Thermador PD304 User Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

For Thermador Professional® Duel Fuel Ranges

Models
PD304
PD36
PD48

Please Read Entire Instructions

Before Proceeding

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Gas Inspector’s use.

INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.

OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

Disconnect power before installing. Before
turning power ON, be sure that all controls
are in the OFF position.

IMPORTANT

Local codes vary. Installation, gas
connections and grounding must
comply with all applicable codes.

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 flam-

mable 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.

For Massachusetts Installations:

1. Installation must be performed by a qualified
or licensed contractor, plumber or gas fitter
qualified or licensed by the state, province or
region where this appliance is being installed.

2. Shut-off valve must be a “T” handle gas
cock.

3. Flexible gas connector must not be longer
than 36 inches.

WARNING

■

ALL RANGES CAN TIP

■ ■

■ INJURY TO PERSONS

■ ■

COULD RESULT

■

INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICE

■ SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE
APPLIANCE, IT MUST BE SECURED BY A
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICE.
VERIFY THAT THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS
ENGAGED PER INSTALLATION IN
STRUCTIONS. (NOTE: ANTI-TIP DEVICE IS
REQUIRED ON ALL 30" AND 36" RANGES)

■ 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 suppler.

Note: This Range is NOT designed for installa­tion in manufactured (mobile) homes or for instal­lation in Recreational Park Trailers.

DO NOT install this range outdoors.

Model PD304 Model PD364GL

Low Back Model LB36R

Contents

Introduction............................................................................ 1-2

Important Installation Information ............................................... 2

Step 1: Ventilation Requirements ............................................. 3

Step 2: Cabinet Preparation............................................... 4 – 8

Step 3: Unpacking, Moving

and Placing the Range........................................... 9 – 10

Step 4: Installing Anti-Tip Device .................................... 11 – 12

Step 5: Gas Requirements and Hookup.................................. 13

Step 6: Electrical Requirements,

Connection and Grounding ................................ 14 – 16

Model PD484GGE

Low Back Model LB48R

Step 7: Backguard Installation ................................................ 17

Step 8: Door Installation.......................................................... 18

Step 9: Test and Adjustment................................................... 19

To Clean and Protect Exterior Surfaces.................................. 19

Installer Checklist.................................................................... 20

1

Important Installation Information

Introduction

The Thermador Professional® Ranges are free stand­ing units available in a number of configurations.

Model PD304 is equipped with four sealed gas surface
burners and a 30-inch
ing oven with broil capability. Models PD364GE,
PD364GL, and PD366 feature a gas cooking surface
with four sealed gas surface burners with either an
electric griddle or gas grill or six sealed gas surface
burners plus a 36-inch
ing oven with broil capability. Models PD484GGE,
PD486GE, and PD486GL feature a gas cooking sur­face with four sealed burners, electric griddle and gas
grill, six sealed burners and an electric griddle, or six
sealed burners and a gas grill. PD48 Ranges provide
a large
same as used in the PD36 Ranges) and a small electric
oven with bread proofing and warming features as well
as bake and broil capability.

electric convection, self-cleaning oven (the

GAS TYPE VERIFICATION

Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure
that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified. All models are certified for use with
natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for use
with propane gas supply will require a conversion kit.

IMPORTANT

• A backguard must be utilized when there is less
than a 12” horizontal clearance between combus­tible materials and the back edge of the range. The
Thermador Low Back backguard must be or­dered separately and installed at the rear of the
range. For island installations and other installa­tions with more than 12” clearance, an optional
stainless steel Island Trim is available to cover the
backguard mounting flanges.

electric convection self-clean-

electric convection, self-clean-

This appliance has been tested in accordance with
ANSI Z21.1, Standard for Household Cooking Appli­ances (USA) and in accordance with CAN 1.1-M81
Domestic Gas Ranges (Canadian).

strongly recommended that this appliance be

It is
installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead
vent hood. (See Step 1 for Ventilation Require­ments.) Due to the high heat capability of this unit,
particular attention should be paid to the hood and
duct work installation to assure it meets local building
codes.

CAUTION

To eliminate risk of burns or fire caused by
reaching over heated surface units, cabinet
storage located above the surface units
should be avoided.

