How Do You Use A Gas Self Cleaning Oven?
A gas self-cleaning oven is different from a regular gas oven because it has a separate self-cleaning cycle. The cycle uses extremely high temperatures to incinerate grease, spills and any leftover food particles. The oven uses a single burner to achieve these high temperatures. Using the cycle does not automatically eliminate the need to clean the oven. However, the self-cleaning feature does greatly to reduce the time and energy it takes to clean the oven. Remove any oven racks, grills, inserts and pans from the gas oven. Clean them with a scouring brush and dishwashing liquid. These oven accessories cannot withstand the temperature of the self-cleaning cycle. Clean any large spills with a washcloth and warm, soapy water. Dampen the washcloth with the soapy water and wipe up the spills, being careful not to ignite the single burner. This is necessary because if the oven is very dirty, it will produce heavy smoke or possibly catch fire as it burns off the spills. Close the door and pr
