GE’s self-cleaning ovens operate at around 880 degrees, though exact temperatures vary by manufacturer. At those temps, organic material like food and grease essentially turn to ash.

Damage to your oven is not the only potential danger in running a self-clean cycle. The Bob Vila website warns that high-heat ...

“Traditional self-cleaning ovens use high heat between 800°F and 900°F to burn grease and food residue into a powdery ash, which is easy to wipe away once the cooling period is complete ...

Catalytic oven interiors are lined in a rough, sandpaper-like self-cleaning coating. When the oven is on at a moderate to high temperature (around 200°C and above), the self-cleaning surfaces absorb ...

A self-cleaning oven setting may be safe, but if you’re prepping for a holiday or can’t afford to fix or replace your stove, think twice before using it.

Experts explain how to clean oven racks beyond just scrubbing with baking soda and vinegar. Read to learn about five common ...

The self-cleaning function is convenient, but it can also wear the oven out. Here are some common mistakes you might be making, plus tips for proper care.

By Paul Hope. If you’re staring down a dirty oven, running the self-cleaning cycle might seem like a no-brainer. In the best ranges, there really isn’t anything quite like it, which locks the ...

To find the best ways to clean an oven without a self-clean setting, we asked the engineers in our range and wall-oven lab. Over the course of their careers at CR, they’ve dealt with more than a ...