How do you remove melted aluminum on the bottom of the closed heating element from the oven?

Depending on how severe the bond of the melted aluminum is to the oven bottom, there are two ways to resolve this problem. If very severe, the option is to replace the bottom plate which would probably cost only $30. If the bond melted material is only minimal, caustic soda can be used to clean it out. Use rubber gloves and the area must be properly ventilated?æbefore starting as the chemical reaction of caustic soda releases fumes that are harmful if inhaled.