Three easy steps can get your oven ready for the holidays. Here’s how to make your oven turkey-ready:
STEP ONE: CLEAN IT
Clean your oven. Use the self-cleaning mechanism. If your oven doesn’t have one, mix baking soda, water, dish soap, and vinegar in a bowl until paste-like. Apply to the inside of your oven. Let sit for several hours and then wipe off.
STEP TWO: MAKE SURE IT’S LEVEL
Make sure your oven is level. Disconnect the power first. Use a carpenter’s level and shim accordingly.
STEP THREE: CALIBRATE THE TEMPERATURE
Calibrate your oven’s temperature: Place a thermometer on a baking tray. Turn oven to 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes and check the results. If they don’t match up, consult your oven manual to correct the calibration yourself or call a reliable appliance maintenance company.
Most home warranty companies, like Fidelity National Home Warranty, provide oven repair for broken ovens, so make sure you get in touch with your home warranty company if you have one.
Next on the list to make sure your kitchen is geared up for the holidays? Your dishwasher.