User's Guide
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HEATING ELEMENTS
The Anova Precision® Oven has three 
heating elements and a fan. Choosing your 
heating elements is separate from setting 
temperature targets.
   
1600 W, max 480°F (250°C)
The Rear Heating Element is located behind 
the back wall of the oven cavity. It wraps 
around the Convection Fan, which helps to 
circulate heat throughout the oven. 
 :
• air-frying
• bread baking
• browning roasts or poultry 
• Sous Vide Mode
NOTE: The convection fan will always run at high 
speed while the rear element is in use.
   1600 W, max 480°F (250°C)
The Top Heating Element is located inside 
the oven ceiling. This element is the best 
choice when you want intense, direct, heat. 
 :
• searing
• toasting
   700 W, max 350°F (176°C)
The Bottom Heating Element is under the 
fl oor of the oven. This element is lower 
power than the others, and the best choice 
when you want low, gentle, indirect heating. 
 :
• proofing
• fermentation
• dehydrating
FILL
DESCALE
Sous Vide Timer
Probe
FILL
DESCALE
Sous Vide Timer
Probe
FILL
DESCALE
Sous Vide Timer
Probe
NOTE: Using both Top and Bottom Elements together 
is best for recipes based on traditional baking.
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