spiralactivator
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You'll get a good many meals out of that range! It looks gorgeous, especially next to your cabinets and vintage toaster.
Look who's inside!
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AHHHHBSOLUTELY FAAAAAH-BU-LAS!!!!!!!!!!!
Manual oven cleaning?
1- Each night after using the oven. Let it cool sufficiently.
Regular dish detergent and a sponge on the door and the area just inside the gasket, followed by a good rinse or two, keeps the oven spotless. Oh and it prevents the oils from baking-in with the next use. (DO NOT WET THE OVEN WINDOW WHEN HOT, IT MAY SHATTER).
2- Your oven racks are probably about 20" wide and 20" deep, which means they fit in the dishwasher horizontally. If not, IIRC you have a Bosch DW, which means the top rack is easily removable. If they dont fit horizontally, remove the top rack and stand it up!
I fit mine from the tiny 20" gas oven over the glasses int he DW. Here too fits the rack that is at the bottom of the sink, and occasionally the rubber mat that is under the dish air-drying rack.
For those of you with gas ovens that are less than 30 inches wide and an easily removable bottom. Some of us *AHEM* have been known to buy a second oven bottom (with gas they are removable) to be able to wash it frequently in the sink or DW,and have another one in the sotve while the first one is being cleaned and dried.
3- For those of you without cats, a pan of ammonia inside the oven overnight makes the grease just wipe right off!
1- Each night after using the oven. Let it cool sufficiently.
Regular dish detergent and a sponge on the door and the area just inside the gasket, followed by a good rinse or two, keeps the oven spotless. Oh and it prevents the oils from baking-in with the next use. (DO NOT WET THE OVEN WINDOW WHEN HOT, IT MAY SHATTER).
2- Your oven racks are probably about 20" wide and 20" deep, which means they fit in the dishwasher horizontally. If not, IIRC you have a Bosch DW, which means the top rack is easily removable. If they dont fit horizontally, remove the top rack and stand it up!
I fit mine from the tiny 20" gas oven over the glasses int he DW. Here too fits the rack that is at the bottom of the sink, and occasionally the rubber mat that is under the dish air-drying rack.
For those of you with gas ovens that are less than 30 inches wide and an easily removable bottom. Some of us *AHEM* have been known to buy a second oven bottom (with gas they are removable) to be able to wash it frequently in the sink or DW,and have another one in the sotve while the first one is being cleaned and dried.
3- For those of you without cats, a pan of ammonia inside the oven overnight makes the grease just wipe right off!
The ammonia trick works like a charm.
That is a beautiful stove Venus,...here's hoping you will get many years of reliable service with it.
veg-o-matic
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Three Words:
'Bout freakin' time.
veg
Ooooh, I'm lovin' it. French doors--Ooh La La! Now Venus, dear, get crackin' on that Cold Pantry...
'Bout freakin' time.
veg
Ooooh, I'm lovin' it. French doors--Ooh La La! Now Venus, dear, get crackin' on that Cold Pantry...
'Scuse me while I wipe the drool.
Venus, Her Majesty is gorgeous. Finally in her rightful place. You've got to admit, threre's just no comparison today when it come to style.
Can't wait for more pics!
Venus, Her Majesty is gorgeous. Finally in her rightful place. You've got to admit, threre's just no comparison today when it come to style.
Can't wait for more pics!
Lovely just lovely..
Have you tried a Frito pie in it yet?
Have you tried a Frito pie in it yet?
What is that?
RECIPE, pls.
RECIPE, pls.
bethann
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You know I love it!
She looks awesome Venus! Thanksgiving will be a real treat this year! Can't wait to see more pictures!
BTW, Does Austin get to cook on her , or does he just get to watch?
She looks awesome Venus! Thanksgiving will be a real treat this year! Can't wait to see more pictures!
BTW, Does Austin get to cook on her , or does he just get to watch?
veg-o-matic
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Tell me about the doors--if you pull on one, do they both open?
veg
veg
Designgeek
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Yeah, that oven definitely gets the "oh my God!" of the day. What are those things that look like a graph or display over on the right?
Toggleswitch, *major* thanks for the oven cleaning hints. Definitely helpful here.
Re. the clean after every use item: did you mean to say the dish detergent & sponge method works for the entire interior, or only the door, and what do you use for the rest of it?
Question: Is the pan of ammonia at all an explosive hazard for people with gas ovens? (Mine is electric but this info would be useful for folks with gas.) And why is it not good if you have cats?
Oven cleaning is one of those tasks that I sorely wish could be automated; a self-cleaning oven would be a worthwhile use of the large amount of electricity required. However, if the dish detergent method and the ammonia method work, you've just solved my oven cleaning problem forever.
Toggleswitch, *major* thanks for the oven cleaning hints. Definitely helpful here.
Re. the clean after every use item: did you mean to say the dish detergent & sponge method works for the entire interior, or only the door, and what do you use for the rest of it?
Question: Is the pan of ammonia at all an explosive hazard for people with gas ovens? (Mine is electric but this info would be useful for folks with gas.) And why is it not good if you have cats?
Oven cleaning is one of those tasks that I sorely wish could be automated; a self-cleaning oven would be a worthwhile use of the large amount of electricity required. However, if the dish detergent method and the ammonia method work, you've just solved my oven cleaning problem forever.
LOL. Toggle, a Frito Pie is simply chili poured over Frito corn chips, with some shredded cheddar and other garnish, maybe onions, jalepenos, etc. Quick-fix at a concession stand, slice open the side of a Frito snack bag, add a big scoop of heated chili, collect payment, hand item to customer with a spoon, voila. If one wants to get fancy, serve it in a paper or styro boat, or oooo-la-la in a real dish.
