Don’t put detergent on heating elements
Heating elements and electrical components should remain dry.
Don’t flood the oven
More water does not mean better cleaning. Excess liquid can seep into places where it doesn’t belong.
Don’t use aggressive abrasives
Steel wool and harsh scraping can damage some oven surfaces, finishes, or glass.
Don’t mix cleaning products
Never combine dishwasher detergent with bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or other household chemicals. Mixing cleaning products can create dangerous fumes or chemical reactions.
Check Your Oven’s Manual First
Modern ovens aren’t all made the same.
Some have special coatings, self-cleaning functions, catalytic liners, steam-cleaning systems, or surfaces that require specific cleaning products.
If your oven has a self-cleaning or special interior coating, check the manufacturer’s instructions before using a dishwasher tablet or any other detergent.
A cleaning hack that works on one oven may not be appropriate for another.
