R Series and GR Series Gas Range First Time Oven Use Burn-In Process
Topics:
- Do you have to remove the oven racks in an R Series or GR Series Gas Range oven before doing the initial burn-in?
- Does the burn-in remove the oil and grease from the oven glass and oven cavity?
- Are cracking or popping noises during the burn-in process normal?
- What needs to be done before an oven is used for the first time?
- Oven burn-in instructions, mode, temperature, and time information
- Oven start-up burn-in instructions
- Burn-in process for ovens
Answer:
Before an oven is used for the first time, the oven interior should be cleaned and a burn-in may be required.
- Wolf recommends discarding any food that is cooked in the oven before the first-time use and burn-in process is completed.
- Oven racks can stay inside the oven during this burn-in.
- Remove broiler pans from the oven before proceeding.
- For units with two ovens, the burn-in process can be done in both ovens simultaneously.
- Animals sensitive to odors may be impacted by the burn-in process. Use ventilation and move pets to an area away from the kitchen as needed.
- The unit's cooling fans run after the burn-in is complete.
- There is no set time on how long it will take for an oven to completely cool after use.
- See also, First Time Oven Use Burn-In Process.
Prior to First Time Use:
- Clean the oven's interior, door, and glass with soap and water, then thoroughly dry.
- Turn on ventilation.
- Set oven to Bake at 500°F (260°C) and allow oven to heat for 30 minutes.
- Set oven temperature to Broil in large oven for an additional 30 minutes (small oven does not have broil element).
- Turn oven off and allow it to cool gradually with door closed. A small amount of smoke and odor is normal.
- Once the burn-in is complete, the oven is ready to use.
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
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