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PRG486WLG

Thermador PRG486WLG

What we most often repair on units like this

  1. Secondary oven that lights slowly or not at all
  2. QuickClean Base that holds spilled food and smokes
  3. TFT display that dims or restarts
  4. ExtraLow Select burner that extinguishes at the lowest setting
  5. Temperature sensor that is off, so food browns early

Two telescopic racks of different sizes and two broiler pans hint at how this range is used: a big oven for the main dish, a small one for everything else. The PRG486WLG is a 48-inch Gas Professional Range with a 3 cu ft cavity and a 1.3 cu ft one, and its service pattern follows that split.

The first question on a call is whether both ovens are affected. If only the smaller one fails to ignite, the igniter or valve is in focus. If both are off, the gas supply, the control or the 120 V, 20 A feed gets attention. On top, the QuickClean Base is designed to catch spills, but it needs regular wiping, otherwise burned-on residue smokes when the burner is used.

Thermador lists this model with no successor named. Home Connect and the Color TFT display are tested for pairing and touch response, and the temperature sensor is compared with a reference thermometer.

Key features

  • 48-inch Gas Professional Range in Stainless Steel; overall 35 7/8 x 47 15/16 x 27 7/8 inches (H x W x D)
  • Primary oven of 3 cu ft with 5 modes and a left secondary oven of 1.3 cu ft with 7 modes, including Gas grill/broiler, Gas top/bottom heat, Roast, Convection Bake, Self-Clean and Keep Warm
  • ExtraLow Select burners and Star burners on cast iron grates with rubber feet (3 continuous grates)
  • QuickClean Base
  • Color TFT Display, Home Connect and temperature sensor
  • Includes telescopic racks (large and small), broiler pans and island trim; 120 V, 1,800 W, 20 A
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PRG486WLGPRG486WLG questions
What is the QuickClean Base and why does it matter for service?

It is a basin under the burners that catches spills so they are easier to wipe. If it is neglected, residue burns and smokes, and can reach the igniters. We clean it and inspect the electrodes.

Which oven should I run while one is being repaired?

Usually the working one, but ask us first. If the issue is gas supply or the control, we may advise using neither until we have checked it.

Can the ExtraLow Select burners be adjusted?

The simmer setting depends on the valve and a clean port. We clean first and test the low flame; any valve adjustment is made carefully and checked against the manual.

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