We have all been there at some point in our lives. We turn the oven on to preheat it, and it starts to smoke. Not only is it unpleasant, it can also trigger the smoke detectors to go off. But not to worry, the solution is often quite simple. The experts at Appliance Wizards have provided a few reasons why you might be seeing smoke coming from your oven, and how to solve this issue.
Newly Purchased Oven
If you’ve recently installed a brand new oven, and you find that the oven is smoking, there’s no need to panic. This is actually a common occurrence with newly purchased ovens. The manufacturers use a protective oil to coat the inside of your oven.
Your smoky oven may even have an unpleasant odor. It can also be caused by a small amount of plastic or packaging that your oven arrived in. You can wipe it off or just let it smoke and burn off the residue without any food inside.
Oven Cleaner Residue Left Behind
It can be difficult to remove every bit of oven cleaner. The inside of the oven has smaller areas and the corners that can be difficult to completely wipe clean. And sometimes, it can be stuck to the racks.
You can let the over cool down and use a spray bottle filled with vinegar and water to remove the leftover cleaner.
Spills and Debris
It’s very common for bits of food and grease to splatter and spill in the oven while it is cooking. We don’t think about cleaning it right away, so the next time you go to use your oven, these particles will start to burn.
If there is a lot of leftover sauce or cheese that has spilled, let the oven cool down and give it a thorough cleaning.
Food Isn’t Positioned Correctly
There might be smoke coming out of the oven if you aren’t placing your food in the correct position. It may be heating up more on one side than the other, or it could be too close to the elements.
Place your food in the middle of the oven and refer to the recommended cooking instructions. If it’s too close to the elements, the food can splatter around or spill out of the pan.
Malfunctioning Element
If the elements in your oven are not working correctly, this can cause your oven to smoke. There can be a build-up of heat which can cause your oven to short.
If some or all of the elements are not turning red, there could be a problem. Turn your oven off and give your trusted appliance technician a call like the ones at Appliance Wizards to come and inspect your oven. We can let you know if you require minor repairs or if you need to replace your oven.
Contact Us
If you’re still unsure why your oven is smoking, give the pros a call at Appliance Wizards. We do same-day repairs and installations for ovens and many other home appliances. We guarantee quality service, affordable prices, and great service every time.