Clean oven and oven door daily, especially if fruit pies or tomato sauces were baked, meats roasted, and if there have been spillovers.
After processing some foods at low temperatures, odors may linger in the oven. These odors may be cleared by setting the thermostat at 500°F (260°C) and allowing the oven to operate unloaded for 30 to 45 minutes.
Empty the broiler grease pan/trough daily or as often as necessary. CAUTION: Remove the grease pan/trough slowly and be careful of liquid wave action. It is recommended that the grease pan/trough be emptied whenever it is 3/4 filled. The drip shield, grids and grease pan/trough should be washed with a mild grease- dissolving solution. Some chefs scrape the grid with a
Clean cast iron open top grates with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean, water- absorbent towel. Immediately after drying (with grates still removed from the range top), season grates lightly with liquid vegetable or Pam
After seasoning, replace grates onto the range. Turn all open top sections ON LOW and allow them to burn for at least 15 minutes before using pots or pans on the range top.
Season the open top grates after each cleaning. Failure to season grates will cause grates to rust.
Weekly:
Boil burners in a solution of washing soda. Rinse and dry parts thoroughly. Flash rusting may occur. This is a normal condition and will not affect the performance or the product prepared.
When reinstalling the burner back onto the range, be sure the burner heads are properly connected. Do not light the pilot or turn burner valve ON with the burner head removed.
CONVECTION OVENS (90 SERIES) ONLY
The Snorkel tube opening must be kept clear from blockage. If usage of aluminum foil is a common practice during the operation of this oven, be sure to periodically check the Snorkel tube for foil particles. Clean this tube with standard oven cleaner at least once a week. Be sure to thoroughly clean all cleansing solution off the tube before using oven again. It is also recommended that the oven be run at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes to burn off any cleaning solution that was not thoroughly rinsed from the tube.
Oven Door Gasket: (90 Series Connection Ovens Only)
To clean the oven door gasket, use a soft cloth or sponge and a mild cleanser. DO NOT USE STRONG OVEN CLEANERS SUCH AS EASY OFF® OR MR. MUSCLE®. Cleaners of this nature will destroy the gasket material.
GRIDDLE PLATE
Cleaning the griddle section will produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products and will keep the cooking surface free from carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat to the food. This results in loss of cooking efficiency and spotty browning which gives foods an unappetizing appearance. To keep the griddle clean and operating at peak efficiency, follow these simple instructions:
After Each Use:
Carefully clean griddle with wire brush or flexible spatula.
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