How to Clean an Oven

So your lasagna bubbled over and your soufflé exploded? Not to worry - cleaning your oven is not the all-day chore it used to be.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Oven Cleaner
• Soft Rags
• Sponges
• Oven Cleaner
• Sponges

Self Cleaning

1. Remove oven racks and soak them in soapy water.

2. Turn on your automatic oven cleaner; this usually entails locking the door and turning the function switch to "clean."

3. Let the oven do its work; it will heat for several hours, charring off baked-on foods.

Fast Cleaning

4. Remove oven racks and place them in soapy water to soak.

5. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

6. Turn the oven off and spray the inside with oven cleaner.

7. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

8. Wipe the cleaner and dirt away with a damp sponge, rinsing frequently.

9. Dry with a soft cloth.

[0429a]

on 4/30/2009 vinegar is great!

[zahzel]

on 4/8/2009 TY Yes cleaning the oven is a messy job. I like the Vineagar idea. Use vinegar for alot of stuff.

[suhollingsworth]

on 8/24/2007 always read the intructions on the oven cleaner before using it on a hot or warm oven as some oven cleaners are highly flamable and if in doubt always use the product on a cold oven

[rgwhow]

on 7/15/2007 Here's my oven-cleaning trick: Wipe out loose residue from the bottom of the oven. Place paper towels all over the bottom of the oven. Pour regular ammonia over the paper towels. Shut the oven door and let the paper towels sit overnight. The next day, remove the paper towels and wipe the oven clean.

on 8/8/2006 To clean your oven racks; spray WD40 on to the rack, leave for a few minutes, then rub off using a wire sponge and rinse throughly. They will come up like brand new.