Thermador MEDS302WS Instruction manual - Page 48

Cleaning Your Conventional Oven With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long time to come. We will explain here how you should correctly care for and clean your conventional oven. Suitable Cleaning Agents To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cleaning agent, follow the information in the following table. Depending on the appliance model, not all of the areas listed may be on/in your appliance. NOTICE: Surface damage! Do not use any ▯ Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents ▯ Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content ▯ Hard scouring pads or abrasive cleaning sponges ▯ High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners ▯ Special cleaners for cleaning the appliance while it is hot Wash new soft sponges and cloths thoroughly before use. Tip: Recommended cleaning and care products can be purchased through Customer Service. Observe the respective manufacturer's instructions. 9 WARNING RISK OF BURNS The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch the hot inside surfaces of the oven interior or heating elements. Always allow the appliance to cool down. Keep children away. Cleaning Guide Part Broil Pan and Grid Flat Rack Recommendations Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap-filled pads as directed. DO NOT clean broil pan and grid in the self-cleaning oven. Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap-filled pads as directed. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. If the flat racks are cleaned in the oven during the self clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a small amount of vegetable oil. Then wipe off excess. Part Telescopic Rack Fiberglass Gasket Glass Glass Control Panel Painted Surfaces Porcelain Surfaces Stainless Steel Surfaces Plastic & Controls Recommendations Wash with soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap-filled pads as directed. Avoid getting cleansing powder in the telescopic slides. Re-lubrication may become necessary. Use only high-temperature food-grade lubricants to re-lubricate slides. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. If the telescopic rack is cleaned in the oven during the self clean mode it will lose its shiny finish and will not glide smoothly. DO NOT CLEAN GASKET. Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik® or Formula 409® to remove grease spatters and stubborn stains. Use warm soapy water on a dish cloth or glass cleaner sprayed directly on a paper towel. Clean with hot soapy water or apply Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a clean sponge or paper towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads and oven cleaners. Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry cloth. Do not use a moistened sponge/cloth on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot soapy water or apply Bon-Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, use soap-filled pads. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food soil. Always wipe or rub in the direction of the grain. Clean with a soapy sponge, then rinse and dry, or wipe with Fantastik® or Formula 409® sprayed on a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel. Check ingredients on label before using. When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry. 48