How to Clean Your Vulcan VC4 Convection Oven
In this video, we will show you how to properly clean your Vulcan VC4 Convection Oven. It’s important to follow manufacturer best practice cooking and cleaning techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes from your commercial equipment. We will also show you how to conduct a proper extended shutdown of your convection oven.
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[00:21:00] We will review best practice cleaning procedures. Make sure you always allow the oven to cool before cleaning. At the end of every day, turn the oven thermostat to "OFF". Switch the master switch to "COOL". Leave the oven doors open while the fan is on to cool the oven. When the oven has cooled sufficiently, switch the master switch to "OFF" to begin cleaning, and follow lockout target procedures.
[00:46:00] Daily cleaning should be done at the end of every day.
Do NOT spray the oven interior or exterior with a hose. For Daily Cleaning, clean the interior of the oven with water and soap or detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use highly chlorinated or alkaline detergents, to clean the interior of the oven, as these types of solutions can lead to early degradation of the components.
[1:17:00] One of the easiest ways to keep your oven clean is to always use a drip pan, an optional oven accessory.
Make sure to clean the oven's interior back panel. Periodically check for debris around the interior air rotor and remove any small bits of aluminum foil from the fan area.
[1:37:00] Exterior surfaces may be cleaned using a damp cloth with mild detergent and water solution.
When scraping off heavy deposits of grease or oil from the oven, never use steel scrapers. Where it is necessary to scrape, use wood, plastic or rubber tools, or anything non metallic.
[1:58:00] Extended Shut Down
When putting the oven into an extended shut down period, switch the master switch to Cool. Leave the oven doors open, while the fan is on, to cool the oven. After the oven has cooled sufficiently, close the oven doors, switch the master switch to off and turn off the gas supply to the oven.
Warning: For electric convection ovens, disconnect electrical power to the machine and follow lockout tagout procedures, before extended shut down.
[2:29:00] When starting your oven back up after an extended shutdown, check for any damage to the unit before restarting the oven. Always make sure to check all gas and electrical connections before starting up your Convection Oven.
Now you are ready to use your Vulcan convection oven. For more information on operating and maintaining your equipment refer to the operation manual on the Vulcan website.
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For Lockout/Tagout information, watch this Hobart Service video in Spanish with English subtitles
• Lockout & Tagout procedure