Cleaning And Maintenance - Viking VESO5272 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning & Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no
exception. Your oven must be kept clean and maintained properly.
Oven Surfaces
Several different finishes have been used in your electric oven. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below. Your
oven features a Self-Clean cycle for the oven interior. See the Self-Clean Cycle section in Cleaning & Maintenance for complete
instructions.
NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE
POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off.
Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem.
Stainless Steel Parts
All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with a liquid
cleaner designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job. NOTE: It is not recommended that stainless steel
cleaner be used on any surface that contains graphics, such as the control panel area. For these areas containing graphics, it is
recommended to only use hot, soapy water for cleaning. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. If
necessary, scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a
wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. Do not use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. Do not
permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up
any spills immediately.
Broiler Pan and Grid
Clean with detergent and hot water. For stubborn spots, use a soap-filled steel wool pad.
Oven Racks
Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. DO NOT CLEAN THE
OVEN RACKS USING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE. They could sustain damage due to the extreme heat of the Self-Clean cycle.
The oven rack supports are designed to remain in the oven during the Self-Clean cycle.
Meat Probe
The meat probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the probe before cleaning. Scour
stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.
• Do not immerse the meat probe in water.
• Do not store the probe in the oven.
Before removing the doors, make sure the pins are properly
installed in the hinges. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury to hands and/or fingers.
Make sure all controls are OFF and oven is COOL before
cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
WARNING
To Prevent Personal Injury
WARNING
Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard
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