topic Re: Countertop Convection Ovens in Kitchen

Countertop Convection Ovens

Skididdy — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:25:10 GMT

Hi Ladies....my very first posting a new topic.

Do we know of any TSV's in the near future ???

Any suggestions on which ones from QVC that you like and dislike.

The Oyster oven with the french doors looks ok, but there have been complaints on heat escaping due to the french doors. Thats why I want to purchase one. I do not cook much but I had to buy a new oven last year and the kitchen heats up badly when its on.

Thanks for you help

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Mz iMac — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:33:03 GMT

"Do we know of any TSV's in the near future ???"

Check the Q & InsideQ program guide.

"Any suggestions on which ones from QVC that you like and dislike."

I love my Kitchen Aid CCO. Has a 4 hr timer. I actually purchased from BBB last year, the exact same one the Q had on TSV a few months ago. The 20% discount helps alot too.

At BBB you have a lifetime to return for a refund or an exchange.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Fressa — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:34:23 GMT

I have two countertop ovens in two different sizes. The first one is a KitcheAid. It was budget friendly and has all the features plus it came with a few extra pans. It works fine and fits the space on my counter top.

My second countertop oven (for the kitchenette in the family room) is a Breville. It is much larger in size and will hold a 9 x13 lasagne pan. I love it! I purchased this for the extra oven I need for the holiday meals and baking. They make all sizes since I purchased mine.

Depending on your budget I would choose the Breville first and the Kitchenaid second.

I did have a problem witht the KitchenAid early on but they did make good on the warranty and sent me a new oven. Can't complain about that serive.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

chickenbutt — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:36:59 GMT

It needs to be from QVC only?

Only asking because I really love my Calphalon, but it wasn't, and I'm pretty sure still isn't, sold on QVC.

I did a lot of research before choosing my Calphalon. The one brand that seems to be very popular here was one of the first brands that I dismissed due to a lot of info about it over-heating and how much heat is generated on the outside of the machine. That is an indication of it not being as durably made. But folks here seem to love that brand, so I usually keep my trap shut.

With mine, I actually have my camera sitting 4" from the machine and it's been on at 425 or more and my camera never even gets one iota warm. I like that it's made that well.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Q4u — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:42:22 GMT

I just purchased the counter air fryer, oven, toaster that Cuisinart makes. I am thrilled with it. I really researched the heck out of it and although there is a slight learning curve (it tends to cook hot) it's easy to compensate. Items turn out great! Did Salmon and chicken breasts on air fry and they are really moist and delicious.

It's sold on QVC.....

I don't have much heat escaping.

It's an expensive model with the high end being around $250 and I've seen them as low as $159. But it is a well made appliance and I'm still thrilled!

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Skididdy — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:51:19 GMT

No @chickenbutt, it doesnt need to be from Q.

I just see that many of them are on sale, and I really like the looks of the french door Oyster, but I will take all your suggestions. I have looked at Kohls online as I have a gift cert that I never used. I was thinking of using it for the oven !

Thanks for your info all of you.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Icegoddess — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:03:52 GMT

I used to have one called a Bravetti I think I got from HSN. It got a lot of use, but the covection fan was very loud. I recently bought the Oster french door oven and have been quite happy with it. The main reasons for buying it was that my understanding was that it was quiet even with the fan running and that you could use larger cookware in it instead of having to buy special pieces to fit. But, I also have not noticed heat escaping the doors. I wondered about that and really expected it to, but I can walk right past the oven with it on and barely notice any heat coming off of it.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Lilysmom — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:09:51 GMT

@Q4u, thanks for that review on the Air Fryer. My brother is trying to get me to buy one. I have a convection oven in my range which I love but he still says get one. I am not much of one for countertop gadgets. LM

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Q4u — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:16:40 GMT

@Skididdy wrote:
No @chickenbutt, it doesnt need to be from Q.
I just see that many of them are on sale, and I really like the looks of the french door Oyster, but I will take all your suggestions. I have looked at Kohls online as I have a gift cert that I never used. I was thinking of using it for the oven !
Thanks for your info all of you.

I bought my Cuisinart from Kohls. Their reg price is $249 (ouch) and I bought mine when it was reduced to $199. I had $70 in Kohl's cash and received a decent percentage off as well when I opened a charge card... so make sure it's at least on sale and you have some ways to subtract some off the price. Kohls charges way too much for it IMHO!

Re: Countertop Convec$249tion Ovens

Lilysmom — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:15:14 GMT

@Q4u, Costco sells them as well. Not sure if they sell Cuisinart. That is a brand I like. Thanks for the info. One of the things my brother loves is that it does not heat up the kitchen. LM

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Lilysmom — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:33:17 GMT

@Q4u, does your Cuisinart look like this one? I am in Canada. This is on the Costco website. It is not what I thought it would look like. LM

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

aroc3435 — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:29:58 GMT

@Skididdy I purchased the Oster French door digital countertop oven in January of this year. I have had no problems at all with it so far and have tried out all the different options on it (including drying foods-once--and the toasting feature) and love the convection feature.

