Thermador CIT367XG Instructions for Use - Page 33
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Cleaning and Maintenance Daily Cleaning Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand. Glass ceramic cooktop 9 CAUTION Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface. Clean the surface when it is completely cool, with the following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products and milk immediately with the razor blade scraper (see cleaning chart). Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge remains; rinse. Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or cloth. Stainless steel side trim Wipe with the grain when cleaning. For moderate/heavy soil, use BonAmi® or Soft Scrub® (no bleach). Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry. Cleaning guidelines When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel. For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without bleach), and white vinegar. Avoid these cleaners ▯ Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredients may damage or permanently stain the cooktop. ▯ Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off® may stain the cooktop surface. ▯ Abrasive cleaners. ▯ Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks. ▯ Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch the surface. ▯ Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the cooktop. ▯ Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40. Cleaning chart Type of Soil Possible Solution Dry sugar, sugar syrup, Remove these types of spills milk or tomato spills. while the surface is hot using Melted plastic film or the razor blade scraper. Use foil. All these items a new, sharp razor in the REQUIRE IMMEDIATE scraper. Remove pan and REMOVAL. Failure to turn off the element. Wearing remove these immedi- an oven mitt, hold scraper at atly can permanently 30° angle, using care not to damage the surface. gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area. After the surface has cooled, remove the residue and apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. 9 WARNING RISK OF INJURY The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect the blade when not in use. Replace the blade immediately when any imperfections are found. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks Greasy spatters Metal marks: Iridescent stain Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of soil for 30 minutes. Use a plastic scrubber and glass ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry. Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. If this does not remove the marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a damp paper towel. Rinse and reapply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Failure to remove metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult. 33