Thermador VCI21CS Use And Care Manual - Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance

English 5

Cleaning Chart

Maintenance

Lights

CAUTION: Turn power off at breaker before removing a damaged bulb. 

Do not touch the bulbs immediately after use. The bulbs will remain hot 

for several minutes.

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WARNING: Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power to the 

appliance has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). Failure to do 

so could result in electrical shock or burns.

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The lenses (if equipped) must be in place when using the appliance.

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The lenses (if equipped) serve to protect the light bulb from breaking.

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The lenses (if equipped) are made of glass. Handle carefully to avoid 

breaking. Broken glass could cause an injury.

Light Bulb Replacement 

Use a 12V halogen bulb (max. 20Watt) with a two pin, G4 base.

Note: DO NOT touch a new halogen bulb with your fingertips. Grasp the bulb 

through a clean paper towel or facial tissue. The oils from your skin can reduce 

the longevity of the bulb.

Table 1: Cleaning Chart

Part or Surface

Suggested Technique

Notes

Plastic (Buttons)

Wipe with sudsy water or 

household cleaners such 

as Fantastic

 or Formula 

409

, rinse well and dry 

with a clean soft cloth to 

avoid water marks.

Stainless Steel

Wipe and dry stainless 

steel in the same direc-

tion as the grain. Avoid 

using too much pres-

sure, which may mar the 

surface. To remove fin-

ger prints and give 

added shine, use clean-

ers such as Stainless 

Steel Magic

.

Do not allow any cleaning 

compounds to remain in 

contact with stainless steel 

for extended periods.

Glass

Use warm soapy water 

and/or a mild window 

cleaner.