Quick Reference
GUIDE
Gas Cooktops SGS, SGSX, SGSP, SGSXP
IMPORTANT: This reference guide is not a substitute for the Use & Care manual. Read and consult the appliance
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Use & Care manual for important safety messages and additional information regarding the use of your new appliance.
General Tips
Cookware Recommendations
Pan bottom diameter
• The ame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller.
• Do not use small pans with high ame settings as the ames can lick up the sides of the pan.
• Oversize pans that span two burners are placed front to back, not side to side.
• For best cooking results, large pans should not extend over the sides of the grates.
Use balanced pans
• Balance is important for stability and even cooking.
• Pans must sit level on the cooktop grate without rocking or wobbling.
• Center pan over burner.
Use a lid that ts properly
• A well-tting lid helps shorten the cooking time.
• For best cooking results, always use a lid when boiling water.
Cleaning Guidelines
Surface Type of Cleaning How to Clean
Burner Grates Frequent Cleaning Wash with dish soap and hot water. Use a plastic mesh pad.
Stubborn Stains Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami
Burner Caps Food Splatters Clean the food-soiled area with ammonia or a spray cleaner such as Fantastic
Formula 409
Stubborn Stains Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami
Burner Base Frequent Cleaning Wash with dish soap and hot water. Use a plastic mesh pad.
Igniters Frequent Cleaning Carefully wipe with cotton swab dampened with water, ammonia, or liquid spray
cleaner.
Stainless Maintop Frequent Cleaning Wash with dish soap and hot water, Fantastic
Stubborn Stains Mild abrasive cleaners such as Kleen King Stainless Steel Liquid Cleaner
Cameo Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner
Hard Water Spots Household white vinegar on a paper towel.
Heat Discoloration Bar Keepers Friend
Polishing Stainless Steel Magic
Glass Panel (SGSP and
SGSXP models)
Thermador Appliqué
(SGS and SGSX models)
Frequent Cleaning When cool, wash with hot, soapy water and wipe dry with paper towel.
Clean immediately after cooking.
Frequent Cleaning When cool, wash with hot, soapy water and wipe dry with paper towel.
Clean immediately after cooking.
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Standard Burner Cooking
The table lists the optimal heating setting for various dishes. The temperature and cooking time depend on the amount, composition
and temperature of the food. Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the lower values at rst. Heat can be increased
during cooking.
Food Burner Heat Level
Start Cooking
(boil, melt, brown, fry, etc.)
Beverages
Mulled Cider Large High Medium Low
Hot Chocolate Large Medium High Low
Tea Small High Low
Breads
French Toast Large Medium Medium- Medium Low
Pancakes Large Medium Medium- Medium Low
Cereals
Beans Large High Medium- Medium Low
Cornmeal/Polenta Medium High Medium- Medium Low
Grits Medium High Medium- Medium Low
Oatmeal Medium High Medium- Medium Low
Deep Frying
French Fries, Donuts Large Medium High Medium High
Desserts
Pie Filling, Fruit Compote Small Medium Low Medium- Medium Low
Poached Fruit Large High- Medium High Medium- Medium Low
Eggs
Fried Large Medium High Medium Low
Scrambled Large Medium High Medium Low- Low
Meat, Fish, Poultry
Bacon, Sausage Patties Large Medium High Medium- Medium Low
Braising Large Medium High Low
Shallow Frying Large Medium Medium- Medium Low
Pan Frying Large Medium High Medium
Simmering Large High Medium Low
Pasta
All types Large High High
Rice
White Rice, Brown Rice Medium High Low
Sauces
Tomato Sauce Large High Low
Cream Sauce Large Medium Low
Butter Sauce Small Medium Low
Soups and Stocks
Cream Soup Medium Medium Low
Broth Soup Medium High Low
Stock Medium High Low
Vegetables
Fresh, Frozen Medium High Medium
Heat Level
Continue Cooking
(simmer, braise, poach, hold, etc.)