Southbend 1184093 - Manual (Page 31)

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O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1184093 P AGE 31
CLEANING
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LEANING
Southbend equipment is sturdily constructed of the best materials and is designed to provide durable
service when treated with ordinary care. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be
maintained in good condition and cleaned daily. Naturally, the periods for this care and cleaning depend on
the amount and degree of usage.
Following daily and periodic maintenance procedures will enhance long life for your equipment. Climatic
conditions (such as salt air) may require more thorough and frequent cleaning or the life of the equipment
could be adversely affected.
The oven interior is finished with a porcelain enamel coating. “Spillovers” should be cleaned from the
interior bottom surface as soon as possible to prevent carbonizing and a burnt-on condition. Grease or any
residue should be cleaned from interior surfaces as soon as it accumulates.
! WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE
CLEANING.
WHEN CLEANING THE BLOWER WHEEL, BE SURE TO HAVE THE POWER SWITCH IN THE
“OFF” POSITION.
DAILY CLEANING
1. Turn the power switch to OFF and allow the oven to cool.
2. Remove the oven-interior racks and rack slide frames. (The rack slide frames are readily removable by
merely raising to disengage them from their sockets.) Wash the racks and rack slides in a sink with
mild detergent and warm water. Dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth.
3. Look to see if any foreign matter has accumulated on the blades of the blower wheel (which will reduce
air circulation). If necessary, remove the right-side lining of the oven, which is secured by thumbscrews
near each corner. Use a stiff brush to remove accumulations from the blower blades, then wash with
soap and water.
4. Wash the interior surfaces with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse with clean water, and dry
thoroughly with a clean cloth. For stubborn accumulations, a commercial oven cleaner may be used.
5. Clean the control panel with warm water and mild soap. Never use cleaning solvents with a
hydrocarbon base.
6. Wipe the other exterior surfaces with a clean damp cloth. If the exterior surfaces require more thorough
cleaning, see “Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces” on the next page.
7. Return the rack slides and racks to their appropriate locations inside the oven.
8. LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN AT NIGHT AFTER CLEANING. This allows the oven to dry thoroughly after
cleaning and also prolongs the life of the door gasket.
MONTHLY CLEANING
Clean around the louvered panels on the front of the oven and the air holes on the rear of the oven where
grease or lint may have accumulated.