Managing oven temperature [closed]

I know that the temperature inside an oven fluctuates, but I'm just curious. Won't the temperature inside continue to rise?

How do I manage, or control, the temperature inside the oven after removing the thermometer so that whatever it is I'm baking won't be over or under cooked?

Best Answer

Most home ovens are not insulated well, and are not all that precise. They maintain temperature by cycling on and off relative to your temperature setting and a thermostat. It is quite common for the actual temperature in home ovens to be upwards of 50 degrees F more or less than the temperature you set on the dial..and that temperature fluctuates as your oven's heating element cycles on and off. So, many people use an oven thermometer to determine the actual temperature inside their oven. Once you know the difference between your actual temperature and the dial setting, you can compensate by raising or lowering the setting. You should also note, that the difference between the setting and the actual temperature might be different in a low oven, as compared to one set at a higher temperature. That is why it is good to keep a thermometer in there, and take a peek at it once in a while. After some time, you will be able to reliably gauge how your oven behaves. For the most part, there is no need for an oven to be all that precise because the kind of cooking we do in there allows for a great deal of temperature variance.

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How do I control the temperature of my oven?

Ovens with dial knob: Pull the knob off of the thermostat and you'll probably see a small set screw in the middle. Use a pair of pliers to turn it ever so slightly (clockwise to lower the temperature, counterclockwise to increase the temperature).

Can I Reduce oven temperature while baking?

To change the oven temperature while baking or broiling, you do not need to turn the oven off first. While the oven is in use, press Bake or Broil (as appropriate). Change the temperature using number pads or +/-, depending on model.

What is a holding oven?

Cook and hold ovens remove much of the work of preparing large portions of food. They cook food at low temperatures until the proper internal temperature is reached through a penetrating probe, or until the timer tells it to switch into holding mode.

Do ovens stay at a constant temperature?

It's impossible, because oven heating elements are either on or off, and they can't really maintain a constant temperature. Instead, oven thermostats are designed to strive for an average temperature (the one you set).

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