# Anova Precision® Oven **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Wifi disconnects frequently](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-disconnects-frequently/29906)
**Author:** [@Al-T](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Al-T)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-disconnects-frequently/29906 "2024-02-14T23:44:24Z")
Connects successfully to wifi/phone, but then oven disconnects every day or so. I unplug/re-plug the oven to reset it then go through the connection steps on my phone (this part always works). A day or so later it loses … --- ## [Proof mode question steam](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proof-mode-question-steam/32838)
**Author:** [@balikian](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/balikian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proof-mode-question-steam/32838 "2024-02-06T22:25:48Z")
I’ve searched through this forum a bit and rather than adding my question to another thread, I thought I would start a new one. I’m learning the ins and outs here, so any help is very much appreciated. With the proof m… --- ## [Oven randomly shuts off after latest firmware](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-randomly-shuts-off-after-latest-firmware/31136)
**Author:** [@superanova](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/superanova)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-randomly-shuts-off-after-latest-firmware/31136 "2024-02-06T15:40:53Z")
After updating to 1.4.18, my APO won’t stay on, typically the oven will turn itself off after approx. 2hrs. It also doesn’t consistently reach the temperature that was set in the app. Has anyone else encountered similar… --- ## [Complete Shut Down](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/complete-shut-down/31896)
**Author:** [@funbun](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/funbun)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/complete-shut-down/31896 "2024-01-30T20:51:38Z")
My oven suddenly go blank . Tried to change to another power source and it’s still the same. The oven is just turning two. The shelf-life is way too short. Please help. --- ## [Difference in Steam Below and Above 212°F?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/difference-in-steam-below-and-above-212-f/30352)
**Author:** [@clubneon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/clubneon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/difference-in-steam-below-and-above-212-f/30352 "2024-01-30T18:32:53Z")
I know you can’t set the oven to sous vide above 212°F, but it seems like there is also a limitation on steam production when set to cook above 212. For example I created a recipe that was using 200°F with 100% steam, a… --- ## [When using recipes does it matter which level the rack is on](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-using-recipes-does-it-matter-which-level-the-rack-is-on/32752)
**Author:** [@bha19](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bha19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-using-recipes-does-it-matter-which-level-the-rack-is-on/32752 "2024-01-28T00:15:32Z")
For example I looked up toast 1.0 and it just says to place bread on rack and put rack in oven. Does it matter which level the rack is on? / --- ## [Need Help With Step 1 of Oven Set Up](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-with-step-1-of-oven-set-up/32601)
**Author:** [@suebro](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/suebro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-with-step-1-of-oven-set-up/32601 "2024-01-22T19:12:41Z")
Following step 1 in instructions: Set oven to 356 F, timer 15 minutes, rear element. Temperature is going up and down and time is not progressing. Any hints? Pretty disappointing that step one doesn’t work. Sue --- ## [Water](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water/32621)
**Author:** [@ChrisA](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ChrisA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water/32621 "2024-01-08T17:41:26Z")
I live in an area with soft water, is it okay to use filtered water from my fridge for steaming. --- ## [Anova Oven App Freezing/Won't Open](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-oven-app-freezing-wont-open/28677)
**Author:** [@Michael.S](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Michael.S)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-oven-app-freezing-wont-open/28677 "2024-01-07T10:51:44Z")
Hi Everyone! I’ve found one of the best features of my APO is the App - but lately (only had the APO for a few weeks) the app becomes unresponsive mid cook and exiting the app means I can never open it again. I’ve had … --- ## [Child lock?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/child-lock/31320)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Sikkema](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mark_Sikkema)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/child-lock/31320 "2024-01-06T11:34:54Z")
Hello there, Just got my oven in all works well and up to expectations. There is one thing, I am not able to find the option to ‘‘Child Lock’’ the oven. Is there somewhere some hidden feature to ‘‘lock’’ the device, s… --- ## [proofing function questions](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proofing-function-questions/32661)
