"Peter Lampione" > wrote in message
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>A few months ago, while I was away on a trip, my mother-in-law, trying
> to be helpful, cleaned our grimy oven with oven cleaner. The problem
> is, our oven is a self-cleaning model.
> I have read that, if chemical oven cleaners are used in self-cleaning
> ovens, the ovens will be damaged if a self-cleaning cycle is started.
>
> What can I do? I have obviously tried to wipe the oven clean of the
> chemical stuff, but of course, some of it will have remained somewhere -
> it is a nasty powdery stuff. Can I still use the self-cleaning feature
> of the oven?
>
> This was a few months ago, as I said, and we have used the oven in the
> meantime without ill effects.
>
> I thank you for any advice!
>
> Peter

The best advice is to call the oven manufacturer.

If that fails then I would be tempted to use a solution of Vinegar and water
50/50 and wash out the oven. Most of the cleaners contain lye and you'll need a
mild acid to bring the PH back to normal levels.

Dimitri

Here is the Easy-off ingredient list:

Danger: Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to skin and eyes on contact. Contents
under pressure. Contains sodium hydroxide (Lye). Wear long rubber gloves when
using, will burn skin and eyes. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, mucous membranes
and clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing spray mist. Do not puncture or
incinerate container or store in temperatures over 120 degrees F. Do not place
in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat. Keep out of
reach of children

Ingredients from MSDS/Label

ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Butane 000106-97-81-5
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether 000112-34-55
Monoethanolamine (MEA) 000141-43-50-5
Sodium hydroxide 001310-73-20-5