Ovens are the most commonly used kitchen appliances. Yet, many people do not use them correctly. As a result, many individuals may notice their ovens not working well after some time or suffering some kind of damage. Some common mistakes that individuals make with their ovens can even increase the risk of causing a fire. To prevent such mishaps, it is important to avoid common mistakes people make when using an oven. Opening the oven door while cooking One of the most common mistakes many people make when using the oven is opening the door repeatedly while cooking. People often do this to check if their food is baking properly and to ensure it does not get burnt. While this may seem harmless, it can significantly impact the oven’s efficiency. This is because every time one opens the oven door while cooking, a lot of hot air escapes, causing the oven to lose heat. As a result, the oven has to work harder to maintain the proper cooking temperature again, which extends the cooking time. Only using the self-clean feature Since most ovens have a self-clean feature, many individuals rely too heavily on it to keep their ovens clean. While using this feature once or twice a year is fine, using it more frequently than that is not recommended.