# Anova Precision® Oven

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## [Sous vide roast turkey](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-roast-turkey/29859)

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**Author:** [@BobS](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/BobS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-roast-turkey/29859 "2021-12-16T18:15:18Z")

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Can anyone give me some hints on cooking a whole, say 10 lb, turkey with sous vide. How long would the sous vide portion of the cook take, and what temp setting and probe setting would be optimal. The air fry finish woul…

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## [Advice on using steam for basic baking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862)

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**Author:** [@pplwin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/pplwin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862 "2021-12-16T15:47:24Z")

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So far my standard baking with or without Convection has been fine with the new oven. I fully appreciate the benefit of using steam when baking breads. However, I am asking for advice on using steam for more standard bak…

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## [UK delivery - Any update?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-delivery-any-update/28588)

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**Author:** [@morganr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/morganr)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-delivery-any-update/28588 "2021-12-15T17:43:25Z")

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This week is supposed to be the week when UK deliveries are dispatched. Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about their orders yet. The pessimistic part of me expects an email this week telling me dispatch has be…

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## [Firmware upgrade 1.1.33](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/firmware-upgrade-1-1-33/29328)

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**Author:** [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/firmware-upgrade-1-1-33/29328 "2021-12-15T16:27:13Z")

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The Oven has upgraded to Firmware 1.1.33. What was the details of this upgrade? Why does it take so long for Anova to update the Firmware change log?? Mike

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## [Accessing my APO recipes from the Desk Top](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/accessing-my-apo-recipes-from-the-desk-top/28994)

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**Author:** [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/accessing-my-apo-recipes-from-the-desk-top/28994 "2021-12-15T15:57:12Z")

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Is there going to be a way to Access the recipes that I have created or be able to create new recipes via my desk top? It seems that it would be a lot easier to create and set up stages from the keyboard of my desktop r…

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## [Water usage question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-usage-question/29823)

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**Author:** [@Brettc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brettc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-usage-question/29823 "2021-12-13T16:39:17Z")

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I ran my oven at 165 F sous vide mode 100% steam. After 24 hours, the water dropped maybe 1/2 to 1" max in the tank. Is this correct? Thanks in advance

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## [I'm convinced! + easy bread baking recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/im-convinced-easy-bread-baking-recipe/29602)

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**Author:** [@JKadauke](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JKadauke)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/im-convinced-easy-bread-baking-recipe/29602 "2021-12-13T13:17:28Z")

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I made my first bread today in the APO and it came out great! Easy peasy recipe: For 1kg dough: 600g flour (not wholegrain, a better all purpose flour) 390g warm water 12g salt 0,5g live yeast (or 0,17g dry yeast) Pr…

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## [Babish bakes bread in the APO! Must see video!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/babish-bakes-bread-in-the-apo-must-see-video/29749)

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**Author:** [@anovaculinary](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/anovaculinary)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 9:55am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/babish-bakes-bread-in-the-apo-must-see-video/29749 "2021-12-12T09:55:10Z")

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## [Keeping it simple](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/keeping-it-simple/29799)

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**Author:** [@Brothers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brothers)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/keeping-it-simple/29799 "2021-12-11T17:04:25Z")

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Many of the app recipes, like steak and salmon, call for searing the food in a pan on the stovetop, which leaves you with something else to clean. How come the broiling capabilities of the upper element are not used, as…

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## [Gap on the bottom at the rear inside the oven](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/gap-on-the-bottom-at-the-rear-inside-the-oven/29727)

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**Author:** [@Bwoo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Bwoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/gap-on-the-bottom-at-the-rear-inside-the-oven/29727 "2021-12-10T19:40:11Z")

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I just received the precision oven less than a week old and notice at the rear of the inside oven, there is gap on the bottom between the back wall with the fan and the bottom plate. Is that normal? I checked on all the…

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## [Like many of you my APO has a cracked water tank](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/like-many-of-you-my-apo-has-a-cracked-water-tank/29008)

