"Bob Giel" > wrote in message
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> How much can an oven's temperature vary and still give good results?
>
> If set at 350 degrees F., what is the most it should go above or below the
> set temperature?
> Is there actually a standard or "generally accepted range"?
> Is the acceptable range a percentage of the target temperature (e.g. up or
> down 5%) or is it an absolute (e.g. up or down 10 degrees F maximum?)
>
> My oven is way out of whack, can vary as much as 150 degrees when set at
> 250
> deg F (down to 100 and up to 289!) and +/- 70 degrees when set at 35.
> Obviously this is crazy, but I need to know what is acceptable for good
> baking, as the repair people are worthless in this regard, and I'm sick
> and
> tired of throwing out food!
>
> I've searched the internet for weeks and found NOTHING even remotely like
> a
> standard.
>
> Please help!
>
> TIA
> Bob in Los Angeles
> Here's a link that might help with your decision.
http://www.ehow.com/how_8260_check-adjust-ovens
>