# Cleaning & Maintenance

### PIZZA STONE

1. Allow the pizza stone to cool completely before cleaning.
2. DO NOT use the pizza stone over an open flame.
3. DO NOT cool the stone with water or use it when damp.
4. DO NOT use a metal spatula or knife, as these can scratch the stone.
5. DO NOT place frozen foods onto the stone if using temperatures in excess of 150°C. Avoid extreme temperature changes to the stone.
6. DO NOT apply oil to the stone.
7. DO NOT get the stone wet or immerse it in water, which could damage the stone. The stone is NOT dishwasher safe.
8. CAUTION: The stone is very hot during use and stays hot for a long time after use.
9. The stone is fragile and can break if bumped or dropped.
10. Wait until the stone and the oven fully cool down, then carefully slide the stone out of the oven and gently remove any loose or large burnt debris and ash. If needed, flip the stone over to brush off the underside.
11. Gently flip it over and slide it back into the oven. The debris on the underside of the stone will burn away the next time you use the oven.
12. Only store the pizza stone inside the oven keeping in dry, cool and clean condition. DO NOT store food or other items in the oven cavity.
13. It is important to remove as much debris/stuck-on food from stone as possible to minimize smoking. Keep your stone clean helps the dough make good contact with the stone during cooking.

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### OVEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

1. Store your oven indoors in dry conditions when not in use.
2. DO NOT lean on or put items on top of oven. Doing so could damage oven.
3. Keep your oven clean while in storage.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
5. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads oroven cleaners because they will damage the oven. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
6. To clean the outside of your pizza oven, wait until it's cool, unplug it and use a lightly damp cloth to wipe the oven body. Dry with a clean towel right away.

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### GLASS DOOR

1. DO NOT lay cooking utensils, pans or dishes on the glass door.
2. Wait until oven is completely cool before cleaning the glass door.
3. You can remove grease using dry paper towels or a dry cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use warm, soapy water.
4. Make sure the glass door, pizza stone and oven is completely dry before turning it on to use again.


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