Thermador Masterpiece Series Gas Cooktop Use and Care Guide - Manual (Page 22)

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