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> On Tue, 8 Nov 2016 03:31:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>>On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 5:06:03 AM UTC-5, Cheryl wrote:
>>> Jeßus > Wrote in message:
>>> > Just talking to Mum (who is currently making a cauliflower bake) and
>>> > we got onto the topic of self-cleaning ovens. I've had no experience
>>> > with them and would like to hear from anyone with one. Do they really
>>> > clean effectively or do they need a little 'help' along the way? Are
>>> > they worth having?
>>> >
>>> > I've been considering replacing the gas stove as it's starting to show
>>> > signs of wear and tear. Thanks.
>>> >
>>>
>>> The oven I have now is my first self cleaning oven. I think it
>>> cleans it pretty well. You just set it, open some windows
>>> and let
>>> it go. It will smoke depending on how much it needs to clean so
>>> after the cycle finishes let it cool down and just wipe out the
>>> ash with some soapy water and then with just plain water that the
>>> burned on food and grease turned into. At least that's my
>>> experience. You need to clean the racks separately because you
>>> don't want to leave them in during the self cleaning cycle.
>>
>>Per the instructions on my range, the racks can be left in during
>>the cleaning cycle. The price you pay is that they won't slide
>>as smoothly. ISTR they recommend spraying the outer edges with
>>cooking spray (Pam) as a lubricant.
>>
>>Cindy Hamilton
>
> I thought of doing that, have always left the racks in, can't see
> doing the worst bit of the job in order to keep the racks shiny. Mine
> are fine, it's not hard moving them. One thing I do is just before
> cleaning, I shift the racks from their usual position so the metal the
> rack rests on can be easily cleaned.

Mine says the racks can be left in, I use the self clean fairly often, and
never had a problem with the racks not sliding easily, maybe that is yet to
come.

Cheri