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How To Clean an Electric Oven
Cleaning an electric oven is not as difficult as it may seem. In this article, we will be discussing the steps you can take to clean your electric oven quickly and explore different techniques.
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Cleaning an electric oven is not as difficult as it may seem. In this article, we will be discussing the steps you can take to clean your electric oven quickly and explore different techniques.
Reasons To Clean Your Electric Oven
Regularly cleaning your oven is important for a variety of reasons. Regularly cleaning your oven can help prevent the following issues and extend the life of your appliance.
– Residue from meals can carbonize and smoke when the oven is turned on, impacting your food’s taste.
– Grease and grime from past meals can create unpleasant odors and smoke and can be a fire hazard.
– Build-up can also impact your oven’s performance over time causing it to work harder than is needed leading to issues down the road. Cleaning your oven regularly will extend the quality and life of your oven.
Tips for Electric Oven Cleaning
To make cleaning your electric oven easier you should consider doing regular and heavy-duty cleanings.
Regular cleanings are more focused on cleaning up smaller messes and will make deep cleaning your oven easier.
Pro Tips:
– Always unplug your oven before cleaning it.
– Do not use abrasive materials, such as steel wool or harsh chemicals. These materials can damage the oven's surface.
Self-Cleaning & Steam Cleaning Features
Self-cleaning and steam cleaning features are convenient features to have. These settings can simplify oven cleaning and help you avoid the use of harsh chemicals.
Self-Cleaning Ovens
Self-cleaning ovens use high temperatures to burn off food residue and spills. This reduces them to ash. Once the oven has cooled down, the ash can be easily wiped away.
Steam Cleaning Ovens
Steam cleaning ovens use water to soften and loosen grime, which makes it easier to clean. You will only need to wipe out the grime after completing a steam clean.
Tip
Did you know? To loosen up the grime inside your oven, you can bake a combination of baking soda, vinegar, and water in an oven-safe bowl on low heat for 40 minutes. Then turn off the oven, and wipe it down once it cools.
How to Clean an Electric Oven
When it comes to cleaning your electric oven there are a few different steps you will need to follow. This will vary slightly depending on if you are doing a regular cleaning or a heavy-duty cleaning as well.
Cleaning Supplies for Regular & Deep Cleans
First, you are going to want to get your cleaning supplies together. These supplies will not vary much between regular and heavy-duty cleaning.
• Sponges - Used for scrubbing stuck-on foods.
• Cleaning solution - You can use an oven cleaner, vinegar, or vinegar/baking soda.
• Dishcloths - Used for wiping down surfaces that do not have stuck-on food.
• Glass Cleaner - For glass top surfaces.
• Microfiber cloth - To wipe down glass surfaces and stainless-steel surfaces.
Step-by-Step Guide for Regular Oven Cleaning
Regular oven cleaning is quick and easy. This should be done every use or nearly every use.
1. Wait for your oven to cool and unplug your oven from the power source.
2. Take your cleaner or choice and a dishcloth and wipe down messes made while cooking.
3. Scrub any difficult areas with a sponge and water.
4. Take the time to wipe down glass and stainless-steel surfaces with a microfiber and cleaner of choice.
a. Be sure to use appropriate cleaners. A glass cleaner is effective on both glass and stainless-steel surfaces. However, we recommend using a cleaning solution specifically designed for stainless steel or a mixture of vinegar and water.
Step-by-Step Guide for Heavy-Duty Cleaning
Depending on how often you use your oven you can get away with doing this quarterly, bi-annually, or even annually. This is a more extensive cleaning that can utilize self and steam-cleaning features as well.
1. Be sure your oven is cooled and unplugged.
2. Remove any racks.
3. Clean the racks with dish soap and water.
4. Thoroughly clean all the surfaces of your oven on the interior and exterior with your cleaning of choice and a sponge or dishcloth.
5. Wipe down the glass and stainless-steel surfaces with a microfiber and cleaner of choice.
a. Be sure to use appropriate cleaners. A glass cleaner is effective on both glass and stainless-steel surfaces. However, we recommend using a cleaning solution specifically designed for stainless steel or a mixture of vinegar and water.
6. If you have a range, pull it away from the wall and vacuum behind and underneath it if applicable.
Our Favorite Electric Ovens
Investing in a high-quality oven with steam-clean or self-clean options can make keeping up with cleaning your oven easy. Here are a few of our favorite models.
GE®’s Self-Clean Convection Single Wall Oven with Never Scrub Racks
If you are looking for an electric wall oven, this GE wall oven is an absolute must-have. It offers self-cleaning as well as a steam cleaning option.
This wall oven includes heavy-duty smooth glide roller racks. They make it easy to remove food dishes and never need scrubbing thanks to the self-clean feature.
You can access smart capabilities through the SmartHQ app which lets you monitor and control your oven from anywhere.
LG’s Combination Double Wall Oven
Finally, we absolutely love this LG electric double-wall oven. It offers the same amazing smart features as the LG range and the same great Easy Clean® feature as well.
We love the LG TurboCook™ feature of this electric double-wall oven. It cooks up to four times faster than a traditional oven, without preheating.
LG’s Convection Electric Range with Air Fry & EasyClean®
This LG range is a smart electric range that also has a convection fan with Air Fry. This Easy Clean® oven allows you to use the ThinQ app to maintain and even operate your oven from your smartphone.
The Easy Clean® feature is the fastest oven-cleaning feature available creating a spotless interior in as little as 10 minutes.
Shop at Bouche Appliances
Whether you are looking for a new refrigerator, oven, range, or dishwasher, we can help. Stop by our appliance store location in Miami, Florida, to browse our great selection of the best smart appliances for every budget and need.
We proudly carry the best brands in the industry such as Bosch, Thermador, Miele, GE Profile, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and more for you to choose from. We strive to provide the best customer service to ensure you have the best shopping experience possible with us. For all your home and kitchen appliance needs, Bouche is the best appliance store near you!
