Thermador SGC456 Cooktop User Manual


 
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The grates are heavy; use care
when lifting. Place on a protected
surface.
Blisters/ crazing/ chips are com-
mon due to the extreme tem-
peratures on grate fingers and
rapid temperature changes.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills dete-
riorate the enamel. Remove soil
immediately.
Abrasive cleaners, used too vig-
orously or too often can eventu-
ally mar the enamel.
Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic, Formula
409. Rinse and dry immediately.
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
®
and Soft Scrub
®
.
Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
Grates
/ Porcelain Enamel on
Cast Iron
Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and protected.
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.
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, ammonia, Fantas-
tic
®,
Formula 409
®
. Rinse and dry
immediately.
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel
Magic
®
to protect the finish from
staining and pitting; enhances ap-
pearance.
Hard water spots: Household vin-
egar.
Mild Abrasive Cleaners:
RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel
Cleaner
®
, Kleen King Stainless Steel
liquid cleaner.
Heat discoloration: RevereWare In-
stant Stainless Steel Cleaner.
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
To remove bezels, see Page 5.
To remove knobs, lift straight up.
Control Knobs and Bezels /
Plastic
Do not soak knobs or bezels.
Do not force knobs onto wrong
valve shaft.
Cooktop Cleaning Chart, continued from previous page
Igniters / Ceramic
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia or
Formula 409
®.
Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
Avoid excess water on the igniter.
A damp igniter will prevent burner
from lighting.
Remove any lint that may be re-
main after cleaning.