Thermador SEMW272, SEMW302, SEM272, SEM302 Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method, Oven Care and Cleaning

Oven Care and Cleaning SEM/SEMW Oven Care and Use Manual

Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method

The entire oven, except the oven gasket, can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.

•Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.

•Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.

•Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

•Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.

•Dry to avoid water marks.

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

Refer to oven illustration on Page 6 to identify oven parts.

PART	CLEANING METHOD
Chrome Plated	Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with Soft Scrub®, Bon-Ami®,
- Oven racks	Comet®, Ajax®, Brillo® or S.O.S.® pads as directed. Easy Off® or Dow® Oven Cleaners (cold oven
	formula) can be used, but may cause darkening and discoloration.
	If Racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish and
	permanently change to a metallic gray. Coat rack slides lightly with vegetable oil if they do not
	slide well. The Extendable Rack (C oven models) should not be left in oven during self-clean.
Fiberglass Knit	DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
- Door seal
gasket
Glass	Spray Windex® or Glass Plus® onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean. Use Fantastik® or Formula
- Control panel	409® to remove grease spatters.
- Door front
Painted *	Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik® or Formula 409® first to a clean sponge or paper
	towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
Porcelain	Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a
- Oven front	moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-
frame	Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use Brillo® or
- Oven cavity	S.O.S.® pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat
- Broil pan and	and food soil.
grid
Reflective Glass	Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with vinegar,
- Interior door	Windex®, ammonia or Bon-Ami®. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
window
Stainless Steel	Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge; rinse and dry. Or, wipe with Fantastik®
- Control panel	or Formula 409® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel Magic® and
- Door front	a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Zud®, Cameo® or
	Barkeeper's Friend® to remove heat discoloration.
Probe	Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry.
	Do not soak or clean in dishwasher.

*Door frame, side trim, control panel trim, oven cooling vents, door handle, door cooling vent and trim, door end caps.

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