# Anova Precision® Oven **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=14 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Perforated Sheet Needed to Roast a Chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perforated-sheet-needed-to-roast-a-chicken/28923)
**Author:** [@SMayer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SMayer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perforated-sheet-needed-to-roast-a-chicken/28923 "2021-07-14T23:48:31Z")
My first cook - a roast chicken - calls for a perforated sheet to place under the chicken in addition to the drip pan on the bottom. Did you guys get the perforated sheet? None is even available for sale on their site.… --- ## [High altitude adjustments for steam?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/high-altitude-adjustments-for-steam/28628)
**Author:** [@Jakeole](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jakeole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/high-altitude-adjustments-for-steam/28628 "2021-07-14T23:37:07Z")
I have been baking at high altitude (about 5,200 feet above sea level) for years now and have found good ways to adjust for everything I bake. King Arthur and other resources offer ways to adjust based on elevation…but I… --- ## [How to turn ON oven light without app](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-turn-on-oven-light-without-app/28914)
**Author:** [@Magik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Magik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-turn-on-oven-light-without-app/28914 "2021-07-06T18:27:18Z")
Since the last firmware, the oven light automatically turns OFF after a while and its a nice feature. There is an option of turning it ON in the app but is there a frontal button we can press for a quick look without ope… --- ## [Oven light stays on even when oven not in use](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-light-stays-on-even-when-oven-not-in-use/28457)
**Author:** [@SachaD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SachaD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 10:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-light-stays-on-even-when-oven-not-in-use/28457 "2021-06-29T10:49:17Z")
I just received my APO and proceeded with the Heating Element Preparation. After this, I noticed that a new Firmware was available. Update was performed successfully. Now, the oven light stays on all the time, even when … --- ## [Well done steak (I'm a sinner)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/well-done-steak-im-a-sinner/28877)
**Author:** [@Backyardcooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Backyardcooker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/well-done-steak-im-a-sinner/28877 "2021-06-20T07:25:32Z")
Hi all! What are your recommended way for me to cook a well done steak while still keeping it tender and juicy using the APO? --- ## [Searing in precision oven](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-in-precision-oven/28837)
**Author:** [@Jennie1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jennie1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-in-precision-oven/28837 "2021-06-18T15:44:20Z")
I bought the Anova Precision Oven in the belief it illuminated the step of having to sear meat in a different utensil. Seems each recipe (although very few recipes available) says to transfer from oven to frypan and sea… --- ## [Here's how to use the Baking Steel for Bagels (Anova recipe)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/heres-how-to-use-the-baking-steel-for-bagels-anova-recipe/28878)
**Author:** [@Pommes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pommes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/heres-how-to-use-the-baking-steel-for-bagels-anova-recipe/28878 "2021-06-09T12:45:17Z")
Remove an oven rack from the Anova Oven and place the heavy baking steel on top of it. For ease of handling, move the rack and baking steel together throughout the baking process. To prevent the raw dough from sticking … --- ## [Program Stuck](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/program-stuck/28827)
**Author:** [@jcw](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jcw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/program-stuck/28827 "2021-06-08T20:40:19Z")
A couple of months ago I started to create a program for chicken breasts, used it once and now I can’t get rid of it. I’ve tried clearing it; changing it; unplugging and plugging in the oven; updating the App; discon… --- ## [A Little Ditty from Elton John!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-little-ditty-from-elton-john/28844)
**Author:** [@Shags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Shags)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 4:37am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-little-ditty-from-elton-john/28844 "2021-05-31T04:37:13Z")
Be sure to read your oven leaflet! Love this impromptu song from Sir Elton John!! Since there’s no mention of the brand, let it apply to the APO!!! Enjoy, fellow APOers!! Shags in Walnut Creek, CA --- ## [Sous Vide 1 or 2 Days: Use a Bag?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-1-or-2-days-use-a-bag/28691)
