How to Clean the Oven

Precautions

WARNING: Burn hazard.

Wear eye protection and hand protection while cleaning the oven.

Do not spray cleaner into the oven while the blowers are running.

Allow the oven, racks, and jet plates to cool before cleaning the oven.

 

  NOTICE  

Using improper cleaning procedures will damage the catalyst and void the warranty.

Do not spray the catalyst or any opening inside the oven with water or cleaning solution.

Do not use steel pads, wire brushes, or scrapers when cleaning.

Daily cleaning procedure

For the daily cleaning, do the following.

  1. Cool the oven (all chambers) to 140°F (60°C) or lower. The display will read “OVEN READY TO CLEAN” when the oven is safe to clean.

  2. Remove any spills with disposable paper wipes or a damp cloth.
  3. Wipe the outside of the oven with a damp cloth.
  4. Wipe the outside of the oven with a stainless steel cleaner.

Monthly or as needed cleaning procedure

For the monthly cleaning or as needed if the oven is dirty, do the following.

  1. Cool the oven (all chambers) to 140°F (60°C) or lower. The display will read “OVEN READY TO CLEAN” when the oven is safe to clean.

  2. Remove the cooking racks ① and jet plates ②.

     

    CAUTION: Personal injury hazard.

    Use hand protection when handling the jet plates.

     

  3. Separate the jet plates. Flexing the jet plates outward can aid in separating the jet plates.
  4. Spray the cooking racks and jet plates with Alto-Shaam non-caustic oven cleaner ③, CE-46828. Follow safety instructions on cleaner bottle. Let the cleaner work for 3–5 minutes. Scrub with a non-abrasive scrub pad. Rinse with water. Wipe with a soft cloth.

  5. Remove the grease filters ⑤ if equipped.

  6. Spray the interior surfaces of the oven with Alto-Shaam non-caustic oven cleaner, CE-46828. Also spray the grease filters. Let the cleaner work for 3–5 minutes. Scrub with a non-abrasive scrub pad. Remove any residue with a water-soaked towel.

  7. Remove the cooling fan filters ⑥. Clean with a mild cleaner and rinse with hot water.

     

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    NOTE: Replace the cooling fan filters at least once a year.

     
  8. Re-install the grease filters and the cooling fan filters.
  9. Clean the door glass ④ with Windex® or equivalent glass cleaner.

  10. Re-install the jet plates and cooking racks. See topic How to Install the Jet Plates.

     

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    NOTE: Make sure the jet plates are installed correctly. The nozzles on the jet plates should be pointing towards the food.

     

  11. Spray the exterior of the oven with stainless steel polish. Wipe the exterior of the oven with a non-abrasive scrub pad. Follow safety instructions on the bottle of the stainless steel polish.

     

      NOTICE  

    Use only non-caustic cleaners.

    Do not spray directly into the fan openings on the rear of the oven.

    Do not use cleaners that contain sodium hydroxide (lye) or phosphorus.

     

Result

The oven is now clean.