itself
until the burner is turned to a
different setting or off.

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Cookware Recommendations

The cookware affects the setting performance. Its size,
type, material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the
consistency of the cooking temperature.

To maintain a low or simmer heat setting, bring food to a
boil. Stir well then cover the pan and lower the heat to the
desired setting. Check periodically to determine if the
control knob should be turned to another setting.

If an over-sized pan is used, the simmer action may occur
mainly in the center of the pan. To equalize the
temperature throughout the food, stir the food around the
outer edges of the pan into the food in the center.

It is normal to stir food occasionally while simmering. This
is especially important when simmering for several hours.

When lowering the flame setting, adjust it in small steps. If
the setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food
back to a boil before re-setting to a higher heat.

Use cookware that has good heat conductivity, good
balance, a flat and correctly-sized base to fit the burner,
and a properly fitting lid. A 5½'' base size is generally the
smallest pan recommended.

A properly fitting lid will shorten cooking time and make it
possible to use a low heat setting.

When using two extra large stock pots at one time, do not
use adjacent burners; use staggered burners to provide
adequate air around the burners.

Recipe for Safer Cooking

Follow these tips to protect you and your family when in
the kitchen. Whether stirring up a quick dinner or creating
a masterpiece four-course meal, here’s a recipe for safer
cooking you need to use daily.

To Prevent a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchen

To Put Out a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchen

Pan is properly balanced.

Curved or warped pan

bottoms or sides.

Pan smaller than the

recommended 5½" minimum.

Pan bottom does not rest

level on the grates.

Heavy handle tilts the pan.

Flat bottom pan.

Pan size meets or exceeds the

recommended 5½" minimum.

Pan rests level on the grates.

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Incorrect Cookware Correct Cookware

Keep an eye on your cooking and stay in the
kitchen. Unattended cooking is the #1 cause
of cooking fires.

Wear short or close-fitting sleeves. Loose
clothing can catch fire.

Watch children closely. When old enough,
teach children to cook safely.

Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and
grease build-up.

Keep curtains, towels and pot holders away
from hot surfaces, and store solvents and
flammable cleaners away from heat sources.
Never keep gasoline in the house.

Turn pan handles inward to prevent food
spills.

Call the fire department immediately. In many
cases dialing 911 will give you Emergency
Services.

Slide a pan lid over flames to smother a
grease or oil fire then turn off the heat and
leave the lid in place until the pan cools.
Never carry the pan outside.

Extinguish other food fires with baking soda.
Never use water or flour on cooking fires.

Keep the oven door shut and turn OFF the
heat to smother an oven or broiler fire.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Make
sure you have the right type and training.

Keep a working smoke detector in your home
and test it monthly.

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