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How to Remove Stuck-On Food Debris

Removing Dried-on Debris

Follow the instructions below to remove dried sugar, sugar syrup, milk, tomato spills, melted plastic film, and foil with a glass scraper. These types of debris can be removed while the cooktop is still hot. For a guided tutorial, watch the video.

  • 1. Turn off the Electric Cooktop and remove any cooking pans and utensils.
  • 2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the scraper at a shallow angle (20 to 30°), being careful to not gouge or scratch the glass. Push the loosened soil off the heated area with the scraper.
  • 3. After the Electric Cooktop surface has completely cooled, remove the loosened soil with a soft towel.

The Thermador Electric Cooktop Cleaner, glass scrapers, replacement blades, and other Electric Cooktop cleaning accessories can be purchased in the Thermador Accessories Store.

Removing Burnt-on Debris

Follow the instructions below to remove burnt-on debris with a glass scraper. For a guided tutorial, watch the video.

  • 1. After the Electric Cooktop has cooled, lay a damp paper towel or sponge on top of the debris for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Carefully remove the debris with the scraper. Use the scraper at a shallow angle (20 to 30°) with smooth strokes and avoid stabbing or chipping the surface.
  • 3. Remove the soil with a soft towel.


The Thermador Electric Cooktop Cleaner, glass scrapers, replacement blades, and other Electric Cooktop cleaning accessories can be purchased in the Thermador Accessories Store.