How to Clean a Convotherm Combi Oven
The Convotherm combi oven is not only a vital asset in your commercial kitchen, but it also makes daily tasks like cleaning a breeze. Thanks to its innovative easyTouch automatic cleaning system, you can safely clean and sanitize the interior chamber of your combi oven at the touch of a button. The instructions below show you how to clean a Convotherm combi oven using the automatic cleaning cycle.
The following procedure is applicable to most mini and standard sized combi ovens including the Convotherm 4.
Supplies
- Dish soap
- Water
- Cloth
- Sponge
- OEM approved cleaning chemicals
- ConvoClean Forte cleaner (canisters or single dose)
- ConvoCare neutralizer (canisters or single dose)
Automatic Cleaning Process
Before you do additional cleaning of the unit, you’ll want to get the automatic cycle running. This process only cleans the unit interior and should be done daily.
- Step 1. Select clean - Press the “Clean” button on the homepage of the touchscreen.
- Step 2. Select cleaning level - On the touchscreen, choose cleaning level 1-4 for light, moderate, heavy or extreme heavy soiling.
- Step 3. Choose a mode - Select either Regular or Economy mode.
- Note: Express mode should only be used for minor messes and not daily cleaning.
- Step 4. Choose add ons - Select additional cleaning functions like “Steam Disinfection” or “Drying” if needed.
- Step 5. Start the cycle - Press “Confirm” to begin the automatic cleaning process.
- Note: If you’re using single dose cleaners instead of canisters, the touch screen will prompt you when to pour in the ConvoClean Forte cleaner and ConvoCare neutralizer.
Cleaning the Exterior
The unit exterior also must be cleaned daily. This can be done while the automatic cleaning cycle runs.
- Step 6. Clean the exterior - Wash the unit exterior and touchscreen with dish soap and a sponge. Then rinse it with a damp cloth.
- Step 7. Finish exterior and interior cleaning - When the automatic cleaning cycle is complete and the exterior is clean, press the green checkmark on the touchscreen.
Post Auto Cleaning Cycle Cleaning
Once the cycle is finished and the exterior is sparkling clean, the following must also be done daily.
- Step 8. Clean the door gasket - Wash the gasket and surrounding area with dish soap and a sponge. Then rinse it with a damp cloth.
- Step 9. Wash the tray - Use dish soap and water to clean the condensate tray located in front of the oven cavity.
- Step 10. Open the door glass - Press on the two latches to open the glass panes of the oven door.
- Step 11. Clean the glass - Use dish soap and water to wash and rinse the interior sides of the glass.
- Note: Let the interior air dry before closing the glass panes.
- Step 12. Wash the second tray - Use dish soap and water to clean the condensate tray on the door.
- Note: There is a tab that can be pressed to drain the tray while cleaning.
- Step 13. Close the glass - Once the interior sides of the glass panes are dried, close them and use the latches to secure it.
Different Cleaning Sequences
Convotherm combi ovens also offer various cleaning sequences depending on what your business needs. These other cleaning programs will operate similarly to a standard fully automatic cleaning sequence, but with some unique variations. The two main cleaning options include:
- ConvoClean+— A fully automatic cleaning process that includes the use of cleaning agents supplied through connected canisters.
- Semi-Automatic— A cleaning sequence that issues prompts to indicate the next step. This may include single dose cleaner bottles.
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