MAINTENANCE
An abrasive or aggressive oven cleaner will damage or even destroy the coating inside the oven . These should NEVER be used in an oven with this feature . ( As a matter of fact , just one use can cause irreparable harm to the pyrolytic coating . Is your cleaner aware that they should not use these chemicals in the oven when turning the apartment ?)
The technician can also inform the resident not to use sink soap in the dishwasher as this apartment is not equipped a self-cleaning kitchen … ( Or the apartment downstairs that the sudsy water leaks into .)
Happy preparations !
Before starting the cycle remove any large crumbs or “ chunks ” of baked on food by using non-scratching methods . This can be done with the use of a plastic spatula or plastic putty knife and warm water . The more of this debris that is removed beforehand , the less smoke / smells there will be .
Start the cycle and let it go . It will take several hours and the oven will be unusable for the duration .
Once completed , a damp sponge or soft cloth will remove any ash or soot found in the bottom of the oven . This is the final step in the self-cleaning process . If skipped , the oven is not truly clean .
Move in is a fantastic time to teach this to a new resident . After the leasing paperwork is completed , a Technician can meet them at their new apartment and give them a “ maintenance tour ” to answer any questions . In addition to the self-cleaning cycle in the oven , they can be shown the switch on the wall that isn ’ t broken ; it operates the receptacle in the living room . www . supplyhq . com www . saaaonline . org | January / February 2017 25