Cleaning Guidelines - Thermador SGS Use And Care Manual

Cleaning Guidelines

The cleaners recommended below and on the following page indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement of
a particular brand. Use all products according to package directions.
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner base /
aluminum alloy
Burner cap / porcelain enamel
Control knobs and grommets
Exterior finish / stainless steel
Suggested Cleaners
Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
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hot water. Rinse and dry immediately.
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami® or
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Soft Scrub®
Abrasive Cleaners: Brillo
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pads.
Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
▯
hot water. Rinse and dry immediately.
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Ammonia,
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Fantastic , Formula 409
®
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami
▯
Ajax , Comet .
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Liquid Cleaners: Kleen King
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Scrub .
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For food stains, use an abrasive
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cleaner such as, Zud
®
Friend .
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Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
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hot water.
Rinse and dry immediately.
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Nonabrasive Cleaners: Dish soap and
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hot water, Fantastic , Formula 409
®
Rinse and dry immediately.
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic
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to protect the finish from staining and
pitting; enhances appearance.
Hard water spots: Household white
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vinegar.
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
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Stainless Steel liquid cleaner, Bon
Ami .
®
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
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Friend
®
Important Reminders
Do not scratch or gouge the port
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openings.
Clean ports with a wire or
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straightened paper clip.
or S.O.S. Do not use a toothpick that may break
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off.
Do not soak burner bases.
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A toothbrush can be used for
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stubborn stains.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills
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deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on
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hot porcelain.
.
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, Do not soak burner caps.
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Always apply minimal pressure with
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, Soft abrasive cleaners.
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Dry thoroughly and make sure burner
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cap is seated properly on burner base
after cleaning.
or Bar Keepers
Do not soak knobs or grommets.
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Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
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cleaners, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®,
or Comet®. They may permanently
damage the finish or remove
graphics.
To remove knobs and grommets, see
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"Control Knob Removal".
Do not pull on grommet when
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removing or replacing.
Do not use steel wool pads. They will
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. scratch the surface.
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Stainless steel resists most food
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stains and pit marks providing the
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surface is kept clean and protected.
Never allow food stains or salt to
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remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
Rub lightly in the direction of the
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grain.
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
▯
some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients on
label before using.
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