Doing this will prevent damage to your racks. Assist in the success of the cleaning cycle by scraping at large food stains to loosen them. This will make the resulting ash easier to remove later.  Use a kitchen tool with a straight edge to gently scrape away dried-on food. However, avoid very sharp edges, as this could scratch away the pyrolytic coating over time. Don’t worry about getting all of the food stains scraped completely away. The goal is not to remove all of the material, just to help loosen it before the self-clean cycle. Find the button or setting within your oven’s control panel or knobs that says “Clean” or “Self-Clean.” Engage this function to begin the cycle.  Depending on your oven model, you may need to select a time period to run the cleaning cycle. Typically a full cycle runs between 2 and 4 hours to fully heat up to 800°F to 1000°F and then cool all the way back down. For some models, you can only use one setting, such as 4 hours.  For safety, your oven model may also automatically lock the door of your oven for the duration of the cleaning cycle. If your oven doesn’t lock the door automatically, engage the lock by pressing a “Lock” or “Control Lock” button, or manually moving a lever to do so. Then wait the 2-4 hours it takes for the full cycle to complete.  Some ovens will feature a countdown or words on the display to indicate the phases of the cleaning cycle and the time remaining (for example, cLn 4:00). Some oven owners experience problems with their ovens after self-cleaning cycles, especially after repeated cycles on older ovens. This is because the prolonged high heat can more quickly damage heating elements and electronic control panels. For a lower risk of this, try setting the cleaning cycle to just an hour if you are able to, or opt for a gentle manual cleaning.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove oven racks. Scrape off large food residue. Locate and engage the clean button. Lock the oven door and wait.

Q: Add 2 cups (470 ml) of water and ¼ cup (9 g) of soap flakes to a medium sauce pan. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together so the soap is mixed throughout the water.  Soap flakes are usually sold in the laundry aisle at grocery stores. You can substitute soap shavings for store-bought flakes if you prefer. Place the saucepan with the water and soap on the stove. Allow the mixture to slowly heat on medium until the soap melts completely, which should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. When all of the soap has melted, remove the pan from the stove and allow the mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.  Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil on the stove. If it starts to boil, reduce the heat. Stirring the mixture as it heats can help the soap melt more quickly. Once the soap and water mixture has cooled for several minutes, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of distilled white vinegar to the pan. Stir well to ensure that the vinegar is fully incorporated.  You can substitute fresh lemon juice for the vinegar if you prefer. Both will help cut grease when you’re washing dishes. The amount of vinegar you should add to the soap depends on how thick the mixture is. If it is extremely thick, add approximately 2 tablespoons (30 ml) to help loosen it up. If the soap mixture is already liquidy, just add approximately 1 tablespoon (15 ml). Allow the soap to sit in the pot until it is completely cooled, which may take 15 to 20 minutes. Next, pour the soap into a soap dispenser or pump bottle, and place beside your kitchen sink. It’s often easier to transfer the soap from the pan to the dispenser with a funnel.
A: Mix the water and soap flakes. Heat the mixture until the soap melts. Mix in the vinegar. Cool the mixture completely before transferring to a soap dispenser.

Article: Once you've evaluated the relationship, and had a frank talk with your boyfriend, you need to take some of your power back. Do not make decisions out of fear of your boyfriend's reaction. Decide what you need to do for yourself and your own sense of fulfillment.  Reassert your boundaries when necessary. If your boyfriend gives you a hard time about answering a text in front him, say something like, "We talked about this. It's important I have my space and you need to respect that." Be ready to walk away from the relationship if things don't change. In cases of emotional abuse especially, it's important to get away from the situation. If you've concluded the relationship is emotionally abusive, end it. It's very important you not subject yourself to more bad treatment, and it's unlikely an abusive partner will ever change. Periods of normal behavior, in which your partner compromises and treats you well, are cyclical. Eventually, the abuse will occur again and periods of normalcy tend to get shorter as time goes by. If you end an obsessive or abusive relationship, it's normal to suffer feelings of low self worth in the aftermath. A good way to counteract such negative thoughts is through seeking out people who value you as a person. Seek the support of friends and family members who care about you and want to see you successful and happy.  Find your most supportive friends. Connect with people who are positive and care about who you are. Have people you can share your passions with. If you're a writer, for example, host a small workshop with your friends where you share one another's work. It's important, in the aftermath of an obsessive relationship, to be around people who support you and want you to succeed. Whether or not you choose to stay with your boyfriend, it's important you seek the help of a therapist. Individual counseling or couple's counseling can help you sort through relationship issues and learn coping techniques. You can find a therapist through your insurance or you can get a referral from your existing doctor. If you're a student, you may be entitled to free counseling through your university.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take your power back. End a relationship that is abusive. Find people who value you. Seek the help of a therapist.