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**Author:** [@solomongumbie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/solomongumbie)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/like-many-of-you-my-apo-has-a-cracked-water-tank/29008 "2021-12-08T18:06:56Z")

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This is a huge issue happening to many people (just check out https://www.reddit.com/r/CombiSteamOvenCooking/) and I am past month 3 waiting on Anova to do something. They keep telling me, “nope, we have no replacements …

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## [Tray on bottom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tray-on-bottom/29657)

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**Author:** [@Brothers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brothers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tray-on-bottom/29657 "2021-12-08T16:42:56Z")

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I saw in a comment downstream that you shouldn’t put a shelf on the bottom of the oven, yet the solid tray that comes withe oven doesn’t fit the slots on the side of the oven. There are suggestions that it should be use…

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## [A very basic question, how do I use this?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-very-basic-question-how-do-i-use-this/29787)

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**Author:** [@Ward](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ward)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-very-basic-question-how-do-i-use-this/29787 "2021-12-07T15:37:28Z")

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Hi, I am lost. I bought this because of all the functionality with this oven. I’ve had it four days and all I’ve done so far is bake sweet potatoes! Is there a “How to . . . air fry? or Sous vide? or broil?” set of di…

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## [Drying herbs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/drying-herbs/29683)

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**Author:** [@TinaC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TinaC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/drying-herbs/29683 "2021-12-05T23:54:00Z")

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My Aerogarden is producing a bumper crop of basil and I can use only so much pesto… Any advice on drying basil or other herbs in the APO?

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## [Temp drop opening the door leads to overcooking (not sous vide)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temp-drop-opening-the-door-leads-to-overcooking-not-sous-vide/29768)

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**Author:** [@LeoMac](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LeoMac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temp-drop-opening-the-door-leads-to-overcooking-not-sous-vide/29768 "2021-12-05T19:28:44Z")

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Hi, I just bought the APO, tried some easy stuff, getting to know it I noticed that when preheating to a high temp (say 200-250°C), when I open the door to insert the food, the temperature obviously drops quite a bit (…

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## [APO First Bake](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-first-bake/29748)

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**Author:** [@nigelibrown](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nigelibrown)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-first-bake/29748 "2021-12-02T21:33:57Z")

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APO Arrived yesterday after following all the instructions, I started my first bake today. Started with the humble potato. Bake seems to be very even and from here I can make mashed potato, skins, air fried wedges… I pla…

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## [Difference between APO and traditional SV for long cooks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/difference-between-apo-and-traditional-sv-for-long-cooks/29741)

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**Author:** [@09RLHR](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/09RLHR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/difference-between-apo-and-traditional-sv-for-long-cooks/29741 "2021-12-01T17:59:15Z")

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Can someone please explain if there is a difference between the two, particularly for long cooks (e.g. ribs @ 131 for 72 hrs). I’ve seen people mention things like “oxidisation” in the oven but I don’t really know what t…

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## [General awe at this oven](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/general-awe-at-this-oven/29666)

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**Author:** [@Brothers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brothers)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/general-awe-at-this-oven/29666 "2021-12-01T15:37:11Z")

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I’ve said this elsewhere, but I’m still amazed that I could set up this oven, update the firmware with my iPad, and execute recipes via my iPad. I’m 75 years old, and I remember my grandmother’s wood-fired stove.

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## [Using the oven in South Korea - 60Hz frequency](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-the-oven-in-south-korea-60hz-frequency/29731)

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**Author:** [@simkin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/simkin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-the-oven-in-south-korea-60hz-frequency/29731 "2021-11-30T16:49:02Z")

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Hello. My oven is bound to arrive in a couple of days. It just occurred to me that the other countries with the EU plug type have 50Hz whereas only South Korea is working with 60Hz. Will this influence / damage the ov…

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## [Clarified butter](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/clarified-butter/29464)

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**Author:** [@jonra](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jonra)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/clarified-butter/29464 "2021-11-30T01:21:24Z")

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Has anyone used the APO to make clarified butter? I know it can be done with sous vide and can also be done in an oven. I’m just not sure on the times and temps to use in the APO.

