Many people are scared that they will not be able to use their oven again after an accidental fall or glass breaking. If the glass has not hit the outer wall and has just broken in half, it is very easy to unclog the broken pane so you can use your oven again.
We will guide you through how to unclog a broken glass in your oven safely. Let’s take a look at this article and see if you can use your oven again after an accidental breakage now that you know what to do.
What to Do When Your Oven Breaks?
If the oven glass has broken and you want to use it again, you will need to unclog the broken glass in the oven. If the broken glass was in the door or on the inside of the oven, it is very easy to unclog by following these steps: – First, turn off the power to the oven and let it cool down.
Ensure you do not touch the oven glass as it can cause burns. A small cut on your finger can turn into a serious burn if you are not careful.
Next, you will need to clean up any mess from the broken glass. Pour some water in a spray bottle and use a damp sponge to wipe away any broken pieces in the oven. Clean up any crumbs or mess on the floor or on the wall that may have been caused by the broken glass.
To unclog the broken glass in your oven, you will need to scrub any baked-on food with a scrub brush. You can use a mixture of vinegar and water to scrub away the food. Follow up with a clean sponge to keep the stainless steel clean.
Can I Use My Oven After an Accident?
If the oven glass was broken but you can use the oven again, you do not need to re-do all of your baking. You can use it just like you would normally.
Take care when placing food in the oven to prevent any accidents. If the oven glass was broken, you will likely be able to use it again.
However, if the pane was broken on the outside of the oven and you cannot unclog the glass, you will need to replace it.
The cost of replacing a broken outside glass pane on an oven will vary from brand to brand. You will need to look up the model of your oven to see how much it costs for a replacement.
Scrub and Measure Before Unclogging
Before you scrub and measure the glass in your oven, you will want to make sure you have everything ready to unclog the oven glass. This includes vinegar, a scrub brush, plastic gloves, a dust mask and a pot to pour the vinegar and water into.
Next, you will need to scrub the glass to remove any baked-on food. Start with a damp sponge and a spray bottle of water. Put the sponge in the water with the bottle of water and put it in the sink. Then, put on the dust mask and plastic gloves.
Next, grab the scrub brush and scrub the glass with the vinegar and water. Be sure to scrub the entire glass to remove any crumbs or food on the glass that may have caused it to break.
Once the glass is clean and you have scrubbed away any food, pour the vinegar and water into the pot and dip the scrub brush back into the vinegar and water.
Safety First: Wear Gloves, a Mask and Close the Vent
Safety must be your top priority when unclogging your oven. Ensure you wear gloves, a dust mask and close the vent before you unclog the oven glass.
While unclogging the oven glass, you must keep your gloves on, use the vinegar and water mixture to scrub the glass and make sure you do not touch the glass itself.
This will prevent you from getting any burns from the oven glass. When unclogging the oven glass, you must make sure to keep the steam from the vent from entering the room. You can use a small pot to cover the vent and keep the room ventilated.
The Final Step – Clean Up and Protect Your New Surface
Once you are done unclogging the oven glass and you are sure it is safe to use again, clean up all of the mess on the floor and walls. Make sure to clean up any crumbs, any broken glass on the floor or on the wall and empty the water bottle.
You can also protect your new oven glass surface by placing a newspaper or a pot on the oven rack to catch any water. This will keep your new oven surface clean and prevent it from getting damaged by water.
Conclusion
An oven glass breaking is a very scary and unfortunate event that can cause a lot of damage in your home. Luckily, it is easy to unclog your oven and use it again afterwards. If the oven glass has broken and you want to use it again, you will need to unclog the broken glass in the oven.
If the broken glass was in the door or on the inside of the oven, it is very easy to unclog by following these steps:
First, turn off the power to the oven and let it cool down. Ensure you do not touch the oven glass as it can cause burns. A small cut on your finger can turn into a serious burn if you are not careful.
Next, you will need to clean up any mess from the broken glass. Pour some water in a spray bottle and use a damp sponge to wipe away any broken pieces in the oven. Clean up any crumbs or mess on the floor or on the wall that may have been caused by the broken glass.
To unclog the broken glass in your oven, you will need to scrub any baked-on food with a scrub brush. You can use a mixture of vinegar and water to scrub away the food. Follow up with a clean sponge to keep the stainless steel clean.
Once unclogged and safe to use again, you can scrub away any food that may have stuck on the glass with a vinegar and water mixture. Make sure to clean the entire area and make sure nothing has fallen on the floor and left behind food.