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OPERATING THE OVEN
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Clean removable oven parts
Remove and properly discard all temporary labels and packaging material including cardboard, zip
ties, paper and wrapping from the oven, broiler pan, oven racks, oven rack glides and exterior
surfaces. Remove protective plastic wrap from any stainless steel surfaces.
BEFORE turning on your oven for the first time, remove and wash the oven racks and rack glides in
hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. See the Care and Cleaning guide for more details.
Perform the Oven Burn-Off Procedure.
IF JUST DOING OVEN BURN OFF REMOVE BAKESTONE LOCATED ON THE OVEN
BOTTOM. IF PRE-DRYING THE BAKESTONE, THE OVEN BURN OFF PROCEDURE
IS NOT NEEDED. STONE CONDITIONING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE USING
THE BAKING STONE.
Oven Burn-Off Procedure
Which comes first, the oven burn-off procedure or the stone pre-
drying procedure? If the stone isn’t pre-
dried, and is in the oven during the Burn-Off (self-clean cycle), it appears that it could shatter from the
stress of the high temps. Based on what I have read, it appears that the stone must be removed before
the Oven Burn Off procedure.
The entire Burn-Off Procedure takes about 100 minutes.
Remove the baking stone before performing the Oven Burn-Off Procedure. If not
removed, it could shatter.
New appliances are wiped clean with solvents at the factory prior to shipping. The Burn-
Off procedure burns off any remaining processing residue.
Failing to perform the Oven Burn-Off Procedure before first use of the oven may result in
undesirable odors, flavors, and excessive smoke when you use your oven the first time.
Make sure your appliance has been installed properly and all performance checks and adjustments
are completed.
Turn on ventilation hood and make sure entire room is well-ventilated.
Check that the oven cavity is empty. The baking stone, oven racks, oven guides, roast probe and any
other object should NOT be in the oven.
Initiate the
Self-Clean
cycle. See page 37.
The Oven Burn-Off Procedure can be completed by running the Self-Clean Cycle.
After the Self-Clean cycle is complete, allow oven to cool completely.
Insert oven rack guides and racks.
Your oven is now ready for use.
You may notice the following events during the Oven Burn-Off Procedure. All are normal.
Strong odor
Some smoke
Condensation on the front of the oven including the oven door, oven window, control
panel and side panel.
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