INSTALLATION MANUAL
Gas Cooktops
Models:
SGS
SGSX
Table of Contents
Safety ...................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 1
Installation .................................. 3
Before You Begin ............................................... 3
Tools and Parts Needed ...................................................... 3
Parts Included .............................................................. 3
General Information .......................................................... 3
Preparation ................................................................ 3
Installation Procedure ........................................... 5
Prepare the Countertop ....................................................... 5
Seal the Cooktop with Foam Tape .............................................. 5
Install the Cooktop ........................................................... 5
Connect Gas Supply ......................................................... 5
Connect Electrical Supply ..................................................... 6
Burner Cap Placement ....................................................... 6
Final Check ................................................................ 8
Service ..................................... 8
Before Calling Service ........................................... 8
Product Data Plate ........................................................... 8
This Thermador Appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Questions?
1-800-735-4328
www.thermador.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
APPLIANCE AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S
USE.
WARNING:
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the manuals. Improper
installation, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual for guidance. All
other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
Gas Appliance Safety
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
)ersonal injury or death.
-- Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½
psi (3.5 kPa)
• The minimum supply pressure must be 1" water
column above the manifold pressure printed on the
data plate.
• The maximum supply pressure must not exceed 14.0
inches water column (34.9Millibars).
• For Massachusetts installations:
• 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.
• Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
• Flexible gas connector must be new and not longer
than 36 inches.
Installer - show the owner where the gas shut-off valve
is located.
Propane Gas Installation
-- 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, authorized service agency or
the gas supplier.
• Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance. It must
be easily accessible in an emergency.
• Leak testing must be conducted by the installer
according to the instructions in this manual.
• The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing at pressures in excess of ½ psi
(3.5 kPa).
The propane gas tank must be equipped with its own
high pressure regulator. In addition, the regulator
supplied with this unit must also be used.
The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane.
A qualified technician or installer must do the
conversion using the Liquid Propane Conversion Kit
(SNLPKITF).
Equipment and Usage Safety Requirements
• The cooktop must be used in conjunction with a
suitable ventilation system.
• This appliance is equipped with an intermittent/
interrupted ignition device. (Models SGSX305 and
SGSX365 only)
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the packaging after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance.
For example, do not remove panels, wire covers or
screws.
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• Verifythatcabinetsabovethecooktopareamaximum
of13"(330mm)deep.
Appliance Handling Safety
• Unit is heavy and requires at least two people or proper
equipment to move.
• Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution
when reaching behind or under appliance.
Safety Codes and Standards
• This appliance complies with one or more of the
following Standards:
• UL 858, The Standard for the Safety of
Household Electric Ranges
• UL 923, The Standard for the Safety of
Microwave Cooking Appliances
• UL 507, The Standard for the Safety of Electric
Fans
• ANSI Z21.1, The American National Standard
for Household Cooking Gas Appliances
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 113-M1984 Fans and
Ventilators
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61-M89 Household
Cooking Ranges
• It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to
determine if additional requirements and/or standards
apply to specific installations.
• Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70, latest edition. (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).
Electric Safety
• Before you plug in an electrical cord, be sure all
controls are in the OFF position.
• For appliances equipped with a cord and plug, do not
cut or remove the ground prong. It must be plugged
into a matching grounding type receptacle to avoid
electrical shock. If there isany doubt as to whether the
wall receptacle is properly grounded, the customer
should have it checked by a qualified electrician.
• This appliance should be installed in accordance with
the National Electric Code or Canadian Electrical
Code. It is required that the cooktop be installed on a
grounded, non-GFCI branch circuit.
• Installer - show the owner the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
• Important - Save these instructions for the local
electrical inspector's use.
• Before installing, turn power OFF at the service panel.
Lock service panel to prevent power from being turned
ON accidentally.
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Installation,
electrical connections and grounding must comply with
all applicable codes.
High Altitude Installation
This range is CSA certified for safe operation up to an
altitude of 10,000 ft. without any modifications (except LP
conversion, when applicable).
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Installation
Before You Begin
Tools and Parts Needed
1. Phillips Head Screwdriver
2. Drill with 1/4" (6.5mm) bit
3. Tape Measure
4. Pipe-joint compound (resistant to LP and Natural gas)
Parts Included
1. Foam tape
2. Hold down brackets (4)
3. Screws, #10-32 x 2 1/2" (63.8mm) (4)
4. Sheet Metal Screws, #8 x 3/8" (9.5mm) (4)
5. Washers (4)
6. Burner Grates (3)
7. Burner Caps
36" models: (5)
30" models: (4) or (5)
8. Pressure Regulator
If parts are missing or damaged, call the number or write to
the address listed inside the back cover.
