Help! My New Oven Is Venting Too Much Heat

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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Q: My husband and I purchased a new gas range as part of our kitchen renovation and the oven has been a nightmare. The stainless steel panels generate so much heat from the oven vents that they’re practically scalding. Is this a normal occurrence with stainless ovens, or did I just pick the wrong model?

Also, the oven is still off-gassing after several “break in” bake cycles, Do you have any recommendations on how to expedite the process? The manufacturer has been unhelpful on both fronts.

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Editor: Readers, does anyone have experience with stainless steel ovens, or have any suggestions for breaking in a new oven?

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