On Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:26:20 -0700, 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?
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Any advice is appreciated!!!
>
>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.

I had a neighbor who was a Sears appliance service tech. He told me
that regardless which appliance just before the end of the the first
year, even if there's nothing wrong, call for service... make up some
reason like it smells like something is burning, it sometimes makes
grinding/squealing noises, it's beginning to vibrate, etc. The tech
will check it out and while there will tighten screws, adjust belts,
lube where needed, even install new belts when not indicated;
preventitive maintenence. But most importantly it will be documented
that there was a problem, this will reset your warranty start date
based on the noted problems, imagined though they may be. The tech
will list a bunch of maladies you never thought of, this to justify
his job.