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What Are Drip Bowls?

We get this question pretty frequently, especially as younger people branch out of their loved ones homes and into making their own homes! Drip bowls, sometimes called drip pans, are essential components of electric ranges. These round bowls sit beneath heating elements on your stovetop, catching spills, reflecting heat toward cooking elements and protecting the internal components of your stove. They're the round, usually chrome-finished pans that sit beneath the heating elements on your stovetop. While they might seem like simple, unassuming parts, they serve several important purposes:

Why Drip Bowls Matter

• Catching Spills: Their primary function is to catch any spills, drips, or splatters that occur during cooking. Without them, food and liquids could fall directly onto the stove's interior, leading to difficult cleaning and potential damage.
• Reflecting Heat: Drip bowls are designed to reflect heat back towards the cookware. This helps to ensure even cooking and can also improve the efficiency of your range. 
• Protecting the Range: By preventing spills from reaching the internal components of the stove, drip bowls help to protect it from corrosion and extend its lifespan.

How Long Should You Use Them? 

To keep your range clean and functioning properly, it's important to regularly clean your drip bowls. Most can be easily removed and washed with soap and water. However, over time, drip bowls can become stained, corroded, or warped. When this happens, it's best to replace them to maintain the performance and appearance of your range and increase the efficiency of your appliance.

Where to Find Replacements

You can find Range Kleen's Drip Bowls in major retailers such as Walmart and Target, in home improvement centers and online at www.rangekleen.com. When purchasing replacements, it's important to ensure they are compatible with your range's make and model.

Drip bowls are small but mighty components of your electric range. By catching spills, reflecting heat, and protecting the range, they play a vital role in keeping your stovetop clean and functioning efficiently. Regular cleaning and timely replacement will help ensure your range stays in top condition for years to come.

In todays fast-paced world, we're all trying to maximize our time!  Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner, there's an array of must-have kitchen tools that will help you prepare meals with ease! Here are some items that we love using to cut down on meal prep time and effort!  

Air Fryer
This popular kitchen appliance cooks food by circulating hot air around it, creating a crispy exterior similar to traditional frying methods but using significantly less oil; reducing or eliminating the need for fats, oils or grease! The air fryer typically has a heating element and a fan that distributes the hot air evenly, allowing food to cook quickly and evenly! Make clean up even easier in your air fryer using Range Kleen's Air Disposable Fryer Liners, available in Round or Square! 

Spiralizer  
Say goodbye to plain noodles and hello to veggie spirals! A spiralizer allows you to turn vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes into fun noodle shapes for healthy meals. It’s a fantastic tool for anyone looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet. It's a great tool to get the kiddos excited about cooking and kids that help prepare meals are more likely to eat the foods they've prepared!

Silicone Baking Mats  
Say goodbye to parchment paper! Silicone baking mats provide a non-stick surface for baking cookies, pastries, or roasting veggies. They’re reusable, easy to clean, and help ensure even cooking. Up the ante on your baking craft with Taste of Home's Silicone Baking Mats - featuring pastry marks (to perfectly position cookies, macaroons, and more!), a ruler guide for quick and easy measurements and these mats are oven and freezer safe in temps ranging from -40˚ to 500˚F!

Immersion Blender  
Technically we can live without one but why would we want to? An immersion blender (sometimes called a stick blender) is perfec perfect for pureeing soups right in the pot, making smoothies, or emulsifying dressings. Its compact design means less mess and easier storage compared to traditional blenders.

Digital Meat Thermometer
A life saver for anyone who is nervous about cooking meat to an appropriate temperature! A digital meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking meats, ensuring they are safe to eat while remaining juicy and tender. It’s quick, accurate, and a must-have for any meat lover.

Food Processor  
Chopping, slicing, and blending are made easy with a food processor. This multi-purpose gadget can handle a variety of tasks, from making dough to grinding meat, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.

Garlic Press
If you love cooking with garlic, a garlic press is a game changer. It effortlessly crushes cloves, saving you time on chopping and ensuring an even distribution of flavor in your dishes. Taste of Home's Bench Scraper features a center garlic crusher and you can also use this versatile tool to section dough, transfer ingredients, chop and more!

Mandoline Slicer
For perfectly sliced vegetables, a mandoline slicer is a fantastic tool. It allows you to achieve uniform cuts in different thicknesses, making it ideal for salads, gratins, and more.

Egg Separator
This handy gadget makes separating egg yolks from whites a breeze. Whether you’re baking or making an omelet, an egg separator can save you time and mess.

Herb Scissors
Chopping fresh herbs can be tedious, but herb scissors with multiple blades make the task quick and efficient. They allow you to finely chop herbs in seconds, enhancing your dishes with fresh flavors.

Incorporating these kitchen gadgets into your cooking routine can simplify meal preparation and inspire creativity. With the right tools at your fingertips, you’ll be whipping up delicious dishes in no time! Share your favorite kitchen gadget in the comments! What helps you save time in the kitchen?

Life in our fast-paced world is only getting busier; and the temptation to order takeout or take-in delivery is undeniable. When we order in (or go out), we lose out on the benefits of cooking at home...

It's almost Halloween and at Range Kleen, we're keeping it real with some tasty, spooky delights! From monstrous stuffed peppers to yummy mummy cupcakes, we’ll share some tricks for your favorite treats to ensure a hauntingly good time!