Check local building codes for the proper method of
appliance installation. Local codes vary. Installation,
electrical connections and grounding must comply
with all applicable codes. In the absence of local codes
the appliance should be installed in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/FNPA 54
current issue and National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA 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.

CAUTION:

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 with the
range. The maximum gas pressure to this

appliance is not to exceed 14.0 inches
water column (34.9 mb) from the propane
gas tank to the regulator.

• Verify that the appliance is correct for the type of
gas being provided. Refer to Step 5 on Page 13
before proceeding with the installation.

Gas Supply :
Natural Gas - 6 inch water column, (14.9 mb) min.,

8 inch (20 mb) nominal

Propane Gas - 11 inch water column, (27.4 mb),

14 inch (34.9 mb) maximum

CAUTION

This unit is designed as a cooking appliance.

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2

Based on safety considerations, never use it for
warming or heating a room

This appliance is equipped with an intermittent/inter­rupted ignition device that cycles the two far left
surface burners on and off when in the ExtraLow
setting.

.

®

Step 1: Ventilation Requirements

It is strongly recommended that a
suitable exhaust hood be installed
above the range. Downdraft
ventilation should not be used. The
table below indicates the
Thermador hoods, by model
number, that are recommended
for use with all ranges.

1. Select Hood and
Blower Models:

• For wall installations, the hood
width must, at a minimum,
equal the width of the range
cooking surface. Where
space permits, a hood larger
in width than the cooking sur­face may be desirable for im­proved ventilation perfor­mance.

• For island installations, the
hood width should, at a mini­mum, overhang the range
cooking surface by 6" on each
side.

IMPORTANT:

Ventilation hoods and blowers are
designed for use with single wall
ducting. However, some local
building codes or inspectors may
require double wall ducting. Con­sult local building codes and/or
local agencies, before starting, to
assure that hood and duct instal­lation will meet local requirements.

• Hood blower speeds should
be variable to reduce noise
and loss of heated or air con­ditioned household air when
maximum ventilation is not
required. Normally, the maxi­mum blower speed is only
required when using the grill.

2. Hood Placement:

• For best smoke elimination, the
lower edge of the hood should
be installed a minimum of 30" to
a maximum of 36" above the
range cooking surface. (See
Fig. 1).

• If the hood contains any com­bustible materials (i.e. a wood
covering), it must be a mini­mum of 36" above the cooking
surface.

3. Consider Make-Up Air:

• Due to the high volume of venti­lation air, a source of outside
replacement air is recom­mended. This is particularly im­portant for tightly sealed and
insulated homes.

• A qualified heating and ventilat­ing contractor should be con­sulted.

RANGE WIDTH

30" RANGE PH30ZS

36" RANGE

48" RANGE

Notes: * For wall installations where adequate space is available, the installer or user may elect to

PH36ZS, 42ZS

WALL INSTALLATION ISLAND INSTALLATION

HOOD* BLOWER** HOOD* BLOWER**

PH30HQS
PHE30,36

PHE36,42

HNW36YS

HNW42 YS

PH48ZS

PH48HQS

PHE48,60

VTR1000Q,

VTR1400Q

OR VTN 1000Q

VTR1000Q, VTR1400Q

or VTN 1000Q
VTR1000Q, VTR1400Q
VTR1000Q, VTR1400Q

VTR1000Q
VTR1400Q

or VTN 1000Q

HTNI42YS

HNI42YS
PHI48ZS

HTNI42YS

HNI42YS

PHI48ZS

HTNI48YS

HNI48YS

HTNI54YS

HNI54YS

PHI60ZS

VTR1000Q,

VTR1400Q

VTR1000Q
VTR1400Q

VTR1400Q

use a hood that is wider than the range cooking surface. This may be particularly beneficial
for those cases, such as a long duct run or heavy usage of the grill, in which improved
capturing of the cooking exhaust is desired.

** Thermador offers a choice of remote (VTR1000Q or VTR1400Q) or in-hood
(VTN1000Q) blowers for use in wall installations.

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Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

1. The range is a free standing unit. If the unit is to be
placed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances shown
in Fig. 1 are required. The same clearances apply
to island installations, except for the overhead
cabinets, which must have a space wide enough
to accept the flared island hood, as indicated in
Fig. 1.

2. The 36" ranges may be recessed into the cabi­nets beyond the edge of the front face of the oven
(See Figures 2A and 2B). The 30" and 48" ranges
are not approved to be installed flush with the
cabinets.

