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

[TdeV]

1 minute ago, Sid Post said:

I could always put it on the perforated pan they sell but, the crust wouldn't end up as I like it.  Hmm, maybe a Cordierite or Steel sheet would work to keep the crust crispy.

 

All the pans are smaller than the inside dimensions of the oven. Check out those Copper Diffusers!

[Rickbern]

36 minutes ago, Sid Post said:

 

Yep, they are 13" in diameter.  Sounds like I would have to chop the crust off a little to get it to fit the APO or perhaps let it thaw some to smoosh a little but, then it probably would not cook well directly on the rack since it would likely sag a bit under the racks wires.

 

I could always put it on the perforated pan they sell but, the crust wouldn't end up as I like it.  Hmm, maybe a Cordierite or Steel sheet would work to keep the crust crispy.

FWIW, I have this pizza stone too. Pretty snug fit, they call it 15 x 12

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769X1QPZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Sid Post]

12 minutes ago, Rickbern said:

FWIW, I have this pizza stone too. Pretty snug fit, they call it 15 x 12

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769X1QPZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That looks like a winner to me!  THANKS!

[dtremit]

Looks like there is a APO 2.0 coming: https://anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-oven

 

The folks over on /r/combisteamoven on Reddit seem to have dug up a draft manual and some other details. Other changes seem to include a redesigned water tank (with a second tank for waste water), and movable heating elements for cleaning. 

 

Looks like it will have a touchscreen and a camera (similar to the June oven?) and probably a subscription-required app, though the latter is only to "access the latest guides, cooking modes, camera functionality, and recipes and to track your cook history on your oven." No idea if it's the same app / subscription as the sous vide wands.

 

Seems like the 1.0 is no longer available for sale, either.

[TdeV]

@dtremit, please say v 2.0 has a self clean!

[ElsieD]

I would hope that version 2 won't have any of the bugs that version 1 has/had.  

[Rickbern]

18 hours ago, TdeV said:

@dtremit, please say v 2.0 has a self clean!

Sorry, this is from the Reddit linked manual

 

NOTES ON CLEANING

• Make sure the Oven is completely cool before cleaning.
• Clean the front of the Oven using a soft cloth with warm water and a mild cleaning agent.
• To clean metal surfaces, use a stainless steel cleaner.
• In case of scale build-up on the bottom of the interior, use a few drops of distilled vinegar mixed with warm water and a soft sponge to clean.
• Clean the Oven interior after each use. Fat accumulation or other food remains may result in a fire.
• Clean stubborn stains with an oven cleaner.
• Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive detergents. They can cause damage to the stainless-steel parts.
• The top heating element can be rotated down for easier cleaning. Locate the clip in the center of the heating element and gently pull it forward to unhook. Rotate the element down. Once cleaned, rotate the element back up and press it into place until you hear a “snap” sound.
• The bottom heating element can also be rotated up for easy cleaning. Once cleaned, rotate the element back down until it is in contact with the bottom of the oven.

[TdeV]

So, @Rickbern, seems like NO self clean! 😒

[Rickbern]

3 hours ago, TdeV said:

So, @Rickbern, seems like NO self clean! 😒

We can only hope Reddit goi it wrong

 

time to renew my easy-off subscription 

[TdeV]

I wrote to Anova to ask them how to clean the inside window of the oven. They sent me back their standard blurb from the manual. I wrote back and said that I was specifically asking about the inside window, and "I know how to clean the rest of the oven, so you don't have to tell me again."

 

Their new reply:

"To answer your question, you can use a dishwasher tablet to rub on the stain and then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Alternatively, if it's easier for you, you can apply warm water to the area, rub the tablet, and then wipe it with a damp cloth."

 

Since I don't use dishwasher tablets, could someone explain what she's probably saying?

 

 

 

Edited October 26 by TdeV (log)

[haresfur]

On 9/2/2024 at 12:28 PM, FlashJack said:

I should have left well enough alone.

In anticipation of a neighbour coming over to bake, a few days ago I cleaned the well-patinated (read grubby) glass door of my APO. Nothing unusual – BKF and a spray cleaner.

I then had only the wi-fi symbol (flashing) and the Start button lit. Interior light comes on but otherwise nothing.

First thought: that’s odd; maybe I’ve got moisture into something. Second thought: I’ll leave it a while. I unplugged it for a couple of days.

Today I plugged it in. Internal light still comes on if I open door but there are zero lights illuminated on handle.

Thoughts?

And at risk of raising two issues, I’m surprised no one has griped about Anova trying to impose subscriptions on its apps. A cash-grabbing betrayal of trust I think. Other views?

 

 

I don't know their plans for the oven but it seems they are disabling wifi and bluetooth on some older sous vide models and going to a required subscription on the rest. Well except for my non-wifi early model. Pretty ordinary. So there is no way I would buy anything Anova now.

[TdeV]

@haresfur, Anova hasn't asked me for more money and I'm on my third APO. I did pay them to replace the cooking probe which I broke.

 

I use  the app on my phone to cook "Toast" in the Anova only; for everything else I use the front panel of the oven. I also use the app to run the Descale procedure a second time (with water only, to rinse it).

 

On occasion I have written to support@anovaculinary.com about issues with Oven.

 

I visit https://oven.anovaculinary.com/?query=reheat leftovers&page=1 to look up recipes.

 

That's it.

 

@FlashJack and @haresfur, can it be something you're doing that triggers Anova wanting you to pay?

 

My blexxed opinion only: If Anova wanted me to pay for a subscription for access to the "Toast" recipe, I would spend $100 on a manual toaster.

 

 

Edited October 27 by TdeV
Clarity (log)

[haresfur]

6 hours ago, TdeV said:

@haresfur, Anova hasn't asked me for more money and I'm on my third APO. I did pay them to replace the cooking probe which I broke.

 

I use  the app on my phone to cook "Toast" in the Anova only; for everything else I use the front panel of the oven. I also use the app to run the Descale procedure a second time (with water only, to rinse it).

 

On occasion I have written to support@anovaculinary.com about issues with Oven.

 

I visit https://oven.anovaculinary.com/?query=reheat leftovers&page=1 to look up recipes.

 

That's it.

 

@FlashJack and @haresfur, can it be something you're doing that triggers Anova wanting you to pay?

 

My blexxed opinion only: If Anova wanted me to pay for a subscription for access to the "Toast" recipe, I would spend $100 on a manual toaster.

 

 

 

I don't know their plans for their oven but from the anova site, new users will have to pay a subscription to use their app. If you already have a subscription, you are grandfathered in. The app will not be able to communicate with a number of older models. 

 

I haven't heard of any similar plans for the oven.

[TdeV]

I let my APO boil dry during a 72 hour 100% steam sous vide cook.

Have I damaged the oven?

 

 

[Rickbern]

I doubt it. There’s a low water warning on the handle, I often run out of water and have to hit the button. Sometimes I have to unplug it too, wait five minutes and then plug it in again. 
 

here’s a voodoo reset post from Reddit, I must have done this once