Surprise your family with a quick breakfast treat! Whip up a batch of pancakes, then use chocolate syrup to create spooky designs. Your loved ones are sure to get a chuckle out of this ghostly start to the day.

For a quick, kid-friendly lunch, start by toasting two pieces of bread. Then, top the toast with some pizza sauce. Next, take separated string cheese (or mozzarella) and lay it across the sauce to resemble mummy bandages. Finally, add olives on top, and place the toast on a baking sheet (we love using our Broil and Bake Pan). Broil until the cheese is melted.

If you're looking for a devilish delight, add sliced olives to traditional deviled eggs. For a spooky dinner, cut Jack-O-Lantern faces out of bell peppers before stuffing them.

Add a touch of mummy madness to your Halloween treats by piping white icing onto chocolate cupcakes. Top them off with candy eyes or coated chocolate candies, and you’re all set!

If you want to include healthier snacks, consider bringing bananas and clementines. Decorate bananas by adding chocolate chip eyes and a mouth. For a pumpkin look, add a small celery stem to each clementine.

You can also spread peanut butter on apple wedges and sandwich mini marshmallows between two wedges to create “teeth.” Adda toothpick with a marshmallow eyes(you can use a food coloring marker or a dab of chocolate frosting for the eyes).

If you are a new user of Drip Bowls or an old pro looking for the perfect fit, you may have some questions about Range Kleen's Heavy Duty Chrome (or Porcelain) Drip Bowls and Pans. Here are some frequently asked questions:

Q: Do these fit all stoves?

A: Range Kleen designs its Drip Bowls and Drip Pans according to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards. This means that we create our products to fit YOUR range based on its specific attributes. Our drip bowls and pans have a custom-like fit to your range, making them superior to other products in the market. There are fits for electric and gas ranges! 

Q: What is a fit?

A: Our Range Kleen Drip Bowls and Drip Pans are like clothing made for certain bodies. We manufacture our products in styles A - K to provide an optimal fit to your range and give an instant beautiful update to your kitchen.

Q: What is MY fit?

A: We are happy to help you find your correct fit during business hours or you can easily find your fit online. By answering a few basic questions such as "Gas or Electric" (range), Manufacturer (Brand), etc., our system will identify your Range Kleen Fit in just one minute - click this link! 

   

   

  

 

As the #1 Consumer's Choice in Range Accessories, Range Kleen leverages our industry expertise to create solutions to solve everyday household problems. In recent years, many of our customers with smooth top ranges have expressed disdain over the special care these fragile ranges require; they're prone to cracking, staining, and scratching and limit the available workspace in kitchens.

We listened to your troubles and created the Range Kleen Glass Top Stove Protector! Crafted from natural foam rubber, this premium cover protects your range from scratches, abrasions, and cracking while covering unsightly staining,

cracking,

and scratching damage! 

To use the cover, turn off your range and allow it to cool to the touch.  Place the Glass Top Stove Protector on your cool smooth top. 

You CAN use the Glass Top Stove Protector when the oven is in use; you CANNOT use the protector when the cooktop is in use.)

So, what are drip bowls? I asked this question many years ago before I started at Range Kleen. Hi there, I'm Whitney, the Marketing Manager at Range Kleen. And if you find yourself wondering what Drip Bowls are, I assure you that you are not alone. We hear this question often!

 My first experience with drip bowls occurred during my college days in an apartment - which, as rumor had it, was a convent in its past life. The apartment was spacious, the landlord was nice, and it was a great location. My roommate and I couldn't have asked for much more as college students. Also, it was incredibly cheap. Our fiscally conservative landlord ensured everything worked well but didn't replace or update things unless necessary*. Hence, one might describe the aesthetics of our apartment as a time capsule - featuring occasional updates through the decades. 

The kitchen featured an electric coil range from the 1970s, which functioned well; the oven was easy to bake in. Imagine the range pictured in an almond color. As for the stove, it was mostly okay, except the elements banged and rattled against the drip bowls anytime you placed a pot or pan on the stove, stirred vigorously or attempted to separate anything by "chopping" it (i.e., ground beef etc). At the time, I had no idea what drip bowls were. I didn't know that their purpose was to collect drips, spills and crumbs during the cooking process; nor did I know that they help your range function efficiently by reflecting heat toward the cooking elements.

I also didn't know that drip bowls needed to be replaced annually (whoops). I certainly didn't know that an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Quality fit from Range Kleen would provide a level, custom fit for my range and fix the banging and clanging!

I've learned a lot about cooking, working in the kitchen, and maintaining my range since then, and I happily educate friends, family, and readers on the importance of replacing drip bowls. If you need help finding the perfect drip bowl for your range, comment below - I'd love to help!

If you've ever replaced a part on an appliance, vehicle, or machinery, you might've encountered the acronym OEM Quality and might not know what it means.

What is OEM Quality? OEM Quality is an acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer Quality, which means the OEM Quality piece will fit equivalently today as when the appliance was new.

Why is OEM Quality important? In Range Kleen's Drip Bowls and Drip Pans, we manufacture a variety of bowls and pans to fit the specific needs of many range brands; the OEM Quality fit ensures the correct fit and function for your range. A proper fit ensures cookware sits level on your range and won't rock on top of your range (which makes your cooking experience safer and more pleasant).