Please someone answer the question: is it safe to use this oven liner in an oven with an electric element that plugs into the back floor of the oven?
1941498
Yes but don't put the liner directly on top of the element. I have one and I love it.
1917733
It will probably work but in my case the two prongs that plug in to the back of the oven were to far apart to fit into the back bracket. I decided to leave the bracket out and run them into the back without. This just means if you are cleaning down that low you have to take care not to move the element around to much. This coming from a very unqualified handy dad, but has been working for me.
1970974
I can't answer this, as I have an electric oven, and I put mine on the floor of the oven.
831260
Carolyn, I suspect I know why you are asking the question. According to my research, this product is made of PTFE, best known as the much debated Teflon. I really don't use my oven very much for baking food that I worry will cause spills; but I like to have this liner available for use when I do. I used to use aluminum foil and keep it in place; but in my oven, it seems to affect how some foods bake. This mat is easy enough to use just when I need it and it has no impact on my oven's performance. Hope this helps.
2203009
I only used it in regular oven, but my oven is pretty strong so I guess you would be fine...
2265897
I placed it under the heating element of my electric oven. In my oven, the heating element sits on little "feet" on the bottom of the oven, and it lifts up on a hinge attached to the back of the oven. So, I trimmed the liner to fit and placed it under the element.
2265896
On the bottom of the oven under heating element. Definitely! It is great. Does a wonderful job. Cleans up easily.
238990
Actually, the back of the oven has plastic spacers that prevent you from pushing it too close to a wall. But that back gets extremely hot.
1026006
Yes, you can use this in a gas or electric oven. These have been a great time saver for me and I rarely have to clean my oven....I highly recommend this brand.
941044
I don't put mine in the oven. It would probably be o.k., but tbe metal on the lid that you grab to take the lid off gets really hot when I cook on a burner. So, you could risk a major burn if you don't use a hot pad for the lid at all times. It might be best to call Cuisenart directly.
1340596
It will not scratch th element. If iron cookware and its content is too heavy the element support will sag or break and will touch the oven liner.
398830
I have an electric range and placed the mat under the lower element on the floor of the oven. works great!
228817
I have an oven with hidden heating elements. I read the reviews and didn't read anywhere that the liner shouldn't be used on the bottom of this type of oven. I just received the liner and the box says, "For electric ovens that have hidden elements or gas ovens, place the liner on the lowest rack". I'm disappointed.
752881
You cannot clean it as goes with most ovens because you cannot take the elements out. Maybe some day an oven or toaster oven will have a cover that still allows things to cook and removal of the shield to clean. Looks like all these plus the toaster ovens have their limits in this area.
417742
I used one inside a pan used to cook in here. The part of the liner that touched the cooker melted. Perhaps it depends on how high the temp is, but I've not used a liner since then. Of course, we typically use it only at holidays.
1958442
I've had mine for 4 months in an oven where the element is not exposed; it's under the metal bottom of the oven.No issues and cleans up well.
1446021
Yes ... my oven is electric. I recently bought a fixer-upper house with used appliances and the oven has some rusty spots on the bottom. This just makes it look cleaner/nicer AND it's easy to take out, wash off any spills and put back in place. I'm cutting the second one to replace the liner in my toaster oven so it looks cleaner, too. PS: I also really like the BLACK color rather than the other liners that are a lighter creamy tan color.