Author: Rhen
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Key Takeaways: It is important to clean burnt sugar from the oven as it can cause smoke, bad odors, and even lead to fire hazards. Prevent burnt sugar in the oven by covering foods with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and cleaning up spills promptly. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when handling cleaning chemicals,…
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Key Takeaway: There is no specific temperature at which paper burns in the oven because it depends on the type of paper and the conditions in the oven. However, most paper has a combustion point between 400-450°F, so it is best to avoid exposing paper to high temperatures in the oven. Putting paper in the…
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Key Takeaway: Uniform heat circulation for a crispy crust: By cooking pizza directly on the oven rack, heat circulates evenly around the pizza, allowing for a perfectly crispy crust all around. Prevents pizza from sticking to the pan: Cooking pizza on the oven rack eliminates the need for a pan, preventing the pizza from sticking…
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Key Takeaway: A stable and heatproof pizza oven stand is crucial for outdoor cooking: A good pizza oven stand can provide stability and safety, and protect your pizza oven from external factors such as weather and temperature changes. Factors to consider when choosing a pizza oven stand: The size and weight of your pizza oven,…
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Key Takeaway: If your oven is blowing cold air out, it could be due to a cooling fan setting or a faulty oven fan element. It’s important to troubleshoot these issues before assuming the worst. The vent in your oven is designed to release hot air and prevent overheating, but it can also cause cold…
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Key Takeaway: Identifying the source of burning plastic smell from an electric stove is crucial for safety reasons, and can be caused by various issues such as loose cable ties, new stove smell, electrical wiring issues, and plastic or styrofoam container left inside the oven. If the smell is caused by loose cable ties, remove…
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Key Takeaway: Plastic should not be put in the oven: Plastic starts to soften at low temperatures, melts at high temperatures, and releases harmful fumes and chemicals. Cleaning up melted plastic is also difficult. Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate (CPET) is a special plastic type that can handle heat up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, but it is…
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Key Takeaway: Choosing the right toaster oven for polymer clay is important: A high-quality toaster oven with convection and rotisserie features can ensure even baking at the desired temperature, leading to optimal results. Important features to consider when buying a polymer clay oven include its power, temperature range, size, and ease of use. It’s crucial…
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Key Takeaways: When broiler turns on during baking, it means that the oven is trying to reach the desired temperature and needs the extra heat to do so. This is a normal function of the oven and is not a cause for concern. To avoid uneven cooking or burning, use the broiler function according to…
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Key Takeaway: Wooden cutting boards have varying levels of heat resistance: some can withstand oven temperatures while others cannot. Check the manufacturer’s instructions or do a heat tolerance test before using it in the oven to avoid damaging the board. Precautions should be taken when using wooden cutting boards in the oven to ensure safety.…
