Airstream 1980 Argosy Owner's Manual page 86

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Oven Thermostat
Important: Your oven is equipped with a
safety ignition that requires a minimum of 30
seconds to operate after turning the oven
control knob on. The oven pilot may be slow in
lighting due to air in the gas lines.
Cleaning Instructions:
1 . The main top has been hinged from the
back so that it can be raised or removed
for cleaning around the top burners.
2. When cleaning the top burner heads, care
should be taken that all ports are opened
up with a toothpick afterwards.
3. Spill-over or spotting in the oven or broiler
are more easily cleaned when removed
promptly after they occur.
4. An orange flame indicates dirt or dust
getting into b u r n e r 4 l e a n burners.
w~th warm water and detergent. To remove the
filter, remove the screws that secure it to the
housing and let it drop out while supporting it
with your hand. Keep the vent houslng clean of
grease and d ~ r t by frequent washing.
Additional information on .the Range and Oven
is available in the Service Manual.
Never wash porcelain when warm.
Never use cleaning powder containing
grit or acid. When oven bottom is
replaced after cleaning and servicing, be
sure that it is locked in lace.
WARNING: Range or oven burners should
never be used to heat the trailer.
The range exhaust hood (Optional on
Caravelle and Minuet models) vents cook~ng
heat and smoke from the trailer. To operate,
push back on lever, located under the galley
rooflocker at the end of the vent f~lter or down
on lever located ~ n s ~ d e galley rooflocker. This
will open the shutter. If your trailer is equipped
with the optional fan, this will also turn on the
switch. Clean the filter at least every six months