How to calculate the temperature in the oven of a gas stove

People whose gas stoves have been used for many years often do not even intend to change this technique to something new and technological. The main advantage of their devices is the convenience of working with them and the availability of domestic gas.

And often there is a question on determining indicators in ovens of long-running stoves, since many modern recipes involve cooking at certain temperatures, and these devices do not have a thermometer, there is only a gradation with sectors.

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By tradition, in Soviet stoves and units manufactured in Eastern Europe, the measurement of a thermometer arranged inside is used. It is divided into eight parts and the notation in the scale is 1-8. And here a dilemma arises: how many degrees in the oven according to these data? Since the highest parameter in household ovens does not exceed 360 degrees, under such conditions, you can do the calculations yourself.

How to determine? The actions are as follows:

1. It should be noted that in the initial stage of combustion, the heat reaches 150 C.
2. For high-quality baking, 200-220 C. is required. These are designations 4-5. Sponge cakes can be prepared at mark 3.
3. The lowest heating temperature, suitable for drying meringues or creating dried fruits, is in the range of 70-90 C. It is formed in conventional devices only with the control of a small space between the door and the main zone of the oven.

More precise information can be found in the technical documentation of the stove. But long-term operation of the stove is often reflected in its own way at the current level of heating. It is better to identify experimentally.

Methods for calculating temperature in the absence of a thermometer

These methods are tested by time and serious household practice:

1. A sheet of plain paper for writing lies on the location of the baking sheet with the baked products. He lays down immediately as the oven warms up. This is approximately 10-15 minutes after switching on. You need to look at how long the sheet is carbonized, and then prescribe the temperature parameters.
   If the sheet is charred in 5 seconds, then the maximum fire = 270-300 degrees.
   If this happened in 15 seconds, the temperature in the oven of the gas stove lies in the range of 250-270 C.
   In half a minute - the maximum is 230-250 degrees.
   In a minute - more than 200 C.
   For 5 minutes - 180-200 C.
   For 10 minutes or more - less than 180 C.
   If the heating rate does not reach 150 C, the sheet will not char at all.
   There are similar actions. Be sure to take a sheet of snow-white paper. It is located at the bottom of the oven. If it turns yellow for a very long time, then here the indicators are average. If it rapidly turns brown, then the flame has rapid heating.
2. You can apply a small handful of flour. It is placed on the center of the baking sheet in the oven. Moreover, the oven is already preheated. Observe 30 seconds. See what happens.
   If the primary type of flour has not changed, then the temperature in the oven lies in the range 140-170 degrees.
   If it turns yellow smoothly, then the flame is weak, and the temperature values ​​are as follows: 180-200 C.
   If at first its color turns yellow, and after half a minute it gets dark, the flame is average, and the temperature is 220-240 C.
3. The use of a piece of sugar - refined sugar. Scrupulous calculation will not work. Only indicative indicators.
   On the wire rack in the oven lies a white paper sheet. On it are several pieces of refined sugar. Turn on the oven and gradually increase the temperature. As soon as the sugar flows, it means that the indicators in the oven reached 180 degrees. The use of sugar for these purposes is due to the recommendations of confectioners: bake many products at 180 C. Under these conditions, they will bake well inside and will not burn from the bottom.
4. You can study the instructions for the stove. Often, methods for determining the temperature are indicated there.
5. You can use a special temperature data table for various ovens. There are schemes for 9, 8 and 7 divisions. The following is an example of 8 divisions.

Hang this table in a prominent place in the kitchen so that you can focus on these values ​​if necessary.

The temperature in the oven for baking should be set based on tests, parameters and the format of the culinary product. A moderate range is considered to be 130-180 C, medium - 180-220 C, high - 220-270 C.

If you need more accurate information, then you need to purchase a thermometer. This device for the oven costs about 500-600 rubles. On the Internet, you can order cheaper analogues. This appliance calculates the performance inside the oven during the baking process. The limit is 300 degrees. It is resistant to high temperatures and rust, as it is made of high quality stainless steel.
He has a special hook and stand. On the first element it can be suspended on a grid. On the second - put on a baking sheet.

There is a cardinal expensive, but effective way - the purchase of a modern stove, powered by natural gas. In it, the oven can be heated by electricity and integrated convection. Here you only need to set the desired temperature. You can control it by relying on the data of the display arranged around the handle.