High is just over approx 200 degrees which seems normal for a nice simmer but when I select low it still measures the same temp, any suggestions pleas
741614
There is a definite difference in temperatures between low and high on mine, although I haven't measured it.
334934
The burner does regulate its temp at each of the settings just like a burner on a stove, so if you set it at the lowest setting, it will simmer, but I'm not sure what the exact temps are for each setting. The settings on the burner are MIN, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, MAX
1163266
I have the same problem as several other reviewers; mine no longer works in Fahrenheit, only Celsius. The lowest setting is 7 C.
2080738
I had mine to 700 degrees F and turned it down as it was much too hot for my purposes.mdont know if it could have gone higher.
1645735
The temperature is incremental, not calibrated. That said, the lowest setting is just enough to take the chill off without building up heat (it cycles nicely)
1594867
Unfortunately it does not set that low. The lowest I have noticed it will set is about 50 degrees give or take.
2215479
I've never had a problem but I never put my heat above med high. I learned that it's better to be a little patient and you'll be rewarded with better food. If you turn the heat to med and wait a short time, the temp will be high. You may have gotten a bad one, it could happen. I love mine. Hope that helps.
1667457
It is pretty low. Sorry I mostly use the high setting, so I am not a good example!
814581
Did you calibrate it? You need to have or make a calibration sample at the correct temp and then adjust it. Mine was right on out of the box but they do vary
354472
Hi Joe. Well I just checked and I through my instruction away. I'm pretty sure I read up to 500 degrees. I have baked with mine at 375 degrees with no problem. Hope this helps, I really like mine.
2235661
there is a thermostat that goes low, medium, high. What I did was buy a a good quality thermometer, drill a hole in the lid and tighten the thermometer down which works pretty well, however keep in mind you may want to put it in the side a bit lower so you know what the temperature is in the lower rack rather than the top rack closer to the lid
743467
Thanks for your response. I was having trouble picking up the temp from the base. I think the batteries were low (duh.. pretty obvious..). I put in new batteries on both units, repeated the sequence a couple of times and... voilà! I think I've got the hang of it now. A handy little device.
2058437
dont know an dont care as i gave it away because it never did reach hi temp. that should help some.
1685093
I just turned it on and pressed the minus degrees button until it stopped which was at 39F. The highest is 90F.
1865578
I'm guessing something is broken, as the thermometer should give an accurate reading of the ambient air temperature whenever you don't have it in the compost pile. I doubt that you live in a place where it's always 60 degrees. Did you ever drop or bump the thermometer?
1955856
That's odd. Mine wont go any lower that 240. The trick is to act like you are shutting it off, but not all the way. So between on and off, you can get the flame adjusted much lower. Only other option is to buy a different regulator. Hope this helps! p.s. Double check your actual temp with an oven thermometer. Gauge on the door is not very accurate.
1822028
My unit reads high temps too. My other complaint is the short running cycles on this unit. I had it repaired by an authorized repair shop but it still short cycles.