Thermador GGN30 - Manual (Page 24)

Section Five: Care and Maintenance
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GENERAL CARE
BURNER PLATES
Burner
Base
Indentation
for Grate (E)
BURNER PLATE (C)
UNDERSIDE OF BURNER CAP
Notch (B)
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Cap
Burner Grates
IGNITER (D)
Extension (E)
The grates are porcelain enameled
cast iron or steel. They should be
washed regularly and especially af-
ter spillovers. When replacing grates
on the burner plates (C), the exten-
sion (E) is indexed into indentation
(E) directly across from the igniter
(D). See illustration Page 22, under
Burner Plates.
BURNER GRATES
The porcelain enamel finish of the
burner plate (C) is acid resistant, but
not acid proof. Acid foods, such as
citric juices, tomatoes, rhubarb, vin-
egar, alcohol or milk, should be wiped
up immediately. If not removed, they
may affect the porcelain finish. Use a
paper towel or dry cloth on warm
surfaces.
Other food soils can be wiped up
with warm soapy water after the
cooktop has cooled. Rinse and wipe
dry.
Tab (A)
Each burner has an igniter (D) lo-
cated on the burner plate. Keep the
igniters clean. Avoid getting excess
water or liquid cleaner on the ig-
niter.
If the igniter becomes too wet,
it may continue to click but not ignite
the burner. If the burner does not
ignite in 4 seconds, turn off the con-
trol and wait until the igniter is dry.
Be sure the burner cap fits correctly;
the flame will not burn completely or
correctly if cap is not positioned with
Tab A in Notch B. Keep the burner
ports clear.
If the ports are clogged,
use a wire, a straightened paper clip
or a needle to clear the ports. Do not
use a toothpick; it could break off in
the ports.
IGNITERS
BURNER CAPS
Over a period of time the porcelain
enamel burner cap may craze (get
fine hair like lines) and discolor or
become iridescent. This is normal.
DAILY CLEANING
Wipe the burner with a cloth dipped
in warm sudsy water, then rinse with
a cloth dipped in clean water. Avoid
getting excess water on the igniter.
BURNERS
The best cleaning method is preven-
tion. Follow the recommended clean-
ing procedures and never let the burn-
ers get too dirty. If you have a
spillover, let the burner cool, then
clean immediately. If stains and cook-
ing oils are allowed to burn into the
burner, they become more difficult to
remove. Refer to Cleaning Chart Page
24, for specific instructions.
Any part of the cooktop can be
cleaned with hot, sudsy water, then
rinsed and dried with a clean, dry
Before cleaning be certain
the burners are turned off and
the grates are cool.
Burner Cap
Tab (A)
Burner
Ports