Self-cleaning features on ovens, which can be confusing and even controversial, were developed in the early 1960s for both gas and electric ovens, though the term “self-cleaning” is actually something ...

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The self-clean cycle might be your stove’s most feared and revered feature, depending on whom you ask. The allure? A self-cleaning oven gets the cavity squeaky clean without a drop of chemical cleaner ...

Self clean, steam clean, or manual clean? Educate yourself about the benefits and drawbacks of each feature before selecting your new appliance. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living.