Besides, ovens wouldnt come equipped with the option if it wasnt safe to use, right?
Some ovens offer heat cleaning, whileothers offer steamcleaning.
This means that a self-cleaning feature that uses steam may be better in the long run.
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As you might imagine, heat this intense can cause a lot of stress to the appliances interior.
How Often Can You Safely Self-Clean Your Oven?
With that said, you might still find it worthwhile to use the self-cleaning feature occasionally.
Generally, the more often you use your oven, the faster food residue collects.
Davis advises to use your ovens self-cleaning function as little as possible.
Lemmen warns you should never leave the oven unattended while it’s in self-cleaning mode.
The experts provided a few more helpful pointers to keep your oven in tip-top shape.
Once the oven has cooled, clean up baking and cooking spills right after they happen, Lemmen says.
Davis maintains that a warm (but not hot!)
oven makes wiping away splatters with little elbow grease even easier.
Even better, its non-toxic.
From here, heat the water in the oven for two hours at the lowest temperature.
Alternatively, test outthe viral lemon hack, which follows a similar process but adds a deodorizing benefit.
Avoid Commercial Oven Cleaners
Both experts agree that you should steer clear of usingcommercial oven cleanersif possible.
Spray cleaners can potentially damage the oven coating or its elements, Davis says.
