Are you trying to get your Tappan oven clean again but you don’t know how to? In this article, we will show you how to clean a Tappan oven using different effective methods.
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How To Clean A Tappan Oven
Below, we show you three different ways to clean your Tappan oven…
1. Oven Cleaner Method
This is one of the most effective ways to clean an oven. However, since store bought oven cleaners smell strongly of chemicals, many avoid it. If you are sensitive to chemicals, do not use this method. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven using a store bought oven cleaner…
Step 1: Turn off the oven.
Step 2: If you just used your oven, leave it to cool down to room temperature before proceeding.
Step 3: Open the oven door.
Step 4: Slide the racks out and set them aside to make it easier to clean the oven.
Step 5: Put on some gloves for safety.
Step 6: Get the oven cleaner and shake it well.
Step 7: Spray the cleaner all over the oven interior making sure to keep your face at a distance. Make sure you don’t get the oven cleaner on your skin as it could cause irritation.
Step 8: Shut the oven door.
Step 9: Leave the cleaner to sit for a few hours. If your oven is extremely dirty, leave the cleaner to sit overnight.
Step 10: Afterwards, open the oven door and put on your gloves.
Step 11: Get a soft sponge.
Step 12: Using the soft sponge, scrub the oven interior.
Step 13: Wipe out the cleaner in the oven using some paper towels.
Step 14: Mix one part vinegar with two parts water.
Step 15: Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
Step 16: Spray the mixture all over the oven walls in order to get rid of the cleaner residue.
Step 17: Wipe the oven with a cloth.
Step 18: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 19: Shut the door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven using a store bought oven cleaner.
2. Dishwasher Tab Method
If you don’t want to clean your Tappan oven using a store bought oven cleaner, you could also use a dishwasher tab. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven using a dishwasher tab…
Step 1: Turn off the oven.
Step 2: If you just used the oven, leave it to cool down completely.
Step 3: Open the oven door.
Step 4: Scrape off the loose food bits in the oven using a plastic scraper.
Step 5: Wipe out the food bits from the oven using a paper towel.
Step 6: Pour some warm water into a small bowl.
Step 7: Put on some gloves.
Step 8: Unwrap the dishwasher tab.
Step 9: Drop the red ball into the warm water.
Step 10: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 11: Dip the white part of the dishwasher tab into the water and hold it down for a few seconds.
Step 12: Scrub the oven interior using the dishwasher tab. Make sure to dip the tab back into the water from time to time.
Step 13: Afterwards, wipe out the dishwasher tab pieces out of the oven using a paper towel.
Step 14: Spray some water in the oven to rinse.
Step 15: Wipe the oven interior using a damp towel.
Step 16: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 17: Shut the oven door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven using dishwasher tabs.
3. Baking Soda Method
For this method, you will need some baking soda and vinegar. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven using baking soda and vinegar…
Step 1: Turn the oven off.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 4: Use a plastic scraper to remove all the loose burnt food bits in the oven.
Step 5: Wipe out the loose food bits from the oven using a cloth.
Step 6: Get some baking soda and a small bowl.
Step 7: Pour the baking soda into the bowl.
Step 8: Add some water to the baking soda and mix to form a slightly thick paste.
Step 9: Get a pastry brush and use it to apply the baking soda paste on the oven walls. Make sure you don’t get the paste on any of the oven’s heating elements.
Step 10: Shut the oven door and leave the paste to sit for a few hours. If your oven is extremely dirty, it would be best to leave it overnight.
Step 11: Afterwards, put on some gloves and open the oven door.
Step 12: Pour some vinegar into a spray bottle.
Step 13: Spray the vinegar all over the oven interior.
Step 14: Get a soft non abrasive sponge.
Step 15: Using a sponge, scrub the oven interior.
Step 16: Wipe out the baking soda paste from the oven using some paper towels.
Step 17: Get a pumice stone and dip it into some water.
Step 18: If there are any black spots in the oven, scrub them off using the wet pumice stone.
Step 19: Spray a mixture of water and vinegar in the oven to rinse.
Step 20: Wipe out the water using a cloth.
Step 21: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 22: Shut the oven door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven using baking soda and vinegar.
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How To Self Clean Tappan Oven
Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven using the self clean feature…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 3: Also take out any other accessories in the oven as well.
Step 4: Shut the oven door.
Step 5: Turn the oven on.
Step 6: Press the “Clean” button.
Step 7: Select how long you want the self clean feature to run using the up and down arrows.
Step 8: Once you release the up or down arrow, the door will lock and the oven will start to heat up. Do not touch the oven during the self clean cycle as it will get very hot.
Step 9: Once the self clean cycle is over, do not try opening the door. Once the door has cooled down completely, it will unlock on its own.
Step 10: Once you hear the lock click, open the oven door.
Step 11: Wipe out the ash in the oven interior using a damp cloth.
Step 12: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 13: Also return any other accessories to the oven.
Step 14: Shut the door of the oven.
Tappan Oven Door Won’t Open After Self Cleaning — How To Fix
If your Tappan oven door won’t open after self cleaning, it may be because it hasn’t cooled down. After self cleaning, the door stays locked since the oven is still extremely hot. Once the oven cools down, it will unlock automatically. If the door doesn’t unlock, the lock motor is faulty. Follow these steps to replace the lock motor in your Tappan oven…
Step 1: Go to the oven’s rear and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Take out the screws which hold the oven’s rear access panel in place.
Step 3: Set the panel aside.
Step 4: Note where each wires goes on the lock motor assembly by taking a picture.
