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Continuous cleaning oven
(on some models)
The oven interior is finished with a special coating that can not be cleaned in the usual man-
ner using soap, detergents, scouring pads, commercial oven cleaners, brushes, etc.
Use of such cleansers as well as spray cleaners will cause a permanent damage. This special
coating is made of a porous ceramic material, dark in color, which feels harsh to the touch
and works this way: When grease spatters, the porous finish spreads the stain and partially
absorbs it.
This dispersion increases the exposure of grease to the oven's hot air and makes it less notice-
able.
Grease does not completely disappear and after continuous use, stains may disappear.
Cleaning the continuous cleaning oven:
1. Let the range cool down before starting. We recommend using rubber gloves.
2. Remove grates and cookware.
3. Visible grease can be reduced when the oven is at 200 °C Close the door and turn the
oven control knob to the desired temperature. Leave the oven this way for at least 4
hours. Cyclic repetition is necessary before improving the appearance.
4. If a bad spillover occurs on the porous surface, when the oven cools down, remove as
much as you can using some water and a stiff bristle nylon brush. Use water moderately
and change it frequently, keeping it as clear as possible. Dry with a cloth, paper towel or a
sponge.
Do not scrub as lint may adhere to the porous coating, if water leaves a white residue on the
coating when drying, repeat the operation and dry with a clean cloth beginning at the edge
of the spot and ending at the center.
This special coating works better in small spatters . Oven shelves and inner coating of the
door are not treated with this special coating.
DO NOT SCARP THE SURFACE WITH A KNIFE; YOU CAN PERMA-
NENTLY DAMAGE THIS FINISH.
Oven shelves
Oven shelves can be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's direc-
tions. After washing them, rinse them and wipe-dry with a clean cloth. To remove heavy soil
you can use a scouring pad or a stiff bristle brush.
Interior face of the door and oven's floor
For normal cleaning conditions, use only soapy water. If there are heavy spillovers or spatters
you can use abrasive mild cleaners, you may also use a scouring pad. Do not let that
spillovers or spatters of food containing high levels of sugar or acid (like milk, tomato,
sauces, fruit juices or pie fillings) stay on the surface for extended periods of time.
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