How to Clean a Toaster Oven

How to Clean a Toaster Oven. This appliance only requires a little bit of your time to keep it clean, safe, and functional. You will need Sponge Mild soap or detergent solution Cloth Glass cleaner Degreaser (optional) (optional) (optional) and scouring pad (optional) (optional) (optional). Step 1. Unplug the toaster oven and bring it over to the sink to minimize clean up Never immerse your toaster oven – or any electrical appliance – in water. Step 2. Remove the toasting rack and baking and broiling trays, clean them with a sponge and soapy solution, rinse, and dry. Step 3. Remove the crumb tray, dumping the crumbs into the sink. Clean the tray with the soapy sponge, rinse it, and dry. For stubborn stains, spray with a degreaser, wait a few minutes, then scour and rinse. Step 4. Rinse and wring out the sponge to remove most of the soap. Then, clean the interior walls and glass door, avoiding the heating coils. Avoid using abrasive chemicals or steel wool, which can scratch the finish. Step 5. Spray a little glass cleaner on the cloth to clean the outside of the toaster oven, including the glass door. Step 6. Replace the dry rack and trays and your shiny, clean toaster oven is ready to go back to work. Did you know The idea of toasting bread dates as far back as ancient Rome, when people found they could preserve their bread by burning it!