**Author:** [@tdfriedrich](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tdfriedrich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-1-or-2-days-use-a-bag/28691 "2021-05-27T18:48:44Z")
I would like and try to sous vide a bone-in pork butt in my APO. All the recipes are calling for a 1 - 2 day sous vide bath. How would I do that in the APO? Should I still put the roast into a bag an vacuum seal it? S… --- ## [Water draining instead of steam injection](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-draining-instead-of-steam-injection/28468)
**Author:** [@Emanuele](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Emanuele)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-draining-instead-of-steam-injection/28468 "2021-05-21T14:08:00Z")
Hi, Just got my APO. Heating works fine. Steam instead seems broken. After a couple of minutes some water is leaking from the back panel gathering instead of injecting steam. It seems that the steam boiler is def… --- ## [Is dehydrating in the APO a thing?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-dehydrating-in-the-apo-a-thing/28789)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Bradford](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Peter_Bradford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-dehydrating-in-the-apo-a-thing/28789 "2021-05-19T19:03:40Z")
Just received 80 pounds(!?!) of grape tomatoes. They are ripe. I can make tomato jam, ketchup, and a few other things, but 80lbs? Is is possible to dry these in the APO? As I said, these babies are ready to cross the … --- ## [See steam?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/see-steam/28745)
**Author:** [@jmad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jmad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/see-steam/28745 "2021-05-18T12:36:07Z")
Hi guys, maybe a super dumb question but do you see steam in your oven? I see none at all even at 100%. No condensation on the glass, no blast of steam when I open the door or anything. Is that normal? Is there a way to … --- ## [Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide/28755)
**Author:** [@seanhoos](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/seanhoos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 11:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide/28755 "2021-05-13T11:54:33Z")
I’ve just used my APO for the first time to sous vide a steak. After a few minutes, the oven temperature indicator kept leaping from 54C to 74C ever few seconds. Is this a fault or am I doing something wrong? I think I f… --- ## [UK VAT Refund](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-vat-refund/28722)
**Author:** [@nicbanner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nicbanner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-vat-refund/28722 "2021-05-12T06:59:34Z")
Can someone please tell me when we can expect the VAT refund. Possibly @colewagoner I received this in an email on 9th April “Our second update is that due to changing import regulations outside of our control, we are … --- ## [Latest Firm Ware update](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/latest-firm-ware-update/28750)
**Author:** [@Jimboree](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jimboree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/latest-firm-ware-update/28750 "2021-05-11T15:54:55Z")
Good day Folks I just received my APO last week and it worked perfectly well when I used it manually. As soon as I paired my iPhone and downloaded the latest Firm Ware the problems really started. As soon as I set a coo… --- ## [Oven does not respond](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-does-not-respond/28732)
**Author:** [@aaroncutchin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/aaroncutchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-does-not-respond/28732 "2021-05-06T19:57:00Z")
I got a message on my phone a few minutes ago saying “A firmware update has been applied to your oven” (or something to that effect). Now I cannot connect to my oven using my phone app! I tried power-cycling the oven to … --- ## [Anova Precision Oven FAQ](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-oven-faq/28684)
**Author:** [@colewagoner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/colewagoner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-oven-faq/28684 "2021-05-04T17:51:15Z")
Physical space & operations questions: What are the dimensions & weight of the oven? Exterior: 22.4 x 17.7 x 14.1 in Interior: 16.9 x 10 x 12.4 in Capacity: 1.2 cubic ft Weight: 58lbs in full packaging, 46lbs out of… --- ## [Fan speed always high and cannot be changed](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fan-speed-always-high-and-cannot-be-changed/28695)
**Author:** [@fpettinati](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fpettinati)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fan-speed-always-high-and-cannot-be-changed/28695 "2021-05-04T12:56:02Z")
I am running the APO with latest firmware and iOS app version. Up until recently (about a month ago) I was able to change the fan speed from high to medium or low provided I didn’t use the rear heater and was not generat… --- ## [Pause the oven timer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pause-the-oven-timer/28649)
