Modern technology was created with the expectation that people do not want to spend a lot of energy taking care of everyone appliances, so it uses a variety of self-cleaning methods designed to be more economical time. For example, hydrolytic cleaning of the oven greatly facilitates the work of housewives by softening grease and dirt on the inner walls of the device.
Content
- Hydrolysis cleansing
- Catalytic method
- Pyrolytic method
- Criterias of choice
Hydrolysis cleansing
A certain hydrolysis liquid is poured into the oven pan, and then the appliance is turned on for a short time. In a preheated oven, steam will begin to appear, which affects the dried fat, softening it. After that, the fat deposits slowly drain into the pan with water.
The technique, which provides for hydrolysis cleaning, is made of high quality enamel. The latter is much more resistant to the negative effects of food acids than other materials. This ensures that grease never gets into the interior of the appliance. In expensive models, there is a special programmed hydrolysis function that can be activated by a timer, as well as adjust the intensity of its work.
However, it is worth noting that this is not enough for a complete cleaning and you will still have to wash the walls using ordinary home remedies. After steam treatment, remove all soaked dirt and grease with a damp cloth. With the help of hydrolysis, you can greatly facilitate the work of cleaning the stove, but you should not count on more.
It must be remembered that the more often such processing is carried out, the easier it will be to take care of the oven or other devices. After completing the procedure, the inner walls of the device are carefully wiped with a rag and the remaining waste is carefully removed, and then the door is opened and wait until everything is dry.
Despite the fact that hydrolysis oven cleaning is considered only an additional tool, it has several important advantages:
- ease of use;
- low cost;
- the ability to clean without the use of aggressive chemicals that can cause serious harm to human health or the device itself.
In addition, it has another advantage: all work takes place at a sufficiently low temperature. Therefore, the inner walls of the cabinet are not exposed to strong influences that can spoil them in any way.
Of the minuses, it is worth noting a narrow range of applications. Not all ovens are steam-powered. at elevated pressure and temperature. Usually such models are quite expensive, but with a careful search, you can find devices with a low price and the possibility of hydrolysis cleaning.
Particularly advanced devices have a Cleaning function, which requires the application of additional sprays. They play the role of a kind of steam substitute. The operation of this technology is slightly different from the standard one. First, the oven is preheated to 90 ° C. In this state, he should stay for 15 minutes, after which a loud sound signal will be heard, signaling that it is necessary to apply a spray to the surface.
You should be very careful, because the product is applied quite quickly, in no more than a couple of minutes. This is due to the fact that the internal lighting of the device is specially programmed for this period. If you do not have time, then you can miss some important place for applying the spray. When finishing processing, you should also take a rag and walk carefully around the inside of the oven to remove any remaining dirt and excess liquid.
There is another technology called Aqua clean. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it requires only 50 ° C and half a liter of liquid to work. You can even take plain water as the latter. The program runs for about 30 minutes. After turning off the system, you need to open the cabinet door, wipe it and let it dry.
There are a couple of cleaning options in hydrolysis that do not differ significantly. They all work according to the same principle: only the main component changes. It can be spray, steam, or water.
Catalytic method
The catalytic cleaning of the oven is based on the decomposition of substances through catalysts. Oven surfaces will be coated with a special enamel containing certain substances. When creating a device, the composition is applied to all internal walls. In some models, this is done even with convector blades.
The high temperature activates the catalyst and accelerates the oxidation of fats adhering to the walls of the device. After cleaning is completed, only water and ash will remain of all the dirt. Such processing is absolutely harmless to humans and does not have a detrimental effect on the quality of cooked products.
Such a coating can last for about five years. Then it will need to be replaced with a new one. Some models have double-sided side panels with a similar enamel finish. This will allow you not to change them, but simply turn them over to the other side.
To enable this method, a person does not need to waste his time, because the whole process is automated and takes place without someone else's intervention. It activates itself during cooking. To start it yourself, you need to preheat the oven to 140 ° C, and to get the maximum effect, it takes about 230 ° C. After finishing cooking, you just need to wipe all surfaces with a cloth. This technology can be installed both in gas and electrical appliances.
All methods have their pros and cons. Advantages of catalytic cleaning:
- inexpensive price;
- big time savings;
- energy savings because the processing takes place during the cooking process.
The disadvantage of this method is that not all elements of the oven are covered with enamel, so you will have to wash the bottom wall yourself. In addition, not all devices have enamelled walls on both sides. The system has a limited life. It is also worth noting the fragility of the enamel. It cannot be cleaned with abrasive products, because it can lose all important properties.
Pyrolytic method
This method can rightfully be considered the most effective. However, at the same time, it is much more aggressive than the others, and its effect extends to the entire inner surface of the device. During pyrolytic cleaning, all fatty contamination is simply burned out, and the remaining ash settles on the bottom. Advantages of the method:
- you do not need to completely empty the oven from trays and grates every time;
- models with such a system are distinguished by high quality steel;
- efficiency.
The main disadvantage is the high cost of the models. Also, some housewives do not like the fact that cleaning can only be done after cooking, and during it the cabinet door heats up a lot. Due to the unpleasant odor, a powerful hood is required. Pyrolysis requires a lot of electricity, so the oven needs a special power cable that can handle loads up to 6 kW.
Criterias of choice
Modern technology makes it easy to keep kitchen appliances clean, but not all of them are cheap. The purchase of an oven with a specific cleaning method depends on the frequency and purpose of use:
- cleaning the oven with steam (hydrolysis) is suitable for those who do not need the appliance too often;
- catalytic is an excellent choice for those who like to cook fatty meat dishes;
- pyrolytic is used for frequent baking of various confectionery products.
There is also the traditional cleaning of the oven - this is the treatment of the appliance with industrial detergents, which can be bought in almost any large store.
Hydrolysis has been and remains the most widespread and accessible purification method. He is preferred by most of the clients. They are attracted by the simplicity and reliability of this method, as well as the ability not to buy additional cleaning products.
