CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is installed in the return air duct behind heater assembly, and should only be removed or serviced by a qualified technician.
NOTE: The catalytic converter can be cleaned with TurboChef ® Oven Cleaner and thoroughly rinsed with distilled water. Let the catalytic converter air dry before reinstalling. If TurboChef ® Oven Cleaner is not available, do not substitute - use distilled water only.
Due to the nature of most foods and the physics governing the operation of the oven, grease buildup downstream of the cook cavity is inevitable. A strict cleaning regiment can solve a majority of the problems; however, recirculation of undiluted
The airborne grease tends to collect and bake onto the oven surface downstream of the cook cavity. This grease, due to the high operating temperatures of the oven, will start to rapidly decompose into derivative organic compounds.
These decompositional derivatives generally have positive and negative effects on cooking; the shorter chain
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derivatives add favorable flavor characteristics to the food, while the
The catalytic converter greatly affects the grease handling and any residual flavors which might build up over time. A
The catalytic converter acts as a combustion chamber for airborne grease. The catalysts present on the filter lowers the ignition temperature of the airborne grease from approximately 700ºF (371ºC) to
A problem with the catalytic converter is indicated by a decrease in the effectiveness of browning (caused by a reduction in airflow) or by flavor transfer from one food group to another.
If you experience a problem with your catalytic converter, contact a
