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Judy in Calgary Feb 4th 2008 4:52 pm

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by destinationnovascotia
About right. Have you any idea how much power the self clean uses? Just make the most of it by turning off the heating and all sitting in the kitchen for the day to balance the expense.

It's ever so worth it. I love the self cleaning feature of my oven. You can save a bit of money by turning the self cleaning cycle on after you've baked something in the oven. In that case, the oven already is warm, and has less heating up to do to reach the temperature at which the dirt is turned to ash. But, even if you don't do that, the electricity is cheaper and far more pleasant than some radio-active (joke) chemical would be.

Coffeepot Feb 4th 2008 6:27 pm

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 5886260)
It's ever so worth it. I love the self cleaning feature of my oven. You can save a bit of money by turning the self cleaning cycle on after you've baked something in the oven. In that case, the oven already is warm, and has less heating up to do to reach the temperature at which the dirt is turned to ash. But, even if you don't do that, the electricity is cheaper and far more pleasant than some radio-active (joke) chemical would be.

Mine doesn't have a self clean so i push the OH button instead :rofl:

welshchem Feb 5th 2008 1:34 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5886496)
Mine doesn't have a self clean so i push the OH button instead :rofl:

The child in me loves when the oven gets dirty. I have been known to throw the odd frozen chip in there before running the self clean. There's something soothing about watching things not-so-spontaneously burst into flames. Perhaps I need help:blink:

RodRos&Co. Feb 5th 2008 1:34 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5886496)
Mine doesn't have a self clean so i push the OH button instead :rofl:

mine doesn't have 1 of those either:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Zoe Bell Feb 5th 2008 1:43 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 
now you have me really worried. Our condo has heat detectors which are wired directly into the buildings fire alert system. If they go off then the whole building fire alarm goes off and the fire brigade arrives!!!

Normally I wouldn't object to a truck full of fit blokes arriving on my doorstep but I do seem to recall we get charged for false alarms we cause!:p


Definately wont be able to try self clean until summer but don't think oven will last that long without some cleaning attention

Piff Poff Feb 5th 2008 2:05 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 
I love the self clean button:thumbsup:

I haven't experienced excessive amount of smoke, in fact when I 1st got my new oven, it filled the house with smoke every time I used it, apart on self clean:blink: (oven has since been swapped for one that isn't a fire hazard.

You could always use the self clean function on a chilly day - without the heating on full.

As Steve says take out the shelves or they will lose their easy slide feel.

Zoe Bell Feb 5th 2008 2:25 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 
just on a side note , we don't have our heating on at the moment. In fact we haven't put it on at all this winter. I'm sitting here in a short sleeved t shirt. The lounge and bedroom windows are open and last night we put the summer duvet back on the bed cause we were sick of roasting at night.

welshchem Feb 5th 2008 2:34 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by Zoe Bell (Post 5888731)
just on a side note , we don't have our heating on at the moment. In fact we haven't put it on at all this winter. I'm sitting here in a short sleeved t shirt. The lounge and bedroom windows are open and last night we put the summer duvet back on the bed cause we were sick of roasting at night.

Perhaps everyone else in your building likes it hot. You just get the bleed through, I suppose if hydro's included everyone wants to get their 'money's worth'.;)

Zoe Bell Feb 5th 2008 2:54 am

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think the south west facing windows also help , it actually gets really hot when we have a sunny day. It makes deciding what to wear when going out quite tricky to judge

Rob4BC Feb 5th 2008 3:09 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by welshchem (Post 5888756)
Perhaps everyone else in your building likes it hot. You just get the bleed through, I suppose if hydro's included everyone wants to get their 'money's worth'.;)

Have you got time to post here? Shouldn't you be unpacking?:p:rofl:

welshchem Feb 5th 2008 3:38 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by Rob4BC (Post 5888857)
Have you got time to post here? Shouldn't you be unpacking?:p:rofl:

I'm just about done. It's been a busy week but we're getting there. Got a few more trips to Richmond hill to pick up some odds and ends and to try and sell a set of patio furniture and a BBQ but then I'll be able to relax and enjjoy the new lifestyle.

Tuppence Feb 5th 2008 3:45 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 
I hadn't built up the courage to use our 'self clean' button yet, either. Every bloody time the oven is on and we open the door, the smoke detector goes off. I hope this will solve it.

Looks like a fun event for a Sunday afternoon :blink::D

manghams Feb 5th 2008 4:17 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by welshchem (Post 5888433)
The child in me loves when the oven gets dirty. I have been known to throw the odd frozen chip in there before running the self clean. There's something soothing about watching things not-so-spontaneously burst into flames. Perhaps I need help:blink:



Pyromaniac maybe...... ;)

I haven't tried mine yet; it does need it, but I am scared :ohmy:

GavinR Feb 5th 2008 4:46 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

just on a side note , we don't have our heating on at the moment. In fact we haven't put it on at all this winter. I'm sitting here in a short sleeved t shirt. The lounge and bedroom windows are open and last night we put the summer duvet back on the bed cause we were sick of roasting at night.
Had a similar problem when we lived in Ontario, the apartment was rediculously hot, 28c if I remember rightly. Usually you can set the air conditioning to cycle cold air up from the basement which cools things down nicely but you have to do something to turn off the compressor first so that it doesn't burn out. Stupid thing with apartments, the aircon is only available between certain dates, doesn't matter how hot it is outside!

Rob4BC Feb 5th 2008 4:58 am

Re: Self Cleaning Ovens
 

Originally Posted by welshchem (Post 5888961)
I'm just about done. It's been a busy week but we're getting there. Got a few more trips to Richmond hill to pick up some odds and ends and to try and sell a set of patio furniture and a BBQ but then I'll be able to relax and enjjoy the new lifestyle.

So does your new oven self clean? <no thread drift accusations for me - well not much>

Oh, and as you're about done, what time do you want us Friday night for drinkies and dinner?:lol:


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