Range - Cleaning a Manual or Standard Clean Oven

A manual or standard clean oven was common on ranges from many years ago. We mostly feature a self-clean or steam clean oven in most modern ranges. However, we do still offer a few select models that feature a standard clean oven.

Cleaning Light Soils

Light soils are typically removed using a mild dish soap and water solution or a soap-filled scouring pad.

Frequent wiping with dish soap and water, particularly after cooking meat, will prolong the time between major cleanings.
Rinse thoroughly. Soap left on the liner can cause additional stains when the oven is used again.

Cleaning Heavy Soils

We don't recommend using commercial oven cleaners. However, if you choose to use one, please observe the following suggestions.

Choose a commercial cleaner made for use in standard clean ovens and follow the product label instructions.
When applying a cleaner, the use of rubber gloves is recommended, unless you have an allergy to latex or rubber.
Wipe or rub lightly on stubborn stains. The area around the broil element requires a little more time to clean.
Rinse well.
Be sure to wipe off any oven cleaner that gets on the thermostat bulb. This bulb looks like a small diameter bare copper wire inside the oven on the back or side wall, near the top of the oven.

Note

Before cleaning a standard oven range, the job can be made easier by using household ammonia. Place a 1/2 cup of ammonia in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food. Do not turn the oven on while ammonia is inside.
For additional cleaning information, please consult the Owners Manual for the specific model you own.

Additional Appliance Inquiries

For a Continuous Clean ovens, please see our Range - Cleaning a Continuous Clean Oven article.

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