Cleaning - Southbend PLATINUM Series Installation & Operation Manual

PLATINUM SERIES GAS CONVECTION OVEN
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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 the long life of 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 unless stainless steel option is selected . "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.
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.
ONLY USE A COMMERCIAL NON CAUSTIC CLEANER ON THE INTERIOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DAMAGE
DAILY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Turn the power switch to OFF and allow the oven to cool.
2. Remove the oven-interior racks and rack guide frames. (The rack guide frames are readily removable by merely
raising to disengage them from their sockets.) Wash the racks and rack guides 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 of grease and carbon buildup, use a commercial Non-Caustic Oven and Grill
Cleaner. Use of cleaners not specified as Non-Caustic may damage the unit.
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 guides 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 rear of motor (where the vent screen is located), louvered panels, and primary air holes in the rear of
the oven where grease or lint may have accumulated.
SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING
At least twice a year have your Southbend Authorized Service Agency or another qualified service technician clean and
adjust the unit for maximum performance.
At least twice a year the oven's venting system should be examined and cleaned.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 1409003 REV 0 (02/24)
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