Chicago Appliance Repair

MAINTENANCE TIPS APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE CALENDAR Here is a suggested calendar for appliance maintenance throughout the year. Preventative maintenance will extend the life of your appliances and ensure they run at peak efficiency. Schedule an appointment: 800 286-9569

August

Oven Repair

Oven Maintenance for all brands including Admiral, Amana, Jennaire, Whirlpool, Amana, Maytag, Tappan, Frigidare, Kitchenaid, Bosch, Hotpoint, Viking, GE, Westinghouse, General Electric, Sears, and Kenmore.

·         Wipe down the range top. A clean surface prevents scratches and stops acidic food from eating away at the appliance finish.

·         Run the self-cleaning cycle after removing racks (they discolor at high temperatures). Clean around the door and its gasket first—these areas often don't receive enough heat to thoroughly burn off grease and splatters. To cut down on smoke during cleaning, sweep out crumbs. The minimum duration of the cycle should be two and a half hours; some manufacturers recommend three or more. The self-cleaning cycle, which costs around $1 to run, burns off residue with an automatic 850°F setting. After the cycle has completed and the oven has cooled, wipe out ashes with a clean wet rag. Run the self-cleaning cycle at night, when kids won't get near the hot stove and you won't notice the odor as much.

·         Once a year inspect the oven-door gasket. It should be soft and pliable. If it is hard, it may leak heat, which taxes the element in electric ovens and affects the performance of the oven. What's more, it will cost you energy dollars. If yours is held on with screws and clips, replace it. Most, however, require disassembling the oven door to replace the gasket—you might want to call a technician for this.

For oven repair assistance in Chicago - call Chicago Appliance Repair Service at 800 286-9569