topic Re: CONVECTION OVENS in Kitchen

CONVECTION OVENS

Reva — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:50:14 GMT

I'm buying a new electric range and debating whether or not to get a convection range or traditional. I'm looking at the Bosch or Whirlpool. Anyone have a convection oven and if so, is there much of a learning curve to get used to cooking/baking? Thanks! Reva

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furbabylover — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 01:08:24 GMT

I bought a top of the line GE convection oven and it is the worst piece of junk I have ever had the misfortune of buying!! I can't tell you the number of service calls on this thing. Some of the problems: Won't hold temperature, dries food out, shuts itself off, and on and on. My next oven will be an old fashioned one without all the bells and whistles. I question whether these manufacturers have been able to cross the line to home models of commercial convection ovens, which are wonderful. Good luck in your choice!

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 01:10:32 GMT

I tried one and quickly determined (for me) it was a piece of junk and gave it away.

I think my friend donated it to the local junk yard.

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JGalt — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:04:40 GMT

If I were buying a range, I would get convection. Food cooks a little faster, and baked goods are more even. I had a JennAir convection oven in a previous house, so I know what I'm missing now. I don't think there is a learning curve. That was my first one and I had no instructions. You can lower the heat a bit for baking, maybe 10 deg. Otherwise cook the same as you always do. Food may get done a few minutes faster. The one I had did not have a switch for the fan. I covered meats to retain moisture

I haven't studied brands lately, so can't help there, except that generally Bosch is a good brand.

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Scooby Doo — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:21:16 GMT

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gin49 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:46:21 GMT

I have had a G.E. Profile convection oven for about 8 years and I love it. Never had a problem with it either. I can use it in either regular mode or in convection mode. It also came with a meat probe that I use when I cook any kind of roast. I set what I want the internal temperature of the roast be and the oven alerts me when it reaches it. Perfect every time. General rule of thumb. When using convection - set bake/roast at the same temperature that you normally would but, deduct baking/roasting time by one third. In other words something that you would normally cook at 350 degrees for one hour, you convection cook at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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debic — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:46:28 GMT

We have a GE Profile also and love it. They are not all created equal that's for sure. Make sure you look inside them as the 'fan' can take up a lot of room.

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author — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:08:18 GMT

I have had a GE Profile convection/regular oven for 6 years, love it. Everything is just a bit faster, very even, excellent. No problems.

ETA: When you set the temp and the convection mode it automatically adjusts the temp 25 degrees lower. Baked goods come out so well, love it.

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forrestwolf — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:19:26 GMT

I love a convection oven, especially when baking breads..........I have a double oven LG stove, with infared gril option in top smaller oven, and convection oven option in the lower oven. I have cooked with convection for years, and never found a true learning curve, and now, my LG will adjust the temp when the convection mode is selected...........

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bigkat — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:23:11 GMT

Waving hi to Wolf!!!!

I have had convection in my last 3 houses and love it! I would never want to be with out one. I do a lot of baking and have used it mainly for baking, not for quick cooking. With mine, I put it down 25 degrees and bake about the same time, I get more even baked goods.

I do find I use it more now. When I turn it on, I put it on convection or convection roast for most anything I am making.

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RASHIKE — Thu, 01 May 2014 03:30:54 GMT

We have a LG convection oven. When you set the oven temp the stove automatically sets the temp. 25 degrees lower and usually the time reduces by about 25%.

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:11:43 GMT

I have a Miele convection oven and I rarely use the convection feature. I found it didn't really seem to cook that much faster and it dried foods out. Another dislike I have of the oven is that the degrees are only adjustable by 10 degrees which makes me crazy since so many recipes use 325 degrees F. or 425 degrees F. or 475 degrees F.