The PCG486GD is an earlier-generation 48-inch Professional Series gas rangetop pairing 4 pedestal Star Burners rated at 18,000 BTU (NG) each with 2 ExtraLow burners capable of simmering as low as 100°F, plus a built-in electric griddle rated at 1,630 watts using a 6-pass heating element. It’s a predecessor to today’s PCG486WD, sharing the pedestal QuickClean Base burner design but with a griddle that’s electric rather than gas-fired.
Because the griddle on this model runs off its own electric heating element rather than a gas burner, a griddle that heats unevenly or not at all should be diagnosed separately from the gas burners – checking the griddle’s own element and wiring – while the 4 gas burners and 2 ExtraLow simmer burners follow the same pedestal-burner troubleshooting as Thermador’s other Star Burner rangetops.
Key Features
- 48-inch Professional Series gas rangetop with built-in electric griddle
- 4 pedestal Star Burners rated at 18,000 BTU (NG) each
- 2 ExtraLow simmer burners capable of simmering as low as 100°F (about 375 BTU)
- Electric griddle rated at 1,630 watts with 6-pass heating element
- QuickClean Base pedestal burner design with porcelain cooking surface
Most Common Issues on This Model
If you smell gas, shut off the gas supply at the shutoff valve first, then check for carryover flame issues between burners - Thermador's own service guidance calls a technician if burners don't carry flame properly.
A griddle with cold spots is most likely tied to its dedicated electric heating element or its 6-pass wiring rather than to the gas burners.
Because burners here sit on a pedestal (QuickClean Base) rather than sealed flush, check underneath for spill residue if ignition becomes unreliable.