My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.

I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
drips.

She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
have no idea.

Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
bottom of the oven?

TIA

Bill Reynolds wrote:
> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in
the
> bottom of the oven?
>
> TIA

The only reason not to put a foil liner on the bottom of the oven, is
if you find joy, solace, and comfort in buying and using oven cleaner.
Pierre

"Bill Reynolds" > wrote in message
...
> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> bottom of the oven?
>
> TIA

The only time you don't want to put anything on the bottom is with a gas
oven. You must leave the vents openings unobstructed. If she is using oven
cleaner and not lining the bottom, shame on her.

Bill Reynolds wrote:
> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> bottom of the oven?
>
> TIA

I've always done it! Makes clean up SOOOOOOOO much easier.

kili

On Sun 30 Jan 2005 02:46:16p, Bill Reynolds wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> bottom of the oven?
>
> TIA

For years I've been using those very shallow foil pans that are sold as
"oven liners". Never a problem, and is a godsend when you have a
spillover.

If you have electric, make sure that the foil goes under the bottom element
and doesn't touch. If you have gas, make sure that no holes or slots are
covered by the foil.

Any warnings you see against using foil are probably because of those
factors.

Wayne

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:46:16 -0500, Bill Reynolds
> wrote:

>My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
>I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
>drips.
>
>She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
>have no idea.
>
>Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
>bottom of the oven?

Electrical oven, right? If the coils are visible, you can use an oven
liner (underneath the coils). But in many modern ovens (including the
one I have now, a Siemens), the coils are *under* the oven "floor".
Then, for a reason which escapes me, oven liners are not to be used.

Nthalie in Switzerland

One time on Usenet, said:

> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> bottom of the oven?

That's news to me, I've done it for many years. What kind of oven do
you have? Mine is electric -- even though it's self-cleaning, I still
like the foil to catch drips...

--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"You still haven't explained why the pool is
filled with elf blood." - Frylock, ATHF

I have an electric KitchenAid and the manual says "Never cover the oven
floor it will ruin the finish".

"Gal Called J.J." wrote:

> One time on Usenet, said:
>
> > My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
> >
> > I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> > drips.
> >
> > She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> > have no idea.
> >
> > Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> > bottom of the oven?
>
> That's news to me, I've done it for many years. What kind of oven do
> you have? Mine is electric -- even though it's self-cleaning, I still
> like the foil to catch drips...
>
> --
> J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
> "You still haven't explained why the pool is
> filled with elf blood." - Frylock, ATHF

On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:08:00 GMT, Thomas Shunick
> wrote:

>I have an electric KitchenAid and the manual says "Never cover the oven
>floor it will ruin the finish".

Thanks to all for the responses...don't know whether to let the foil
ruin the finish or let the hand sander I'm ready to use do it. <VBG>

In article >,
Bill Reynolds > wrote:

> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:08:00 GMT, Thomas Shunick
> > wrote:
>
> >I have an electric KitchenAid and the manual says "Never cover the oven
> >floor it will ruin the finish".
>
> Thanks to all for the responses...don't know whether to let the foil
> ruin the finish or let the hand sander I'm ready to use do it. <VBG>

I think I'd go for covering it. Personally, I've used foil for years and
not had any problems and the floor of the oven has a nice finish still.

I did see a pricey item in the Baker's catalog. Sounds like a silpat
mat for oven spills. It's called the "Non-Stick Oven Mat & Liner" and
is a whopping $29.95. Trim to fit, put on the bottom of the electric
oven or the lowest rack of a gas over and bake away. Wipes clean and
reusable. http://shop.bakerscatalogue.com/items/item6595.html

marcella

Hi...

I use liners in my electric fan oven, but not on the bottom, I have one on
each shelf, when the cooking time is up, I pull it out **with** whatever
is in the oven, so that it is like a tray for the main dish, then spills
don't get on the bottom of the oven.

If you have to leave it behind in the oven because your 'dish' is heavy,
then just go real careful if the contents are liquidy... and wipe any spills
up as soon as the meal is over, scrape it up if it has gone a bit tacky with
a wooden spatula, or similar. I know it's a horrid fussy messy job, but
it'll save you lots of sweat and tears, and certainly lots of drill bits
(g).
I do however put foil into the bottom of the grill pan under the wire or
metal trivet thingy..

HTH....Cher

cher wrote:

> Hi...
>
> I use liners in my electric fan oven, but not on the bottom, I have one on
> each shelf, when the cooking time is up, I pull it out **with** whatever
> is in the oven, so that it is like a tray for the main dish, then spills
> don't get on the bottom of the oven.

Liners? What is an oven liner? do you mean
something like using a baking pan underneath your
casserole or potentially messy dishes or is this
something.... disposible?
Goomba

Hi Goomba,
these are not disposable, they are tin trays, with a tiny rim, but are
really very inexpensive over here - UK- that they could well be disposable,
if they get too discoloured they are cheap enough to ditch, and buy more.

Cheers....cher




"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> cher wrote:
>
> > Hi...
> >
> > I use liners in my electric fan oven, but not on the bottom, I have one
on
> > each shelf, when the cooking time is up, I pull it out **with**
whatever
> > is in the oven, so that it is like a tray for the main dish, then spills
> > don't get on the bottom of the oven.
>
> Liners? What is an oven liner? do you mean
> something like using a baking pan underneath your
> casserole or potentially messy dishes or is this
> something.... disposible?
> Goomba
>

"Bill Reynolds" > wrote in message
...
> My wife just got through cleaning and swearing at the oven.
>
> I suggested putting a sheet of aluminum at the bottom to catch the
> drips.
>
> She said that you were not supposed to do that...from what source I
> have no idea.
>
> Is there really a reason one should not put a sheet of aluminum in the
> bottom of the oven?
>
> TIA

your local appliance parts store should have a roll of aluminum oven liner
made specifically for the bottom of ovens. It is heavier than aluminum foil
so it doesn't curl up into the element.

One roll lasts for ten years.
When you have a big enough spill, you just take out the old and tear off
another sheet that size and slide it in (elements lift up). A minute, max.