24" E Series Oven First Time Use Burn-In Process
Topics:
- Do you have to remove the oven racks in a 24" E Series Oven (SO24) before doing the initial burn-in?
- Does the burn-in remove the oil and grease from the oven window 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 / burn-in process is completed.
- Oven racks can stay inside the oven during this burn-in.
- Remove broiler pans from the oven before proceeding.
- 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 Electric Oven Cooling Fan Operation for more information.
- See also, First Time Oven Use Burn-In Process
Prior To First Time Use:
- Clean oven thoroughly with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
- Turn on kitchen ventilation. Some smoke and odor is normal.
- Overate the oven on "BAKE" mode at 570° for 1 hour after it has preheated.
- Oven cracking or popping noises the first few times of use is considered normal.
- It is not necessary to remove oven racks or guides for the burn-in process.
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
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