Thermador Gas Star SGSX365 - Manual (Page 12)

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• The grates are heavy; use care
when lifting. Place on a protected
surface.
• Blisters/ crazing/ chips are com-
mon due to the extreme tem-
peratures on grate fingers and
rapid temperature changes.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills dete-
riorate the enamel. Remove soil
immediately.
• Abrasive cleaners, used too vig-
orously or too often can eventu-
ally mar the enamel.
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic, Formula
409
® . Rinse and dry immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami ®
and Soft Scrub ® .
• Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
Grates and Grate Bridge /
Porcelain Enamel on
Cast Iron
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and protected.
• Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
• Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
ish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.
• Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic ®, Formula
409 ® . Rinse and dry immediately.
• Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel
Magic ® to protect the finish from
staining and pitting; enhances ap-
pearance.
• Hard water spots: Household white
vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
Stainless Steel liquid cleaner, Cameo
Aluminum & Stainless Steel Cleaner,
Bon Ami
® .
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend ® .
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
• To remove bezels, see Page 5.
• To remove knobs, lift straight up.
Control Knobs and Bezels /
Plastic • See warning page 9.
• Do not soak knobs or bezels.
• Do not force knobs onto wrong
valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi ® , Ajax ® ,
or Comet ® . They may perma-
nently damage the finish or re-
move graphics.
Cooktop Cleaning Chart,
continued from previous page
Igniters / Ceramic • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia or
Formula 409
® .
• Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
• Avoid excess water on the igniter.
A damp igniter will prevent burner
from lighting.
• Remove any lint that may be re-
main after cleaning.