The gap between the doors is there, I think, so that since you open and close the doors with a single pull to open and a push on one handle to close you need that gap so that it CAN close. It doesn't seem to affect the cooking of things and doesn't cause excessive heat.

One Caution: Make sure you extend the door all the way when you pull on one handle to open it--you will feel it lock into place.

Have been using it at least twice a day which helps me avoid heating up my electric stove's oven--especially since we had such heat waves this summer--it has been great.

One thing to be certain of is to measure the size of the space you plan to use it if you purchase it--the doors need lateral space when fully open and there's a bump out in the back which gives you that larger interior space--which I love--and space so that air can circulate around the exterior back.

I looked at lots of brands and I'm sure there are others as good or better than this, but I loved the style and interior size of this one and the price was right for me.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

ptagirl — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:51:16 GMT

I bought a Breville Smart oven pro last year and I LOVE IT! ... use it all the time.. bakes/toasts beautifully...this one has the light inside...it can easily fit a 9x13 pan without handles...I own several Nordicware bakeware that fit great...I did go on their website and purchased an extra rack... if this oven ever dies, I will surely buy another one in a heart beat...

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Skididdy — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:22:44 GMT

Thank you @aroc3435. Thank you all for your opinion. I appreciate all the help !!!!!

Have an OUTSTANDING FRIDAY !!!!

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

SharkE — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:27:49 GMT

I like my red Oster I got from Q. Having good luck with it

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

Q4u — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:00:51 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Q4u, does your Cuisinart look like this one? I am in Canada. This is on the Costco website. It is not what I thought it would look like. LM

Yes and I love it! Be sure to take notice of the size, it's a bit bigger (and taller) than most but I find it very attractive! Good luck and have fun!

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

CookieC25 — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:39:23 GMT

I purchased the De'Longhi Livenza .8 cu. ft. True European Convection Oven (EO 241250M) from BB&B using a 20% off coupon at the end of August after doing a lot of research. Also, I got free shipping. It is large. but not as large as the Breville Air Fryer Oven. The convection fan is very quiet. As with any new appliance, you have to learn to adjust cooking and toasting times in your new oven.

So far, I'm really liking this oven. I can definitely cook larger food items than my Cuisinart TB-195 which was over 10 years old. As of right now, I'd purchase this oven again. Can't speak to longevity because I've only owned this oven for a couple of months.

Your selection will depend on how much counter space you have available. There are so many sizes and features to pick from.

Good luck with your search.

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens Try the Oster French Door

Ttownlady — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 04:50:27 GMT

Nice size for T.T bakeware hardly any heat escapes from the gap in the door plus it has a Light.

Will be on Sudnay ITKWD & free Shipping.

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:44:34 GMT

Last Sunday I bought my second Breville- This time the Smart Oven Air..I cannot recommend more highly any appliance I have ever owned, than the Breville oven....

This is a "replacemnet" for my current Breville Oven that I bought about 9 years ago..which still works fine, but I worried that it might not work forever and I really depend on this, as my home oven is a tiny wall built in- (besides, appliances ALWAYS seem to go out at the holidays when you really needthem, and it IS approaching the Season!LOL!) Plus, liked some of the newer features on this one, like slow coook and arr fry, and the fact this one has two racks...

At $399, I know this may not be for everyone, but having owned a Breville, I just did not feel I could "go back" to another brand.

HOWEVER, I recently saw a Cooks Companion oven on Evine that really piqued my interest- it was 1/3 of the cost of this one, and I must admit, I nearly bought it.. I have had great expereinces with their house brand, CC ...So I would recommend st least checking it out-

Re: Countertop Convection Ovens

tsavorite — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:36:24 GMT

@aroc3435 wrote:
@Skididdy I purchased the Oster French door digital countertop oven in January of this year. I have had no problems at all with it so far and have tried out all the different options on it (including drying foods-once--and the toasting feature) and love the convection feature.

The gap between the doors is there, I think, so that since you open and close the doors with a single pull to open and a push on one handle to close you need that gap so that it CAN close. It doesn't seem to affect the cooking of things and doesn't cause excessive heat.

One Caution: Make sure you extend the door all the way when you pull on one handle to open it--you will feel it lock into place.

Have been using it at least twice a day which helps me avoid heating up my electric stove's oven--especially since we had such heat waves this summer--it has been great.

One thing to be certain of is to measure the size of the space you plan to use it if you purchase it--the doors need lateral space when fully open and there's a bump out in the back which gives you that larger interior space--which I love--and space so that air can circulate around the exterior back.

I looked at lots of brands and I'm sure there are others as good or better than this, but I loved the style and interior size of this one and the price was right for me.

@Skididdy thanks for this review I am soooo tempted to get this one from Q....in copper! I only have one concern....when you say it has a bump out in back...I just measured the space where it could go and not sure it would be big enough for the size of this oven. The description says oven is 19 1/2 inches in depth...is this correct? I would hate to get it home and it's even deeper and it hangs off my counter space!

I have the more expensive (smaller than this one) Breville with the light inside...and it is nice BUT it is loud and well it looks kinda bla...and we have had it for several yrs...thinking of keeping it where it is and adding this other one in as I always need places to bake and keep items warm before we all sit down to eat.

Thanks