Nu-Vu Oven & Proofer Cleaning
Nu-Vu ovens and proofers are the perfect item in any commercial kitchen, especially ones baking bread and other goods. To ensure your baked items are the best they can be, it’s essential to clean your Nu-Vu unit regularly. Learn how to do so easily with the guide below.
This guide is applicable for all Nu-Vu oven and proofer models, including OP-2FM, SUB-123, QB Series and NVT-3-9.
Dry-Out Procedure
On top of regular cleaning, it’s vital to dry-out the proofer and oven cabinet properly.
Proofer Dry-Out
- Step 1 – Leave the proofer cavity door slightly open and activate the Proofer Dry-Out mode on the controller.
- Step 2 – With the Dry-Out process running, empty out the drain pan.
- Step 3 – Clean and rinse the drain pan at a sink. Then, set it aside to air dry.
Oven Dry-Out
- Step 1 – Power down the oven portion of the unit.
- Step 2 – Leave the oven cavity door 1-2 inches open to help remove residual moisture from the interior.
How to Clean your Nu-Vu Oven & Proofer
Cleaning the unit should be done daily.
- Step 1 – Power down the unit by turning off both cavities on the touchscreen and switching the main rocker switch to off. Then wait for it to fully cool down before cleaning.
- Step 2 – Remove all of the wire racks from both the oven and proofer cavity.
- Step 3 – Use a clean and stainless steel cleaner to clean the unit exterior.
- Note: For units that are heavily soiled, clean the exterior with dish soap. Then, thoroughly rinse and dry it.
- Step 4 – Clean the controller with a damp cloth.
- Note: If the controller has heavy grease build up, clean it with dish soap and then thoroughly rinse and dry it.
- Step 5 – Use a food-safe glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean all of the glass surfaces. The oven cavity has a double pane glass that can be opened to clean the interior.
- Step 6 – Rinse all of the glass surfaces with a damp cloth. Then let them air dry.
- Step 7 – Clean both the oven and proofer interior with dish soap, water and a damp cloth or sponge.
- Step 8 – Rinse the interiors with a damp cloth. Then, let both cavities air dry.
- Step 9 – In the proofer cavity, remove the back fan cover.
- Step 10 – Check the fan to ensure it isn’t damaged or clogged.
- Note: Wear gloves while inspecting as the fan blades can be sharp.
- Step 11 – Take all the racks and the fan blade cover to a sink. Wash and rinse all the components and then set them aside to air dry.
Step 12 – Reinstall the fan cover by lining the holes up over the screws on the back wall of the proofer cavity.
Cleaning the Water Injection Nozzle
Some oven and proofer models are equipped with a water injection nozzle. Depending on usage and your water hardness, your water injection nozzle may need to be cleaned regularly or semi-regularly. When it’s time to clean, here’s how you go about it:
SUB-123
- Step 1—Remove the Proofer Element Cover to access the bottom of the proofer compartment. The nozzle will be located in front of the blower wheel.
- Step 2—Remove the nozzle using a 7/16” wrench, then carefully unscrew the filter screen from the back of the nozzle. Shake out the small brass diffuser plug from the inside.
- Step 3—Soak all the components for 30-60 minutes in a small container of a commercial mineral remover, like Lime-A-Way. Carefully brush and rinse all parts to remove all scale and mineral buildup.
- Step 4—Reassemble the nozzle, being sure that the slotted end of the diffuser plug is to the outside. Install the filter and hand-tighten it to avoid damaging the nozzle.
- Step 5—Install the nozzle in the proofer fitting with the 7/16” wrench, tightening carefully. Reinstall the Proofer Element Cover.
NVT-3-9
- Step 1—Turn off the proofer before cleaning.
- Step 2—Remove the wire shelf racks to access the proofer fan cover assembly.
- Step 3—Remove the fan cover assembly by lifting it up ¾” (19mm) making sure to align the fastener heads with the holes in the fan cover. Then pull the fan cover forward and move to the left, rotating the right side of the cover forward.
- Step 4—Remove the nozzle by rotating it ¼ turn counter-clockwise, then downward and away from the base.
- Step 5—Soak all the components for 30-60 minutes in a small container of a commercial mineral remover, like Lime-A-Way. Carefully brush and rinse all parts to remove all scale and mineral buildup.
- Step 6—Reassemble the nozzle by aligning the flats on the base and nozzle, then push the nozzle in until it’s fully seated in the base. Turn it ¼ turn clockwise.
- Step 7—Reinstall the fan cover assembly and wire shelf racks.
For more helpful information, troubleshooting tips and preventative maintenance instructions, check out our collection of Nu-Vu oven manuals and diagrams.