If your Kenmore oven is extremely dirty or just a bit dirty, this article is for you. We will show you how to clean a Kenmore oven using different effective methods.
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How To Clean A Kenmore Oven
Below, we have listed different effective ways to clean a Kenmore oven.
1. Baking Soda And Vinegar
Below, we show you how to clean a Kenmore oven using baking soda and vinegar…
Step 1: Turn the oven off.
Step 2: If your Kenmore oven is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down completely.
Step 3: Get some baking soda.
Step 4: Pour the baking soda into a bowl.
Step 5: Slowly add water to the baking soda to form a thick paste.
Step 6: Open the door of your Kenmore oven.
Step 7: Slide out the oven racks and set them aside.
Step 8: Put on some gloves.
Step 9: Apply the baking soda paste on the oven walls using a soft sponge or pastry brush. Make sure not to get the baking soda paste on any of the heating elements as you do this.
Step 10: Shut the oven door and leave the baking soda paste to sit for about 3 hours. If you can, it would be a lot better to leave it overnight.
Step 11: Afterwards, open the door of the oven.
Step 12: Get some vinegar.
Step 13: Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle.
Step 14: Spray the vinegar in the oven.
Step 15: With your gloves on, get a soft sponge and use it to scrub the oven interior.
Step 16: Wipe the oven interior using some paper towels.
Step 17: If your have any black spots in your oven, get a pumice stone.
Step 18: Dip the pumice stone in some water and use it to scrub off the black spots.
Step 19: Spray some water in the oven interior to rinse.
Step 20: Wipe the oven interior with a cloth.
Step 21: Return the racks to the oven.
Step 22: Shut the oven door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Kenmore oven using baking soda and vinegar.
2. Oven Cleaner
This method is one of the most effective ways to clean an oven. However, since oven cleaners smell strongly of chemicals, many avoid them. However, if you aren’t so sensitive to chemicals this is a great way to go about cleaning your oven. Below, we show you how to clean a Kenmore oven using a store bought oven cleaner…
Step 1: Turn the oven off.
Step 2: If the oven is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down completely.
Step 3: Once the oven is cool, open the door.
Step 4: Slide out the oven racks and set them aside.
Step 5: Put on some gloves.
Step 6: Get the oven cleaner and shake it well.
Step 7: With your face at a distance, spray the oven cleaner all over the oven walls. Make sure to avoid the heating elements as you do this.
Step 8: Leave the cleaner to sit for an hour or more.
Step 9: Afterwards, put on a face mask and some clear glasses. This is to avoid inhaling the fumes and getting any eye irritation from the cleaner.
Step 10: With your gloves still on, scrub the oven interior with a sponge. If you get some of the oven cleaner on your hand, make sure to wash it off.
Step 11: Wipe the oven interior with some paper towels.
Step 12: Mix a third cup of vinegar with a cup of water.
Step 13: Spray this mixture on the oven walls. This will get rid of the oven cleaner so that your oven doesn’t smoke when in use.
Step 14: Wipe the oven interior with a towel.
Step 15: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 16: Shut the door of the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Kenmore oven using a store bought oven cleaner.
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How To Steam Clean A Kenmore Oven
Follow the steps below to steam clean your Kenmore oven…
Step 1: If the oven is still hot from previous use, leave it cool down completely.
Step 2: Once the oven has cooled down, open the door and take out the racks.
Step 3: Scrape off any loose food bits from the oven interior using a plastic scraper.
Step 4: Wipe off the loose food bits from the oven using a paper towel.
Step 5: Pour 8 oz of distilled or filtered water on the oven floor.
Step 6: Shut the oven door.
Step 7: Turn the oven on and press the “Steam Clean” button.
Step 8: The steam clean cycle runs for 20 minutes. Press “Start” to begin the process.
Step 9: Once the cycle is over, you will hear a beep. Turn the oven off.
Step 10: Leave the oven to cool down completely then open the oven door.
Step 11: Wipe the oven interior with a towel.
Step 12: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 13: Shut the door of the oven.
The steam clean function is normally used when the oven is barely dirty. So, if you use it on a very dirty oven, it won’t be effective at all.
How To Self Clean Kenmore Oven
The self clean feature is way more effective than the steam clean feature. However, there are some downsides. If you would like to learn about the self clean feature in your Kenmore oven and how to use it, read this article: Kenmore Oven Self Clean [How To, Issues & Solutions]
How To Clean A Kenmore Oven Glass Door
Below, we show you how to clean a Kenmore oven glass door in two different ways.
1st Method
This method requires only baking soda. To clean your Kenmore oven glass door with baking soda, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Open the door of your Kenmore oven.
Step 2: Pour some baking soda into a bowl.
Step 3: Slowly add water to the baking soda to form a thick paste.
Step 4: Apply the paste to the door using a soft sponge or a pastry brush.
Step 5: Leave the paste to sit on the door for an hour or more.
Step 6: Afterwards, get a soft damp sponge.
Step 7: Scrub the door with the sponge.
Step 8: Wipe off the baking soda using a paper towel.
Step 9: Mix 1 part water with 2 parts vinegar.
Step 10: Spray the vinegar and water mixture on the oven door.
Step 11: Wipe the door with a cloth.
Step 12: Shut the door of the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Kenmore oven door with baking soda.
2nd Method
This second method requires a store bought oven cleaner. Below, we show you how to clean a Kenmore oven glass door with a store bought oven cleaner…
Step 1: Open the door of the oven.
