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How to Clean & Maintain a Pizza Deck Oven

Cleaning is an important part of maintaining equipment such as a pizza deck oven. When you regularly clean your oven, you can ensure a longer life and better tasting food. Learn how to properly maintain your unit by following our instructions below.

Supplies You Need

  • Mild dish soap & warm water
  • Stainless steel cleaner
  • Soft-bristle brush
  • Stiff-wire brush/scraper
  • Cloths
  • Vacuum

Pizza Deck Oven Cleaning Instructions

  • Step 1 - Clean the exterior surfaces with stainless steel cleaner.
  • Step 2 - Burn off stuck-on food by turning the thermostat to the max temperature and wait 30 minutes.
  • Step 3 - Turn the oven off & wait for it to cool down.
  • Step 4 - Use a scraper or stiff brush to remove stuck-on remnants from the baking decks.
  • Step 5 - Remove loose food from the baking decks with a vacuum.
  • Step 6 - Vacuum carbon or crumbs in the burner compartment and around the doors.
  • Step 7 - Clean the flue vent area to clear any obstructions as needed.

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with these specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.