PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use

Section Six: Care and Maintenance

Range Cleaning Chart

When cleaning this range:

Avoid cleaning any part of the range while hot.

1.Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others. Try on a small area first.

2.Always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish lines for max- imum effectiveness and to avoid marring the surface.

3.Use only clean soft cloths, sponges, paper towels, fibrous brushes, plastic, non-metal or steel wool soap pads for cleaning and scouring, as recommended on the chart.

4.Any part of this appliance, except the steel griddle, can be cleaned with hot sudsy water. When rinsing is required, rinse thoroughly.

5.Always wipe dry immediately to avoid water marks.

Brand Names

The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute an en- dorsement. The omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy. Many products are regional in distribu- tion and can be found in the local markets.

It is imperative that all products be used in strict accordance with in- structions on the package.

The following chart gives direc- tions for cleaning this range:

Part / Material /

Cleaning Products / Directions

 

 

 

Soil Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOKTOP

Wire, straightened paper clip or needle. Do not use a toothpick.

Hot sudsy water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner Caps

Powdered cleanser: Bon-Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.

 

 

 

 

• Clear ports of any soil. Wash, rinse and dry. Make certain that all

 

burners, including the two far left ExtraLow® burners, are turned

 

OFF before cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Knobs,

Hot sudsy water.

 

 

 

• Pull knobs straight forward. Wash, do not soak. Rinse, dry and

Plastic

replace. Make certain the knobs are reinstalled in the proper

 

 

location. Do not force knobs onto wrong control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Panel Frame

Hot sudsy water.

 

 

 

• Wash, rinse thoroughly, and dry.

 

 

 

Stainless Steel

 

 

 

General Kitchen Cleaners: Formula 409®, Fantastik®.

 

 

 

• Spray cleaner on cloth, then wipe surface.

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel cleaners: Stainless Steel Magic®, Revere Ware® Instant

 

Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon-Ami.

 

 

 

 

• Use the mildest cleaning procedure first. Apply cleaner with a damp

 

sponge, rinse thoroughly, and dry. Always scrub in the direction

 

of the grain. Do not use a steel wool pad or steel brush, as

 

it will scratch the surface. Avoid applying too much pressure when

 

scrubbing.

 

 

 

 

DO NOT allow deposits to remain for long periods of time.

 

 

 

DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches or cleaning com-

 

pounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods.

 

Many of these compounds contain chemicals which could prove harmful.

 

Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

 

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Thermador PRG366, PRG304 PRG364GL, PRG486GD, PRG486GL, PRG484GG Range Cleaning Chart, When cleaning this range, Brand Names

PRG364GL, PRG484GG, PRG366, PRG486GL, PRG486GD specifications

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