self cleaning oven disaster, need help!
I have a pretty dated maytag electric oven. it's not mine as it belongs to the place we rent. i decided to tryout the self cleaning function and now left with this dusty coating all over the interior which doesn't want to seem to come off no matter what i do. is there a way to get this off?
the big factor that probably caused this is that i stopped the cleaning when there was 40 minutes left in the cycle. it smelled up the place so badly i just couldn't deal so turned it off. do i need to perhaps self clean again? i don't have the instructions and can't seem to find anything online.
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scubadoo97
Feb 14, 2011 07:39 AM
Like most said, run it again. Don't worry about the smell because there is always an odor when burning organic material. It's not uncommon to see ash scattered in the oven after a cleaning.
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Chemicalkinetics
Feb 14, 2011 05:44 AM
It is not abnormal that self-cleaning cycle creates smell. You are burning off whatever in the oven. I will do it again and open the window.
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First, I would call Maytag's 800 number and ask them for help. If that does not work then I would clean it again. When you do so, open all the windows and put any exhaust fans on. Once it is finished cleaning a paper towel should work to remove the dust. Most self cleaning ovens reach a high temperature and burn off the dirt inside the oven. Good Luck!
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trolley
Feb 13, 2011 09:20 PM
i was going to call them tomorrow but since it's sunday night and all i thought i'd ask around first. i just decided i will never do another self cleaning cycle AGAIN. my nose feels funny and the smell is making me sick. not gotta get this dusty film off somehow....
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