In her video, “The Dangers of Self Clean: Part 1!” Renae speaks directly to her followers, cautioning, “Do not use the self-clean function on your oven.” She elaborates on the dangers ...

Damage to your oven is not the only potential danger in running a self-clean cycle. The Bob Vila website warns that high-heat and steam self-cleaning ovens might expose you to carbon monoxide.

A self-cleaning oven setting may be safe, but if you’re prepping for a holiday or can’t afford to fix or replace your stove, think twice before using it.