What is what to do when you get a new oven?

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Getting Started with Your New Oven

Congratulations on your new oven! Here's a breakdown of how to get it ready for use:

  1. Read the Manual: This is the most important step. Your oven's manual contains specific safety instructions, operating procedures, and troubleshooting tips tailored to your model. Don't skip it! It may have valuable information such as how to activate the self cleaning function.

  2. Initial Cleaning: Even though it's new, your oven might have manufacturing residues or dust. Wipe down the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Ensure it is fully dry before use.

  3. Burn-In Cycle: Many manufacturers recommend running a "burn-in" cycle to eliminate any lingering manufacturing odors. Consult your manual, but typically this involves setting the oven to a high temperature (e.g., 400°F or 200°C) for 30-60 minutes. Be prepared for some potentially unpleasant smells during this process and ventilate your kitchen well by opening windows or turning on the exhaust fan.

  4. Calibrate Your Oven (If Applicable): Some ovens allow for temperature calibration. Use an oven thermometer to check the actual temperature against the set temperature. If there's a discrepancy, consult your manual for instructions on how to adjust the calibration. Check out the manual about how to use the oven settings.

  5. Familiarize Yourself with the Controls: Take some time to understand the different buttons, knobs, and settings on your oven. Experiment with the different cooking modes (bake, broil, convection, etc.) to see how they affect cooking. If the oven is a smart oven, connect to its wifi.

  6. First Bake: Start with a simple recipe that you're familiar with, such as cookies or a sheet pan meal, to get a feel for how your new oven cooks. Check for hot spots.

  7. Register Your Oven: Register your oven to receive important notifications such as safety recalls and product updates.

  8. Clean Regularly: Check out oven cleaning tips to make your oven's components last longer.

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