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Pyrolysis
Scholtès has mastered pyrolysis since 1969. The oven structure (enamel coating, insulation, door lock) ensures the
operation is carried out in the utmost safety.
This is the most effective cleaning process available: during pyrolysis, the temperature reaches 500° C (the oven door is
locked for greater safety). Grease and food particles (juices, sugar, ...) stuck to the interior surface of the oven are literally
turned to dust.
Thanks to Scholtès technology, the oven door remains cold during the cleaning phase (pyrolysis) increased safety.
At the end of the chosen cycle and when the appliance has cooled down completely, just wipe the interior panels of the
oven clean with a damp cloth.
We recommend you run a pyrolysis after cooking a dish that may have caused large food particles or splashes of grease
to build up on the appliance interior (such as roast lamb). However, if you do not cook fatty dishes very often, one pyrolysis
per month should suffice to keep your oven clean.
Precautions before pyrolysis
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Remove the toughest grease and food spots and all substantial spills to avoid the risk of fire or smoke.
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Remove all the accessories from the oven before starting a pyrolysis cycle. The effect of the extremely high
temperatures may warp them or change their colour.
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Do not place tea towels over the oven handle to dry.
Important notes:
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Keep young children away from the appliance as the accessible parts of the oven may become hot.
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Avoid scratching the surface of the enamel coating with sharp objects such as knives, ...
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Do not use abrasive detergents or products.
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When cleaning, try to prevent any liquids from leaking into the oven door slots.
After pyrolysis, wait for the appliance to have cooled down completely and then remove the dust deposits which formed
as the food residue burned.
Clean the seals surrounding the oven door manually, as the self-cleaning cycle does not affect these areas.
To cut down on pre-heating times and therefore save on energy, we recommend:
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you start a pyrolysis cycle straight after cooking,
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or start cooking immediately after the pyrolysis cycle has been completed (the dust deposits that formed during the
cycle are completely harmless).
When looking through the oven door, you may notice some particles that light up when they are destroyed by pyrolysis
upon contact with the heating elements. This is simply spontaneous combustion: it is perfectly normal and hazard-free.