**Author:** [@cooky](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cooky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proofing-function-questions/32661 "2023-12-31T02:08:44Z")
I’d like to hear what experiences the community has had with the proofing function. Starting it with nothing in the oven, the temperature rises alarmingly to above 90F. The same happens when dough is placed in the oven c… --- ## [Stuffed Whole Chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stuffed-whole-chicken/32634)
**Author:** [@semigeek](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/semigeek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stuffed-whole-chicken/32634 "2023-12-15T22:32:45Z")
I am new to the Anova Oven. I have a 3# stuffed whole chicken. After thawing it, how should I cook it in the oven (not sou vide cooker)? Time, temperature, oven mode? Thanks! --- ## [Fruit cake anyone?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fruit-cake-anyone/31588)
**Author:** [@Nicks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Nicks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fruit-cake-anyone/31588 "2023-12-11T11:26:21Z")
I have a celebration fruit cake to bake and want to be sure of success, well at least as good as our conventional oven! Any tips as to cooking and probe temp and steam % settings would be appreciated. This will be our… --- ## [Display won't turn off and buttons mostly unresponsive](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/display-wont-turn-off-and-buttons-mostly-unresponsive/32591)
**Author:** [@IRB](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/IRB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/display-wont-turn-off-and-buttons-mostly-unresponsive/32591 "2023-12-05T07:52:50Z")
All of a sudden my display won’t turn off or dim. The buttons have become around 90% non-responsive and there is intermittent beeping when the oven isn’t being used. I am having to use the oven through the app. Is there … --- ## [Issue with display after opening lid](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/issue-with-display-after-opening-lid/32297)
**Author:** [@Wilko\_W](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Wilko_W)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/issue-with-display-after-opening-lid/32297 "2023-12-05T01:35:09Z")
I have an issue with my APO. It’s updated to the latest firmware version. When I reset the oven (switch off electricity, wait 30s and then switch back on) the display is working correctly. However, after I open the lid,… --- ## [Installing as built-in](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/installing-as-built-in/29261)
**Author:** [@barelon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/barelon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/installing-as-built-in/29261 "2023-11-16T17:41:16Z")
I have seen some information about the Anova precision oven and it looks quite interesting. However I have also seen that this oven is a countertop oven. Our kitchen is quite small and we are short of space so it would b… --- ## [HomeKit Support](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/homekit-support/31732)
**Author:** [@Timo\_J](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Timo_J)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/homekit-support/31732 "2023-11-15T12:48:27Z")
What are the current plans for supporting Apple’s HomeKit or, alternately, Thread/Matter support? As much as I appreciate the Alexa support, I would prefer not to have to use Amazon devices to control the oven. --- ## [Using with Google Assistant / Home](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-with-google-assistant-home/32501)
**Author:** [@cloudcover](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cloudcover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-with-google-assistant-home/32501 "2023-11-12T03:17:32Z")
Hello! I see information on the Anova website about how to connect the APO to Alexa. But we’re a Google household! :slight\_smile: I managed to connect Google Assistant to the APO (via the Google Home app). I tried a few… --- ## [App suggestions…](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/app-suggestions/32493)
**Author:** [@gotwqqd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gotwqqd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/app-suggestions/32493 "2023-11-10T15:17:19Z")
How about a way to clear all the old cooks instead of having to do 3 clicks on each one. Maybe a check what you want and clear. Check all then clear? Or simply clear all --- ## [What is the actual size of the outer packaging box?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-the-actual-size-of-the-outer-packaging-box/32472)
**Author:** [@jimmyccchiu](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jimmyccchiu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-the-actual-size-of-the-outer-packaging-box/32472 "2023-11-10T13:11:52Z")
For the Anova Precision Oven What is the actual size (LxWxH)of the outer packaging box? i need to calculate the shipping cost to another location. --- ## [Recipes with more than 8 stages/timers won't start](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipes-with-more-than-8-stages-timers-wont-start/32242)
