COOKING HINTS FOR GRILLED MEAT
This type of cooking is generally done with the door ajar. Therefore, the walls do not reach
a sufficient temperature to begin the self-cleaning process. Thus, after the cooking, the
heating must be kept on, with the oven empty, at the maximum temperature until it is
clean.
Failure to follow these instructions would result in significant incrustation of the oven walls
and it would be difficult to bring them back to their initial state of cleanliness. In this case,
heat the oven to maximum temperature and dry with a damp sponge alternately for
several hours. If the result is insufficient, use suitable products locally following the
manufacturer's instructions; this should only be done in exceptional cases and is not
necessary when the oven is used normally.
A heavily encrusted oven can be beyond cleaning. In case of an accidental overspill on
the bottom of the oven, dry it as soon as possible and clean the bottom with a sponge and
hot water to avoid a carbonous crust forming which would be difficult to decompose by
oxidation.
PRODUCTS THAT MUST NEVER BE USED
Do not use non-stick films (silicones) on the self-cleaning enamel, as this would make the
self-cleaning coating unusable once and for all. All maintenance products, in particular
detergents, are equally inadvisable.
PROPERTIES OF THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Do not use non-stick films (silicones) on the self-cleaning enamel, as this would make the
self-cleaning coating unusable once and for all. All maintenance products, in particular
detergents, are equally inadvisable.
It always remains clean and does away with the hard work of cleaning. It is not fragile.
However, please refrain from treating it roughly or scraping it with metal brushes or blunt
instruments.
It does not absorb odours. The splashes are oxidised as they are formed and so it is
perfectly possible to cook desserts without finding any trace of the odour of the food
cooked previously in them. It does not emit smoke. The main cause of smoke is high
temperature. Therefore, it is recommended to lower the temperature slightly. In practice,
what counts in getting satisfactory results is using the right temperature for the cooking;
this avoids unpleasant smoke being created which can alter the taste of the food during
the cooking.
It remains effective over the years and the action will be long-lasting if used in a normal
way.
USEFUL HINTS
To maintain the self-cleaning oven in a good state of cleanliness, avoid staining it more
necessary.
Incrustation of the oven depends to a great extent on the cooking method; two identical
roasts, cooked in the same oven, can have very different effects on the amount of oven
staining.
To avoid splashes, it is important not to cook at a high temperature; the plates to use must
have a strong retaining capacity, be of suitable dimensions for the food to be cooked, with
high enough rims and small bottoms. To avoid overspills, you have to establish the
increase in volume of the food (dilation) and the keep an eye on the correct positioning of
