Although holidays can really be enjoyable, they can also bring a lot of stress especially if you are the one hosting. Fortunately, if you plan ahead you can make things run smoothly. But how can you prepare your oven to avoid holiday disasters? Here are a few tips:
First, you should inspect the broil and the bake elements for any signs of corrosion. Both elements should be clear and smooth. You should carefully examine if there is any food spillage on them as well.
To ensure you can cook your meals and keep them warm, it is very important to test if the surface is working properly. If you have a self-cleaning feature on your oven, you should not put the range through the self-cleaning cycle. The high heat generated can sometimes cause premature failure of a component that is situated on the borderline.
Before cooking your main meal, put the range through a baking cycle for more than 30 minutes to ensure that everything is working great. This will also be the best time to test your oven temperature.