Step 2: Get a store bought oven cleaner.
Step 3: Put on some gloves for safety.
Step 4: Spray the oven cleaner all over the door making sure to keep your face at a distance as you do so.
Step 5: Leave the cleaner to sit for an hour.
Step 6: After an hour, scrub the oven door with a sponge. Make sure you have gloves on as you do this.
Step 7: Wipe the oven door with paper towels.
Step 8: Spray a mixture of vinegar and water on the door to rinse.
Step 9: Wipe the door with a cloth.
Step 10: Shut the oven door.
How To Clean Kenmore Oven Racks
To clean the racks of your Kenmore oven, simply follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Line the bottom of your bathtub with a towel. This is to prevent the racks from scratching it.
Step 2: Plug the bathtub drain.
Step 3: Open the oven door and take out the racks.
Step 4: Place the racks in the bathtub.
Step 5: Submerge the oven racks in the hottest water possible.
Step 6: Dissolve a cup of detergent in some water and pour it over the racks. You can use liquid detergent but powdered detergent is a lot better.
Step 7: Sprinkle some more detergent over the racks and leave them in the water overnight.
Step 8: The next day, get yourself a sponge.
Step 9: Scrub the racks with a sponge and use a toothbrush to get into the small places.
Step 10: Rinse the racks and place them on a towel to dry.
Step 11: Once the racks are dry, open the oven door and slide them back in.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean your Kenmore oven racks.
How To Clean In Between Kenmore Oven Door Glass
To clean in between the glass of your Kenmore oven door, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord and open the door.
Step 2: Flip the locks on the hinges towards yourself with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 3: Close the door till it can’t go any further then lift it off.
Step 4: Set the door on a cloth lined surface.
Step 5: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws at the top of the oven which hold the door handle in place.
Step 6: Take out the screws at the top of the door which hold the bracket in place.
Step 7: Set the bracket aside and take out the screws which hold the inner door to the outer door. There are screws on the sides and bottom.
Step 8: Lift the inner door off the outer door assembly.
Step 9: Get a cloth and dip it into a bowl of soapy water.
Step 10: Use the cloth to clean the glass.
Step 11: Rinse the cloth and use it to wipe off the soap from the glass.
Step 12: Mix 1 part water with 2 parts vinegar.
Step 13: Spray this mixture on the glass and wipe it off with a dry micro fiber cloth.
Step 14: Leave the door glass to dry completely.
Step 15: Reposition the inner door assembly on the outer door and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 16: Return the top bracket and the screws which secure it.
Step 17: Position the handle on the door and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 18: Position the door hinges into the slots in the sides of the oven frame.
Step 19: Fully open the door and flip the hinges back.
Step 20: Shut the door and plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
How To Clean Kenmore Stove Grates
To clean the grates of your Kenmore stove, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Get a pan.
Step 2: Place the grates in the pan.
Step 3: Get some ammonia and pour it in the pan. The ammonia shouldn’t submerge the grates at all.
Step 4: Wrap the pan with some clingfilm in order to seal in the ammonia fumes.
Step 5: Leave the grates overnight.
Step 6: The next day, put on some gloves and unwrap the pan.
Step 7: Scrub the grates with a sponge.
Step 8: Place the grates in a bowl of soapy water in order to get rid off any ammonia residue.
Step 9: Rinse the grates.
Step 10: Place the grates back on the stove top.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean your Kenmore stove top grates.
How To Clean A Kenmore Stove Top
We will show you how to clean a normal Kenmore stove top and a glass Kenmore stove top. To clean a normal Kenmore stove top, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Turn the stove off.
Step 2: Shut off the gas supply.
Step 3: Lift off the burner grates and set them aside.
Step 4: Put on some gloves and get an oven cleaner.
Step 5: Spray the oven cleaner on the stove top making sure not to get it on any of the burner assemblies.
Step 6: Leave the cleaner to sit for at least an hour.
Step 7: After an hour, get a sponge and use it to scrub the stove top. Make sure you have gloves on as you do this.
Step 8: Wipe the stove top with some paper towels.
Step 9: Wash the stove top with some soapy water to get rid of the oven cleaner smell.
Step 10: Wipe the stove top with some more paper towels.
Step 11: Spray some water on the stove top to rinse.
Step 12: Wipe the stove top with a cloth.
Step 13: Return the burner grates.
Step 14: Turn the gas supply back on.
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Kenmore glass stove top…
Step 1: Turn the stove top off.
Step 2: If the stove top is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down.
Step 3: Get a lemon.
Step 4: Cut the lemon in half.
Step 5: Pour some baking soda into a small bowl.
Step 6: Remove the seeds from the lemon as this could scratch the stove top.
Step 7: Dip the face of one lemon half into the baking soda.
Step 8: Use the lemon to scrub the glass stove top squeezing out the juice as you do so.
Step 9: Once you are done scrubbing the stove top with the lemon, leave it for 15 minutes.
Step 10: Get a microfiber cloth and wipe off the lemon and baking soda from the stove top. If you don’t use a microfiber cloth, you will end up with some scratches on the stove top.
Step 11: Once the cloth gets dirty, rinse with some water and use it to wipe the stove top again.
Step 12: Get a dry microfiber cloth and use it to dry the glass stove top.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Kenmore glass stove top.