ilve Cleaning Guide - Manual (Page 4)

CLEANING
ILVE’s advanced cooking system means lower and more accurate cooking temperatures and a reduction
in cooking time and food splattering. These advances in oven design and technology means that ILVE
ovens require less cleaning. The introduction of the catalytic oven cleaning system and removable
racks and door glass means that the task of cleaning your oven has become simplified. It is important to
note that regular cleaning will keep your oven looking great and operating better for an extended time.
As a safety precaution always switch off the power to the oven before commencing any cleaning or
maintenance. Never use abrasive scourers or spray any chemical oven cleaners or caustic solution in the
oven or on the catalytic oven liners as this may cause damage.
Catalytic self cleaning liners
Some ILVE ovens are equiped with catalytic liners. These have been pre-installed in your ILVE oven to
make your life easier. As you cook, the liners which are situated on both sides, the roof and/or rear of the
oven will absorb any fat that splatters keeping your oven cleaner.
To maintain your oven you must regularly do a self clean to remove the mesh fat absorbed in the liners
during the cooking process. This may be done weekly, monthly or yearly depending on the oven usage.
Fat build up is easily distinguishable by a slight discolouration of the liners.
To do a self clean: Remove all trays, side racks and the fat filter from the oven. (The fat filter is designed
to sit on the rear of the oven to prevent fat and grease from hitting the fan) Clean the inner glass with hot
soapy water and a non scratch pad if required. Turn the oven thermostat to 200 °C and set to the fan
forced function (function 8) for 30 minutes.
When the cleaning process is complete and after the oven has cooled down the liners will release the burn
off product from the catalytic liners and it will fall to the base of the oven. You will then need to wipe the
base of the oven with warm soapy water and a sponge or cloth.
When cooking recipes with a high lemon and or salt content the enamel of the oven should be wiped with
warm, soapy water at regular intervals and after each use when cooking recipes with a high salt and or
lemon content. Wipe the cavity dry after.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE BASE OF THE OVEN OR ON ANY ENAMEL
SURFACE AS THIS CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE OVEN CAVITY BASE
To ensure for even heat distribution and longevity, remove the baking tray from the oven when you are not
using it.
NOTE:
To clean the base of the oven, a non scratch pad and hot soapy water is the best option. If used on a
regular basis this will prevent a build up of stains which if left over time will be more difficult to remove.
For hard to remove stains it is important that you use a non caustic oven cleaner. Apply this onto a cloth
or sponge and place this onto the stain. Do not spray directly into the oven as this will damage the
catalytic liners.
CLEANING YOUR ILVE OVEN
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