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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I run my Proofer for more than a few hours at a time?
Yes, the Proofer is durable and may be run continuously. It uses very little electricity,
only about 30 watts per hour when set at 24C.
Is there one temperature that works well for rising all types of bread?
The temperature we fi nd ourselves setting over and over again is 27C. This is a
temperature that can work for nearly any type of bread, from sweet rolls to croissants
to sourdough and even rye. Don't hesitate to use a warmer setting (32-35C) if you are
in a hurry, but for many recipes 27C represents a nice balance between a slower, more
fl avor-producing speed and a faster, more convenient speed.
Why shouldn't I put yogurt jars directly
over the center of the Proofer?
The Proofer's heat source is more
concentrated in the center so that there will
be enough warmth under the water tray to
create humidity for rising bread. For yogurt
making, a jar placed directly in the center
may rise in temperature as high as 49C,
which could begin to damage some of the
more delicate yogurt cultures. The Proofer
can easily hold eight 1 liter jars (20cm high
or less) of yogurt without the need to place
a jar directly in the center.
I put bread dough in my Proofer and it
doesn't feel warm- is it working properly?
If your Proofer was set to a cooler temp (24C), it may not feel very warm to the touch
even when it is working properly. To test it, or to speed rising, set it at 32-35C and
check for a pleasantly warm feel when you touch the center of the aluminum base
plate. If you have been rising bread in an oven or other area that is quite warm, you
may need to set the Proofer temperature higher to obtain similar results.
The Proofer doesn't seem to get hot enough at the higher end of its temperature
range, is it working properly?
The higher temperature range is designed to work well for making yogurt and cheese.
For these processes, the lids need to be on jars to prevent evaporation, heat loss, and
contamination from the environment. It is fast and simple to test the Proofer, just place
a small jar of water with the lid on in the Proofer, set the temperature to 40C, and check
the temperature of the water after an hour or two.
Does the Proofer have a thermostat?
Yes, there is a thermostat located in the base of the Proofer. The heating element
cycles on and off according to the temperature of the aluminum plate. This cycling
on and off occurs within a very narrow range, making the Proofer very accurate and
reliable at maintaining a steady temperature.
Why isn't the air temperature inside my Proofer the same as the setting?
The Proofer is calibrated to keep the contents of a jar or bowl at the designated
temperature setting not the air inside. To test the temperature of the Proofer, fi ll a
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