**Author:** [@JamesS](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JamesS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipes-with-more-than-8-stages-timers-wont-start/32242 "2023-11-08T15:22:56Z")
Starting around a month ago, my most frequently used recipe stopped working. I did some experimentation and found that any recipe with more than eight stages (including timers not marked ‘starts immediately’) will not ru… --- ## [Bahn Mi Recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bahn-mi-recipe/30684)
**Author:** [@tomlowe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tomlowe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bahn-mi-recipe/30684 "2023-11-02T17:12:17Z")
Anyone have a good recipe ofr Bahn Mi (Vietnamese Rolls)? More importantly does anyone have an oven setting necessary ofr a thin crust roll with a soft interior. --- ## [How can i clean the precision oven ?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-can-i-clean-the-precision-oven/28550)
**Author:** [@Mredodos](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mredodos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-can-i-clean-the-precision-oven/28550 "2023-11-02T10:45:29Z")
hi, some suggest for cleaning the oven ? (im in Switzerland) --- ## [Oven tripping fuses](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-tripping-fuses/32462)
**Author:** [@soropeza](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/soropeza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-tripping-fuses/32462 "2023-10-31T11:20:00Z")
I have had the oven for 10 months and everything was working perfectly until last week… whenever I connect the oven the fuse board trips. It has been connected in the same board since I´ve had it. If I move it to a diffe… --- ## [Request - add timer setting "Starts with door"](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/request-add-timer-setting-starts-with-door/30091)
**Author:** [@gbattle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gbattle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/request-add-timer-setting-starts-with-door/30091 "2023-10-23T14:58:30Z")
In the constant frustration of dealing with this not-so-smart oven I have yet another valid complaint. Why can I not have the timer start after preheating based on my closing of the door? Please add this option to the … --- ## [140 SV - went to 163!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/140-sv-went-to-163/32412)
**Author:** [@reg00000](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/reg00000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/140-sv-went-to-163/32412 "2023-10-18T07:37:51Z")
I was doing some ribeyes at 140, 100% steam. I happen to walk by and see the temp was 163! I have a screen shot of the app and the display. What is going on??? I can’t trust this anymore. --- ## [Anova Precision Oven Alexa Skill!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-oven-alexa-skill/28896)
**Author:** [@colewagoner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/colewagoner)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-oven-alexa-skill/28896 "2023-10-16T20:38:47Z")
What can you do with it? Here are the voice prompts you can do with your Anova Oven and the Anova Oven Skill. Say "Alexa, " followed by: Preheat/Cook style command Preheat my oven to 350 degrees. Set my oven to Sous … --- ## [Probe Temp does not update on handle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/probe-temp-does-not-update-on-handle/32415)
**Author:** [@JoeInOttawa](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JoeInOttawa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/probe-temp-does-not-update-on-handle/32415 "2023-10-10T16:51:37Z")
@anovaculinary Did you guys push a new firmware update? The temp is updating properly on my app, and if I tap the probe temp on the handle (as if I was going to change the target) it updates there, butt it only updates o… --- ## [Terrible noise](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/terrible-noise/28480)
**Author:** [@federico](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/federico)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/terrible-noise/28480 "2023-10-08T22:00:54Z")
Hi, in my new Apo there Is a terrible noise that came from 3 holes in the rear of the handle of the Door. It’s like a loop noise/sound. I attach a photo with these 3 holes. Do you have the same noise?It’s normal?What … --- ## [OVEN'S DISPLAY MENU ON HANDLE WON'T TURN ON](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ovens-display-menu-on-handle-wont-turn-on/32385)
**Author:** [@Shags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Shags)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ovens-display-menu-on-handle-wont-turn-on/32385 "2023-10-07T18:38:23Z")
The display won’t turn on. I can operate the oven via the phone app, but no display on the oven as to status. I tried unplugging it overnight to see if it might “reset”, but that didn’t help. Has my oven display died? … [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31.md?page=5)