General Information
This cooktop can be installed above any Thermador single
built-in oven as long as a minimum 0.5 inches air gap is
maintained between the bottom of the cook top and the top
of the oven.
Preparation
Electrical Requirements
This appliances requires a 60 Hz, 15 Amp, 120 VAC
connection. Plan the installation so that the power
connection is accessible from the front of the cabinet.
Gas Requirements
Supply Pressure:
Natural Gas - 7 inches water column (14.9 Millibars)
minimum.
Propane Gas-11 inches water column (27.4 Millibars)
minimum.
The propane gas tank must be equipped with its own high
pressure regulator in addition to the pressure regulator
supplied with this unit. The cooktop is shipped from the
factory for use with natural gas. For use with LP conversion
kit - Model SNLPKITF, must be purchased separately. A
qualified technician or installer must do the conversion.
Cabinet Requirements
Dimension requirements in Figures 1 and 2 are for
combustible surfaces. When the surface is protected by a
material listed by UL as a Floor Protector and Wall Shield
covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal 0.015
inch (0.38mm) stainless steel, 0.024 inch (0.6mm)
aluminum or copper, it is considered noncombustible and
some dimensions may be reduced. For a noncombustible
surface over the cooktop, the minimum clearance is 24"
(61cm) rather than 30" (76cm).
Overall Dimensions
30" Models 36" Models
Width 31" (788 mm) 37" (940 mm)
(Side to Side)
Depth 21 1/4" (540 21 1/4" (540
(Front to Back) mm) mm)
Height 3 13/16 (97 mm) 3 13/16 (97 mm)
(Top to Bottom)
* NOTE: These are overall dimensions NOT cutout
dimensions.
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Instructions are based on standard American cabinets
36" high (91cm) x 24" deep (61cm) with a 25" (63cm)
countertop.
Provide approximately a 10 square inch opening
(65cm 2) in the toe kick area or other cabinet area for
adequate air inlet to the cabinet if installed with a
downdraft.
The maximum depth of cabinet installed above cooktop
is 13" (33cm).
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Depth from Back Wall
Cabinet 13" (33cm) max.
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NOTE:
All measurements given have to be precisely followed. If
nonstandard cabinets are used, make sure they are
installed with minimum dimensions shown in Figure I and
Figure 2.
Above Cooking Surface - 30" (76 cm) rain.
I to Combustible Surface
O [ SGS(X)3O- 30" (76cm) min.
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Figure 1: Installed Dimensions (from Cooktop Edges)
Countertop Requirements
30" Models
Plan the installation of the unit so that the power cord, gas
shut-off valve and gas pressure regulator are accessible
from the front of cabinet.
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36" Models
min.30"
(762)
3 13
(97)
19118"
(486)
_._1 7/8"
(48)
13" (332)
max. 3"(76)
13" (332)
Mounting Requirements
Use the mounting brackets supplied. See "Install the
Cooktop" on page 5 for further details.
min.30"
(762)
191/8"
(486)
(76)
13" (332)
max. 3" (76)
(48)
13" (332)
Figure 2: Cutout Dimensions
Ventilation Recommendations
The cooktop must be used in conjunction with a suitable
ventilation system.
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Installation Procedure Install the Cooktop
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before
installing the cooktop, switch power off at the
service panel to prevent the power from being
switched on accidentally.
Prepare the Countertop
Cut out the countertop per the dimensions shown in
"Cabinet Requirements" on page 3.
Some solid surface materials, such as Surell TM and
Corian®, require different cutting methods. Consult with the
solid surface manufacturer for the correct cutting method
needed. Apply heat reflective tape such as Scotch
Aluminum Foil Tape #425 or #427 (not included) around
the cutout so that it folds over on the top and sides. Do not
wrap the tape underneath the cooktop. Be sure the tape
extends beyond the outermost flange of the cooktop. All
corners should be covered with tape.
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Insert cooktop into the cutout. Attach clamps of the hold-
down brackets packaged with the cooktop to the rough-in
box. Use the washer and screws provided.
Roughqn Box
_ Adjusting
Screw
Adjust hold-down brackets to desired position and tighten
screws to rough-in box. Insert adjusting screw into clamp
and secure cooktop to countertop.
NOTE:
For solid surface material installations: Insert a wooden
block between the end of the screw and the bottom of the
countertop. Do not overtighten adjusting screw. Trim
excess aluminum tape around cooktop flange.
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Figure 5: Attaching Hold-Down Brackets
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- solid surfacing
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Figure 3: Counter Cutout - Solid Surface Countertops
Seal the Cooktop with Foam Tape
Apply the self adhesive foam tape in one continuous
rectangle directly to the counter around the perimeter of the
cutout as shown by the dotted line in Figure 4: "Counter
Cutout- Foam Tape Placement". Leave 114"(6.35mm) gap
between the foam tape and the edge of the cutout.
