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 ...

Reflects whether cakes and cookies baked on two racks were evenly browned. (For double wall ovens, based on results from upper oven.) A gauge of the oven self-cleaning cycle's effectiveness at ...

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Self-cleaning ovens have been around for decades, but consumer complaints about their long cycle times, high heat, and the strong odors that result have pushed manufacturers to introduce alternatives, ...

The experts weigh in on the risks and how to use it safely. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images I don't enjoy cleaning my oven. (Does anyone?) At my house, it’s ...