Pyrolytic Ovens

What is a Pyrolytic Oven?

A pyrolytic oven is a type of self-cleaning oven that uses extremely high temperatures to burn off food residue grease and spills inside the oven cavity. This turns the food residue into ash, which can simply be wiped away.

Smeg pyrolytic ovens are specially designed to withstand these high temperatures (500°C) and are fitted with automatically locking doors that prevent any risk of accidental opening while on a cleaning cycle.

What are the benefits of a Pyrolytic Oven?

Pyrolytic ovens offer several benefits over regular ovens, which include:

Efficient Cleaning: Intense heat breaks down tough grease and residue into ash, easily wiped away without scrubbing or chemicals.
Time-Saving: Hands-free cleaning allows you to focus on other tasks.
Chemical-Free: The eco-friendly process uses only heat, avoiding harsh chemicals and unpleasant odours.
Safety Features: Automatic door locks and insulation ensure safe operation during high-temperature cleaning.
Long-Term Savings: Reduces costs over time by eliminating professional cleaning services and chemical purchases.

Are pyrolytic ovens worth it?

If you cook frequently, have a busy lifestyle, and hate cleaning your oven manually, then a pyrolytic oven is definitely the right choice for you.

Pyrolytic ovens reach high temperatures that burn off food residue and grease, meaning you don’t need to manually scrub your oven or use harsh cleaning chemicals to clean your oven.

Therefore, a pyrolytic oven will save you time, hassle, is generally more hygienic, and removes the need to buy or dispose of harsh chemicals, which is better for the environment.

Which is the best pyrolytic oven?

What is the best pyrolytic oven depends on your needs in the kitchen. For example, you may need to factor in the size of your kitchen, and how much you cook at one time. If you host dinner parties regularly and you have the kitchen space, then you may choose a larger oven, like our pyrolytic double oven.

Conversely, if you don’t have a lot of kitchen space available and you’re looking for a more compact option, then an option like our reduced-height 90cm pyrolytic oven may be the best choice for you.

If you’re looking for a pyrolytic oven with smart capabilities, then we also have available a model with Wi-Fi and smart cooking capabilities.

For more information to help you make the decision that’s right for you, check out our oven buyers guide here.

How do you activate pyrolytic cleaning on a Smeg oven?

To set pyrolytic cleaning on a Smeg oven, follow this quick guide below or view our pyrolytic cleaning video.

Before you start the pyrolytic cleaning process:

Clean the oven glass: Before starting the pyrolytic cleaning cycle, make sure the oven glass is clean and free of oils. You can use a spray and wipe or detergent and water.
Remove all the accessories in the oven, such as oven racks, shelf supports, and other accessories.

Starting the programme:

Close the oven door.
Select the P pyrolytic function on the control dial, or select the program from the special function menu on the LCD display (depending on the model of your oven).
Open a window nearby just to ease any slight smells which may occur during the process.

Choose the duration based on how dirty your oven is:

For light dirt if you regularly clean your oven: 2 hours.
For medium dirt or a once-in-a-while clean: 2.5 hours.
For built-up dirt when you don’t clean your oven that often: 3 hours.

The door will lock automatically once the process starts, and until after it has completed and returned to a safe temperature. Once the oven has cooled enough, wipe away the ash with a damp cloth.

For more in-depth instructions, you can read our full guide here.

How long do pyrolytic ovens take to clean?

Generally, a pyrolytic oven cleaning cycle takes 1 - 3 hours, depending on the cleaning cycle you put it on and how dirty your oven is. You must also allow time for the oven to heat up and cool down, before you can use it again, meaning the whole cycle can take a little longer.

How often should I use the self-cleaning feature on my pyrolytic oven?

A thorough self-clean of your oven every 4 - 6 months should be sufficient to keep your oven clean. We advise you to avoid using the self-cleaning feature too regularly, due to the amount of electricity used and the wear and tear to the components of your oven.

What is the difference between pyrolytic and catalytic ovens?

Pyrolytic and Catalytic ovens are both self-cleaning ovens, but differ in how they clean:

Pyrolytic ovens use extremely high temperatures to turn food into ash and are specially designed with porcelain enamel that is extremely resistant to heat.
Meanwhile, catalytic ovens have a porous liner that absorbs grease and grime while you cook. This absorbed grime is converted into ash that you can then wipe away.

The downside of catalytic ovens is that they don’t clean as thoroughly as pyrolytic ovens, as the liner only covers part of the oven, and these liners need to be replaced every 3 - 6 months.

How to disconnect, move, or install a pyrolytic oven?

While you can disconnect, move, or install a pyrolytic oven yourself, it can be sensible to leave it to the professionals, to make sure your pyrolytic oven is installed properly.

Disconnecting, moving, and installing a pyrolytic oven can also require special wiring being installed in your kitchen, due to the large electrical power needs of a pyrolytic oven.

Here at Smeg we can arrange the safe disconnect and removal of your old oven and connect your new pyrolytic oven for you - just select these services when placing your order.

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