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 orange-colored streaking is normal during the initial start-up.

Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate before making adjustments.

Figure 12: Flame Characteristics

WHEN FLAME IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED:

There should be a flame at each burner port.

There should be no air gap between the flame and burner port.

Call Thermador if:

1.Any of the burners do not light.

2.Any of the burners continue to burn yellow.

Installer Checklist

Final Check List

Cooktop correctly positioned in countertop recess.

Specified clearances maintained to cabinet surfaces.

Burner caps positioned properly on burner bases.

All packaging material removed.

Island Trim or Backguard attached according to instructions.

The griddle plate tilted slightly forward. (See “Griddle Tilt Adjustment (not all models)” on page 10.)

Gas Supply

Connection: 1/2" NPT with a minimum 3/4" diameter flex line.

If converting from natural to LP gas, refer to LP Conversion Instructions for details.

Manual gas shut off valve installed in an accessible location (without requiring removal of appliance).

Unit tested and free of gas leaks.

Electrical

For models with the electric griddle, a polarized and grounded 120VAC receptacle with 15 AMP over current protection is provided for service cord connection.

Operation

All internal packing materials removed. (Check below grates and grill pans.)

Bezels centered on burner knobs, and knobs turn freely.

Purge air from gas system by operating one of the top burners for several minutes.

Each burner lights satisfactorily, both individually and with other burners operating.

Burner grates are correctly positioned.

Installer

Give CARE and USE MANUAL and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS to your customer.

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