Garland MASTER SERIES HEAVY DUTY GAS RANGES AND CHAR BROILERS, ALL M/MS/MST SERIES MODELS - Manuel (Page 16)

Part # 1382680 Rev 3 (05/10/11) Page 16
MAINTENANCE Continued
To prevent finger prints there are several stainless steel
polishes on the market that leave an oil or waxy film. Do not
use on surfaces that will be in contact with food. Stainless
steel may discolor if overheated. These stains can usually be
removed by vigorous rubbing with a scouring powder paste.
Use only stainless steel, wooded or plastic tools if necessary
to scrape off heavy deposits of grease and oil. Do not use
ordinary steel scrapers of knives as particles of the iron may
become imbedded and rust. STEEL WOOL SHOULD NEVER
BE USED. Either a typical bleach solution or hot water can be
used to sanitize stainless steel without harm.
Oven Interior (Porcelain Enamel)
NOTE: Disconnect line cord (if applicable) from power
supply before cleaning or servicing.
1. Before cleaning oven interior, remove all oven racks
and guides (if “RC” base). Oven racks and guides can be
cleaned with a mild soap and warm water or run through
dish washer.
2. The porcelain interior can be cleaned with oven cleaners
such as “Easy-Off”, or “Dow Oven cleaner”. Apply only
when oven is cold.
Oven Interior – Optional continuous Clean
NOTE: Disconnect line cord (if applicable) from power
supply before cleaning or servicing.
1. “Break-In Period” – When the oven is new, operate the
oven for at least two hours at high heat, with the oven
empty, before normal cooking operating. Continue
preheating the oven for two hours prior to use during
the first two weeks. During this break-in period, it is
important that the oven surfaces be kept clean of
excessive soiling due to spillage.
2. How to put “continuous cleaning” action to work: Each
day, after baking and roasting operations have ceased,
empty the oven, turn the temperature control up to
high heat (500 degrees). This high heat will accelerate
the cleaning action and reduce the time required to
effectively clean the oven. Usually the cleaning operation
will take about 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Heavy Staining – When the oven appears soiled, due to
heavy staining, we suggest preheating the empty oven
each day for 1 or 2 hours (depending on the condition of
the oven) for effective results. Also ordinary household
ammonia has proven to be effective in removing baked-
on “soil” build-up, and has the beneficial effect of keeping
the microscopic “pores” of the coating open and free to
perform its cleaning action. An occasional light swabbing
with household ammonia while the oven is at room
temperature will prove extremely beneficial.
Abrasives should not be used – in order to maintain
continuous cleaning action, it is very important to avoid
the use of abrasive materials such as steel wool scouring
pads, abrasives or sharp implements which can cause
permanent damage to the surface coating. In addition,
oven cleaners such as “Easy-Off” or “Dow Oven Cleaner”
will clog the “PORES” of the special coating and will retard
the cleaning action.
4. Period “Tune-Up” – although the oven appears clean, we
recommend operating the oven at high heat for 2 hours
approximately once each moth. This will insure against
build-up of solids in hard to see places and in the pores of
the coating.
Automatic Pilot Valve
The automatic pilot valve is a protective device which allows
gas to flow to the burner only when the pilot burner is
burning.
A too loose or too tight connection of the thermocouple nut
to the automatic pilot valve can prevent the thermocouple
from activating the valve. It should be drawn up finger tight
and then TIGHTENED ONLY 1/4 TURN WITH A WRENCH.
Griddle Seasoning
A. Remove all factory applied protective material by
washing with hot water, mild detergent or soap solution.
B. Apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface,
about one ounce per square foot of griddle surface.
Spread over the entire griddle surface with a cloth to
create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth.
C. Light all burners, set at lowest possible setting. Some
discoloring will occur when heat is applied to steel.
D. Heat the griddle slowly for 15 to 20 minutes. Then wipe
away oil. Repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times until the
griddle has a slick, mirror like finish. Do this until you have
reached the desired cooking temperature.