Duck Oven Installation and Operation Manual17An ongoing program of product improvement m ay require us to changespecications without notice. DO-5048, Revised February 2015.Doc no: M0052.04info@woodstone-corp.com or visit woodstone-corp.comwood stone corporation1801 w. bakerview rd.bellingham, wa 98226 usatf. 800.988.8103t. 360.650.1111f. 360.650.1166DAILY MAINTENANCEOVEN INTERIORWood Stone recommends the use of a brass bristled brush for sweeping aside excess food particles that will accumulateon the floor of the oven during use� The oven floor can be cleaned with a damp rag�DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY LIQUIDS ONTO THE OVEN DECK OR INTO THE OVEN INTERIOR AS THIS CANDAMAGE THE CERAMIC AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.There is a stainless steel burner guard to prevent food from falling on and thereby obstructing the gas orifices of theradiant flame� If food gets into the radiant flame well and the flame is visibly obstructed, turn the oven off immediately,and call for service�DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER WELL AS A DUMP FOR DEBRIS OR TRASH INCINERATION; MAKEEVERY ATTEMPT TO KEEP DEBRIS FROM DROPPING INTO THE WELL.OVEN EXTERIORAll painted and stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned as necessary using an approved mild detergent, hot water and asoft cloth or sponge� Stubborn residues may be removed using a nonmetallic scouring pad� When scouring stainless steelsurfaces, scrub with the grain of the metal to prevent scratching� Do not use any type of scouring pad on glass surfaces�USING THE THERMAL CLEANING DOORA removable thermal cleaning door is included with the oven� By placing this door into the opening of the oven andturning flames up all the way, the user can raise the oven temperature to the point that it will pyrolytically self clean(thermal cleaning)� When cleaning the oven in this manner, it is mandatory that the water pan and grease pan be re-moved, and the oven door(s) must be closed� If your oven has a wood fire box, the Wood Grate Cradle that holds thecast-iron grate will need to be removed�WARNING: Before attempting to thermal clean the oven, drain the water pan and remove it from the oven� If equipped,remove the steel firebox as well� Put the cleaning door in place� Close both oven hearth doors�Turn both flames up totheir highest position� Allow the oven to run in this manner for at least 2 hours to burn off any grease accumulation on theoven deck and sidewalls� After 2 hours, or longer if necessary, turn off the oven� Remove the thermal cleaning door andallow the oven to cool back down to normal cooking temperature� This could take a number of hours� It is reccomendedthat this procedure be performed at the end of the day to allow ample time for the oven to cool�CAUTION: The thermal cleaning door will be HOT. Be careful when removing it from the oven.