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by John Newcomb » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:09 pm

I am in the process of buying new appliances. I've always wanted a double oven like my mom had but my kitchen will only hold a range/oven combo. When I talked with some appliance salespeople they suggested a microwave oven with the convection oven option. This feature added 200-300 dollars to the cost of the microwaves. I'm just worried because this is a microwave I will get the same poor cooking results I always had. I guess what I am asking is: Does anyone have any experience with microwave/convection oven combos, and how does the convection oven cooking compare to a traditional oven??
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by Sonja W » Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:25 pm

I have used my sister's new GE convection oven during visits and loved the results. As I'm sure you already know, a convection oven uses heat more effectively by circulating it. The result is shorter cooking times and more evenly-distributed temperatures. You don't have to turn the pans around for an evenly-cooked or -baked result. I used it to brown and crisp a chicken that I'd been roasting at 325 by cranking up the heat during the last 10 minutes. It worked great. And that feature opens up new possibilities for other dishes.

As for the microwave/oven combo, I guess space-saving is a good reason to have one, but I'd worry about the narrow range of choices you'd have for that unit. Reminds me of the old TV/VCR combos, in which the VCR part always seemed to be of lesser quality.
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by Heather Y » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:42 pm

I think what Sonja is referring to is the Advantium oven.

It cooks more like a big easy bake oven, using halogen light.

cooks in half the time, but is twice the money so to speak, but folks just rave over it. If you are interested PM me,and I can set you up with someone in the know!!!
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by Heather Y » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:45 pm

Here is a link to peruse in the meantime!

http://www.geappliances.com/products/in ... ochure.pdf
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by Sonja W » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:41 pm

I'm not certain that the Advantium is the same one I tried. My sister's model is a standard-style range-top with oven underneath. You can use it as a regular oven but it has the convection option. It also has a feature that recalculates the cooking time when convection is used.

I'm a renter right now, so it's not an issue, but if I were investing in a stove for the next 10-20 years, I would consider the extra dollars for a convection feature well-spent. It's faster, better and so great to not burn your arms while repositioning hot pans - the savings in skin grafts makes it pay for itself.
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by Dan Thomas » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:46 am

I highly recommend finding an oven with convection. That little fan that blows around hot air opens up a whole new world of possiblities. If you like making pizza from scrach then this is something you really want. A little tip; After buying a few appliances in my time, it really does pay to shop around. You kind of have to treat it like your buying a car, so to speak. Most of the local retailers will match a competitors price, and often times some of the Big Box chains will too.
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by Heather Y » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:41 pm

GE makes a good 5.3 cu. ft interior electric range with convection oven and warming drawer too! To save some money, you might want to check out Bargain supply for Scratch and dent.
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by Mark H. » Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:18 pm

I have had a Sharp combination convection oven microwave for about 6 years. It works great. You can use the convection and micro features at the same time and it really speeds up dishes like casseroles and pot pies leaving them brown and crisp. I love my 1938 Chambers oven, but in this summer heat, I normally use the Sharp to save on the air conditioning bill. The unit is smaller larger than most microwaves, but can be installed above a range top. I know little about the Advantium, but highly recommend the Sharp combo.
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by Mark H. » Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:19 pm

Sorry, that last post was to read "larger than most microwaves".
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by Rick Boman » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:25 pm

I have an Amana ceramic top range with a convection oven. This is a neccisity for baking. You will find that some of the best deals in town are at Charlie Wilson's Dixie Appliance. If you want more professional equipment, you may check out Dine company or Chef Supply.

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