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Should you bake or broil a turkey in the oven? Why?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by Chriz1 (3.1k points)

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Can you use an oven as a heater in a power outage?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by stu1312 (2.4k points)

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How many volts does the output of a transformer of a microwave oven have?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by fitero (3.2k points)

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What are some good things to bake with sourdough starter or in a sourdough oven?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by Ozzy (3.1k points)

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Is it safe to leave an uncovered turkey in the oven overnight?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by QuantumHorizon (3.9k points)

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Can we use more than one element of an electric cooker or oven simultaneously? If not, why not? How will that damage the appliance parts inside the oven or cooker?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by RadiantNova (1.4k points)

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Are microwave ovens better suited for certain types of foods than regular ones?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by mainman (2.9k points)

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What are the potential environmental impacts and energy efficiency considerations of using different types of commercial pizza ovens?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by ChicoTradesman (3.3k points)

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Should one leave the oven door open to let residual heat escape into the room on colder days, after turning it off?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by snarlingheat (3.6k points)

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How come ovens have a door on the bottom?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by Angiesluck (3.7k points)

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Should I be smelling gas the whole time my oven is in use, but once turned off after windows opened, the smell goes away?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Ovens by PandA3 (2.8k points)

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What are the risks of using a self-cleaning feature on an oven? Does it release toxic fumes into the home? If so, how long does it take for the fumes to clear out after using the self-cleaning feature?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by SeraphicSculptor (3.3k points)

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Where do you place lasagna when baking it in an oven?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by ZephyrSculptor (3.8k points)

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Can we use our microwave oven to boil water, instead of using an electric or gas stove top for that purpose? If yes, how much time would be required to boil one liter of water in it (for reference)?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by jeremyf (3.0k points)

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Does a microwave oven leak radiation when it's not in use?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by SolarisAlchemy (4.2k points)

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Why do most home ovens have a maximum temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by EmberOracle (2.6k points)

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Why does the bottom of your oven get hot when it's not turned on?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by Michael Burke (2.9k points)

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If a pencil that lands on the floor would roll or gets pushed underneath an oven, will the heat of the oven burn or ignite it?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by Dun Dun (4.2k points)

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I accidentally ran my microwave oven empty for 3 minutes. There was a burning smell and the microwave was hot to touch. I know that running your microwave while empty can damage the magnetron. Is it still safe to use?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by Landscape Consultant (2.1k points)

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What are the benefits of using an air fryer vs. a traditional oven for baking or roasting vegetables, chicken breasts, etc.?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Ovens by DanielRH (3.9k points)