Self-cleaning features on ovens, which can be confusing and even controversial, were developed in the early 1960s for both gas and electric ovens, though the term “self-cleaning” is actually something ...

Many modern ovens come with a self-cleaning function, which is intended to make the cleaning process simpler. The self-cleaning feature works by generating high temperatures in order to burn any food, ...

Avoid using the oven's self-cleaning feature. Regular cleaning does help prevent buildup. Use natural cleaning agents whenever possible. Cleaning the oven is one of those tasks that doesn’t get done ...

The self-cleaning mode in your oven can be a useful, chemical-free way to remove the caked-on grease and other debris in your oven. It can also use a whole lot of energy to get super-hot and properly ...

Ovens tend to get a lot of use during the holidays, and between drips, drops, and turkey basting spills, they can get fairly dirty. And they may not get cleaned very often—in a survey by the American ...

Know Your Stuff is a new column that unlocks the hidden secrets about the everyday products you own. As homes across the USA prepare for the kitchen marathon that is Thanksgiving, many will look at ...