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## [APO app for the Google/Nest Display](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-app-for-the-google-nest-display/29689)

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**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-app-for-the-google-nest-display/29689 "2021-11-29T17:50:11Z")

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As support for apps on the Google/Nest Display is coming, will Anova release an app to work with the display? Google/Nest display tend to placed in the kitchen counter and would be a great place to have access to your A…

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## [Shipping to Singapore](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/shipping-to-singapore/29686)

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**Author:** [@NPC016](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/NPC016)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/shipping-to-singapore/29686 "2021-11-26T17:45:43Z")

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Hi there, I’m interested in ordering the Anova Precision Oven during the Black Friday Weekend sale, but the shipping to Singapore where I am is currently insanely high - $285 ($324 with all the other items I’d like to b…

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## [Google Assistant integration?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/google-assistant-integration/29485)

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**Author:** [@Dundeep\_Innu](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dundeep_Innu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/google-assistant-integration/29485 "2021-11-26T15:25:46Z")

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Are there any plans to have the oven/cook functions integrated with Google Assistant? Hey Google, Start my oven on air fry for 10 minutes. Hey Google, how much time is left on my cook? Hey, Google, Stop my cook

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## [T’Day Prep](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/t-day-prep/29662)

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**Author:** [@Brothers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brothers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/t-day-prep/29662 "2021-11-24T14:19:32Z")

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I’ve asked this in the Facebook APO group, with no response. My daughter has bought frozen dinner rolls and non-frozen turkey thighs. Any thoughts on how best to cook each of these in the APO?

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## [Replacement water tank and design suggestion](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/replacement-water-tank-and-design-suggestion/29457)

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**Author:** [@IngmarGuillaume](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/IngmarGuillaume)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 1:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/replacement-water-tank-and-design-suggestion/29457 "2021-11-24T01:13:44Z")

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Like so many others, my water tank has cracks. Nothing serious yet. But it is getting worse everytime I use it. So to anticipate, I’d like to order a spare water tank, just in case. However, THAT spare part does not s…

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## ["(See Note)" in recipes.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/see-note-in-recipes/29653)

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**Author:** [@mef039](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mef039)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/see-note-in-recipes/29653 "2021-11-23T14:54:25Z")

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Many of the recipes for the Precision Oven have a notation that reads (See Note). I have not seen a “Note” or a way to access the “Note” in any of these recipes or in the comments. Also, it is not clear how one starts o…

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## [Is this steam exhaust normal? ](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-this-steam-exhaust-normal/28410)

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**Author:** [@inbaru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inbaru)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-this-steam-exhaust-normal/28410 "2021-11-22T17:08:34Z")

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Is this steam exhaust normal?

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## [External width dimension](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/external-width-dimension/29647)

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**Author:** [@Chris2021](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Chris2021)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/external-width-dimension/29647 "2021-11-22T17:05:42Z")

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Does the 22.4" width dimension include the water tank?

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## [Is using distilled water absolutely necessary in the APO?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-using-distilled-water-absolutely-necessary-in-the-apo/28141)

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**Author:** [@budparr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/budparr)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-using-distilled-water-absolutely-necessary-in-the-apo/28141 "2021-11-20T16:55:37Z")

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I recently ordered the Precision Oven. The manual notes that “Distilled water is recommended to minimize scale buildup and maintain correct operating function.” I understand the purpose, but seems like a lot of trouble a…

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## [Hyper speed of temperature button](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hyper-speed-of-temperature-button/29532)

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**Author:** [@tonydav](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tonydav)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hyper-speed-of-temperature-button/29532 "2021-11-20T11:25:33Z")

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In the latest (or one before that) the temperature button on the handle was changed so that if you held it down it sped up. So for example in sous vide mode it would initally go up by 0.1 degree and once held down then g…

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