What is pyrolytic oven cleaning

The oven, like any household appliance, can clog and get dirty over time. There are many methods for cleaning contaminants, one of which is pyrolytic treatment.

The origin of the word "pyrolysis" comes from the ancient Greek two words: feast - heat, fire; lysis - decomposition, disintegrate.

Pyrolysis is a process in which, under the influence of high temperature, fatty deposits and other organic contaminants are broken down.

The temperatures that are used for this method can reach about +500 degrees Celsius. This is several times higher than the "standard" temperature for cooking food.

As mentioned earlier, the main principle of action is based on raising the temperature to an ultrahigh mark, which allows you to remove pollution by burning it.

Important:

In the process of applying pyrolysis, unpleasant odors may form. It's not worth being scared. A catalytic filter (a standard, integrated part of any commercial oven) can handle this difficulty. Even after applying pyrolysis, the filter should be cleaned according to the “regular” schedule: 1 time per 100 hours of active operation of the oven - you can clean it with standard calcination. It will not be superfluous to use a cooker hood. Also, it is recommended not to block the fresh air flow, so the window should be open during cleaning.

The use of pyrolysis:

1. In order to start cleaning the oven by pyrolysis, you need to remove all extractable elements from it (baking sheet, wire racks, wire racks, etc.), everything must be removed. Seized items can be cleaned by other methods - manual cleaning or cleaning with a dishwasher, with a special cleaning mode.
2. Next, you need to activate the cleaning function by pyrolysis and wait until it is automatically completed. During this period, the sounds of crackles and minor “pops” may come from the oven - this decomposes the fat, and the process of its utilization (combustion to soot) occurs.
3. After cleaning, you need to wait for the moment when the oven lowers its temperature to room temperature and clean the internal surfaces. To do this, you can use a damp rag or a wet kitchen towel. Soot can be scraped off with difficulty, then take a knife or a special tool for cleaning “hard” fat.
4. After completing the cleaning, the removed elements are inserted and the oven is ready for use again. Done!

Some owners of ovens notice that the oven door may be locked - this happens automatically and is designed to protect you (your hands, skin, apartments) from accidental burns or fire. The door can be opened as soon as the temperature inside drops to an “acceptable” 250 degrees Celsius. This is an integrated feature of ovens. If your door does not lock, you should contact a service center, as this can be extremely dangerous during cooking at high temperatures. Also, the absence of this protection is fraught with accidental opening of the door by a child or pet.

This function can be used only by owners of electric ovens - in gas versions of ovens it is difficult to “set” a temperature of 500 degrees Celsius.

When buying an electric oven, it is important to pay special attention to the quality of steel that is present in the product. It should be able to tolerate multiple increases to "extreme" temperatures and at the same time not lose its properties. Therefore, do not undergo deformation (change in physical parameters).

The same requirements must be made for the fireproof glass of the door. This is especially important if a thermometer is mounted in the glass - check its characteristics.

Tangential mechanism - may create unusual noise. This is due to the fact that it works at maximum power. If the sound is too loud and not natural - it is better to cancel the cleaning.

It should be understood that work at maximum power consumes an increased amount of electricity - keep this in mind.

The safety precautions for using this cleaning method are strict and must be performed flawlessly!

It is strictly forbidden to admit children and pets to the oven and to allow hitting (strikes) of the case.

It is better not to leave the room during the cleaning process - this will protect you from the "emergency" situation and allow you to quickly respond to excesses.

It is recommended to remove objects that are easily susceptible to fire (rags, mittens to remove hot, other). This precaution will protect you from potential heat leakage and, as a result, will cause objects nearby.