diff --git a/config.py b/config.py
index 436379e..947022d 100644
--- a/config.py
+++ b/config.py
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ listening_port = 8081
 
 ########################################################################
 # how long the display module waits between polls for key-presses (s)
-display_sleep_time=0.2
+display_sleep_time=0.15
 
 ########################################################################
 # Cost Information
diff --git a/lib/oven.py b/lib/oven.py
index db25ae6..b207a9d 100644
--- a/lib/oven.py
+++ b/lib/oven.py
@@ -416,6 +416,7 @@ class Oven(threading.Thread):
                 time.sleep(1)
                 continue
             if self.state == "RUNNING":
+                self.status = ""
                 self.update_cost()
                 self.save_automatic_restart_state()
                 self.kiln_must_catch_up()