Very rarely do ovens exactly match the temperature to which they are set. Most conventional ovens are a little "hot" or a little "cold". Sometimes this really matters when cooking something like pastry or a souffle. Get an accurate reading with this oven thermometer and you'll find your recipes turn out as planned. Features:. Stainless steel case. Easy read dial. Stands or hangs. ºF or ºC readouts. Lifetime .