Randomguy Posted January 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2022 How long do you preheat the oven before it is 'prehot' and ready to cook in? How often do you 'pop the hood' and clean the area under the burners? I am talking about lifting that metal layer, btw, and really getting after it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted January 25, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2022 I don’t have a system for pre-heating. Sometimes I turn it on well before the food has to go inside; other times I put the food in before it’s at temperature, like when baking potatoes. We clean the range top every day. Our burners are sealed, so there’s no lifting the top with this one. We use the steam clean function on the ovens once a month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Randomguy said: How long do you preheat the oven before it is 'prehot' and ready to cook in? How often do you 'pop the hood' and clean the area under the burners? I am talking about lifting that metal layer, btw, and really getting after it. It's usually a 10 min wait after preheat temp is reached. but I'm not one who cares to be exact. And I usually do a vacuum and maybe a scrub if I start to smell burning. Otherwise, no more than once a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtyhip Posted January 25, 2022 Popular Post Share #4 Posted January 25, 2022 Mine doesn't have a hood like that. I do wipe it down daily on the top part. I wipe the inside regularly. It needs another deep scrub on the inside. Preheat is about 15 or until the oven light turns off. When i hear the bonk, I know I am close. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 25, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2022 @bikeman564™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: @bikeman564™ you rang? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2022 I only preheat it for baking cakes, cookies, muffins, things that are supposed to bake for a certain time. It takes my oven less than ten minutes to preheat until the light goes off. Everything else I put in the oven before I turn it on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2022 Turn it on and set the temp and it tells me when it is ready. I clean it when it needs it. Just cleaned a week or so ago. Our bottom burner is not exposed, so easy to clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, Randomguy said: How long do you preheat the oven before it is 'prehot' and ready to cook in? How often do you 'pop the hood' and clean the area under the burners? I am talking about lifting that metal layer, btw, and really getting after it. I preheat it till it indicates it's up to the desired temp. I never pop the top. It's ceramic/glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2022 I preheat until the oven warms up to my selected temperature. Then food goes in. Unless I’m preheating the cast iron skillet with bacon grease for cornbread. Clean when needed. Update on the new stove. I called the store and it’s still on back order. Our salesman is going to email their GE rep. for a status update. We are #36 of 45 units on back order. The problem is the scarcity of parts for the induction cooktop. He said he has the same model in his warehouse but the top is all electric and not induction. The oven also does not have a camera. I didn’t know about the camera. I told him, watching food cook is like watching paint dry. I don’t care about that. I’m leaning toward going all electric to get a new stove. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2022 What we might get: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 25, 2022 Share #12 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: I preheat until the oven warms up to my selected temperature. Then food goes in. Unless I’m preheating the cast iron skillet with bacon grease for cornbread. Clean when needed. Update on the new stove. I called the store and it’s still on back order. Our salesman is going to email their GE rep. for a status update. We are #36 of 45 units on back order. The problem is the scarcity of parts for the induction cooktop. He said he has the same model in his warehouse but the top is all electric and not induction. The oven also does not have a camera. I didn’t know about the camera. I told him, watching food cook is like watching paint dry. I don’t care about that. I’m leaning toward going all electric to get a new stove. But, the question remains, will you have to pay for it in the end? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #13 Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: But, the question remains, will you have to pay for it in the end? Smart ass! I will pay but I won’t hear a clank every time I turn it on! We are also getting a zephyr but I haven’t narrowed down the model yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #14 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: I preheat until the oven warms up to my selected temperature. Interesting as I always heard that the oven often gets to the preheated temp, but it takes further time to get the whole darn oven area to an even level of temp. A "thermal" mass is on aid in that. Prevent Heat Loss & Achieve Even Heat To maintain the proper temperature, add a thermal mass (such as a baking stone) to the bottom rack of your oven. This will help your oven maintain its temperature (and quickly recover back to its desired preheat temperature) when you open and close the door. Adding a thermal mass like a pizza or baking stone to your oven will also help the oven disperse a more even heat, which is necessary for certain baked items that require even, consistent heat. If you have a repair complaint such as “my oven doesn’t bake evenly” try adding a baking stone to the bottom rack to fix your heating problems. Whatever you do, don’t place the dish directly on the baking stone…use the rack above! How long should I preheat my oven? The amount of time it take to preheat your oven will depend on how much thermal mass you added and how long it takes to change temperature. Some people add 20 minutes to their preheating time, and some add up to an hour. Just remember: there’s no danger of preheating your oven too long, since it will only get as hot as the temperature you set it to. To ensure you’ve reached the optimal temperature, use a thermometer to monitor your oven’s heat. As you learn more about how long it takes your oven to preheat to certain temperatures, keep a log for your future reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 25, 2022 Share #15 Posted January 25, 2022 I haven't used the actual oven part of the oven in almost 20 years and it doesn't take long to preheat the toaster oven. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Kirby said: I haven't used the actual oven part of the oven in almost 20 years and it doesn't take long to preheat the toaster oven. How do you bake huge batches of cookies and pumpkin pies and a Thanksgiving turkey??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted January 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Kirby said: I haven't used the actual oven part of the oven in almost 20 years and it doesn't take long to preheat the toaster oven. Wth do you eat? Do you not make pizza? