UL File E8138
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INITIAL START UP
NOTICE
During the first few hours of operation you may notice a small amount of
smoke coming from the oven, and a faint odor from the smoke. This is
normal for a new oven and will disappear after the first few hours of use.
Each oven is preheated, tested and calibrated at the factory before shipment. However,
due to temperature and climate changes during shipment the oven can absorb moisture
and should be dried out before attempting to bake.
Prior to putting any oven into full time operation at normal cooking temperatures, it must
be thoroughly "seasoned" or dried out. Moisture absorption in the closed spaces, in the
insulation and even inside the heating elements can cause future trouble if not properly
treated.
Before the initial use of the oven, the element must be thoroughly allowed to dry out.
This is done by setting the top and bottom oven switches to the “low” position, and setting
the thermostat to 350°F (177
°
C)
. Allow the oven/ovens to saturate until all vapor and
condensation has been eliminated. For best operating results allow the ovens to
thoroughly dry out. Allow 8 to 12 hours for this process.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should be
used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
