DUAL and ALL GAS COOKTOP CLEANING GUIDE

The entire Cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with clean warm water and a clean sponge, then drying. If

stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.

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D

 

G

 

 

 

B

C

 

 

A

 

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D or E

G

 

(CGX365U Model Shown)

•Do not clean any part of the cooktop surface when any element or burner is on.

•Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

•Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.

•Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.

•Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-cleaning oven.

•After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.

The cleaners recommended below indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement. Use all products according to package directions.

A

Aluminum

Clean and polish with RevereWare® Metal Polish following package directions.

 

Alloy –

Use Brillo® or S.O.S.® pads to clean. Rub lightly, in a circular motion, rinse and dry.

 

Burner Base

Aluminum cleaners may dull the surface.

 

 

 

B

Ceramic

Carefully wipe with a dampened cotton swab or gently scrape with a toothpick. Avoid

 

Igniter

excess water on the igniter as it will cause excessive sparking until they dry.

 

 

Remove any lint that may remain on the igniter after cleaning.

 

 

 

C

Plastic

All burner control knobs should be in the OFF position before cleaning. Lift off and

 

Control

wipe with a sudsy sponge. Rinse and dry. Do not soak or wash in the dishwasher.

 

Knob/

For removal, lift up. The Thermador® nameplate is not removable.

 

Nameplate

 

 

 

 

D

Porcelain

Do not let acid spills like milk, wine, tomatoes or fruit juices remain on porcelain

 

Enamel

surface. Wipe up immediately using a dry towel. Do not use a moistened sponge/towel

 

 

on hot porcelain.

 

 

 

 

Trim Frame

• Light soil, not cooked on – Hot water and mild detergent, Cooktop Cleaning Creme®.

 

 

Avoid cleaners listeds on Page 16.

 

 

 

 

Burner Caps,

DO NOT SOAK CAPS.

 

Grates and

• Moderate soil, cooked on – Cooktop Cleaning Creme, Soft Scrub®.

 

Plates

• Heavy soil, cooked on – Brillo or S.O.S. (fresh pad).

 

 

 

 

Grates Only

•Very heavy soil, cooked on - Easy Off Fume Free, MAX® (cold formula). It is normal for

 

 

grates to craze (hairlike lines) and blister with age because of closeness to high

 

 

temperatures and soils.