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Care and Maintenance
To assure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully.
Clean internal parts of the oven regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire oven should be cleaned at least once a year.
Heating Element
Do not remove the heating element. Any food that may collect on it will burn off.
Hearth Bricks and Rack
Wash the rack with detergent in hot water in the sink or in the dish- washer. Do not immerse a hot rack in water. Be sure to remove all food residue before cooking on the rack again.
Care of Stainless Steel
Do NOT use wire wool pads, scrappers, harsh abrasive, scoring mate- rials, bleaches, or harsh cleaners. This will cause scratching, scoring, rusting and pitting.
We recommend that you clean stainless steel components with a clean- er that is approved for stainless steel and only clean when the oven is cool and in indirect light. Never use steel wool.
Control Area
Use mild cleaners, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays. Wipe with sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Do not scrub with steel wool pads or abrasive cleaners.
Repair
Unless specifically recommended in this manual, do not repair or re- place any part of the oven except as specifically recommended in this manual. A qualified technician should perform all service. Any repairs made by a