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 25, 2022 Share #18 Posted January 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Smart ass! I will pay but I won’t hear a clank every time I turn it on! We are also getting a zephyr but I haven’t narrowed down the model yet. True. I am making bread today. HAHA. I should record the bonk. How much time are you allowing for the decision on the fan? I suggest 4 months and lots of fretting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 25, 2022 Share #19 Posted January 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: How do you bake huge batches of cookies and pumpkin pies and a Thanksgiving turkey??? I go to my Not Wild Sister's. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 25, 2022 Share #20 Posted January 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Wth do you eat? Do you not make pizza? Take out, toaster oven and microwave. o tend to leave the pizza making to professionals, but I'll sometimes make individual pizzas in the toaster oven. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted January 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Kirby said: Take out, toaster oven and microwave. o tend to leave the pizza making to professionals, but I'll sometimes make individual pizzas in the toaster oven. I weep for your poor unloved oven. Next pizza I make, I will dedicate to your oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #22 Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I weep for your poor unloved oven. Next pizza I make, I will dedicate to your oven. Growing up we had a dishwasher that was used for storage for a decade or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Growing up we had a dishwasher that was used for storage for a decade or so. I hate your family. I don't have to meet them to know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #24 Posted January 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I hate your family. I don't have to meet them to know this. I also would use it as a step to get to higher shelves. But we redid the kitchen and the new dishwasher was used. By then we were all approaching teenage years, and we produced a lot of dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #25 Posted January 25, 2022 40 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: True. I am making bread today. HAHA. I should record the bonk. How much time are you allowing for the decision on the fan? I suggest 4 months and lots of fretting. I will ask @bikeman564™ for his input. This is the model we wanted but it’s out of stock until August I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 25, 2022 Share #26 Posted January 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I will ask @bikeman564™ for his input. This is the model we wanted but it’s out of stock until August I think. Bougie. Likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #27 Posted January 25, 2022 34 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I will ask @bikeman564™ for his input. This is the model we wanted but it’s out of stock until August I think. I'm not one for stainless. I'd prefer the vent to be behind wood. That's just my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #28 Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: I'm not one for stainless. I'd prefer the vent to be behind wood. That's just my opinion. Your opinion is valued; not by my wife. But it's valued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #29 Posted January 25, 2022 5 hours ago, jsharrwick said: Turn it on and set the temp and it tells me when it is ready. This 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: But, the question remains, will you have to pay for it in the end? I'm filthy rich and don't worry about it. 1 hour ago, Kirby said: Take out, toaster oven and microwave. o tend to leave the pizza making to professionals, but I'll sometimes make individual pizzas in the toaster oven. We use our toaster oven 90% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 25, 2022 Share #30 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: Interesting as I always heard that the oven often gets to the preheated temp, but it takes further time to get the whole darn oven area to an even level of temp. A "thermal" mass is on aid in that. Prevent Heat Loss & Achieve Even Heat To maintain the proper temperature, add a thermal mass (such as a baking stone) to the bottom rack of your oven. This will help your oven maintain its temperature (and quickly recover back to its desired preheat temperature) when you open and close the door. Adding a thermal mass like a pizza or baking stone to your oven will also help the oven disperse a more even heat, which is necessary for certain baked items that require even, consistent heat. If you have a repair complaint such as “my oven doesn’t bake evenly” try adding a baking stone to the bottom rack to fix your heating problems. Whatever you do, don’t place the dish directly on the baking stone…use the rack above! How long should I preheat my oven? The amount of time it take to preheat your oven will depend on how much thermal mass you added and how long it takes to change temperature. Some people add 20 minutes to their preheating time, and some add up to an hour. Just remember: there’s no danger of preheating your oven too long, since it will only get as hot as the temperature you set it to. To ensure you’ve reached the optimal temperature, use a thermometer to monitor your oven’s heat. As you learn more about how long it takes your oven to preheat to certain temperatures, keep a log for your future reference I have no problem with my convection oven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 25, 2022 Share #31 Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Randomguy said: I weep for your poor unloved oven. The top of the stove is used to make delicious tea. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 26, 2022 Share #32 Posted January 26, 2022 I made bready products today and no bonk. Is it possible the metal is finally seated in a better position? I am afraid to touch it, and the flexing will start again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share #33 Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 6:51 PM, Kirby said: The top of the stove is used to make delicious tea. I only had one cup today, oj got in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 27, 2022 Share #34 Posted January 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I only had one cup today, oj got in the way. As if his history isn't bad enough, now OJ is interfering with your TEA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted January 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, Kirby said: As if his history isn't bad enough, now OJ is interfering with your TEA!! That bastard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 27, 2022 Share #36 Posted January 27, 2022 My oven quietly got to 500F in about 12 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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