Hello Ikea friends,
I have had the IKEA Gränslös oven with pyrolysis for a year now. Since I like baking bread and the oven starts at 30°C (86°F), I thought it would be perfect for proofing dough. However, my bread didn’t rise properly... So I measured the actual temperature, and at the 30°C setting, the oven was producing heat between 50 and 60°C (122 and 140°F).
I then contacted customer service, and they even recorded 72°C (162°F). I believe that if the control says 30°C, the oven should actually be at 30°C. Customer service replaced the probes and sensors, but that made no difference. After consulting with AEG/Electrolux, the manufacturer of the oven, I was told this is completely normal and within usual tolerances.
If I ever get caught speeding by an Ikea car, I’ll argue the same way. The speedometer says 30, but I was driving 72, and that’s within usual tolerances...
Now I’d like to ask other IKEA Gränslös owners in this forum to set their oven to 30°C and check the temperature with a thermometer or similar device, to see if you also have such discrepancies. If needed, I might consider exchanging the oven for a different unit.
Best regards and thanks,
Martin
I have had the IKEA Gränslös oven with pyrolysis for a year now. Since I like baking bread and the oven starts at 30°C (86°F), I thought it would be perfect for proofing dough. However, my bread didn’t rise properly... So I measured the actual temperature, and at the 30°C setting, the oven was producing heat between 50 and 60°C (122 and 140°F).
I then contacted customer service, and they even recorded 72°C (162°F). I believe that if the control says 30°C, the oven should actually be at 30°C. Customer service replaced the probes and sensors, but that made no difference. After consulting with AEG/Electrolux, the manufacturer of the oven, I was told this is completely normal and within usual tolerances.
If I ever get caught speeding by an Ikea car, I’ll argue the same way. The speedometer says 30, but I was driving 72, and that’s within usual tolerances...
Now I’d like to ask other IKEA Gränslös owners in this forum to set their oven to 30°C and check the temperature with a thermometer or similar device, to see if you also have such discrepancies. If needed, I might consider exchanging the oven for a different unit.
Best regards and thanks,
Martin
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IKEA-Experte6 Sep 2016 19:16My oven contains a PT500 sensor.
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IKEA-Experte6 Sep 2016 20:5911/2010
... yes, that was also the statement from AEG/Electrolux, that it is within the tolerances.
And the service technician called it a "cheap" appliance...
Cheap is always the manufacturing cost; 1,200 DM (599 €) is not insignificant for a metal box with some heating wires. I think it’s fair to expect 30°C (86°F) if 30°C (86°F) is indicated.
hmm...
best regards
Martin
And the service technician called it a "cheap" appliance...
Cheap is always the manufacturing cost; 1,200 DM (599 €) is not insignificant for a metal box with some heating wires. I think it’s fair to expect 30°C (86°F) if 30°C (86°F) is indicated.
hmm...
best regards
Martin
This is also due to the high power of the oven. Such power is not well suited for very low temperatures, which makes regulation difficult. It would simply cost more to properly control the oven at the lower part as well.
And I agree with the manufacturers: if you have to decide on cost grounds where exactly the sensor should be in the oven, it is better to place it around 200°C (390°F) rather than around 30°C (86°F).
By the way, PT100, 500, or 1000 sensors are not particularly expensive; they only cost a few cents. It is rather the control system behind them that drives the cost.
And I agree with the manufacturers: if you have to decide on cost grounds where exactly the sensor should be in the oven, it is better to place it around 200°C (390°F) rather than around 30°C (86°F).
By the way, PT100, 500, or 1000 sensors are not particularly expensive; they only cost a few cents. It is rather the control system behind them that drives the cost.
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IKEA-Experte8 Sep 2016 11:51For whatever reason, my oven is made in Germany and features an electronic temperature control ranging from 30°C to 300°C (86°F to 572°F) that works well. It has pyrolytic cleaning, rapid preheating, 3.65 kW, and 11 heating modes...
A similar current model is available with delivery for €416. This seems to be a clearance offer, as the "normal market price" including delivery is €630. However, an additional cost of about €90 is required for a triple pyrolysis-resistant telescopic slide.
A similar current model is available with delivery for €416. This seems to be a clearance offer, as the "normal market price" including delivery is €630. However, an additional cost of about €90 is required for a triple pyrolysis-resistant telescopic slide.