Cleaning the oven is pyrolytic - what is it?

Pies and meat in French are magnificent, as well as many other things that you can cook in the oven. But the trouble is - after cooking, drops of fat remain on the walls of the oven. The unit must be cleaned in time, and for this there are several ways. Cleaning the oven is pyrolytic - what is it? This will be discussed in the article.

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Pyrolysis, hydrolysis, catalysis

The times when the walls of the oven were scrubbed with sand or abrasive paste were passed, and hopefully, irretrievably. But even when there were no effective ways to remove the welded fat from the walls and from the door, the housewives used different substances capable of softening the contaminant and thereby making the work easier.

In fact, they carried out hydrolysis cleaning - poured into a baking sheet of water with some home remedy, heated the oven, and then manually removed the dirt. Oven, where there would be no cleaning system, you can find except that the great-grandmother in the closet.

Now several methods are used to combat burnt fat and other contaminants:

• pyrolysis;
• hydrolysis;
• catalysis.

Important! Mechanical cleaning is an auxiliary method when it is not possible to remove completely what has adhered to the walls and floor.

Understand the difference by the name

It's not at all difficult to understand what kind of oven it is.

• The word "pyrolysis" comes from the Greek "feast" - "heat" and "lisus" - "decay".That is, cleaning the oven is pyrolytic - what it is, it's quite clear. With this purification, excess substances decay under the influence of high temperature.
• The word "hydro" in translation from the same ancient language means "water", respectively - the removal of dirt occurs due to the action of water.
• Well, catalysis is a chemical reaction that is accelerated by special additives.

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Pyrolytic cleaning

This cleaning system is equipped with the most expensive ovens. The pyrolytic method has many advantages:

• the oven is cleaned without any of your participation;
• does not need detergents;
• equally well removes all contaminants, including sweet and dairy;
• the mechanical influence is excluded - under the influence of high temperature the fat breaks up on all parts;
• such a system is very long;
• all elements serve as much as the whole oven.

Disadvantages of pyrolysis

It can not be said that pyrolytic purification is perfection itself. The disadvantages of it, of course, are:

• pyrolysis is used only in electric ovens, for gas ovens of such a method has not yet been invented;
• you must start the system manually;
• consumes a lot of electricity - from 4 to 7 kW;
• sometimes have to be washed separately;
• needs a quality exhaust;
• kitchen furniture should be made of heat-resistant materials;
• is such an oven quite expensive.

Important! Since pyrolysis requires a high mains voltage, before buying an oven, make sure that the wiring in the house will withstand an additional serious load.

Additional conditions:

• As for the baking sheets, in the latest models they are made of heat-resistant materials, so it was not necessary to get them and wash them in the dishwasher.
• Take care of the air purity. Fats decay very intensely, and accordingly - the kitchen fills not too pleasant aroma, and it is better to get rid of it immediately. Therefore, we need a good hood.
• Pay special attention to the furniture that is located next to the stove. The temperature during pyrolysis rises to 500 °, and this can not but affect the microclimate in the room, even if the unit has a high-quality thermal insulation. Furniture should be made of a material that is not afraid of high temperatures.
• Ovens with pyrolytic cleaning are equipped with automatic protection, and if the temperature near the unit rises above the allowable, the cabinet is chopped off. But this does not help cleanup.
• Pyrolytic cleaning requires caution, despite the fact that the high-quality oven is equipped with an additional cooling system, and there is a multi-layer heat-resistant glass in the door. There is still a great risk of burning yourself. The handles are also very hot.

Important! Can the door open during the procedure? Only if the temperature is below 300 ° C.With this heating, the door is locked, it can not be opened, even if you want it. The lock is released when the oven has cooled down to 200 ° C.

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How to prepare the oven for pyrolysis?

Pyrolytic oven cleaning requires some preparation:

1. If grills and other removable parts are not made of heat-resistant material - pull them out.
2. Turn on the cleaning mode.
3. When the process is over, remove soot with a damp sponge.
4. Replace the removable components.

Important! Do not forget to ventilate the room or turn on the hood. The most expensive models have a special tube, which is output to the ventilation system at home. In this case, you can do without additional ventilation.

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How long does pyrolysis last?

The entire procedure takes one and a half to two hours, while the cleaning itself occurs quickly, the rest of the time - the unit cools down.

Important! The oven should be cleaned once a month - each time an unpleasant smell weakens.

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Catalytic cleaning

If you hold your hand on the inside wall of the oven with a catalytic cleaning system, you will feel that the surface is rough, covered with pores and tubercles.

Important! Lateral, upper and back panels, covered with special enamel. The same composition covers the blades of the convector.

The composition of the enamel includes substances that accelerate the chemical reaction - catalysts:

• manganese;
• copper;
• cerium dioxide;
• cobalt.

Important! Getting on such surfaces, fat oxidizes, and catalysts accelerate this process. As a result, droplets of fat burn very quickly and turn into the most common soot. At the same time, water is released.

Special conditions

Catalytic cleaning starts at a fairly low temperature - only about 150 ° C, but the fastest occurs at a temperature of about 220 ° C.

What is good for catalytic cleaning?

Catalytic panels are installed in both electric and gas oven. Such an oven is much cheaper than its counterpart with pyrolytic cleaning. In addition:

• cleaning takes place directly during cooking, which saves time mistress;
• ashes can be removed with a conventional wet wipe or sponge;
• catalytic panels serve long enough;
• panels can be purchased separately, and in some models - put on their own;
• on sale it is possible to meet panels with a bilateral covering, then their service life is doubled;
• because cleaning occurs during cooking, there is no additional power consumption;The
• system does not cause any harm to the kitchen furniture.

In a word, this is a convenient and relatively cheap system.

What are the disadvantages of catalysis?

1. Not all the insides of the oven are coated with a catalytic composition, so the floor and the door, as well as the removable parts, will still have to be washed by hand.
2. The catalytic cleaning system does not cope very well with severe contamination - they disappear only after a two-fold or even three-time cleaning.

Important! Catalytic panels with a one-sided coating change on average every 4-5 years.

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Which way to choose?

The question is not easy, and everyone solves it on their own. Consider the following considerations:

1. What kind of oven do you have - gas or electric?
2. Will the wiring in your house sustain an additional appliance with a large energy consumption?
3. What is more important for you - saving energy or power?
4. How much do you agree to pay?

Important! If you still chose a model with pyrolysis - be sure to ask if the oven has a cooling function of the walls. This option makes the operation of the device much safer.

Now you unambiguously understood how the pyrolytic cleaning of the oven differs from catalytic and hydrolytic. We hope that the information in this article did not leave any outstanding questions, and you decided which system will be more acceptable for you.