The PCG305W is a 30-inch, 5-burner Professional Series gas rangetop rated at 59,000 total BTU on natural gas (49,000 on LP), using Pedestal Star Burners with ExtraLow simmer capability. Unlike a standard built-in cooktop, rangetops like this are designed for freestanding or island installation and ship with cast-iron pan supports plus an island trim kit.
Because rangetop burners run at higher BTU outputs than typical cooktop burners, gas-pressure and orifice issues show up more distinctly – a burner running weak is more often a regulator, orifice, or LP conversion issue than on a lower-output cooktop, though the mechanical knobs and pedestal-burner cleaning considerations are otherwise similar to Thermador’s other pedestal-burner gas cooktops.
Key Features
- 30-inch Professional gas rangetop, 5 burners
- 59,000 total BTU on natural gas / 49,000 BTU on LP
- Pedestal Star Burners with ExtraLow simmer capability
- Porcelain and steel surface, cast-iron grates
- Ships with cast-iron pan supports and an island trim kit
Most Common Issues on This Model
If you smell gas, shut off the gas supply at the shutoff valve first before inspecting any burner or the island trim seal.
Rangetops draw more BTU per burner than standard cooktops, so a weak flame is more likely a regulator or orifice issue than on a lower-output cooktop.
A rangetop's raised pedestal burners can trap spills underneath - check there first if ignition becomes unreliable.