Let’s Talk Ovens | Get ’em Ready for the Holidays

It’s that time of year. Time for family, friends and some entertainment.  As you prepare your house for your gathering, don’t forget to give your oven a little TLC. Doing this will help you spend as little time in the kitchen as possible and more time enjoying your guests. With a few easy tips from your friends at The Appliance and Mattress Center of Columbus, Ohio you can give your oven a facelift.

HOLIDAY TIPS FOR CLEANING OUT YOUR OVEN

image_of_nice_baked_bread_in_ovenSchedule your cleaning up to two weeks before the big day. Ovens have a higher tendency of failing during or soon after a self-cleaning cycle.

Clean and remove the black leftover spills. Doing this will help you to avoid filling your house with unpleasant odors.

Check for moisture on the outside of your oven. If you find moisture you may have a faulty gasket. These gaskets maintain proper cooking temperatures. Therefore, faulty gaskets should always be replaced.

Is your oven baking efficiently? You can be assured of this by checking to see if the temperature on your dial matches the temperature inside your oven. You can check this with a digital oven thermometer. If you don’t have access to one of these you can also check it by buying a basic white cake mix and following the directions on the box exactly. If the cake comes out dry or undercooked, your oven temperature isn’t correct and will need to be adjusted. To do this, you will need to remove the oven temperature-control knob. On many ovens you will find either a dial under the knob that tells you how to reset the temperature or the disc under the knob. Follow the manufactures directions printed there. If no directions given you will need to loosen the screw and move the disc counterclockwise to raise the temperature or clockwise to lower it. Each notch on the disc represents a 10 degree change. Adjust the gauge accordingly. Replace the knob. Wait till the oven cools down completely and recheck your temperature using one of the two ways mentioned above.

Rather than opening oven door while baking, use your oven light to take a peek inside. This will save cooking time and energy as your heat won’t escape. If your light isn’t work the bulb could be faulty and needs to be changed or you may need to have a professional check the connection.

By following these simple tips you can avoid a disruptive cooking at your gathering. Happy baking from all of us at The Appliance and Mattress Center!
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