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Default Changing from Electric Oven to Convection Gas oven

On Oct 4, 6:26*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:04:30 -0400, "The Henchman" > wrote:
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> > Can anyone give me some hints about using a gas range? *Are they always
> > slower than electric? * Will I always have to use 425 to get 375?

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> > When do I use use convection gas and when not too? *We often will have
> > multiple trays/roasting pans or Dutch ovens in the oven. *Some times three
> > racks will be full. *But I tried one tray and it was slow.

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> > Any advice is appreciated!!!

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> Have you checked it with an oven thermometer yet? *Did you use one in
> your old oven? *It could have run hot. *Get an oven thermometer and
> check your new oven. *The unit should be under warranty - so even if
> it reads correctly, call in a technician. *I had an oven problem once
> where the thermometer read correctly, but baked goods didn't cook
> properly and it was due to the thermostat not cycling on when it
> should have. *So, have a pro take a look at it while it's still free.
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> Never trust a dog to watch your food.


SF beat me to it. Use an oven thermometer. You may need to adjust
your oven. Look at the instruction book that came with your oven to
see how to adjust the temperature.