Granny's method of cleaning the oven racks was put them in a large plastic garbage bag with a shot of ammonia, soak overnight.
Self-cleaning ovens are typically cheaper to clean electrically or gassially than to buy a can of oven cleaner. Or they used to be. With power and natural gas costs nowadays, the balance point may be soon reached, if not already.
Granny's method of cleaning the oven racks was put them in a large plastic garbage bag with a shot of ammonia, soak overnight.
Self-cleaning ovens are typically cheaper to clean electrically or gassially than to buy a can of oven cleaner. Or they used to be. With power and natural gas costs nowadays, the balance point may be soon reached, if not already.
deeptub
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Frito Pie was a lunchtime staple in the dorm cafeterias at Eastern Illinois University, where I spent too many years of my life. Only their name for it was Texas Straw Hats. I must say, it was one of my favorites.
Tom (who pretends to be a gourmand but secretly loves impossible cheeseburger pie and hash brown casserole)
P.S. Put pants on that stove and I'd marry it. SO handsome.
Tom (who pretends to be a gourmand but secretly loves impossible cheeseburger pie and hash brown casserole)
P.S. Put pants on that stove and I'd marry it. SO handsome.
Glenn I agree with you.
The extra-heavy blanket of two different types of insulation makes each oven use a "savings" compared to a manual-clean oven. When this is considered, self-cleaning (pyrolytic self-clean, across the pond) is less expensive. and less polluting to env't.
The extra-heavy blanket of two different types of insulation makes each oven use a "savings" compared to a manual-clean oven. When this is considered, self-cleaning (pyrolytic self-clean, across the pond) is less expensive. and less polluting to env't.
Aw shucks y'all!
Stop it! You guys are making me blush Mayfair Pink with embarassment!
I took a break from painting (what else) the kitchen to sit on my rear and read a few posts!
For Veg and Toggle: Yes dears there are two ovens with pull-down doors. The right oven is full-sized and accomodates a temperature probe (watch it, Toggle) and rotisserie. The left stove is the same width, but a bit shorter to accomodate the deepwell for the back left burner. However, you can still broil and bake in it, although I wouldn't recommend putting an extremely tall souffle in it! LOL
Bethann: Unlike Austin, I "share" my appliances! LOL He is welcome to cook on it as long as he cleans up his mess! Now for hubby Tom...that's another story. LOL
Designgeek: The awesome controls on the right hand side of the range are for the heatminder and speed heat selections for the burners. This range has more chrome on it than Cory's 1959 Cadillac (sorry, Cory)! I am still trying to figure out how to use all of this stuff. Greg (Gansky) was nice enough to send me a tech manual, but as for the "Betty Crocker" end of things, it's trial by fire (so to speak).
PeteK and Glenn: FRITO PIE! Oh, y'all just said something so yummy! We love Frito Pie around here! It's a Wilder tradition, that the evening of the first real cold front, a crock pot of chili is served. Of course, the leftovers make great Frito Pie. Hopefully, that day will be coming soon! :-D
Toggle and Glenn: Thanks for the cleaning tips. I will definitely try them, especially if I use the rotisserie.
Tom: Honey, I AM putting pants on this baby and calling it Hugh Jackman! DROOL! LOL
Venus (still drooling) ;-)
Stop it! You guys are making me blush Mayfair Pink with embarassment!
I took a break from painting (what else) the kitchen to sit on my rear and read a few posts!
For Veg and Toggle: Yes dears there are two ovens with pull-down doors. The right oven is full-sized and accomodates a temperature probe (watch it, Toggle) and rotisserie. The left stove is the same width, but a bit shorter to accomodate the deepwell for the back left burner. However, you can still broil and bake in it, although I wouldn't recommend putting an extremely tall souffle in it! LOL
Bethann: Unlike Austin, I "share" my appliances! LOL He is welcome to cook on it as long as he cleans up his mess! Now for hubby Tom...that's another story. LOL
Designgeek: The awesome controls on the right hand side of the range are for the heatminder and speed heat selections for the burners. This range has more chrome on it than Cory's 1959 Cadillac (sorry, Cory)! I am still trying to figure out how to use all of this stuff. Greg (Gansky) was nice enough to send me a tech manual, but as for the "Betty Crocker" end of things, it's trial by fire (so to speak).
PeteK and Glenn: FRITO PIE! Oh, y'all just said something so yummy! We love Frito Pie around here! It's a Wilder tradition, that the evening of the first real cold front, a crock pot of chili is served. Of course, the leftovers make great Frito Pie. Hopefully, that day will be coming soon! :-D
Toggle and Glenn: Thanks for the cleaning tips. I will definitely try them, especially if I use the rotisserie.
Tom: Honey, I AM putting pants on this baby and calling it Hugh Jackman! DROOL! LOL
Venus (still drooling) ;-)
veg-o-matic
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Venus--Where're you putting his chest hair?
Frito Pie: read a book recently called "Mini Mart A la Carte" that had a recipe for Frito Pie for the adventurous: Purchase a bag of Fritos at the 7-11. When the cashier is distracted by another customer, run to the hot dog fixin's bar and pump some chili in the open bag. Run like hell.
veg
Frito Pie: read a book recently called "Mini Mart A la Carte" that had a recipe for Frito Pie for the adventurous: Purchase a bag of Fritos at the 7-11. When the cashier is distracted by another customer, run to the hot dog fixin's bar and pump some chili in the open bag. Run like hell.
veg
Rotisserie?
I'm loving your stove!
I'm loving your stove!
