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Read MoreCleaning the oven by hand is one of those jobs that we all dread doing. But is a self-cleaning oven the solution? This article will help you find out!
Here are 4 reasons why a self-cleaning oven may be worth the higher price tag:
Are you thinking about purchasing a new oven?
Are you trying to decide between a self-cleaning oven and a normal model?
Then read on to find out which will be the right choice for you.
Cleaning the oven is the job that just about everyone loathes.
It’s on par with some of those awful chores like cleaning the fridge or, dare I say it, cleaning the windows. These jobs are the pits.
That’s why when I first found out about self-cleaning ovens I jumped at the opportunity to get myself one. But you may be wondering, is a self-cleaning oven (or pyrolytic oven) really worth it? And what benefits come from using a self-cleaning oven? Take a look at the following information to find out.
A self-cleaning oven could save you time. Take a look below to find out how.
A self-cleaning oven could save you effort. Take a look below to find out how.
A self-cleaning oven could also help you cut down on your home’s energy consumption. Take a look below to find out how.
A self-cleaning oven could also help to save you money. Take a look below to find out how.
We’ve spoken a lot already about the different things self-cleaning ovens can do. But you should also get to know some of their pros and cons.
As you can see, a self-cleaning oven will save you time physically cleaning. But the 3-hour long cleaning cycle could be a little inconvenient if you have a house full of hungry bellies.
A self-cleaning oven will also save you from all the scrubbing that comes with cleaning an oven. But, you will still have to do some of the work for yourself. You should check the instructions before purchasing a self-cleaning oven. Make sure you get a model that can also clean the cooking racks for you.
Be sure to ventilate the area while you are running a self-cleaning cycle in the oven. Keep the windows and if possible a door open to prevent a build-up of smoke in the kitchen that could set off a fire alarm.
Is your choice between a self-cleaning and a normal oven based on price alone? Then you may want to stick with a normal oven. That’s because self-cleaning ovens are usually 30% more expensive than regular ovens.
Most self-cleaning ovens take between 1.5 hours and 3 hours to complete a cleaning cycle. But with your party playlist booming and some coffee in you, you know it wouldn’t take you 3 hours to clean the oven by hand. So, you may be wondering:
Take a look below to find out.
Most self-cleaning ovens use high temperatures to burn off the build-up of dirt and grease. Your oven may heat up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit during a cleaning cycle.
If your oven has been used to cook greasy or sugary food, it may smoke while running a self-cleaning cycle. You will probably find that there is ash left behind after the cycle. This is because of the high temperatures that are reached inside the oven. You should clean the ash out before you use the oven again.
If you are putting your oven into a cleaning cycle from cold, it may take a while for it to get up to temperature. This could make the cleaning cycle take longer. To speed things up, try running the cycle immediately after cooking a meal.
Is it your first time using the self-clean function on your oven? Then make sure you get started ASAP! You’ll never go back to cleaning your oven by hand again! If you’re not sure how to use function, here’s how:
Cleaning the oven is a messy and awkward job. A self-cleaning oven helps to cut down on all the soaking and scrubbing. I’m sure this article has helped you decide if a self-cleaning oven would be a good buy for your home or not.
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Have a great day!
-Craig