i just used for the first time the self cleaning function on my oven but there's like fumes/heat that make my eyes itch/burn, my boyfriend is not bothered by it but I am I had to cut it off after about 45 and my eyes are still burning. Anybody know why??
2007-01-07 15:01:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
This is normal. You should open the windows and make sure small pets such as birds, Hamsters etc are in a well ventilated area. The fumes could kill them.
2007-01-07 16:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Look on the bright side. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have experienced the same thing with my stove. I think the smell comes from the droppings in the stove burning into ashe. The more droppings, the more fumes. The smell is really bad, and can travel through your home. Open windows or doors for a few minutes to let some smell out. It helps to wipe out the oven much as possible before turning it on.
2007-01-07 23:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by D. D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should burn off after the first time. It will always have a smell and may bother you as it does bother some.... You may want to try cleaning it overnight when you are sleeping or maybe when you know you will be gone but someone else is home.
2007-01-07 23:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Handsome's Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming you didn't leave something in the oven......it may be some initial chemical that will burn out after the first time. Check any drawers for signs of something melting. I had my instruction book in the lower drawer.....it got crisp.
I'd also contact the manufacturer tomorrow on their toll free number and ask them. I had an range try to catch fire on the timed cooking setting..wiring problem....fortunately my brother walked in and turned off the stove. Things can go wrong.
2007-01-08 00:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ohh, i hate that smell. it is completely normal. it is the food burning off of the oven surfaces. i would recommend trying to clean off as much food stuff as you can before you run the self cleaner to reduce the amount of food that has to be burned off. don't use anything too serious because it may screw up the inside surface of the oven. get used to that smell because it will happen every time you clean the oven. crack a window because there isn't much you can do about it. sorry...
2007-01-07 23:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by cronos51101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's horrible, isn't it? You'd better open a window.
2007-01-07 23:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by NA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