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Ovens - Cleaning & Care
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How to Clean the Oven
Maintain the brilliance and functionality of your Thermador oven with these cleaning tips. This will help keep your oven working efficiently so you can continue to create delicious meals and lasting memories. Learn how to clean the oven exterior, interior, racks and accessories.
Please do NOT use abrasive cleaners and cloths to clean any part of the oven.
How to Activate the Self-Cleaning Feature
All models have slightly different instructions to activate the oven’s self-cleaning feature. Please refer to your owner's manual to learn how to self-clean your oven. If you do not have one, you can download it here. If you have a double oven you can only use the self-cleaning feature on one oven at a time.
Before running the self-cleaning feature, allow the oven to cool, wipe away loose soil / debris or heavy spills, and remove the racks and all other accessories from the oven. Set the oven for the maximum self-cleaning time if the oven is badly soiled.
We do not recommend using oven cleaners or other chemical cleaners for self-cleaning ovens. The porcelain surface is smooth and these types of cleaners may cause surface damage.
How to Change the Oven Light
Watch the video or refer to your owner's manual to learn how to change your oven light. If you do not have an owner's manual, you can download it here.
If it is hard to remove the lens cover, there may be soil build-up around the lens cover. Wipe the lens cover area with a clean dry towel to remove the soil.
How to Move the Telescopic Rack
Telescopic / gliding racks extend out fully with ball bearing rack guides and will not tip over when fully extended. This allows people to safely handle heavy dishes without the risk of tipping over.
Telescopic / gliding racks can be purchased in the Thermador Accessories Store. Refer to your owner's manual to learn which rack you should purchase for your oven. If you do not have an owner's manual, you can download it here.
More Cleaning & Care Tips
How to clean the different surfaces of my oven
To learn how to clean the interior of your oven you can watch a guided tutorial here.
Glass Surfaces - Wash the glass with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. You can also spray a glass cleaner on a paper towel and wipe down the glass.
Stainless Steel Surfaces - Clean stainless steel areas by using mild soapy water and a soft cloth. Wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain when washing and drying. Rinse with water and wipe dry to avoid watermarks. Do not use cleaners that are abrassive or contain chlorine since both are corrosive to stainless steel. For added shine, apply a stainless steel conditioner and wipe off the excess with a soft cloth. Watch the videos for easy step-by-step instructions. The Thermador Stainless Steel Conditioner is available for purchase in the Thermador Accessories Store.
Stainless steel conditioners and cleaners can have negative effects on materials other than stainless steel. Do not apply stainless steel conditioners and cleaners to control markings, labels, logos, black or smudge-proof stainless steel, and appliance interiors.
Porcelain surfaces -Immediately wipe up acids spills like fruit juice, milk, and tomatoes with a dry cloth. Do not use a damp sponge or cloth on hot porcelain. When the oven is cool, clean it with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food. We do not recommend oven cleaners because they remain on the oven porcelain after being wiped off and can emit odors during cooking.
Painted surfaces -Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Do not use powdered cleaners, steel wool pads, oven cleaners, and other abrasive cleaning materials.
How to clean an oven that does not have the self-cleaning feature.
After the oven has cooled, use hot, soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge. Only use mild cleaners such as Soft Scrub, Bon-Ami, or Ajax. Rub lightly with a nonabrasive sponge and rinse thoroughly to remove any residue from the cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
If food has burned onto the oven and is difficult to remove, use a mild cleaner with an SOS or Brillo pad and rub gently. SOS and Brillo pads may scratch the porcelain. This does not affect the oven performance.
We do not recommend using oven cleaners because they can remain on the oven porcelain after being wiped off and can emit odors during cooking.
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How to prevent stains on the porcelain surface.
Stains can occur from liquid spills. Always clean up any liquid spills in the oven. Wipe with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth to prevent stains. The porcelain can also discolor over time. This is normal and will not affect the oven's operation.
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How to clean the oven window and fiberglass gasket.
After the oven has cooled, wash the glass with hot, soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge. Squeeze most of the water out before wiping. Rinse the glass and dry. You can also use a glass cleaner if needed.
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How to clean the oven window and fiberglass gasket.
Oven window - Use hot, soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge. Squeeze most of the water out before wiping. Rinse the glass and dry.
Fiberglass gasket - Do not clean the fiberglass gasket.
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The oven does not self-clean properly.
Before running the self-cleaning feature, allow the oven to cool, wipe away loose soil / debris or heavy spills, and remove the racks and all other accessories from the oven. Set the oven for the maximum self-cleaning time if the oven is badly soiled.
Click here to view more cleaning tips for your oven, and on prepping your oven for self cleaning.
Can I use an oven cleaner for my self-cleaning oven?
No, we do not recommend using oven cleaners or other chemical cleaners for self-cleaning ovens. The porcelain surface is smooth and these types of cleaners may cause surface damage.
Can I self-clean two wall ovens at the same time?
No. You can only use the self-cleaning feature one oven at a time.
How to clean the oven's broiling pan and tray.
Both can be washed with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Do not clean the broiling pan and grid in the oven during the self-cleaning mode.
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How to clean the meat probe.
Wipe the meat probe with soapy water. Do not submerge in the water or wash in the dishwasher.
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How to clean the Rotisserie?
Wash with hot soapy water and clean with a dish cloth or brush. Do not soak or clean in the dishwasher. Click here to view more cleaning tips for your oven.