Hi Tom, thanks for your question. There are a few important factors that will affect the temperature of the food in the Proofer. The first is covering the container/pot with a lid, as this will raise the temperature of the food inside the container. The second important note: make sure you have removed the rack from your Proofer; the pot must sit directly on the aluminum heating base plate (in the center) in order to reach full temperature.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly to consider is the material of the pot you're using to heat your food in. B&T recommends using a pot that has some kind of conductive heat in it, such as aluminum. They report that the temperature settings are most accurate using a shiny, stainless steel pol with a thick base and flat bottom. (Avoid using a cast iron or enameled Dutch oven, as it will likely be about 10-15 degrees below the temperature at the highest setting.) One quick and easy tip: wrap your pot in aluminum foil. This will help conduct the heat better and allow the inside to reach the full temperature (even if it's cast iron or a stoneware pot). Hope that helps! Kye@KAF

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