Thermador Professional Series Gas Rangetop Installation Instructions - Manuel (Page 18)

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2. If the water does not flow to the front of the griddle, the
griddle plate needs to be adjusted.
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Lift off the griddle plate.
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Adjust the two screws under the back of the griddle
plate. Start with one half turn counterclockwise of the
screws.
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Replace the griddle plate and check the result.
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For further adjustment apply one-quarter turn until the
water slowly flows into the grease tray.
Testing the rangetop burners 10 Testing the rangetop burners
Testing the rangetop burners Each burner must be tested for proper lighting and proper
flame characteristics on the lowest and highest power
level.
1. Test all rangetop burners for proper ignition.
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Push down the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to
the ignition symbol ⁠.
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Verify that the igniter/spark module clicks.
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Once the air has been purged from the supply lines,
verify that the burner lights within four (4) seconds.
When the burner lights, turn the knob back to the off
position.
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If any of the burners do not ignite, do not continue
testing. Call Customer Service.
2.
Test all rangetop burners for flame characteristics on
the lowest setting.
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Push down the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to
the ignition symbol . Keep it pushed down until the
burner ignites.
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Turn the knob quickly to the lowest setting.
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Verify that the flame is a minimum height of approxi-
mately ¼" (6 mm).
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Verify that the flame is steady. The flame should not
go out, lift or blow off of the burner. It should carry
over, or surround the entire burner.
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Verify that the flame is the right color.
→ "Flame characteristics", Page 18
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If the flame goes out, does not carry over properly or
is too large, contact Customer Service.
3.
Test all rangetop burners for flame characteristics on
the highest setting.
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Push down the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to
the ignition symbol . Keep it pushed down until the
burner ignites.
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Turn the knob to the highest setting.
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Verify that the flame is steady. The flame should not
go out, lift or blow off of the burner. It should carry
over, or surround the entire burner.
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Verify that the flame is the right color.
→ "Flame characteristics", Page 18
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If the flame burns yellow or does not carry over prop-
erly, contact Customer Service.
10.1 Flame characteristics
The color of the flame tells you if the gas supply is properly adjusted.
Note: Allow the appliance to operate for 4 to 5 minutes before evaluating the flame. Some yellow streaking is normal dur-
ing the initial startup.
Flame Image Measure
Completely or mostly
yellow
Verify that the regulator is set for the correct fuel. Retest af-
ter adjustment.
Yellow tips on outer
cone
Normal for LP gas
Soft blue Normal for natural gas
Installer checklist 11 Installer checklist
Installer checklist Final check.
Rangetop correctly positioned in countertop recess.
Specified clearances maintained to cabinet sur-
faces.
Burner caps positioned properly on burner bases.
All packaging material removed.