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 ...

The self-cleaning function of an oven works by using heat or steam to loosen spills and buildup from the oven's interior. Most ovens have a self-cleaning feature; consult the owner's manual to ...

Turkey, stuffing, pies — your oven’s big day is coming up. But if it’s covered in last year’s drips and splatters, you might be in for more smoke than sizzle. Consumer Reports reveals the easy ways to ...

Remember the holidays? Maybe you did lots of baking and roasting, perhaps even a turkey or two. Now raise your hand if you’ve cleaned your oven since then. Or since LAST Thanksgiving, for that matter.

The self-clean cycle might be your stove’s most feared and revered feature, depending on whom you ask. The allure? A self-cleaning oven gets the cavity squeaky clean without a drop of chemical cleaner ...

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