You should never use a commercial oven cleaner whenever you turn on your oven’s self-clean cycle. These cleaners contain all sorts of chemicals that can react unpredictably to extreme heat, which can create a toxic environment inside your oven.

Gas ovens have a separate broiling compartment found at the bottom of the oven. The flames from beneath the oven’s floor will heat the top of the broiling pan. Underneath the pan is a drip tray to capture runoff.

You should avoid placing plastic in an oven at all times. Traditional plastic containers have a temperature tolerance of up to 212°F, while oven-safe containers will typically have a temperature tolerance of at least 400°F.

Yes, it’s possible to bake cold food in an oven, but it’s not recommended. Introducing cold bakeware into a hot oven can lead to thermal shock, which can cause the baking dish to crack in the oven. Instead, allow your cold dish to rise up to room temperature before moving it to the oven.

Yes, you keep food warm by placing it inside an oven. Cover your food in an aluminum foil tent and place it in a 150 to 200°F oven. Remember not to leave your food in the oven for too long, or it will begin to overcook or dry out.

When it comes to blenders, there are 2 brands that stand out more than their competitors—Vitamix and Blendtec. While their blenders work in almost identical ways, Blendtec blenders use blades that are 80% thicker and 10 times stronger than other brands. But can you use a Blendtec blender as a food processor?

You can put stove grates in a dishwasher if the manufacturer suggests doing so. To be on the safe side, you should wash stove grates by hand.

The soap dispenser on a dishwasher will automatically open during the washing phase after the water has been heated to the appropriate temperature.

OxiClean can be used in dishwashers to replace the traditional detergent. There is also a rinse aid booster from OxiClean that helps dry your dishes without streaking through the power of steam.

Yes, it’s possible to grate chocolate in a food processor. You need to use a shredding disc and feed the chocolate through the feed chute to do so.

Yes, you can use a food processor to grind spices. The standard knife attachment isn’t usually used for grinding spices, but in a pinch, you can use a food processor as a spice grinder.

If you’re like me, you cry every time you try to chop onions. Sure, you could get yourself a pair of onion goggles like Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, or you can use an electric kitchen appliance to do the job for you. But can a food processor really chop onions?