topic Re: Oster Oven XL in Kitchen

Oster Oven XL

Txblond — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:53:02 GMT

Anyone have one of these ovens? Don't think I have enough space. Amazon sells it for over $300.

Re: Oster Oven XL

WORKING GAL — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 23:34:56 GMT

I bought the Oster XL convection oven in Dec. 2015. It was the same oven that QVC has but had one glass door that pulled down.

I had nothing but trouble with it. Temp. was not consistent and burned some foods, took over 12-15 min. to come to the temp I set. If I opened the door to check on the food, the temp went down 25-50 degrees and took forever to come back to set temp. There is no sound that lets you know when the oven has reached the set temp. It takes up a lot of counter space and gets very hot. I exchanged the first one for a second at Oster's request and had the same issues with the second one. I bought a Breville smart convection oven and love it. Consistent results and doesn't sound "tinny" like the Oster. Be careful and do your homework.

Good luck.

Re: Oster Oven XL

SharkE — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:25:43 GMT

got mine at walmart for 99.00

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KailaS — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:32:38 GMT

I have this oven. I bought it at Target. It is my second Oster, and like the first one, the thermostat is " off." I like the size, but I cannot walk away from it because I have to adjust temp. and time for all recipes. It also lacks an inside light. So, I would not recommend it.

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SharkE — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:34:37 GMT

yeah, we need a light. I turn mine down 25 degrees . If recipe states 400 I go to 375 because the temp isn't accurate. At the time I bought it my real oven was awaiting a part, so, I ran to walmart and bought this one. Just good back up, mainly.

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Ainhisg — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:48:51 GMT

I have the older version that I bought at Wal-Mart, so all my comments pertain to that older version. Watch the presentation on this new oven carefully to check to see if it has any of the negatives I list.

I found the temperature to be off in my unit and have to decrease everything by 25 degrees and sometimes more just on regular bake. There is a hot spot located in the back left of the oven. On bake or convection bake, everything in that corner always gets done faster. There are only two rack positions, and the top rack position is too far away from the top heating element to broil unless you turn a baking pan upside down on the top rack and then put your broiler pan on top of that. This same problem makes it useless as a toaster. Even though it will fit a pizza, we have not liked the texture of the pizza in it. The crust always seems a bit soft no matter what we do. It's doesn't have microwave- or oven-like controls...Time and temp buttons do not beep or ring...when a function button is pressed (i.e. toast, bake etc.) a number shows up automatically and you have to keep pressing the up/down arrows until you get the time or temp you actually want.

All that being said, I do use it often for biscuits, frozen breads, cornbread, some casseroles, etc. I've learned to work around its quirks, and I'm glad I have it. When it dies, though, I will be spending the extra money and getting a Breville.

Re: Oster Oven XL

Txblond — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:29:42 GMT

Ladies - Thanks for your input!

@SharkE - I checked out the one at WM (online). I wanted one with the light and like the French doors. There are tons of great reviews, so I guess it's buy at your own risk!

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SharkE — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:43:32 GMT

I got a Bed and Bath catalog today I think has that Breville oven in it.

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Txblond — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:17:15 GMT

I will watch the demo tomorrow and see what I think.......

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Slainte — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:16:58 GMT

I have the $99.00 WalMart version that I bought 5 years ago. I love mine and use it instead of the regular oven most of the time. A 9x13 pan fits the oven, so I do a lot of roasted vegetables and casseroles in the Oster. Last night I baked fish and sweet potato fries with the Oster. I have never had any issues with it. It's great at holidays when you need more oven space.

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Txblond — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:10:04 GMT

@Slainte - Thanks for the encouraging report. I just caved and bought a black oven after watching the demonstration. Wish me luck - LOL.

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SharkE — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:11:27 GMT

I liked that one especially the red one.

Liked the light and the one door opens both feature.

If I didn't already have the walmart XL one I'd been game for it

don't know if it would hold a 9 by 13 pan though didn't watch the whole presentation.

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KonaKat — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:01:59 GMT

The reviews of the French Door version at Amazon are very, very good. They did mention that the doors are spring loaded so they have to be opened completely to keep from springing back.

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LilacTree — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:10:20 GMT

I bought it in black. I did some comparison shopping on Amazon and think it is a good buy. I'm sick of burning my hands and lower arms on the extremely cheap stove that came with this apartment. It has absolutely no insulation. The whole stove turns into a hot furnace every time I use the oven. And I don't have to bend over, a real problem for me.

Only thing is now I have to find a place for the microwave I already have!! (Which is old and I probably won't use it as much after I get this oven.)

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feline groovy — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:30:03 GMT

@LilacTree

Please donate your microwave; there are many people who could use one.

Check with your local churches and Salvation Army.

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LilacTree — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:54:39 GMT

@feline groovy

Hi JSS! If I find I am no longer using it, I will certainly donate it. It's old, but it still works fine. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Txblond — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:10:31 GMT

@SharkE

I liked the red one also, but all my kitchen stuff is black and stainless. A 9x13 pan does fit in the oven.

@feline groovy

I plan on donating my #2 microwave, which is taking space where the new oven will reside. The micro still works good - just don't use it.

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NJ Gnome — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:41:33 GMT

This TSV is $129.95 with S&H of $19.97. So if you decide to return it you have to pay an unreasonable return fee. Wait until BB&B has it. 20% off, free shipping and 2 years to see if you like it. One month is a joke. I have never had any luck with Oster appliances. And by the way, why will QVC not post the instructions?

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NJ Gnome — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:56:26 GMT

I stand corrected. The instructions are posted. Is that all you get with the machine?

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SharkE — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:52:31 GMT

I decided I wanted the red one, give my Walmart one to the church.

David is on and what red ones they have will blow out the door, so, I done called in .

That red will match my KA mini mixer and food processor.