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* However, the Or Letzion is concerned even though the absorption is through steam. One proof of the Or Letzion is Shulchan Aruch 451:15 which is a cover of chametz foods on the fire requires libun. One of the reasons of the Tur and Magen Avraham 451:30 because of the steam and the same is relevant to ovens. Minchat Shlomo 2:51 writes that even steam can be koshered with hagalah and the reason that the Shulchan Aruch 451:15 required libun for the cover of chametz is because it is a close cover.</ref> In practice, one should consult one's rabbi.  
* However, the Or Letzion is concerned even though the absorption is through steam. One proof of the Or Letzion is Shulchan Aruch 451:15 which is a cover of chametz foods on the fire requires libun. One of the reasons of the Tur and Magen Avraham 451:30 because of the steam and the same is relevant to ovens. Minchat Shlomo 2:51 writes that even steam can be koshered with hagalah and the reason that the Shulchan Aruch 451:15 required libun for the cover of chametz is because it is a close cover.</ref> In practice, one should consult one's rabbi.  
# Racks of electric ovens should be cleansed with Libun and if one does it with Hagalah one has to what to rely on. <Ref>Chazon Ovadyah (pg 132-4) </ref>
# Racks of electric ovens should be cleansed with Libun and if one does it with Hagalah one has to what to rely on. <Ref>Chazon Ovadyah (pg 132-4) </ref>
For a detailed discussion of the halachic issues of koshering an oven for Pesach see the [[Koshering an Oven for Pesach]] page.


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