Oven Temperature: How to be sure the selected temperature is correct.
I suspect that my - fairly new - oven gets too hot, so I bought an oven thermometer, which confirmed this. So I called the supplier. They say that in order to obtain the correct actual oven temperature, for any setting, you take the highest reading on the thermometer, and the lowest, and then divide both readings. Is this correct?
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The "correct" temperature is determined by using a properly calibrated thermometer. This will likely not match the 'setting' which you have dialed up on your stove because oven thermostats are notoriously unreliable. You should be able to arrive a correlation between the setting you use and watching the thermometer you bought. Remember that each time you open the oven a significant amount of heat is lost.
If you can place the thermometer where you can read it through a window into your oven and make note of the setting/actual you should be able to arrive at a useful guide to your oven.
That said, there is often very little difference between cooking something at 325F vs. 335F. But I would recommend you depend on time@temp less than internal temperature (using an instant read thermometer) to correctly gauge the 'doneness' of your dish.
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To test the oven: Hang an oven thermometer in the center of the middle rack and preheat the oven to 350?F (176.67?C). Allow the oven to preheat for at least 20 minutes and take a temperature reading. This will tell you if the oven is even reaching the desired temperature from the beginning.How do I check the temperature of my oven calibration?
Grab an oven thermometer and place it as close to the center of the oven as you can. Set the oven to 350\xb0F and let it run for about 30 minutes. Check the temperature on the thermometer, and make note of what it reads.How do I make sure the heat is equally distributed in the oven?
Keep the oven door closed during baking. In order to achieve the best results, place your food in the middle of the shelf. This will ensure it gets an even distribution of heat. Don't change the rack position when the oven is hot.Why do you need to know the correct oven temperature?
Your oven is easily the most important variable in determining the outcome of your bakes. Baking at the right temperature is important not only for determining baking times but it will also affect the final quality of your cakes.Oven Temperature Incorrect — Electric Range Troubleshooting
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