Show Download Article Steam is a wonderful, natural cleaning tool that works wonders on all sorts of surfaces, including oven interiors. There are two major methods you can use to steam clean your oven. You can either put a pot full of water inside your oven and then heat it up for 20-30 minutes, or use a household steam cleaner. Either method will help make your oven look like new again.
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Did this article help you?How does steam cleaning work in a gas oven?Using heat and water, ovens with a steam cleaning function will soften light grime or debris left over from previous usage. Around a cup of water is poured on the floor of the oven. The oven will then heat up to turn the water into steam and help soften the residue.
What is the difference between a Steam Clean and selfThe main difference between a self-cleaning oven and a steam cleaning oven is the steam cleaning function only heats your oven to about 250 degrees Fahrenheit, while the self-cleaning function requires your oven to heat to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do you selfPour 1 cup of water on the oven floor, close the door, and select Steam Clean. In about 30 minutes, Steam Clean will loosen and soften all of the grime in your oven. When the cycle is complete, use a sponge or soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture or food particles from the oven interior and the racks.
Should I Steam Clean or selfSteam cleaning is generally intended for routine maintenance, with the self-cleaning mode (called pyrolytic cleaning, which uses very high heat to turn residue into ash) for tougher stuff. Steam cleaning is much quicker and, because it uses lower heat, a safer alternative.
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