Thermador SGS Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 16

Cleaning Chart
Table 3: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base and
Burner Cap, underside
/ Aluminum Alloy
Burner Cap and exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
English 14
Suggested Cleaners
• Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
• Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
• Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or
S.O.S.® pads. Rinse and dry.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammo-
nia, Fantastic®, Formula 409®.
• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
• Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®,
Soft Scrub®.
• Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to
clean port openings.
• Reassemble. Make sure that the
cap is seated on the base and
aligns with the notch.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
• To remove bezels, see Page 5.
• To remove knobs, lift straight up.
• Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic®, For-
mula 409®. Rinse and dry imme-
diately.
• Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel
Magic® to protect the finish from
staining and pitting; enhances
appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
King Stainless Steel liquid
cleaner, Cameo Aluminum &
Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon
Ami®.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend®.
Important Reminders
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
• Clean ports with a wire or straight-
ened paper clip.
• Do not use a toothpick that may
break off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
• Do not soak knobs or bezels.
• Do not force knobs onto wrong
valve shaft.
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and pro-
tected.
• Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
• Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
ish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.