TurboChef Technologies, Inc. Owner’s Manual

DAILY

 MAINTENANCE

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Step 1

Step 2 (Fig A)

Step 2 (Fig B)

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Step 1: Prepare the Oven

 

WARNING: The oven operates at approximately 500°F (260°C) and may    

 

cause injury if not allowed to cool properly.

• Turn off the oven by pressing the On/Off key.

• Slightly open the oven door.

• Cooling takes approximately 30 minutes. DO NOT clean the oven until the    

  oven displays oven off: ready to clean.

Step 2: Remove the Wire Rack and Lower Jetplate

 

WARNING: Be sure the oven interior is cool before removing these items.

    

• The wire rack and lower jetplate are connected and can be removed together.

• Push the wire rack towards the rear cavity wall (Fig A) and then lift up (Fig B).

• Maneuver the bottom jetplate out from under the tabs on the rear cavity wall.

 CAUTION: DO NOT remove the top glass jetplate; breakage will result in    

 

a non-warranty service call.

Step 3: Clean the Wire Rack and Lower Jetplate

• Detach the wire rack from the jetplate and wash, rinse, sanitize, and dry each part.

Step 4: Clean the Air Filter

 

CAUTION: TurboChef does not recognize blocked air vents as a warrantable    

 

claim. The filter must be cleaned regularly or replaced if damaged. During oven  

 

operation, the filter must remain in place at all times.

• Remove the air filter from the back of the oven.

• Rinse the air filter with hot water.

• Allow the air filter to dry completely.

 

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the oven without the air filter in place.

Step 5: Wipe the Oven Interior

• Use a food vacuum or damp towel to remove large particles from the oven cavity.

Step 6: Clean the Oven Interior

• Spray TurboChef ® Oven Cleaner onto the top, bottom, and sides of oven interior.

 CAUTION: DO NOT spray Oven Cleaner into the holes on the back oven    

 

wall. Doing so can damage critical oven components, resulting in a non- 

 

 

warranty service call.

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Daily Maintenance

Follow the steps below when cleaning your Sota oven. 

Use only TurboChef

 

®-approved cleaning chemicals. 

The use of any other cleaning products may damage 

critical oven components, resulting in a non-warranty 

service call.

Supplies and Equipment

TurboChef

 

® Oven Cleaner (Product Number: 

103180), TurboChef

 

® Oven Guard (Product 

Number: 103181), Kay ClickSan® sanitizer, nylon 

scrub pad, cleaning towel, disposable gloves, 

protective eyewear, dust mask (optional)

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

Step 6: Clean the Oven Interior, Continued

• Allow Oven Cleaner to penetrate stains for five minutes.

• Clean the oven interior with a nylon scrub pad.

 

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to scrub the upper jetplate (A). If food is stuck 

 

to the oven ceiling, gently remove it without applying pressure to the glass 

 

plate. Breakage will result in a non-warranty service call.

 

CAUTION: DO NOT remove the top glass jetplate (A); breakage will 

 

result in a non-warranty service call.

Step 7: Clean and Dry the Oven Door

• Clean the oven door with Oven Cleaner and a nylon scrub pad.

• Wipe the oven door with a damp towel, and then a dry towel.

Step 8: Rinse or Wipe the Oven Interior

 CAUTION: do not use a hose or water jet for cleaning. Doing so can damage   

 

critical oven components, resulting in a non-warranty service call.

• Wipe down the oven interior with a clean damp towel.

• Dry the oven interior with a clean towel.

Step 9: Apply TurboChef® Oven Guard

• Spray TurboChef® Oven Guard onto a clean towel.

• Wipe the interior walls and the inside of the oven door.

 

CAUTION: DO NOT spray Oven Guard into the cavity, especially around the  

 

holes on the back oven wall. Doing so can damage critical oven components,    

 

resulting in a non-warranty service call.

Step 10: Reinstall Components

• Reconnect the wire rack to the lower jetplate, and reinstall both items.

• Close the oven door.

• Reinstall the filter, or replace it with a new one if the mesh is deteriorated, has 

   large openings, or has started to dislodge from the frame. 

Step 11: Clean the Oven Exterior

• Wipe the oven exterior with a clean, damp towel.

• Remove the lower panel and remove large food particles.

• Wipe the panel with a clean, damp towel.

 

CAUTION: DO NOT spray chemicals into any openings, such as the louvers 

 

on the side panels or the rear vent catalyst housing. Doing so can damage 

 

critical oven components, resulting in a non-warranty service call.

• The oven is ready to turn on.

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OVEN

 CONTROLS

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Oven Controls

1. On/Off Key

Press to turn the oven on (begin warmup) or off 

(cool down), or to exit Info Mode (page 11).

2. Info Key

When the oven is off or cooling down, press to 

access the Info Mode (page 11).

3. Up and Down Keys

When the oven is ready to cook (i.e., warmed up 

and waiting for a cook command), press the Up or 

Down key to view additional food groups or items.

When the oven is in the Info Mode (page 11), 

press to navigate between screens 1 and 2.

When editing a food item, press to navigate 

between editable fields (Figure 19, page 15).

4. Display

The display shows information relevant to the 

current oven operation and/or user options.

5. Back/Stop Key

When the oven is cooking, press the Back/Stop key 

to immediately terminate a cook cycle.

When the oven is ready to cook (i.e., warmed up 

and waiting for a cook command), or in the Info 

Mode (page 11), press the Back/Stop key to return 

to the previous screen.

6. Enter Key

Press the Enter key when saving changes to food 

item settings (Figure 19, page 15), or whenever 

instructed by the oven screen.

7. Soft Keys

There are eight soft keys - four to the left and right 

of the display. Press a soft key to select an option 

adjacent to that key on the display.

NOTE: Soft keys are labeled L1-L4 and R1-R4 in 

this manual (where applicable) for easier identifi-

cation and reference.

8. Numeric Keypad

Use the numeric keypad to enter access passwords 

or modify cook settings (Figure 19, page 15). The 

numeric keypad also contains a Back/Stop key and 

an Enter key, which are functionally identical to 

Items 5 and 6.

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Figure 4: Oven Controls

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