Thermador PR364GDH User Guide

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Care and Maintenance
Range Cleaning
When Cleaning This Range: 
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job 
efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same 
type are harsher than others. Try on a small area first.
2. Always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish 
lines for maximum effectiveness and to avoid marring 
the surface.
3. Use only clean soft cloths, sponges, paper towels, 
fibrous brushes, plastic, non-metal or steel wool soap 
pads for cleaning and scouring, as recommended on 
the chart.
4. Any part of this appliance can be cleaned with hot 
sudsy water. When rinsing is required, rinse thoroughly
5. Always wipe dry immediately to avoid water marks. 
CAUTION
Avoid cleaning any part of the range while it is 
hot.
Brand Names
The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type 
of cleaner. This does not constitute an endorsement. The 
omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply its 
adequacy or inadequacy. Many products are regional in 
distribution and can be found in the local markets. It is 
imperative that all products be used in strict accordance 
with instructions on the package. The following chart gives 
directions for cleaning this range. 
Cleaning Recommendations
 
PART/MATERIAL
SUGGESTED
CLEANERS
IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
Brass Burner Base and Cast Iron Cap
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry 
thoroughly.
Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami®, 
Cameo® Aluminum and Stainless 
Steel Cleaner, Wright's® All Purpose 
Brass Polish.
Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®.
Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush 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 features of the 
brass burner base.
Control Knobs / Plastic 
Bezels / Chrome
Please see Guide to Knob 
Identification and Location on page 9. 
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry 
immediately. 
Do not soak knobs. 
Do not force knobs onto 
wrong valve shaft.
Burner 
Base
Burner 
Cap
Ports