You may not need your range to survive, but it constitutes the heart of your home. Without it, you’re left eating an endless array of microwaved meals and cereal. The key to keeping this asset in good working order comes down to cleaning up after each use. The main cause of damage to your range and stove is caked-on food that is left to re-burn over and over again after each use. Head these issues off at the pass by following these tips to keep your range and oven clean.
Wash up any spills as soon as they happen to prevent them from becoming baked on and harder to remove. If your range or cook top has drip bowls or trim rings, they should be cleaned regularly with a grease-dissolving cleaner. Baked-on stains may require soaking in a solution of baking soda and water or vinegar.
When removing the drip bowls, check the surface element terminals for any signs of arcing or corrosion. Replace the terminal block or receptacle for any defective burner you find.
For spills on smooth-top ranges, allow the surface to cool and then scrape with a razorblade if necessary before using an approved cleaner for glass-ceramic surfaces.
Clean your oven before the food soil damages the liner surface. Spills from baking often contain sugars that are acidic and can cause damage to the oven liner if left too long. Remember to remove oven racks when using a self-cleaning cycle, as they cannot tolerate the high temperature.
Keep the oven door gasket clean. Food spills will harden the gasket and could allow heat to escape. If the seal is damaged it can be replaced easily. To avoid a disaster during a holiday dinner or special occasion, make sure you replace any defective burners, oven elements, infinite heat controls, or other stove parts when the problem first occurs.
Source - Steve Ash, Fix.com