CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN
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NOTE: The oven door liner is porcelain enamel. For
cleaning instructions, refer to the cleaning chart on page
12.
WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN?
The finish of the Continuous Cleaning Oven is identified
by its dark gray color, white stipple and rough, porous
texture. The rough texture prevents grease spatters from
forming beads which run down the walls leaving unsightly
streaks. Rather, the rough texture absorbs spatters and
allows them to spread, thus exposing a larger area to the
hot oven air. The catalyst, when exposed to heat, speeds
the oxidation of soil.
Cleaning action automatically begins whenever the oven
is turned on for baking or roasting. The oven MUST be on
for cleaning to take place. No cleaning will occur when the
oven is off. The special catalytic finish must be exposed to
hot oven air before soil will begin to gradually reduce in
size.
FACTORS AFFECTING LENGTH OF CLEANING
TIME
The higher the oven temperature, the faster the cleaning
action. The length of cleaning time will depend on these
factors: Type of soil, amount or size of soil, oven
temperature and length of time oven is in use. Time may
vary from a few minutes to several hours. Soil deposited
at the end of a cycle may still be visible. This will usually
fade with continued oven use until the soil gradually
disappears or can be wiped up manually. The oven will
appear presentably clean, even though some spatters
may be present.
MANUALLY CLEANING HEAVY SPILLOVERS
The special finish will clean most spatters during normal
oven use unless there is a heavy buildup of soil. Heavy
spillovers such as pie or casserole boilovers will not clean
effectively without some manual help. The crusty or
varnish-like stains that form from these spillovers clog the
pores and prevent the special finish from being exposed
to the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaning
effectiveness of the finish.
These crusty or varnish-like stains must either be
removed or broken up before cleaning can effectively take
place.
TO MANUALLY CLEAN HEAVY SPILLOVERS
Brush off heavy soil with a nylon brush or plastic pad. DO
NOT USE paper towels, cloths or sponges for the oven
walls are porous and particles of these materials will rub
off on the walls. Rinse area with clear water only.
HINTS
Brittle crusts or stains can be loosened by GENTLY
tapping stain with a wooden or plastic utensil. Brush away
any loose soil that flakes off. Varnish type stains usually
need to be softened with a small amount of water or damp
cloth. Remaining soil will gradually reduce with continued
oven use at normal baking temperatures.
DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER,
POWDERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT OR
PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE,
ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS,
STEEL WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS
FOR THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.
Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are large enough to
hold food. A cookie sheet or piece of aluminum foil, just a
little larger than the pan, can be placed on the rack
directly below the rack holding the utensil to catch spills.
Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the
embossed rack supports. This is normal and results from
sliding the racks in and out of the oven. Wear marks will
not affect the cleaning action of the oven.