Step 5: Disconnect the wires from the lock motor assembly.
Step 6: Take out the screws which hold the lock motor.
Step 7: Lift the motor off the rod and get a new one.
Step 8: Position the new motor on the oven’s rear and insert the rod into it.
Step 9: Secure the motor with the screws and reconnect the wires. Make sure each wire goes to the right place.
Step 10: Return the oven’s panel and the screws which secure them.
Step 11: Plug the oven’s power cord back in.
The video below will show you how to replace the lock motor assembly in your Tappan oven.
How To Clean Tappan Oven Door
Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven door using a store bought oven cleaner…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Put on some gloves for safety.
Step 3: Get a store bought oven cleaner and shake it well.
Step 4: Spray the cleaner on the door. Do not spray the cleaner on the exterior. Also make sure not to get the cleaner on your skin.
Step 5: Leave the cleaner to sit for an hour.
Step 6: After an hour, scrub the door using a soft non abrasive sponge. Make sure you have gloves on as you do this.
Step 7: Wipe off the cleaner using some paper towels.
Step 8: Pour one part vinegar and two parts water into a spray bottle.
Step 9: Spray the mixture on the door to rinse off the oven cleaner.
Step 10: Wipe the door using a micro fiber cloth.
Step 11: Shut the oven door.
If you don’t want to clean your Tappan oven door with a store bought oven cleaner, you could also use a dishwasher tab. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven door using a dishwasher tab…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Get a bowl and pour some warm water into it.
Step 3: Unwrap the dishwasher tab.
Step 4: Drop the red ball into the water.
Step 5: Put on some gloves.
Step 6: Hold the white part of the dishwasher tab in the water for a few seconds.
Step 7: Now, scrub the door with the tab making sure to dip it back into the water from time to time.
Step 8: Wipe off the dishwasher tab pieces from the oven door using some paper towels.
Step 9: Spray a mixture of vinegar and water on the oven door to rinse.
Step 10: Wipe the door with a damp micro fiber cloth.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven door using a dishwasher tab.
If you also don’t want to clean your Tappan oven door using a dishwasher tab, you could use “Pink Stuff” oven cleaner. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven door using “Pink Stuff” oven cleaner…
Step 1: Leave the oven to cool down completely if it’s still hot from previous use.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Put on some gloves.
Step 4: Get the “Pink Stuff” cleaner.
Step 5: Dip a soft sponge into some water and squeeze it.
Step 6: Now, dip the sponge into the cleaner and use it to scrub the oven door.
Step 7: Once you are done scrubbing, get some paper towels and wipe the door.
Step 8: Spray some water on the oven door.
Step 9: Wipe the door using a damp micro fiber cloth.
Step 10: Shut the oven door.
How To Clean Tappan Oven Racks
Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks using different effective methods…
1. Dishwasher Tab Method
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean the racks in your Tappan oven…
Step 1: Take out the racks in the oven.
Step 2: Get a bin. The bin should be large enough for the racks to stay in.
Step 3: Drop three dishwasher tabs into the bin.
Step 4: Dissolve the dishwasher tabs in the bin using hot water.
Step 5: Once the dishwasher tabs are dissolved, place the racks in the bin.
Step 6: Submerge the racks in hot water.
Step 7: Leave the racks in the hot water for a few hours. It usually takes about three hours for the dirt on the racks to loosen up.
Step 8: Afterwards, take out the racks from the water and scrub with a soft non abrasive sponge.
Step 9: Rinse the racks with some cool water.
Step 10: Place the racks on a cloth to dry.
Step 11: Once the racks are dry, open the oven door and slide them back in.
Step 12: Shut off the oven door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks using dishwasher tabs.
2. Ammonia Method
Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks using ammonia…
Step 1: Get a large plastic bag.
Step 2: Put on some gloves for safety.
Step 3: Open the oven door and slide out the racks.
Step 4: Slide the racks into the plastic bag.
Step 5: Get the ammonia and pour some of it into the bag. Do not pour too much.
Step 6: Tie the bag tightly so that the ammonia fumes don’t escape.
Step 7: Place the bag outside.
Step 8: Leave the racks to sit overnight.
Step 9: Afterwards, untie the bag and take out the racks. Make sure you have gloves on as you do this.
Step 10: Wipe off the grime from the racks using a soft sponge.
Step 11: Place the racks in a container of hot soapy water for a few minutes. This will help in getting rid of the ammonia residue.
Step 12: Take out the racks from the water and rinse them.
Step 13: Place the racks on a cloth to dry.
Step 14: Once the racks are dry, slide them back into the oven and shut the door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks.
3. Detergent Method
This method may not be as effective as the other two and will require more effort. However, it uses supplies that are common in households. Below, we show you how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks using detergent…
Step 1: Take out the racks from the oven and shut the door.
Step 2: Plug the drain of your bathtub.
Step 3: Spread a towel on the bottom of the bathtub. This will prevent the racks from scratching the tub.
Step 4: Place the racks in the tub.
Step 5: Submerge the racks in the hottest water you can get.
Step 6: Dissolve a cup of detergent in some hot water.
Step 7: Pour the detergent over the racks.
Step 8: Leave the racks to sit in the water overnight.
Step 9: The next day, take the racks out of the water.
Step 10: Get a sponge.
Step 11: Use the sponge to scrub the oven racks.
Step 12: Rinse the racks with some cool water.
Step 13: Place the racks on a cloth to dry.
Step 14: Once the racks are dry, slide them back into the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Tappan oven’s racks.