CAUTION

In these installations, the door and cabinet on
36-inch models can cause a pinching hazard.

3. The gas and electrical supply should be within the
zones shown in Fig. 3A.

4. Any openings in the wall behind the range and in
the floor under the range must be sealed.

5. When there is less than a 12" horizontal clear­ance between combustible material and the
back edge of the range above the cooking sur­face, a Thermador Low Back or High Shelf
backguard must be installed. (See Fig. 2A). When
clearance to combustible material is over 12",
a Thermador Island Trim may be used. (See Fig.
2B). Figures 2A and 2B indicate the space
required for each type of backguard.

6. Always keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flam­mable vapors and liquids.

7. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air to the unit.

NOTE: The maximum depth of over head cabinets
installed on either side of the hood is 13".

A 36-inch minimum clearance is required between
the top of the range and the bottom of an unprotected
cabinet. A 30-inch minimum distance is necessary
when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than 1/4 inch of a flame
retardant material covered with not less than No. 28
MSG sheet steel, 0.015 inch (0.4 mm) thick stainless
steel, 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) aluminum, or 0.020 inch
(0.5 mm) thick copper. Flame retardant materials
bear the mark:

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
CLASSIFIED MINERAL AND FIBER BOARDS
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS

Followed by the flame spread and smoke ratings.
These designations are shown as “FHC (FIame
Spread/Smoke Developed).” Materials with “O”
flame spread ratings are flame retardant. Local codes
may allow other flame spread ratings.

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Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

CAUTION:

Do not install the Models PD304 and PD48 ranges such that the
oven door is flush with the cabinet face.
result in damage to the cabinets due to exposure to high heat.

As defined in the “National
Fuel Gas Code” (ANSI
Z223.1, Latest Edition).

FIG. 1 Cabinet Clearances

A flush installation could

For 30" Ranges

For 36" Ranges

For 48" Ranges

30" or 36" Wide Hood

}

42" or 48" for Island
36" or 42" Wide Hood

}

42" or 48" for Island
48" or 60" Wide Hood

}

48", 54" or 60" for Island

³

18" Min.

³

•

³

³

³

30" Min. to 36" Max. bottom of
overhead Hood to cooking
surface (36" if hood contains
combustible materials )

³

³

*35-3/8" Min. Range Height
with Leveling Legs fully
retracted
*36-3/4" Max. Range Height
with Leveling Legs fully
extended.

³

Min. Distance Between Overhead

Cabinets of Combustible Materia

30" Range – 30"
36" Range – 36"
48" Range – 48"

³

For Electrical and Gas Supply Zone,
see Figure 3A. Zone size and position
differ according to the model.

as defined in the “National Fuel Gas Code” (ANSI Z223.1,
Latest Edition). *The range height is adjustable. The level of the
range top must be at the same level or above the countertop level.

Range width

30", 36" or 48"

13" Max.

Cabinet

Depth

Cooking
Surface

³

l

}

3" Min. to

combustible

³

³

side wall

material ,

(both sides)

³

³

CAUTION: See Figs.

2A, and 2B. 36"
Min. to combustible

³

material ,
from cooking
surface

³

5

FIG. 2A - Side View

Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

3/8"

FIG. 2B - Side View

4"

³

³

NOTE:

For Island trim installations,
counter surface should have a
cantilever edge meeting the back
section of the island trim
accessory.

Cantilever Countertop

NOTE:

If an inner wall is used under the

1/8"

6

cantilever counter top, there
should be a 1/8" gap from the rear
of the range to the inner wall.

Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

GAS AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY ZONES:

FIG. 3A Gas & Electrical Supply Zone for Dual Fuel Ranges

Typical placement shown.
Other placement of Gas
Supply and Electrical
Receptacle within the
Electrical and Gas Supply
Zone is acceptable.

NOTE:

A Manual Gas
Shut-Off Valve
(not shown)
must be easily
accessible
through an
adjacent cabinet
without moving
the range.

2" Maximum Protru-

sion from Wall for

Model A B C D E

PD30 8" 12" 10" 6-1/2" 5-1/4"
PD36 10-1/2" 15" 10-1/2" 6-1/2" 5-1/4"
PD48 16-1/2" 16" 15-1/2" 6-1/2" 5-1/4"

Gas
Supply
Zone

³

A

³

Gas Supply

3/4" Flex Line to
Appliance

³

B

1/2"
N.P.T.

