What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?
I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.

(eldersprig) inquires....
>What is the proper way to use an oven
>thermometer? I have a gas oven and I do
>not think the dial is calibrated correctly.
Just center set (or hang) the thremometer in your oven; turn the oven on
to any temperature you want to check the validity of, then simply check
the thermometer's needle point for a match-see after an appropriate
warm-up time has elapsed.

Picky ~JA~

>eldersprig writes:
>
>What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?

For a correct reading place the thermometer on a shelf set at the oven's center
position.

>I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.

Take thermometer readings at various settings before attempting to
recalibrate... if the temperature varies wildly you may need a new
thermostat.... if the temperature is off by the same amount at each setting
then recalibrate a little at a time, this can take quite a while depending on
how fussy you are. With older stoves the calibration adjusting screw is
usually inside the stem of the temperature dial, pull off the dial and look
inside with a flashlight. You will need a jewelers screwdriver, adjust one
quarter turn at a time. For stoves with electronic readouts you will probably
need to contact the manufacturer to get the code.


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eldersprig > wrote:
> What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?
> I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.

Put the thermometer if your oven and use it as a
guide to adjust your oven's temperature.

eldersprig > wrote:
> What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?
> I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.

Put the thermometer if your oven and use it as a
guide to adjust your oven's temperature.

Graphic Queen wrote:

> On 23 Nov 2004 00:42:17 GMT, wrote:
>
>
>>eldersprig > wrote:
>>
>>>What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?
>>>I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.
>>
>>Put the thermometer if your oven and use it as a
>>guide to adjust your oven's temperature.
>
>
> Can anyone recommend a online store that sell thermometers? Mine is
> getting old and I would actually like to get a new one plus a few for
> presents for some friends, stocking stuffers you know.
There are a ton of 'em out there but cooking.com jumps to mind.
http://www.cooking.com/products/shpr...%20thermometer

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Graphic Queen wrote:

> On 23 Nov 2004 00:42:17 GMT, wrote:
>
>
>>eldersprig > wrote:
>>
>>>What is the proper way to use an oven thermometer?
>>>I have a gas oven and I do not think the dial is calibrated correctly.
>>
>>Put the thermometer if your oven and use it as a
>>guide to adjust your oven's temperature.
>
>
> Can anyone recommend a online store that sell thermometers? Mine is
> getting old and I would actually like to get a new one plus a few for
> presents for some friends, stocking stuffers you know.
There are a ton of 'em out there but cooking.com jumps to mind.
http://www.cooking.com/products/shpr...%20thermometer

--
Steve

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
Autograph your work with excellence.