Hi LK
we don't have a self cleaning oven!
the wire brush was very good for getting all the loose rust off quickly
we do normally use steel wool for lightly rusted items.
Sue

Little_Kopit wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2010 at 12:10am:


The oven in our wood burning stove is always on the cleaning cycle. 

Yes LK, The only cleaning agents I need for our oven is a dust pan and brush

That method certainly works Grizz, providing the fire is not too hot, otherwise there is a risk of warping or deforming iron ware. I personally prefer to control the rate heating of my pots and remove them from the heat the instant the crud has burnt off.

Saltbush Bill wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 8:08pm:


SBB

The amount of heat used depends on the thickness of the cast iron, i.e a heavy thick walled pot can take more heat safely than thin iron pots like your Carron. However as a general rule of thumb, I don't allow the cast iron to glow anywhere on the pot, even a very dull cherry red colour is too much. If this occurs I reduce heat immediately.

Assessing the temperature of your pot over a camp fire is best done during semi dark or twilight conditions where it is easier to discern whether your pot is glowing or not.

If the pot has deep rust divots or heavy delamination in the walls or base, then extreme care needs to be exercised when using this method.

Hope this helps