On Thu, 30 May 2013 11:10:47 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> once an oven starts RUSTING means it's time to get a new oven.

That's the danger of posting pictures; people see how
you 'really' live!

Actually, that's not rust. I had a look and it's just
"crud" (from a pot-roast spill, I believe).

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13192221.jpg

Q: What chemical do you use to clean these ovens?

Googling for "oven cleaner chemicals", I see this EPA article:
http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/products/oclean.htm

Which says oven cleaners are just sodium or potassium hydroxide.
Hmmm... I wonder if the plumbing section at the hardware store
is where I should get my oven cleaner?

Have you ever tried the lye for plumbing in the oven?