Continuous Cleaning Oven - Maytag Gas Range User Manual

CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN 19
CHATEAU RANGE CONVENTIONAL UPPER OVEN ONLY
The upperovendoor liner isporcelainenamel. For cleaning varnish-like stains that form from these spilloversclog the
instructions,refer to the cleaningchart on page 23. ,pores and preventthe special finish from beingexposed to
the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaning
effectivenessof the finish.
These crusty or varnish-like stains must eitherbe removed
The finish of the ContinuousCleaningOven is identifiedby or broken up before cleaning can effectivelytake place.
its dark gray color, and rough, porous texture. The rough
texture preventsgreasespattersfrom forming beads which
run down the walls leaving unsightlystreaks. Rather,the TO MANUALLYCLEANHEAVY SPILl.OVERS
rough textureabsorbsspattersand allowsthemto spread,
thusexposing a largerareatothe hotovenair. The catalyst, Brushoff heavysoilwith a nylonbrushor plasticpad. DO
whenexposedto heat, speedsthe oxidation of soil. NOTUSE paper towels,clothsorsponges fortheovenwalls
areporousandparticlesofthesematerials willruboffonthe
Cleaningactionautomatically beginswheneverthe oven is
walls. Rinsearea withclearwateronly.
turnedonfor baking orroasting• T he ovenMUSTbe "on"for
cleaningtotakeplace.Nocleaning willoccurwhentheoven Brittlecrusts or stainscan be loosened by GENTLYtapping
is off.The specialcatalyticfinish mustbe exposedto hot stainwitha woodenor plastic utensil.Brushawayanyloose
ovenair beforesoilwillbeginto graduallyreducein size. soilthat flakes off.Varnishtype stainsusuallyneed to be
softened with a small amount of water or damp cloth.
Remaining soil will gradually reduce with continued oven
FACTORSAFFECTINGLENGTH OF c_NINGTIME use at normalbakingtemperatures.
The higher the oventemperature,the taster the cleaning
action.The lengthof cleaning time will depend on these DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER,
factors:Typeofsoil, amountorsizeofsoil,oventemperature POWDERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT OR
andlengthoftime ovenis in use.-i'imemayvaryfroma few PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE.
minutestoseveralhours. S oildeposited attheendofa cycle ALSO, DONOT USEANY ABRASIVEMATERIALS, S TEEL
maystillbevisible. T hiswill usuallyfadewithcontinued oven WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR
use untilthe soilgradually disappearsor can be wipedup THEY WILL DAMAGETHE FINISH.
manually.The oven will appear presentablyclean, even
thoughsome spattersmay be present. Avoidspilloversby usingutensilsthat are large enoughto
holdfood. A cookiesheet or pieceof aluminumfoil, just a
littlelargerthan the pan,canbe placedon the rackdirectly
MANUALLYCLEANINGHEAVYSPILLOVERS == : below the rack holding the utensilto catch spills.
The special finish will clean most spatters during normal Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the
oven use unless there is a heavy buildupof soil. Heavy embossed racksupportslThis is normaland resultsfrom
spillovers suchas pie or casseroleboflovers will notclean sliding the racksin andoutof the oven.Wear markswillnot
effectivelywithout some manual help. The crusty or affectthe cleaningactionof the oven.