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Traditional Series CE
Installation and Operation Manual
GAS OVEN MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
OVEN INTERIOR
Wood Stone recommends the use of long-handled brushes for sweeping up surface debris that will accumulate on the floor of the
oven during use. Use a natural fiber brush—always brushing away from the radiant burner well. For deeper cleaning, use a brass
bristled brush. The oven floor can be then cleaned with a damp rag wrapped around the brass bristled brush head.
DO NOT USE ICE OR EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR; THIS IS TO PREVENT THERMAL SHOCKING OF THE STONE. NEVER
USE ANY TYPE OF CHEMICAL CLEANER ON THE FLOOR AS THEY CAN DAMAGE THE CERAMIC.
There is a stainless steel curb to prevent food from falling on and thereby obstructing the gas orifices of the radiant flame.
If food
gets into the radiant flame well and the flame is visibly obstructed, turn the oven off immediately, and call for service.
OVEN EXTERIOR
All painted and stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned as necessary using an approved mild detergent, hot water and a soft
cloth or sponge. Stubborn residues may be removed using a nonmetallic scouring pad.
When scouring stainless steel surfaces,
scrub with the grain of the metal to prevent scratching.
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IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID WHEN WIPING ON OR AROUND THE
CONTROL BOX. ALSO DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER WELL AS A DUMP FOR DEBRIS OR TRASH
INCINERATION; MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO KEEP DEBRIS FROM DROPPING INTO THE WELL.
PERIODIC THERMAL CLEANING (GAS-FIRED OVENS)
ESTABLISHING A THERMAL CLEANING SCHEDULE
Wood Stone ovens are typically operated at temperatures which preclude the need for cleaning of the interior walls and ceiling (the
dome) of the oven. If however, you routinely operate the oven at floor temperatures lower than 232 °C (450 °F) you may notice a
buildup on the interior walls and/or ceiling of the oven. If this is the case, use the following procedure to periodically clean the oven.
The frequency of thermal cleaning will be determined by the amount of buildup experienced. The amount and rate of buildup will
largely be determined by the type of food that is cooked in the oven, and by how long the oven is operated at temperatures low
enough to allow buildup to occur.
THERMAL CLEANING
Gas-fired Oven:
If a Wood Stone gas-fired oven is operated at low temperatures, it is possible that grease from food could
condense on the walls and ceiling of the oven. To remove the grease that has accumulated on the walls and ceiling of the oven,
simply turn the radiant flame to its highest setting. Monitor the floor temperature displayed on the controller. When the floor reaches
315 °C (600 °F), lower the flame slightly; maintain the oven floor temperature near 315 °C (600 °F) for about an hour. Once the oven
dome appears clean, allow the oven to return to its normal operating temperature and continue normal operation.