Thermador PCG366W Instructions for Use - Page 27

Care and maintenance Appliance cleaning tips Cleaning recommendations Part/material Burner base / brass Burner cap / cast iron Bezels and control knobs / chrome, metal Ceramic briquettes, briquette basket, and grill drip tray Cleaning notes • A stiff nylon bristle tooth brush can be used to clean port openings. • After cleaning, make sure that the burner cap is correctly seated on the burner base. • DO NOT scratch or gouge the port openings of burner cap. • Suggested cleaners; rinse and dry immediately: -- Hot water and detergent -- Bon-ami® -- Barkeepers Friend® -- Wright's® All Purpose Brass Polish -- Kleen King® • DO NOT soak knobs. • DO NOT force knobs onto wrong valve shaft. • Suggested cleaners; rinse and dry immediately: -- Hot water and detergent • Suggested cleaning for ceramic briquettes; 1) Gently place grease-saturated ceramic briquettes in a 6 quart or larger pot. 2) Fill the pot with clean water so that all ceramic briquettes are covered at least ½'' deep. 3) Bring the water to a steady boil. Once reaching a steady boil, continue to boil for 10 minutes. 4) Remove heat and allow ceramic briquettes to cool to a safe temperature. 5) Pour water off of ceramic briquettes and pat them dry on old towels or paper towels. 6) Allow ceramic briquettes to air dry for at least two hours. Some visible grease stains may remain on briquettes after cleaning. 7) Reassemble clean, dry briquettes back into the grill before using the grill again. • New ceramic briquettes can be purchased from the Thermador eShop (order number PABRICKBKN). See the back cover for support information. 9 CAUTION Ceramic briquettes must be replaced when they begin to turn black. This means that they are saturated with fat and may smoke heavily during operation or the fat may catch fire. • Suggested cleaners for basket and drip tray; rinse and dry immediately: -- Hot water and detergent -- Dishwasher safe Page. 27