If you have passion for baking or you just simply wanted to have something roasted most of the time, the most trusty companion that we have is our oven.
Thinking of all the heavy duty work that our oven does, it deserves proper care and usage for it to last.
Ovens are made to withstand years of use, with some brands, such as La Germania, having the reputation of being so durable that units can even be passed on from one generation to the next. With the proper care, an oven range should give you and your family countless happy memories.
So we’re sharing these little-known tips to ensure that you bolster your oven’s natural longevity with some much-needed TLC.
Watch out for signs of excessive condensation. It’s natural for an oven door to have some moisture on it as food cooks, but watch out for excessive “sweat”. This usually indicates that your oven may have a faulty door gasket. A gasket is a mechanical component that regulates the proper temperature in your oven. If sweating occurs, you should have your oven checked, and probably have the gasket replaced as soon as you can.
Be gentle when cleaning your oven. Aside from a daily rubdown with a damp cloth, ovens rarely need cleaning, but when they do, opt for a gentle, organic cleanser and a non-abrasive scrubbing pad.
Here’s why: commercial cleaners and glass cleaners have abrasive components that can break down the finish of your oven. What’s more, they leave the residue that could leach into the food that you cook, making it unsafe for you and your loved ones. Over the years, these chemicals can cause serious health problems.
To avoid this, clean your oven with eco-safe and natural cleansers, such as baking soda and vinegar. Start by wiping off any debris left in your oven once it has cooled. Take out the racks and pop in a pan of water, then turn on the oven and set the temperature to 250F. If there’s any baked-on debris, spray it with a mix of water and vinegar before the oven gets too hot.
Once the heat, water, and vinegar have done their job of loosening any dirt left over, scrub the warm – not hot – oven with a non-scratch scouring pad.
Safeguard against spills. Messes are kept to a minimum when you use a baking or large cookie sheet when cooking dishes that can potentially spill or splatter. It’s good practice to avoid potentially corrosive stains by simply preventing them in the first place.
Leave your dials and switches alone. When cleaning, you may be tempted to wash under your dials and knobs, but that is actually a bad idea. Water could short-circuit all the internal electrical wiring on your oven. To clean these areas, simply wipe them with a damp cloth when cleaning, and never attempt to remove them.
Be careful when using aluminum foil to line the bottom of your oven. There aren’t many reasons to line the bottom of your oven with foil, but if you absolutely have to, exercise extreme caution. Not only does aluminum foil mess up your cooking by reflecting too much heat, but it also has the potential to damage your oven. According to experts, foil that is used to line the bottom of ovens can melt and cause damage, as well as become a fire hazard. In gas ovens, the careless application of aluminum foil can cover up vents and become the reason behind the buildup of carbon monoxide in your oven.
To ensure that this doesn’t happen, be extra careful when lining the bottom rack of your oven with foil. If you can, avoid doing it completely.
All these tips ensure that your oven will last for as long as it was intended, especially if you have a La Germania, one of the sturdiest brands on the market.
The reason for this is because La Germania products, from its five-gas burner range ovens to single burner tabletop glass and electric stoves, have been meticulously engineered to be tough enough to withstand the constant grind of the modern Filipino Kitchen. In fact, it is the preferred household brand of professional chefs, home cooks and foodies due to its sturdiness and reliability.
Manufactured locally by General Heat Corporation under the trademark
La Germania, by virtue of a licensing agreement between Bertazzoni SPA of Italy,
La Germania stoves, range ovens, range hoods, cookers, and accessories are available at the Kitchen Gallery, department stores and home appliance shops nationwide
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