240 VAC Receptacle
(Shown) or Junction
Box

Centerline of
Electrical
Supply Zone

E

³

Floor

³

³

³

C

³

D

³

³

The Dual Fuel ranges may be con­nected to the power supply with a
range supply cord kit or by hard­wiring to the power supply. It is the
responsibility of the installer to pro­vide the proper wiring components
(cord or conduit and wires) and com­plete the electrical connection as dic­tated by local codes and ordinances,
and/or the National Electric Code.
The units must be properly grounded.
Refer to Step 6 for details.

The range must be connected only
to the type of gas for which it is
certified. If the range is to be con-

nected to propane gas, ensure that the
propane gas supply tank is equipped
with its own high pressure regulator in
addition to the pressure regulator sup­plied with the range. (See STEP 5.)

NOTE: Any opening in the wall behind the appliance and
any opening in the floor under the appliance must be
sealed.

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Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, DUAL FUEL RANGES

Installation of Dual Fuel ranges
must be planned so that the rough­in of the junction box for the recep­tacle or conduit connection will al­low maximum clearance to the rear
of the unit.

When the power supply cord (not
supplied) or conduit is connected

FIG. 3B WALL CONNECTION

to the mating receptacle or junction
box cover, the combined plug/re­ceptacle or junction box cover/con­duit connector should protrude no
more than 2-1/4" from the rear wall.
See Figure 3B.

This is especially critical if the junc­tion box in the wall will be directly

behind the junction box on the unit
when the unit is installed. Refer to
Figure 9 on Page 15 for location of
junction box on unit. To minimize
binding when the unit is connected
to the receptacle or junction box,
orient the receptacle or conduit
connector, and slide back into posi­tion.

Power Cord & Receptacle

Junction Box & Conduit

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Step 3: Unpacking, Moving and Placing The Range

CAUTION

Proper equipment and ad­equate manpower must be
used in moving the range
to avoid injury, and to avoid
damage to the unit or the
floor. The unit is heavy
and should be handled
accordingly.

• The range has an approximate
shipping weight as shown in
Chart A. It is recommended that
the grates, griddle plate and
frame, burner caps, front kick
panel and oven racks be re­moved to facilitate handling.
This will reduce the weight as
shown in Chart A and allow the
range to pass through 30" door­ways. See Figs. 2A and 2B on
Page 6. Do not remove the

grill or griddle assemblies.

Chart A 30" Range 36" Range 48" Range

Shipping Weight 335 lbs. 444 lbs. 584 lbs.
Weight without 285 lbs. 390 lbs. 524 lbs.

packing materials
Without door(s), 215 lbs. 295 lbs. 395 lbs.

burner caps, front kick
panel and oven racks

FIG. 4 – Removal of Two
Front Shipping Bolts

FIG. 5 – Removal of Two Rear
Shipping Bolts

Left Rear
Shipping
Bolt

³

• Remove the outer carton and
packing material from the ship­ping base. The dual fuel ranges
are held to the skid by four (4)
bolts (see Fig. 4 and 5). After
removing the bolts the range
must be lifted and removed from
the skid.

• Remove angle-mounting brack­ets from range. This requires
the installer to remove two
screws holding each bracket
then remove bracket and rein­stall screws.

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Step 3: Unpacking, Moving and Placing The Range

• Due to the weight, a dolly with soft wheels
should be used to move this unit. The weight
must be supported uniformly across the bottom
(See Fig. 6).

• After transporting the professional range by
dolly close to its final location, the range can be
tipped back and supported on the rear legs
while the dolly is carefully removed.
THE FLOOR UNDER THE LEGS

SHOULD BE PROTECTED (WOOD
STRIPS, CARPET, PANELING,
ETC.) BEFORE PUSHING THE
UNIT INTO POSITION.

vice must be installed (STEP 4), gas and
electrical connections should be made (STEPS
5 and 6), and the backguard installed (STEP 7)
before the range is placed in its final position.

• For proper performance the professional
range must be level. (It is very important for
all products that have the griddle feature). The
range is leveled by adjusting the legs with a
wrench.

