Do I realy need to unplug the oven when not in use? Why do I need to do this? Why don't I need to unplug everything in my kitchen when not in use?
159256
I leave mine plugged in and never had any issues. I think that is in the instructions simply because it is classified as portable appliance. My oven sits on the counter plugged in and ready to go. My husband uses the convection setting on this all the time ,it is very nice to have.
159257
I imagine the unplugging is to help you to be more Mindful and not leave the oven on when not in use. Train yourself to do this and voila, no fire hazard. As for unplugging everything in your kitchen, if it gets hot, do it! Coffee makers, hot plates, electric skillets, etc. Wise to do. Refrigerators/freezers, not so much important. By the way, there's this thing called Common Sense I've found to be very useful in resolving questions such as those you posed.
1575186
I have never heard any beep, but your question is making me think you are thinking of this as a "leave in" thermometer, which it is not. It should not stay in an oven, or any other cooking chamber. If you are referring to a beep if you leave the power on too long, I don't have an answer. I am pretty good with turning it off after use, and one of the things that I liked when I was researching this model is that it has an auto shut off if you leave it on for an hour.Hope this answers your question.
528681
Are you really going to leave it unplugged for long enough to find out? Its just a "nice to have" feature so if you are entertaining on your deck, or, cooking in the kitchen you can be "wireless." But, just keep checking the battery level indicator. When it's low enough - plug it back in.
171715
There is no way to disable it without unplugging it because there is no button for it. I would'nt leave it plugged in 24/7 anyways because it could be hazardous. so I think thats your best option. Or try reading the manual to see if it says anything just in case.
16801
I bought one of these from Amazon (used), it didn't work. Luckily I was able to return it and get my money back. I also bought a cookbook from Amazon that never arrived (they said it was undeliverable - what a joke!). I then bought an oven from Morningware and it blew out the 1st time I tried to use it. Well, they sent me a new power head and all seems to be well now, so..... I just completely disassembled the old one and there is no filter inside. Good Luck!
783856
We have not had that issue....I always warm the oven on the #1 setting. After the light goes off and the unit warms for roughly 10 minutes, I then turn the knob to #2 just before cooking a pizza. We had some issues the first time we used it and the pizza wasn't perfect but once we figured out our system, it has been perfect ever since. We just started pre-making pizzas when we are having people over and only cooking them half way earlier in the day and then finishing the cooking when we are ready to serve. They turn out great and you don't have the mess of preparation while you have guests. (Unless its a pizza party and some of the fun is having everyone prepare their own)
1441739
If you need it to be on all the time, then do it, but it's best if you don't use it, turn it off and you may save some power... this just personal opinion. I always turned my off and if I need it, I'll turn it on.
1630143
Once you plug it in, there is no actual waiting time it will be ready to cook when bring your stuffs and prepare them (bread, cheese, butter, ham etc....) it's very hot so I unplug it soon after I close down and let it stay a minute that's all.
683606
I really think it's less use of electricity than if you used the oven - it's faster and I put mine in the garage so the house isn't heated (no extra use of AC?) It may be just what you have to do today if you want dried products instead of hanging them in the sun like our forefathers did.
1946316
Yes, you do. When I do not unplug it, I often accidentally brush it and it turns on without water in it. UNPLUG IT.
1212477
I've experienced a power failure while making a loaf of bread on a couple occasions, and the machine has always automatically restarted. I wasn't around close enough to tell whether it started over or whether it resumed the cycle from where it was. The result was a somewhat short but usable loaf of bread. I suppose if it didn't restart by itself you could always cancel the cycle, reprogram it, and start over - as long as it hadn't started to bake yet. If it's halfway through baking and won't resume, you're pretty much hosed.- Andy
381187
Yeah, that's why they encourage you to do so outdoors.. I don't know if there's something wrong with mine, but it takes a very long time to bake the moisture out of it. I've left it in for 5-6 hours and it's still full of moisture (maybe it's a FL problem??)
762015
Mine worked fine until I turned the oven cleaner on. Didn't work afterwards.Appeared to have burned out. Says on packing fine for conventional ovens, however, I'm looking for something else.
1379076
Automagically goes to keep "Keep Warm" when cooking time selected is completed. Never looked for an off switch, I just unplug it when cooking completed/ready to serve.
1946319
I do unplug but for my own reasons. I also now drain it and leave it to dry as I've had two replaced because of rusting. Unfortunate and inconvenient but that seems to be helping this time around.
999033
I've never just left it on after using it to find out. I don't leave any appliance turned on once I'm finished using it just as a precaution against getting it "fried" during a storm.
1150825
It sounds like interference, as the previous commenter mentioned, or a defective product. If the problem is intermittent and unpredictable it could be microwave ovens (especially if you live in an apartment complex when you may not know when one is running). Microwave ovens will create interference as they operate in the same frequencies.