Why does the temperature drop the moment it closes? Isn't it suppose to keep a constant set temperature? How do I fix this?
1490128
mine doesnot change the temperature when i close it, you have to wait 25 minutes before using it, for the machine to keep the temperature !
694403
Did you try and replace the heating element with the spare one that comes with the set? At 217 degrees, that's not even close to melting solder. I know my station has to be set about 100 degrees higher than where I normally would set it, which tells me that the thermostat isn't very accurate, but other than that I've used mine to build hundreds of circuit boards at home and actually prefer my solder station over the ones I use at work. If the 2nd heating element doesn't work, I would contact the seller.
1055426
I'm curious about this too. I set mine for 370 and as soon as it reaches the temperature it turns off. SO frustrating.
1713991
The current temp should always be displayed. Mine sometimes goes blank and shuts the furnace off. I believe it to be caused by poor solder joints at the connector. I have not attempted to repair it yet.
1978971
Sounds silly be but when the cool button is on it stays cool (unlike some that go back to hot when you stop pressing, it's almost more like an on and off button)try pressing up and let it run for 10-15 secs. If that's not the problem try contacting the company they are really good at sending new ones are sending free replacement pieces. Good luck!!
130355
I have no idea what the temperature is. It gets pretty hot and I think that's what happened to mine. I am guessing that it overheated and the motor burnt out??? No other reason for it to have stopped working after a few months and under 10 usages. Maybe someone else actually clocked the temp.
349595
I had a similar issue just the other day. It seemed the water temp wasn't moving. I unplugged it, let the heater sit (in the water) unplugged for about 20 minutes. Then plug it in again. I think the heater needs time to get acclimated to the water temp, before the filament or whatever starts cooking. Give that shot before you start slamming the heater against the wall. = )
2235661
there is a thermostat that goes low, medium, high. What I did was buy a a good quality thermometer, drill a hole in the lid and tighten the thermometer down which works pretty well, however keep in mind you may want to put it in the side a bit lower so you know what the temperature is in the lower rack rather than the top rack closer to the lid
1865578
I'm guessing something is broken, as the thermometer should give an accurate reading of the ambient air temperature whenever you don't have it in the compost pile. I doubt that you live in a place where it's always 60 degrees. Did you ever drop or bump the thermometer?
339169
It may be overheated. Mine did this sometimes after it was on for a long time. Try turning it off and giving it time to cool.
2051540
If your elements are still lit up and it stays hot, there must be a problem with it. Mine does neither of those things. I'd return it, I think :).
1529310
My skillet holds the temperature, shutting on and off as needed, but I never have to adjust the control after I set it. Sounds like a defective heating element.
291452
Send it back. They should replace it. I have had mine for more then a year and it stays closed.Henry
505332
Did you make sure the wire to have it on is down? Make sure there isn't anything keeping it up when you close the freezer.
1580630
It does not hold exact temperature. It will go above some and then stay off until it's below, but other features made up for it for me.
1513293
Probably a defective unit. Not holding heat--or not getting hot enough. Ask for a replacement. A reputable company will gladly exchange if within the warranty period
675467
The temperature settings don't change but it doesn't restart. You have to push the button for it to come back on.