Part # 138683 (01/08)
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The oven should be permitted to cool down before cleaning
exterior surfaces.
1. Wipe exposed, cleanable surface when cool with a mild
detergent and hot water. Stubborn residue spots may be
removed with a light weight non metallic scouring pad.
Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
2. Stainless steel should be cleaned using a mild detergent,
a soft cloth and hot water.
If necessary to use a nonmetallic scouring pad, always rub in
the direction of the grain in the metal to prevent scratching.
Use a water based stainless cleaner (Drackett Twinkle), if you
want a high shine.
Stainless Steel
For routine cleaning just wash with a hot water and
detergent solution. Wash just a small area at a time or the
water will evaporate leaving the chemicals behind causing
streaking.
Rinse the washed area with a clean sponge dipped in a
sanitizing solution and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth
before it can dry.
Use a paste (of water and a mild scouring powder) if you
have to, but never rub against the grain. All stainless steel has
been polished in one direction. Rub with the polish lines to
preserve the original finish. Then thoroughly rinse as before.
To prevent fingerprints there are several stainless steel
polishes on the market that leave an oily or waxy film. Do not
use on surfaces that will be in contact with food.
Stainless steel may discolor if overheated. These stains can
usually be removed by vigorous rubbing with a scouring
powder paste. Use only stainless steel, wool or plastic tools if
necessary to scrape off heavy deposits of grease and oil. Do
not use ordinary steel scraper soft knives as particles of the
iron may become imbedded and ruse. STEEL WOOL SHOULD
NEVER BE USED.
Either a typical bleach solution or hot water can be used to
sanitize stainless steel with out harm.
Oven Interior (Porcelain Enamel)
NOTE: Disconnect line cord (if applicable from power supply
before cleaning or servicing.
1. Before cleaning oven interior, remove all oven racks
and guides (if “RC” base). Oven racks and guides can be
cleaned with a mild soap and warm water or run through
dish washer.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Continued
2. The porcelain interior can be cleaned with oven cleaners
such as “Easy-Off, or “Dow Oven Cleaner”.
Follow product manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.
Oven Interior – Optional Continuous Clean
NOTE: Disconnect line cord (if applicable ) from power supply
before cleaning or servicing.
1. “Break-In-Period” – When the oven is new, operate the
oven for at least two hours at high heat, with the oven
empty, before normal cooking operation. Continue
preheating the oven for two hours prior to use during
the first two weeks. During this break-In-Period. It is
important that the oven surfaces be kept clean of
excessive soiling due to spillage.
2. How to put “continuous cleaning” action to work: Each
day, after baking and roasting operations have ceased,
empty the oven turn the temperature control up to high
heat (500°). This high heat will accelerate the cleaning
action and reduce the time required to effectively clean
the oven. Usually the cleaning operation will take about
45 to 60 minutes.
3. Heavy Staining – When the oven appears soiled, due to
heavy staining. We suggest pre-heating the empty oven
each day for 1 or 2 hours (depending on the condition of
the oven) for effective results. Also, ordinary household
ammonia has proven to be effective in removing baked
on “soil” build-up, and has the beneficial effect at keeping
the microscopic “pores” of the coating open and free to
perform its cleaning action. An occasional light swabbing
with household ammonia while the oven is at room
temperature will prove extremely beneficial.
WARNING – Abrasives and Oven cleaners should not be used
– in order to maintain continuous cleaning action, it is very
important to avoid the use of abrasive materials such as steel
wool scouring pads, abrasive or sharp implements which can
cause permanent damage to the surface coating. In addition,
oven cleaners such as “Easy-Off” or “Dow Oven Cleaner will
clog the “PORES” of the special coating and will retard the
cleaning action.
4. High temperature cleaning causes grease and food
residue to be reduced to a fine powder. After oven has
cooled, the powder should be brushed from the oven
cavity.
5. Period “Tune-Up” – Although the oven appears clean, we
recommend operating the oven at high heat for 2 hours
approximately once each month. This will insure against
build-up of solids in the pores of the coating.
