Thermador SGNCV36G, SGN36G the surface is kept clean and protected, Cleaning Chart, Control Knobs

Section Five: Care and Maintenance

			CLEANING CHART
MATERIAL/PART		CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION
ELEMENT		DO NOT RINSE OR IMMERSE ANY ELEMENT IN WATER. The element will
	Griddle Element	cleans itself when turned onto the HI setting. The drip pan must always be in place
		when cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when
		cleaning the element.
PLASTIC		Hot sudsy water.
Control Knobs		• Pull knobs straight up from cooktop. Wash, do not soak. Rinse, then dry. When
		replacing knobs match the stem opening on the back of the knob with the stem. Do
		not force knobs onto stems.
		• Some knobs may discolor temporarily from food stains; this color will lighten and
		disappear in a few days. Do not wash knobs in the dishwasher.
PORCELAIN		The Porcelain Enamel used on the cooktop is acid resistant, but not acid proof.
ENAMEL		If foods such as citric juices, tomatoes, vinegar, milk, etc. are spilled, wipe up
Burner Caps,		immediately or it may effect the finish.
Burner Plates,		Hot sudsy water.
Grates, Cooktop		• Wash, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and dry.
Surface		• For burned on food soil, soak the grates in hot soapy water.
		Mild Cleansers: Bon-ami, Soft Scrub.
		• Apply to a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
		Fiber or steel wool soap pads: PanHandl’rs, S.O.S, Brillo.
		• For stubborn stains, the occasional use of abrasive cleansers is okay, but, if used
		vigorously or too often, they can eventually harm the enamel. Dampen pad, rub
		lightly, rinse thoroughly, and dry.
STAINLESS STEEL		The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing
	Cooktop,	the surface is kept clean and protected.
	Ventilator	Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot soapy water ammonia, or detergent and water.
		• Apply with sponge or cloth, then wipe clean using a clean cloth and thoroughly dry
		the surface. Apply stainless steel cleaner-polish such as; Stainless Steel Magic® to
• Grease, food		protect the finish and leave a soft lustre.
		• Wipe off the stainless steel front and back panels of the vent after each use. Rinse,
	spatters,	then polish with a dry cloth, rubbing in the direction of the grain.
	fingerprints	• If grease has accumulated on the inside of the back panel of the vent, use a nylon
		or other soft-touch spatula to lift the accumulated grease from the back panel. To
		reach the back panel, remove the front panel and filters. See page 26.
		Mild Cleaners: Stainless Steel Magic®, general kitchen cleaners such as
		Fantastik®, Formula 409®.
		Vinegar: to remove hard water spots.
		• Apply with sponge or cloth, then wipe clean using a clean cloth and thoroughly dry
		the surface.
		Mild abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner®, Kleen
		King® Stainless Steel Cleaner.
		• Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly in direction of the polish lines. Wipe
		clean using damp cloth or sponge and dry surface.
		Remember, chlorine or chlorine compounds (check the labels) are corrosive even
		to stainless steel. It is very important to rinse thoroughly and dry if a cleaning agent
		with chlorine is used.
	• Heat Tint or	Abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner, Zud®.
	discoloration	• Apply with a damp cloth or sponge. Satisfactory for uses on all finishes if rubbing
		is light. Use in direction of polish lines.

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