**Author:** [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pause-the-oven-timer/28649 "2021-05-03T19:35:52Z")
Is there a way to Pause the timer and add an ingredient or stir or what ever and then continue the timer from there? --- ## [Recipe conversions....](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-conversions/28698)
**Author:** [@Maph](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Maph)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-conversions/28698 "2021-04-29T21:26:02Z")
So, I’ve had the oven for a couple of weeks now and I’m slowly getting to grips with it but want to venture further into the world of sous vide. There are plenty of recipes out there but is there a rule of thumb for conv… --- ## [Light cannot turn on](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/light-cannot-turn-on/28707)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Leung](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Eric_Leung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/light-cannot-turn-on/28707 "2021-04-29T12:18:46Z")
Anyone else experienced the light cannot be turned on after 1 hard accident closing the oven door? --- ## [Descaling. After using it for about 4 hours...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/descaling-after-using-it-for-about-4-hours/28663)
**Author:** [@Frederic\_Piccoli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Frederic_Piccoli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/descaling-after-using-it-for-about-4-hours/28663 "2021-04-23T21:55:53Z")
Anyone else? We use it in our country house and didn’t want to use water from the well so we used bottled water (mineral). But can that cause it? Very little water has been used. A bit annoying, will get battery/distille… --- ## [Water level recommended](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-recommended/28593)
**Author:** [@inbaru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inbaru)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-recommended/28593 "2021-04-23T11:39:47Z")
What is the Water level recommended due to cracks in water tank? --- ## [On/off Light is sometimes Blue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/on-off-light-is-sometimes-blue/28675)
**Author:** [@SalR](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SalR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/on-off-light-is-sometimes-blue/28675 "2021-04-21T13:39:00Z")
I can only find Blue light info for the precision cooker. Under what conditions should that light be blue on the APO --- ## [Oven won't stop smoking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-wont-stop-smoking/28331)
**Author:** [@Franknozly](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Franknozly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-wont-stop-smoking/28331 "2021-04-18T01:45:53Z")
Anyone know what the heck is going on in this APO? I just got the unit today and followed the burn in procedures but decided to continue until the smoke goes away but after 5 hours it is still smoking non stop. The smok… --- ## [When will new updated APO be available?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-will-new-updated-apo-be-available/28648)
**Author:** [@malkfinger](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/malkfinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-will-new-updated-apo-be-available/28648 "2021-04-16T18:27:33Z")
I returned my oven due to multiple problems but when it worked I really liked it. I would like to get one that addresses the problems. Any one have an idea? --- ## [connectivity solve to android device](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connectivity-solve-to-android-device/28637)
**Author:** [@LMac](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LMac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connectivity-solve-to-android-device/28637 "2021-04-15T07:53:19Z")
Hi folks, I was having problems connecting my (huawei p30) android app to the oven, in order to connect the oven to the wifi. I went through a long list of troubleshooting, including some hints and tips from the online t… --- ## [Pan insert for APO](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pan-insert-for-apo/28636)
**Author:** [@geezergourmet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/geezergourmet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pan-insert-for-apo/28636 "2021-04-14T18:58:11Z")
FINEX, maker of fine cast iron cookware, has a 15 X 9 inch grill pan that fits the APO perfectly with room to allow heat flow. Weighing in at 9 lbs for serious grilling and braising, also great for crisping fries and on… --- ## [Recipe suggestions for new owners?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-suggestions-for-new-owners/28621)
**Author:** [@BlueThunder71](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/BlueThunder71)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-suggestions-for-new-owners/28621 "2021-04-13T10:42:21Z")
Hi, Is there a set of recipes that are suggested for a brand new owner that will guide throught he various cooking types? Or perhaps someone can suggest some. I’m looking forward to trying mine tonight! Many thanks! [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=13) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=15)