Vintage oven...asbestos exposure? Please help!

[anolis]

Thank you for all of your replies.

As much as it breaks my heart, I don’t think I’m willing to risk my health for an oven. The insulation appears to be somewhat broken down, as that same metallic dust has settled into the bottom storage drawer just below the insulation.

 

[thomasortega]

This group is full of very helpful people.

I'm sure somebody here will be clad to save you from such horrible exposure by taking the whole stove off your hands.

If you were closer, I'd be the first in line.

 

[anolis]

UPDATE

Good news!
Test results came back negative for asbestos. It seems Frigidaire stopped using asbestos in their insulation after the war. (Turned out to be mostly fiberglass.)

 

[perc-o-prince]

There must ALWAYS be a water reservoir

Wondering.... If you go on holiday do you need to drain that reservoir and allow it to refill when you return to get rid of standing water ick and cooties? This is the main reason I didn't want a plumbed coffee system nor steam oven.

 

Anolis- Glad to see the update! My original reason for posting was going to say that if you feel better having it tested and/or mitigating the exposure and/or getting rid of the unit, mental health comes first!

 

Enjoy it in good health!!!

 

Chuck