The anti-tip de-

Fig. 6- Dolly Positioning

• Replace the kick panel and install the oven
door. To install door, see Page 18. Do not

install the oven door until the range is in its
final location. It is important that the two (2)
screws retaining the kick panel are secure
to prevent accidental access to hot sur­faces.

• Ensure that the burner caps are correctly
seated on the burner bases of the range's
cooktop.

Griddle Tilt Adjustment

Check the griddle frame adjustment by pouring two tablespoons of water on the back of the griddle
plate. The water should slowly roll into the grease tray. If not, adjust the two screws under the back
of the griddle frame. Start with one half turn CCW of the screws. Further adjustment should be made
by one-quarter turn until water slowly flows into the grease tray.

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Step 4: Installing Anti-Tip Device

For all 30" and 36" ranges, an anti-tip device must be installed as per these
instructions.

WARNING

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.

• A risk of tip-over may exist if the appliance

is not installed in accordance with these
instructions.

• If the range is pulled away from the wall

for cleaning, service or any other reason,
ensure that the Anti-Tip Device is prop­erly reengaged when the range is pushed
back against the wall. In the event of
abnormal usage (such as a person stand­ing, sitting, or leaning on an open door),
failure to take this precaution can result
in tipping of the range. Personal injury
might result from spilled hot liquids or
from the range itself.

W ARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN
TIP

• INJURY

TO PER­SONS COULD
RESULT

• INSTALL

ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

• Use extreme caution when drilling holes

into the wall or floor. There may be
concealed electrical wires located
behind the wall or under the floor.

• Identify the electrical circuits that could
be affected by the installation of the
Anti-Tip Device, then turn off power to
these circuits.

• Failure to follow these instructions may
result in electrical shock or other per­sonal injury.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

• Contact a qualified installer or contractor

to determine the proper method for drill­ing holes through the wall or floor material
(such as ceramic tile, hardwood, etc.)

• Do not slide the range across an unpro­tected floor.

• Failure to follow these instructions may
result in damage to wall or floor cover­ings.

Tools Needed for Installation of Anti-Tip Device:

- Screwdriver, Phillips - Hammer

- Drill, electric or hand - Pencil or other marker

- Measuring tape or ruler

- 1/8" drill bit (wood or metal wall or floor)

- 3/16" carbide-tipped masonry drill bit (concrete or concrete block wall or floor)

- 3/16" anchors, drywall or concrete, 2 each (not required if mounting bracket is being attached to solid wood or
metal)

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Step 4: Installing Anti-Tip Device

PD30 and PD36 Duel Fuel Ranges (Figures 8A and 8B)

Thermador Service Part No. Qty Description

415078 4 Screw, Phillips, #10 x 1-1/2"
487310 1 Anti-Tip Bracket, Floor-Mounted

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION:

-

• The anti-tip bracket may be attached to a solid
wood cabinet having a minimum wall thickness of 3/
4".

• The thickness of the wall or floor may require use
of longer screws, available at your local hardware
store.

• In all cases, at least two (2) of the bracket mounting
screws must be fastened to solid wood or metal.

• Use appropriate anchors when fastening the mount­ing bracket to any material other than hardwood or
metal.

• Prepare holes at fastener locations as identified
below:

-

For walls, wall studs, or floors composed
of solid wood or metal, drill 1/8" pilot holes.

• If the range is moved to a new location, the Anti-

For walls or floors composed of drywall,
sheet-rock or other soft materials, drill 3/16"
holes to a minimum depth of 1-3/4", then tap
plastic anchors into each of the holes using a
hammer.

-

For walls or floors composed of concrete or
concrete block, drill 3/16" holes to a minimum
depth of 1-3/4", then tap concrete anchors
into each of the holes using a hammer.

-

For walls or floors having ceramic tile cover­ing, drill 3/16" holes through the tile only, then
drill into the material behind the tile as indi­cated immediately above.

Tip Device must be removed and reinstalled.

MOUNTING ANTI-TIP BRACKET

Figure 8A - Mounting Anti-tip Bracket

Figure 8B

³

³

2-1/2"

(typical ­either side)

The alternative floor mounted bracket shall be installed
as follows:

a) Place bracket on floor in position shown in Figure

8B.
b) Secure to floor or wall stud.
c) Later, when the unit is installed,the adjustable leg

will slide under the bracket.

³

2-1/2"

³

from edge of range

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