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Pyrolytic Technology
An oven with pyrolytic tech cleans itself. Yes, self-cleaning ovens are a real thing! The clever tech in these ovens use extremely high temperatures to burn away grease and grime, reducing it to ash. So, all you need to do is give it a quick wipe to keep it looking its best. Magic. And don’t worry about the high temperatures, the door locks for safety while it does its thing.
What are the benefits of pyrolytic technology?
No more scrubbing
According to our research, cleaning the oven is top of the list of household chores you hate the most. With pyrolytic tech it’s no longer hard work, you can clean your oven with a quick wipe.
Save time
A cycle takes around 2 hours on average and you can catch up with other things while it works its magic.
No chemicals
Cleaning chemicals can worsen conditions for those with breathing difficulties, so protect your family from exposure to the harsh detergents found in cleaning products.
Stay cool
Despite the oven reaching up to 480°C during the clean, your kitchen will stay at a comfortable temperature thanks to a superior enamel coating that retains heat.
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Smeg pyrolytic self cleaning
Keeping your Smeg oven pristine is easy thanks to the pyrolytic cleaning feature included on this model. All you need to do is select the function using the simple control panel and the oven will initiate its self-cleaning mode. During this pyrolytic cycle, the interior of the oven is heated to about 500oC, burning away any grease or food residue that has built up inside. When the oven has cooled down it’ll only need a quick wipe to remove the ashes.
Hisense - Do yourself a favour and put the scourer away
Still scrubbing the oven on your hands and knees? It’s time to upgrade. This one has pyrolytic tech that’ll do the hard work for you. Once you’ve flicked it on and closed the door, it’ll automatically lock and the temperature inside will ramp up. Any splatters will be burned into ash – so just wipe it away with a cloth. Easy-peasy
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FAQs
- What is pyrolytic technology?
It’s an oven cleaning tech that uses high temperatures to reduce grime inside the oven to ash for easier cleaning.
- How does pyrolytic cleaning work?
Pyrolytic technology heats the oven to extremely high temperatures, which burns any grease or food splatters into ash. So, all you need to do is wipe away what’s left behind. Voila.
- Is pyrolytic cleaning safe?
The door will lock during the cycle for safety and it’ll turn off automatically once it’s complete.
- What is the difference between catalytic and pyrolytic cleaning?
Catalytic cleaning uses a combination of chemical liners and heat of around 200°C to burn food deposits to ash. On the other hand, pyrolytic tech doesn’t use liners and temperatures can reach 480°C, which makes it more effective at burning even more grease to ash for easy cleaning.
- What is a pyrolytic oven?
A pyrolytic oven is one that cleans itself. It uses really high temperatures to burn grease into ash. Once it’s done, all you’ll need to do is give it a wipe with a cloth (no more scrubbing).
- Will a pyrolytic oven heat up my kitchen?
Despite the oven reaching up to 480°C during the clean, your kitchen will stay at a comfortable temperature thanks to a superior enamel coating that retains heat.
- Does pyrolytic cleaning use more energy?
In order to reach such high temperatures during the process, it will use a little more energy than everyday cooking. If you’re concerned about this look out for ovens with shorter cycles.
- Are pyrolytic ovens expensive?
Pyrolytic ovens cost between 30% and 60% more than an oven without the tech depending on other features the appliance also come with.
- Do I need to take the racks out on pyrolytic clean?
This will depend on the make and model of your pyrolytic oven. Often, the racks can become damaged by the extreme heat used, so you’ll be advised to remove them before starting a cycle.
- How long does pyrolytic cleaning take?
Cycles can take anything from 1 to 4 hours depending on the oven. You can leave it to do its thing, while you do yours!
- How should I clean my pyrolytic oven?
To keep on top of things, it’s great to wipe up any spills as soon as you can. But if you need a deep clean, remove the shelves and any loose dried grease first. Then select the pyrolytic cleaning function from the menu and wait. Once it’s finished and cooled down, you’ll be able to wipe away any leftover ash.
- How often should I clean my pyrolytic oven?
Manufacturers have different recommendations for how often you should use the pyrolytic feature. Some say once every 1-2 months, while others say it should only be used every 6 months at most.
