Does it seem to heat evenly in all areas of the oven? Does the thermostat seem accurate? For instance, is the 300 degree setting 300 degrees?
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We haven't placed our thermometer in it, but it seems to be holding the temperature setting accurately. It is small enough that baking is even, no notable hot or cold zones.
2089051
We use it all the time and everything seems perfect. we cook alot of fish and toast bagels and bread and they come out just the way we want them. we don't use the 300 degrees but 350 and it seems right.
2091998
I don't think so. Are you sure that your oven heats up to the temperature that you want? Many ovens are over/under by 25 or more degrees, compared to the settings chosen. Check online for ways to determine the accuracy of your oven.
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Well I've never checked the temperature with anything. I usually have it set on 350 and just assume that's the temperature it's at. It cooks everything I've put in it very well at that setting that's all I can tell you.
1034576
That's a real good question. Our first burnt out and I'm wondering if it didn' t have enough cool air circulating. It was in a close space in our small RV. Haven't had the nerve to use the convection oven sence.
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I have our CSO-300 underneath the wood paneling of our cabinetry (although there is open space around it). The top of the oven does get warm to the touch but I have had no damage from either the high heat or the steam option to date. Our countertops are concrete and that is what it is sitting on. I have noticed some water drops on the countertop from the steam option. I just make sure every time I use that option to check underneath the drip tray and wipe if need be.
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Hi!The oven is capable of reaching 900F which is higher than what you need even for pizza. Best regards,Eugene.
31366
That's strange. Mine heats up to 490* and doesn't go lower than 300*Maybe you have a different model that has different heating levels
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It has a thermostat on the back that seems to be fairly accurate and maintains temperature fairly well but it is set by trial an error. Set it - wait - adjust if too hot or too cold- wait - repeat. Once you find your sweet spot it doesn't take much tweaking. I love the unit.
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Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with this oven. I don't plan on cooking a whole turkey. If I needed to cook one I can do it on my Weber outside! Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with... » Read More Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with this oven. I don't plan on cooking a whole turkey. If I needed to cook one I can do it on my Weber outside! « Show Less
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Yes, it toasts evenly. We are quite pleased with it. The oven temp. settings seem to be accurate as well.
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Yes, you can start a dish over high heat, and then finish in the oven. But, I have found that since I cook on a Professional Thermador Range, I never use the "high" setting. It's way too hot for anything but melting gold. As for the oven temp, I don't know. But I have put it in a 450 deg oven with no problems.
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I have not measured it with a thermometer, but if the spacing on temp markings on the thermostat are consistent it would be trying to keep a temp of about 150 degrees F. However, the the temperature readings when measured seem to run hot and be somewhat uneven across the surface.
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Unfortunately, it's not like an oven where the temperature is controlled by a thermostat. You get options from low to high and that's it. Your best bet is to get a decent infrared thermometer and keep an eye on it. Or just practice with it and get use to how the unit cooks. It takes a bit of practice, but you really shouldn't expect much for something under $100.
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So far, it seems to stay at 400 which is where I set it. The other day, I raised the heat & when I turned it on the next time, it went right back to 400.
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The thermostat is just a dial...high to low. I just set it to the lowest setting. According to the specs, the lowest setting has the heater coming on at 35 degrees.
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I did not "calibrate" my oven thermometer I just just the Admetior in the middle of the oven. Heated it to 350. Checked they were the same. 20 minutes later I checked again and they were the same. I can't really read my oven thermometer anymore, but at least I know it works.
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I believe only external temperature. I found out about it because my boyfriend uses it in his work. I use it for room temps (ie. Is it hot in here, or is it just me?) Also, I just moved, and have a new oven, good for checking if the heat is correct, plus, it is just fun to check things (I think anyway).