Do you love to cook? If so, your oven is likely your favorite appliance. At least, it’s probably the most important. This appliance can make or break a meal. You need even heating, working burners, and many different functions to get your dishes exactly the way you want them. Thus, naturally, you want to invest in the care of your appliance and educate yourself about it. That’s what we’re here to help you with. Our team is ready to teach you everything you ever wanted and/or needed to know. Check out these answers to common oven questions: 

1. What Is a Convection Oven? 

A convection oven is very similar to a traditional oven. The only difference is in the fan and exhaust system, which is specialized. This specialized system is designed to spread heat evenly throughout your appliance, making it easy to cook food on multiple racks without one dish getting done too quickly or too slowly. Additionally, convection ovens are known to cook food and preheat faster. 

2. Can Wax Paper Go In the Oven? 

That’s a great question. Many people think that wax paper and parchment paper are the same thing. This can lead to disaster. You should never put wax paper in oven at any temperature, as this could result in the product melting or catching on fire. Not only would these problems harm your dish, but they could also harm your appliance as well. Avoid a fire hazard and do not put wax paper in your oven. 

3. Can You Put Glass In the Oven? 

The answer to that is yes and no. It depends on what type of glass you would like to put in your oven. If you are using a dish meant for making, it is likely tempered. Tempered glass is safe to put inside of your appliance. But you should never put non-tempered glass products in your appliance, such as drinking glasses. Make sure to check any dish that you want to place in the oven and ensure it says “oven safe.” 

4. Can You Put Tin Foil In the Oven? 

The answer to this question is a little more complicated. It is okay to use tin foil in the oven sometimes. However, this material is not completely heatproof, and it can cause damage to your appliance if you aren’t careful. If you want to line your tray or dish with tin foil, make sure not to cover any of the vents in your appliance. Additionally, check your food often; because tin foil reflects heat, it can cause your dishes to overcook. Finally, you need to make sure that you do not place tin foil directly on any part of your oven, as it may melt and cause damage. 

5. What Is a Conventional Oven? 

A conventional oven is another word for a traditional oven. That is compared to a convection oven, which we defined above. In other words, a conventional oven is just your everyday, run-of-the-mill oven. 

6. What Is the Best Oven Cleaner? 

There are a variety of great oven cleaners available. Zep Grill & Oven Cleaner and Easy-Off are two great brands you can purchase. If you are looking for a more natural option, you can always use ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, and dish soap to create your own oven-safe cleaner. Just make sure you check your manual’s instructions before you use chemicals on the inside of your self-cleaning oven, which is generally discouraged. 

We Work With Ovens! 

Hopefully, you were able to get satisfying answers to questions such as, “What is a convection oven?” “Can wax paper go in the oven?” “Can you put glass in the oven?” “Can you put tin foil in the oven?” and more. Now you should feel confident caring for your appliance. But if you end up making a mistake or needing regular maintenance and repairs, that’s okay too. Our team is here to help. Contact our team at Appliance Repair Kingwood for assistance!