WHAT IS A PYROLYTIC OVEN?
A pyrolytic oven is a type of self-cleaning oven. Its cleaning cycle uses extremely high temperatures up to 500o C, which help break down the food residue and grease into ash, which can be easily wiped away once the oven cools down. You can thus save on time and effort, as well as the need to buy expensive or harsh cleaning chemicals to keep your oven clean.
IS PYROLYTIC CLEANING OVEN WORTH IT?
A pyrolytic cleaning cycle is a thorough cycle, that covers even the hard-to-clean places as part of the cycle. This will make it a breeze to clean up, and can help you save on the time, effort and money that you would otherwise invest in the process.
DO PYROLYTIC OVENS USE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY?
While there is a general perception that pyrolytic ovens consume more energy, the fact is that they are really well insulated. This allows them to use heat more efficiently, and as a result, use much less energy as compared to conventional ovens.
ARE PYROLYTIC OVENS SAFE?
Modern pyrolytic ovens are designed with extra insulation for safety, given that they can heat up to temperatures as high as 500o C during their cleaning cycle. Irrespective of this additional insulation, it would be good to avoid having towels around, and keep away from the oven exteriors, especially when you have kids or pets.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF A PYROLYTIC OVEN?
The key advantage of a pyrolytic oven is the fact that it can clean itself, and save you the sheer effort of scrubbing away stubborn grime. The cleaning cycle heats up the oven to high temperatures, which incinerate the grease and other food residue into ash, that can be wiped off in a jiffy.
ARE PYROLYTIC OVENS MORE EXPENSIVE? HOW MUCH EXTRA DO THEY COST?
On an average, pyrolytic ovens can cost 30% – 60% higher than standard ovens.
DOES IT REALLY TAKE 4 HOURS TO SELF-CLEAN AN OVEN?
The actual cleaning time required depends upon the model in use. Most self-cleaning ovens can take anywhere between 1.5 – 3 hours for one cleaning cycle. Certain models can even take more time. Ovens with a steam-cleaning feature generally have cycle times under an hour, for both cleaning and cooldown.
The average cycle of Goldline’s 15 function Pyrolytic Oven is 60 minutes.
DOES A SELF-CLEANING OVEN SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY?
Yes. Pyrolytic ovens are designed for convenience, and will turn off automatically once the cleaning cycle is complete. You will need to wait until the oven cools down, to be able to open it and use it again. This is an additional safety feature, to keep you and your family safe.