Thermador® Professional® Indoor GrillCare and Use Manual
Cleaning the Indoor Grill
10
Grill Safety Instructions
1. When disassembling or reassembling the Grill,
use extreme caution to avoid contact with the
fragile ceramic igniter.The igniters may break,
preventing operation of the grill.
2. To reduce flare ups during grilling, operate the
grill for 15 minutes after cooking is complete
to burn off excess grease.
Brand Names
The use of brand names is intended only to
indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute
an endorsement. The omission of any brand name
cleaner does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy.
Many products are regional in distribution and can
be found in the local markets. Strictly follow
instructions for use.

CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS

PART and MATERIAL
SUGGESTED CARE
Exterior Finish - Stainless Steel Finish Protector: Stainless Steel Magic
®
and EZ Brite
®
.
Stainless Steel The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing the surface is kept
clean and protected. Apply to a clean surface.
Nonabrasive cleaners: detergent and water, Fantastik
®
, Formula 409
®
, vinegar.
Mild abrasive cleaners: liquid Kleen King
®
,
Drip Tray – Tip: Keep a thin layer of sand or bird gravel on top of foil liner to absorb grease.
Stainless Steel Cool indoor grill. Remove tray and set on a flat surface. Remove foil liner. Wipe up
excess grease with paper towels. Wash with detergent and hot water or multi-
purpose cleaner, i.e. Formula 409
®
or Fantastik
®
. Rinse and dry; reline with heavy-duty
foil. Replace tray. Clean often to avoid possibility of a grease fire.
Knobs Wash with detergent and warm water; rinse and dry.
Plastic
Reflectors, Discoloration of stainless steel on these parts is to be expected, due to the intense
Burner Box – heat from the burners. Use a spatula to scrape food particles and residual grease into
Stainless Steel the drip tray. Wipe out with cloth or sponge as necessary. Use cleaners such as Zud
®
or BarKeepers Friend
®
.
Grates/Grill – Refer to the Quick Clean Method.
Porcelain on iron Grates may also be scrubbed with an SOS
®
pad and hot water when cool.
Double-U™ shape Cool indoor grill. Remove grates and radiant baffles. Lift grill burner from the rear and
Grill Burner remove. Clean the exterior of the grill burner with a plastic dishwashing
Aluminized Steel pad. Use a straightened paper clip to clear clogged ports. Shake out any debris
through the air shutter. (Do not use a wooden toothpick to clear any debris in the
clogged ports.)
Quick Clean Method for Grates
1. Immediately after cooking, turn off the burners.
Fill a container with very hot water.
2. Using a long handled, brass barbecue brush dipped
in hot water, scrub the hot grates. Use a heavy mitt
to protect your hand from the heat and steam.
3. Repeat. Scrub each grate with the wire brush to
remove cooked on food soil. The steam created
from applying water to the hot grate softens the soil,
making it easier to remove.
4. Charred particles will fall into the drip tray below.
Wipe out particles; replace aluminum foil liner.
Quick Clean Method for the Drip Tray
Cleaning the Overhead Hood

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fir e, keep the exhaust
hood free of grease build-up. It is recommended that the
grease collection tray and the baffles be removed and
cleaned after each use when grilling large amounts of
meats, or meats with high fat content. Clean the interior
surfaces of the hood frequently.
DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE PARTS OF THE GRILL IN A SELF-CLEANING OVEN
.

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Check tray after each use.
1. Line tray with heavy foil.
2. Spread thin layer of sand or bird gravel over foil to
absorb grease.
3. When time to replace foil liner and sand, pull corners
of foil to center, bundle and throw away.