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Kill Two Chores with One Stove !

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:41:58 +0000

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Kill Two Chores with One Stove !

Summer has arrived, which means you’re more likely to skip out on cleaning tasks. Stop putting off that dirty oven! A dirty over can increase your baking time and use more energy , wasting time and money. If you have a self-cleaning oven , let it do the work for you!. Keeping up with it on a regular basis can keep your oven squeaky clean and operating at its best. You can also have it clean you Range Kleen porcelain products, as well. For example, if you made barbeque pork chops using our wonderful Range Kleen Broil and Bake pan (which you can buy from our web site) and you don’t want to mess with the clean up, just put the pan in the oven and turn the self-cleaning cycle on and let your stove do its job. This works great on our Range Kleen porcelain Drip Bowls and Pans too ! If your stove doesn’t have the self-cleaning oven option don’t worry, because our products are very easy to clean the old-fashioned way too !

It’s like a brand new stove!

Cindy Sidey — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:25:33 +0000

Actual consumer testimonial…

So I bought a used stove nearly 4 years ago. It was a year or two old when I got it and it worked ok. I’ve always had a problem with the burners sliding around, or not fitting right. I was at Wal-Mart (Or was it Meijer) the other day and saw the 4 Packs of Drip Pans.

I guessed which one would fit my stove. (I’m a guy, what do I know about sizes of pans for stoves?) Took them home and lo and behold, they fit! Not only did they fit, but they fit better than the 2 piece ones that were on the stove to begin with. The ones I bought have the notch in them, and the burner sits level now! It’s like a brand new stove!

I couldn’t be happier!

Q.T, Lima

What is “Shocking” to your Enamel Cast Iron?

Kasey — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:41:46 +0000

There are so many different tasks to keeping your Enameled Cast Iron in great condition. It is always best to add ingredients into your Enameled Cast Iron pot when the liquid has reached room temperature. Even the littlest mistake can be the start of serious damage. Going from one extreme to the other, whether it be hot to cold or cold to hot . . . should always be avoided. If you do experience shock/damage to your cast iron, discontinue use immediately. Here are a few tips.
Visual signs of shock to your Cookware:
1. Some beginning signs of shock are appearances of bubbling under the surface of the enamel on the pot. Once that bubbling occurs if the pot is heated or cooled it can cause the bubble to burst open which causes cracking.
2. Chipping of the enamel coating. Chipping can occur by sharply hitting the surface of the cast iron. If your cast iron has a chip – it does not always mean that it has been shocked. Carefully check the area for any signs of cracking in the cast iron before using. If there are none – you can still use your cast iron if it is chipped. After washing, gently rub a small amount of oil on the exposed area. This will prevent rusting.
3. Any time you see lines or cracking – you have shocked or damaged cast iron. Discontinue use immediately. Heating the metal will cause the cast iron to break apart and could result in personal injury.

Here are examples that you want to always avoid:
1. Do not pour cold liquid into a heated pan. If you are using cold liquids – bringing the liquids and the pan up to heat together, starting on a cold burner.
2. Do not take an Enameled Cast Iron pot directly from the refrigerator to range top or hot oven to heat. Allow the pan to sit at room temperature until most of the chill is gone. Place the pan on a cold burner or in a cold oven and slowly bring up to temperature.
3. Do not immerse a hot, or cold/chilled pan in water or run water over pan until it has completely come to room temperature.

For cleaning instructions: let cookware, lids and utensils cool completely before attempting to clean. Enameled Cast Iron Cookware is dishwasher safe but because of its weight and the ease of cleaning we strongly suggest washing by hand.

How do I organize under my kitchen sink with the pipes in the way?

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:20:16 +0000

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Use the “Under the Sink Storage Shelves” by Range Kleen! These shelves have sturdy heavy duty steel rods, and heavy duty durable plastic shelves. 2 different sizes are available, for large or smaller sink storage areas.

The shelves can be adjusted to your desired height and the snap-on segmented shelving allows space for pipes. They are easy to assemble – no tools required. Great for use in the bathroom as well.

Range Kleen has 2 different sizes for large or small sinks
areas.

Oven Broiling Basics from Range Kleen

John Battles — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:36:22 +0000

Are you a newbie when it comes to using broiling pans? Broiling pans are not hard to use, but you might benefit from these helpful tips on broiler pans and broiling for great tasting food. We want you to be successful right away so you can start enjoying the healthy and tasty foods possible with broiling.

Or have you been broiling foods for a while and thinking it is time to find a replacement broiler pan – perhaps one that is easier to clean? Here is a nice article that we put together that explains oven broiling pan replacement features that you might want to consider so that you buy the right broiling pan for your needs.