Anova Precision Oven: Features, Accessories, Troubleshooting, and "Should I Buy One?"

[Keri AH]

On 10/5/2020 at 2:18 PM, JoNorvelleWalker said:

The oven is large.

The oven is heavy.

The oven is capacious.

My kitchen counter was ...

Our concern is for it in situ -- would love to see some photos, when you have a chance.

[JasonsCookingAdventures]

56 minutes ago, Robin G said:

@JasonsCookingAdventures, do you think that cooling rack is sturdy enough to use as a shelf/oven rack?

I wouldn't use it for heavy tasks as it does look thinner than the rack. But, having said that, I'm assuming because it has more cross beams supporting it, the bend in it under my Le Creuset is about the same as the rack. It'd be great for steaming/roasting and I'd have no qualms about putting meat or vegetables directly on it. I doubt I'd have issues with a normal pan as compared to the rack either given the similar bend now that I think about it.

[palo]

5 hours ago, JasonsCookingAdventures said:

I'd have no qualms about putting meat or vegetables directly on it

My big concern with racks of the "cross-hatch" design is the subsequent cleaning of baked on residue. Soaking does help as does using a brush, but I'll stick to the parallel rod design for easier cleanup.

 

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[JoNorvelleWalker]

10 minutes ago, palo said:

My big concern with racks of the "cross-hatch" design is the subsequent cleaning of baked on residue. Soaking does help as does using a brush, but I'll stick to the parallel rod design for easier cleanup.

 

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I do not understand.

 

 

Edit:  the racks that came with my oven have parallel wires.

 

 

Edited October 7, 2020 by JoNorvelleWalker (log)

[jimb0]

16 hours ago, Robin G said:

Artichokes are best made in the microwave, in my opinion. In a covered container, it takes 6-7 minutes for a huge one, and it steams itself. Heretical, I know.

psh, i’m down. honestly i cook (and pre-cook) most of our vegetables in the microwave. fast, easy, like steaming but much quicker. as long as you don’t really over heat, it’s great. we have space for it so i’d never personally give up the microwave.

[weinoo]

When does version 2.0 come out?

 

Of the oven, not the app.

[palo]

6 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

I do not understand.

 

 

Edit:  the racks that came with my oven have parallel wires.

 

 

 

11 hours ago, JasonsCookingAdventures said:

13 hours ago, JasonsCookingAdventures said:

This does fit in the oven directly in the rack slots

 

Hamilton Housewares Stainless Steel Cooling Rack

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H94EPJ2/

 

You could use it as a perforated pan of sorts I would think

 

If you have another half sheet pan cooling rack, it might fit as well. Many, but not all, of them will fit.

I wouldn't use it for heavy tasks as it does look thinner than the rack. But, having said that, I'm assuming because it has more cross beams supporting it, the bend in it under my Le Creuset is about the same as the rack. It'd be great for steaming/roasting and I'd have no qualms about putting meat or vegetables directly on it. I doubt I'd have issues with a normal pan as compared to the rack either given the similar bend now that I think about it.

 

These are the full posts I was referring to and his suggestion of using it to roast on. Sorry for the confusion.

 

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[rotuts]

I take it the App uses WiFi , not Bluetooth ?

[Robin G]

correct.

 

[rotuts]

OK then

 

Can you run the ASO in the same way one an run the CSO :

 

directly from the ovens controls ?

 

ie   45 min , steam-bake , 400 F       etc

[Robin G]

Yep, but apparently some settings are absent (like detailed selection of burners activated, fan speed)

 

Remind me, what devices do you have besides an ipod? ;-) You could probably run the app in an Android emulator, which I have used on a Windows PC.

 

[rotuts]

@Robin G 

 

" in an Android emulator, which I have used on a Windows PC. "

 

Id rather $%*&$T&)   and  #$%OY$^&$)%+&+$#   with some  #$W%+)&$T+$

 

than Android anything.   

 

Ill stop there as this is a Family Newsgroup.

 

Im on an iMac , w an ethernet cable  connection to the the FiOS

 

box in the basement.

 

i have a number of WiFi gizmos from Verizon in boxes

 

but have no interest in the extreme  

 

of ever setting any of them up.

 

its just me , I know.

 

Iv used the iPod in the past when out and about

 

to take an occasional picture.

 

in the previous Era..

 

Iv nothing against WiFi   over all

 

byt its just too insidious for my tastes

 

 

Edited October 7, 2020 by rotuts (log)

[Robin G]

Well it is possible there is an iOS emulator for iMac... but I guess the oven doesn't have an ethernet jack, sadly.

[rotuts]

P.S.:  Im fine w other folks enjoying WiFi

 

BTW

[rotuts]

one last BTW , for now anyway :

 

it really looks like a fine appliance , racks aside ....

 

and , well , does it Call Home ?

[Robin G]

If it makes you feel better, there are lots of ways to strengthen wi-fi privacy/security provisions, if one likes tinkering. But it's ok not to like tinkering.

[Robin G]

Just now, rotuts said:

does it Call Home ?

Excellent question! I don't have mine yet, but I also want to know.

[rotuts]

I know.  thank you for suggesting that

 

i used to Tinker , a lot.

 

I do use an App on my iMac called Little Snitch.

 

you would be surprised the bazillion places that want to connect

 

to the iMac.   a few  even when there are no apps or browsers open.

Edited October 7, 2020 by rotuts (log)

[Robin G]

NOT surprised.

Can Little Snitch block them?

[rotuts]

of course :  it has options to

 

1) Allow a specific connection

 

2) ask about a specific connection

 

3) deny a specific connection

 

any or all for a specific application , for a specific time period 

 

or ' until app closed '

 

at least Id know how many times Anova was doing this or doing that.

 

which is the idea of the app

[Robin G]

Excellent! Just cut a hole in the back of the oven and get out your soldering iron.

[KAD]

Long time lurker here ( This might be the first post....:-O), Did anyone figure out what they used for a baking steel in the Bread video?

It looks like a lodge griddle but I dont know.

 

Apologies if this was already figured out earlier.

[Robin G]

I don't think Uncle Roger would approve of that method of making egg fried rice.

[JoNorvelleWalker]

I received my new 1/4 inch baking steel.  No energy to clean it up right now or try it.  Hopefully it's weight will not overwhelm the oven racks.  Sorry, no picture.  I regret I've been photonically challenged the past few weeks.  Can't wait to assay bread in the APO.

 

[Sartain]

My order (made during the first round) still shows that it is "processing" so no FedEx notice.

 

I will try to practice patience and learn from you all.

 

Kenji Lopez-Alt has received his and has posted an unboxing video: