Pros and cons of pyrolytic cleaning ovens

Some modern electric ovens have a pyrolysis function. They cost much more than usual, so not every housewife decides to buy such household appliances. Moreover, not everyone has an idea what it is. Meanwhile, pyrolytic cleaning of the oven is a very useful option that helps a modern housewife save a lot of time.

What is the essence of pyrolysis?

Pyrolytic oven cleaning - what is it? Pyrolysis is a special way of self-cleaning all the "insides" of the electric oven from soot and dirt. It consists in the fact that when the temperature inside the oven rises to 500 degrees and oxygen deficiency, a chemical reaction takes place, during which the contaminants decompose literally into molecules without any cleaning agents. After this, it remains only to sweep away and remove the ash that has formed. That is, you don’t have to spend hours tearing away everything that is burnt, stuck and layered on the walls of the oven.

But in any family they cook not only pastries, but also meat dishes with cheese, mayonnaise, fat, sauces, which inevitably spatter and accumulate inside the oven. The pyrolysis cleaning system makes it possible to solve this problem without the direct participation of the hostess - she just needs to press a button.

In addition, pyrolysis does not have any harmful effects on humans and animals, nor on the environment.

What is special about pyrolysis ovens?

The device of such ovens is somewhat different from the usual one, which is dictated by the specifics of the cleaning process:

• All internal elements are made of high-quality crucible steel, capable of withstanding such temperature loads for a long time.
• The enamel coating also has increased heat resistance, and the doors have three- or four-layer heat-resistant glass.
• To protect against accidental burns at this temperature, the oven doors are equipped with a locking system for cleaning.
• External surfaces also have additional thermal protection so as not to damage nearby household appliances or kitchen furniture.

All this ultimately leads to the high cost of the oven.

In addition, different models of such ovens can additionally have various useful functions, for example:

• filter auto-cleaning (usually starts after every 100 hours of operation of the appliance);
• automatic sensory system for assessing the level of pollution (if necessary, the kitchen assistant herself will report that it is time to start the pyrolysis);
• “Help with cleaning” - step-by-step auto tips for pyrolysis cleaning (displayed);
• the automatic protection system from switching on - it works if in the oven before starting the self-cleaning you forget the grills or baking sheets.

Pros and cons of pyrolysis ovens

In fact, there are a lot of advantages for models with such self-cleaning. The only question is how accessible these ovens are to a specific consumer. But if material possibilities allow, such ovens undoubtedly deserve our attention, because their positive qualities can hardly be overestimated.

• An oven with pyrolytic cleaning is, first of all, the highest quality and enviable durability. Such an assistant will serve faithfully for more than a dozen years without damage.
• The cleaning is carried out by the established program, a person does not need to thoroughly and thoroughly wipe off the dirt - energy, time, and cleaning products are saved, which, moreover, during this period do not negatively affect the hostess's body.
• Pyrolysis self-cleaning allows you to remove even very persistent contaminants from the most inaccessible places.
• Unlike other cleaning systems (the same catalytic), special filters to neutralize the arising specific odors will not need to be changed even after 4-6 years of operation of the oven.
• Electric oven models equipped with a pyrolysis self-cleaning function have a very diverse and attractive design, perfectly smooth enamel on all internal surfaces.

In addition, in standard models, the hostess has three main modes of pyrolytic cleaning: from minimal to intensive, lasting from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, respectively. This allows you to select the mode depending on the degree of contamination. To save the power of the oven, there is a special energy-saving mode, relevant for simple pollution.

As for the shortcomings, such cabinets have relatively few of them, but some of them are very significant:

• Quite a high price compared to conventional models.
• Sometimes unpleasant odors can still occur, therefore, during the cleaning procedure, it is recommended to additionally include an exhaust hood.
• When buying, you need to find out what temperature the external surfaces reach during cleaning, in order to arrange furniture and other equipment in accordance with this.
• Pyrolytic process is possible only in electric models of ovens. With gas, it is simply impossible to achieve a temperature increase to such marks.
• During the pyrolysis treatment, much more energy is consumed, and a considerable part of it is spent on “dispersing” the heater to the desired temperature, because the reaction itself begins only after its achievement.

When choosing a pyrolysis oven for your kitchen, keep in mind that this cleaning method significantly increases the load on the wiring. Therefore, it is very important to know that your wiring can withstand it, that the machine that knocks the plugs will not work, or that a short circuit will not occur. Therefore, find out in advance from the manager what power the oven reaches in the pyrolysis self-cleaning mode.

Self cleaning process

Before starting pyrolysis in the oven, it must be freed from all baking sheets, dishes, wire racks (all this can be washed in a dishwasher). Otherwise, the mode may not start. Next, you need to put the oven into cleaning mode (by pressing a button or by turning the knob). At the same time, the cabinet doors are automatically locked immediately, and the mistress can open them only when the pyrolysis is over and the temperature inside the oven becomes less than 200 degrees. This ensures the safety of all households, protects them from accidental contact with hot surfaces.

At the same time, the built-in trap filter that retains the resulting odors will turn on. But for reliability it is necessary to include a stationary hood.

At the end of the pyrolytic process, the oven will give a special signal - only then can it be opened. Now the hostess will only have to collect the particles accumulated inside with a damp sponge or rag and return all the accessories to their place.

Do not cover the bottom and walls of the pyrolysis electric oven with foil and do not put a baking sheet on the bottom during self-cleaning. Otherwise, you may damage the coating.

The rules of operation and safety during cooking in an electric oven with pyrolytic cleaning are the same as for conventional models: do not use with a damaged cord or for purposes not related to cooking, do not allow children to use the appliance, etc. But they must be observed It will help keep the kitchen assistant in working condition for many years and prevent accidents.