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Connect Gas Supply
The gas inlet to the unit is located at the right rear of rough-
in box.
Opening for Gas
Electrical Cord
of Cutout
for 30" models: 12 15/16" (313 mm)
for 36" models: 15 15/16" (389 mm)
Figure 6: Rough-in Box Area
Install the pressure regulator (supplied with unit) to
manifold pipe using pipe-joint compound (resistant to LP
and Natural gas) on threads of manifold pipe. Turn to hand
tighten plus 1/4 turn, not exceeding 1 turn for alignment. To
prevent possible damage to the gas pressure regulator,
install it after the rough-in box is in its permanent position.
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Figure 4: Counter Cutout - Foam Tape Placement
Whentheregulatorissecurelyinstalledonthemanifold
pipe,theconversionnutwillbeeasilyaccessible.
4. Retestforleaksbyturningonthesupplylinegasshut-
offvalve.Whenleakcheckiscomplete(nobubbles
appear),testiscomplete.
5. Wipeoffalldetectionfluidresidue.
Important Notes for Gas Connection:
The appliance and its individual gas shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/
2 psi (3.5kPa).
Figure 7: Pressure Regulator
CAUTION:
Do not attempt any adjustment of the pressure
regulator, except conversion to propane.
Connect the gas supply line to the unit pressure regulator
using a 1/2" flex gas line connector between manual shut-
off valve and pressure regulator. Always use a new flex
line.
1/2"
Female Pipe
• Threads
Supply Cord
120V
: of Wall
Receptacle
ReguLatorPressureFlex Gas Line
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Direction of
Gas Flow Gas Shut-Off Valve
Cabinet Floor
Gas Stubout
Connect Electrical Supply
Before connecting the 5-foot (1.5 m) supply cord to wall
receptacle, make certain that gas shutoff valve and all
burner controls are in OFF position.
Burner Cap Placement
WARNING:
To prevent flare-ups, do not use the cooktop
without all burner caps and all burner grates
properly positioned.
WARNING:
To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or
grates while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow
the burners to cool.
The burner caps must be properly placed for the cooktop to
function properly. If the burner cap is not properly placed,
one or more of the following problems may occur:
Figure 8: Gas and Electrical Location
Check supply line connections for leaks using a soap
solution. Do not use a flame of any sort.
,
Turn on gas.
2.
Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints
and fittings in the gas connection between the shut-off
valve and the range. Include gas fittings and joints in
the range if connections may have been disturbed
during installation. Bubbles appearing around fittings
and connections indicate a leak.
,
If a leak appears, turn off supply line gas shut-off valve
and tighten connections.
• Burner flames are too high.
• Flames shoot out of burners.
• Burners do not ignite.
• Burner flames light unevenly.
• Burner emits gas odor.
Placing Burner Caps
Each cap has a letter (B, D, or F) cast in the underside of
the cap that corresponds to a letter (B, D, or F) cast in the
burner base that is attached to the appliance.
• After electrical connection is complete, place each
burner cap on its correct burner base per its
corresponding letter designation.
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prongsoftheburnerbasefitsnuglyintothegrooveof
theburnercap.
Burner Base
Checking Burner Cap Placement
Check to make sure there is no gap between the
burner cap and burner base. See figure "Bumer Cap
Placement'to see the correct and incorrect
placements of the burner cap.
Burner Cap
Matchin(
designation.
Figure 9: Burners Caps
You may gently try to move the burner cap from side to
side to check if it is properly placed. If properly placed,
the cap will click from side to side as the prongs hit the
groove ridge.
Correct Burner Cap Placement
Incorrect Burner Cap Placement
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Figure 10: Burner Cap Placement
Final Check
Check operation of electric igniters. Check flame
characteristics. Flame should be blue with no yellow tip.
Service
Yellow Flames:
Further adjustment is required.
Yellow Tips on Outer Cones:
Normal for LP Gas.
Soft Blue Flames:
Normal for Natural Gas.
If the flame is completely or
mostly yellow, verify that the regulator is set for the
correct fuel. After adjustment, retest.
Some yellow streaking is normal during the initial start-
up. Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate
before making adjustments.
Figure 11: Checking Flame Characteristics
Before Calling Service
If the ignitors do not spark or the "on" indicator lights do not
glow, check the power source to see if a fuse has blown or
if the circuit breaker has tripped.
Refer to the Warranty in the Use and Care Manual. See
Use and Care manual for troubleshooting information.
Product Data Plate
The data plate shows the model and FD (product's unique
identifier for customer service) number of your cooktop. It is
located on the underside of the rough-in box, underneath
the cooktop.
Data Plate
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Figure 12: Data Plate Location
Keep your invoice or escrow papers for warranty validation
if service is needed.
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