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After cleaning the plastic out of the oven, can I use my self-cleaning oven to clean it out instead of a cleaner?

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Using the self-cleaning function after removing melted plastic from your oven can be risky. The high temperatures may produce toxic fumes from any plastic residue left behind. It's better to clean any leftover bits manually with gentle methods like warm, soapy water and a soft scraper. Once you're confident all the plastic is gone, you could use the self-cleaning cycle for any remaining grime.

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What if you have a self-cleaning oven? Can you use oven cleaner in it?

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Yes. Use oven cleaner as you would with any oven, just not at the same time you're using the self-cleaning feature.

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The plastic oven handle melted on the bottom of the stove, and it’s stuck. What can I use to get the melted plastic out? It's solid and hard.

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Try scraping the plastic off with a metal scraper. Be sure not to scratch the surface. You could also try using a razor blade.

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Should the oven be warm before I apply baking soda to melted plastic on the bottom?

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It's best to keep the oven cool when dealing with melted plastic. After scraping off as much of the cold, hardened plastic as you can, make a paste of baking soda and water to scrub away any remaining residue.

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The plastic fell into the cracks of the oven, and I can't get it out. How do I remove it?

Lina DaSilva

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Keep the oven cool, and try to carefully remove the plastic pieces using something thin, like a wooden skewer or a sturdy toothpick. Sometimes putting ice on it first can make it brittle and easier to remove. If you still can't get it out, it's best to call a technician.

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