Fresh vegetables, with 1-2 cups of wa-
ter
Frozen vegetables, with 1-2 cups of
water
Pasta, with 2-4 qt. water
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Pudding
Cereals
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Ongoing cooking without lid
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Cook without lid
Frying
Pork chop
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1
Chicken breast
Bacon
Eggs
Fish
Pancakes
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Turn the food several times.
Deep-fat frying
Fry in 1-2 qt. oil without a lid.
Deep-frozen foods, e. g. chicken
nuggets (0.5 lb per serving)
Other, e. g. doughnuts (0.5 lb per serv-
ing)
Cleaning and maintenance
6 Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
Cleaning and maintenance
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
6.1 Cleaning agents
You can purchase suitable cleaners and glass scrapers
from Customer Support or in our online shop www.ther-
mador.com/us/accessories.
Tip: Thermador cleaners have been tested and approved
for use on Thermador appliances. Other recommended
cleaners do not constitute an endorsement of a specific
brand.
Recommended cleaning agents
Glass ceramic cooktop cleaner
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Thermador glass cooktop cleaner
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BonAmi®
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Soft Scrub®
(without bleach)
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White vinegar
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Unsuitable cleaning agents
Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
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bleach. These cleaners may damage or permanently
stain the cooktop.
Caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®
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may stain the cooktop surface.
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6.2 Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop
Clean Cooktop With Caution.
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Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the sur-
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face is hot; use only the glass scraper. The resulting
fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the
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cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.
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6.3 Cleaning the cooktop frame
For models with a metal frame follow these cleaning in-
structions.
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6.4 Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning instructions for removing common
soiling.
The blade of the glass scraper is extremely sharp. You
can cut yourself.
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Cleaning and maintenance en-us
Abrasive cleaners.
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch
Brite®
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. These cleaners may scratch the cooktop sur-
face and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS®
ers may scratch the cooktop surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach. These
cleaners may permanently stain the cooktop surface.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40®
WARNING
If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface.
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot.
CAUTION
The cooktop has cooled off.
Exception: Remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk and
tomato products and melted plastic film or foil immedi-
ately using the glass scraper.
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Wipe off splatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel.
Rinse and dry.
If a smudge remains use white vinegar.
Rinse and dry again.
Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaner with a clean
paper towel or cloth and let it dry.
Buff the surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Wipe the cooktop frame with the grain.
For moderate to heavy soil, use BonAmi®
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Scrub®
(no bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth.
Rinse and dry.
WARNING
Replace the blade immediately, when you see any im-
perfections.
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