C L E A N I N G A N D C A R E
CLEAN THE OVEN REGULARLY. Spatters and residue remaining from prolonged use, especially at high temperatures, are hard to clean and may interfere with good oven operation as well as decrease the useful life of the oven.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS:
•DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD OR LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN TO INACTIVATE THE OVEN DURING CLEANING.
•ALLOW THE OVEN TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING EXCEPT WHEN USING THE OVEN CLEANING FUNCTION on page 32.
•DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR HARSH SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF THE OVEN.
•DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER.
Oven cleaning - exterior
Prepare a solution of mild soap and water, immerse a soft cloth or sponge into the solution and wring dry. Wipe exterior. Rinse cloth or sponge in warm water and wring dry. Wipe exterior again and polish dry.
Oven cleaning - interior
1. | After every use while the oven is still warm, |
| wipe spatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or |
| sponge. See page 32 for directions on the |
| OVEN CLEANING function. Use this function |
| to clean thoroughly. |
2. | The cleaning cloth or sponge must be wrung |
| dry to prevent moisture or residue from enter- |
| ing the oven vents. |
3. | Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven |
Gently wipe the front of the door, control panel and display with a soft cloth slightly dampened only with water. Polish with another soft cloth. Never use a chemical or abrasive cleaner on these surfaces.
Reservoir cavity
Clean often to ensure that no residue is inside. Wrap a soft cloth around a long, narrow spatula and carefully wipe all areas of the cavity.
Drain tube
After each cooking session, remove the drain tube and wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water, including the center of the tube. Rinse and dry before replacing in the oven.
Base tray / rack / baking tray / perforated tray
Keep clean by washing after every use in a mild soap or detergent solution, rinsing and polishing dry. Do not use harsh cleaners, sharp metal scrapers or stiff brushes to prevent damage to the easy- clean surface. All the accessories can be washed in the dishwasher. Place on the top rack.
Reservoir
After each use, empty reservoir and rinse with clean tap water. Do not place in the dishwasher. Frequently, wash
interior. |
4. Any remaining food or fat could cause smoke |
or an unpleasant smell. It is a good idea to heat |
the oven using THERMAL 400°F for 20 min- |
utes to remove any fat or residue from the inte- |
in a mild soap or detergent so- lution, rinse and polish dry. It may be necessary to wrap a soft cloth around a long spatula to wipe the inside of
Filter
rior ducts and heaters. |
Door / door gasket / control panel
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Always keep the gasket clean to prevent any dam- age. If water condenses inside the door gasket, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, pull or move the gasket. Before cooking, always check that door gasket is lying smooth and flat. If not, steam will leak from the door. Do not use the superheated steam oven if it has a damaged door gasket as steam would not be contained in the oven. Consult a Sharp Authorized Servicer.
the reservoir thoroughly. Note the filter in the rear bottom of the reservoir. Use a very soft brush to remove any
Drip tray
Empty drip tray after each use, wash in a mild soap or detergent solution, rinse, polish dry and replace below the oven front. Do not clean in dish- washer.
Descaling the water circuit
During steam production, scale may form in the water circuit inside of the oven. To remove scale, complete the DESCALE function when indicated. See page 31 for complete instructions.
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