The Main types of Range FeaturesSome of the most common range features are broilers or second mini ovens, meat thermometer, large window, programmable oven, griddles and grills, self-cleaning, etc. Out of all of these features I’ll just explain self-cleaning and convection because these features work the same on every range. There are three types of cleaning methods: self-cleaning, continuous cleaning, and standard cleaning ovens. A self-cleaning oven has a high-heat cycle, with temperatures as high as 1,000 degrees. The heat turns oven soil into a gray powdery ash that can be wiped up with a damp sponge. When the cleaning cycle is in use, the oven is locked. Self-cleaning ovens have a special porcelain enamel on the inside and a special door seal to stand up to the high temperatures. Continuous-cleaning ovens have walls that have been treated with a catalyst that oxidizes oven soil while the oven operates at normal temperatures (I know science class was a long time ago). This system does not clean as completely as a self-cleaning oven, but eliminating the high heat cycle reduces its purchase price. Standard cleaning ovens must be cleaned by hand, using soap and water or a commercial oven-cleaning product. Some models have a removable oven bottom or a removable door to make cleaning easier. Convection ovens bake the same as your traditional oven, however, these have a fan in the back of the cavity, that blows the heat all around the inside of the oven to produce an even heat throughout the cavity. This results in faster, more efficient cooking and better tasting food. Click Here to Exit Range Features and Return to Ranges |