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Txblond — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:47:18 GMT

Got the Oven & have it set up to go - my first question is.....How do I fix the Lobster - the book really doesn't help, except to use "super steam". Could you tell me how you do yours, please? I have never bought Lobster or prepared one.

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4uthebest — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:58:10 GMT

Hi Txblond,

I used cold water lobster tails typically 4-5 oz each that were frozen but I thawed them out first. I then cut the shell down the middle with Kuhn Rikon shears (easiest of any I have) and then got the lobster meat out and used a little Old Bay and a pat of butter on them and laid them in a small 8x8 pan. I then cooked them with supersteam at 220F for 3 minutes and their internal temp should be at least 135F. If not try only 1 minute at a time more..

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4uthebest — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 02:07:00 GMT

Txblond, do you have any more questions re the Steam Oven?

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NYwoman — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:03:35 GMT

What ""steam oven"". I can't find any on the website. Did it sell out?

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4uthebest — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:38:13 GMT

On 2/27/2015 NYwoman said:
What ""steam oven"". I can't find any on the website. Did it sell out?

Possibly but it is available on Amazon and Kohls and ...It has a 3 yr Cuisinart warranty and I have discussed it quite a bit on this forum.

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Txblond — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 18:54:48 GMT

4uthebest - Thanks for the Lobster info. I haven't had a chance to experiment much with my new Oven, but maybe the coming week will be better. The weather has been such a mess around the DFW area, haven't even been to the Groc. store.

I do plan on trying Brown Rice in the oven this eve., using the instructions in the book. I'm sure I will be seeking your advice on different things as I go along. I just use 1 cup of rice, since there are only two of us- will adjust the water accordingly, of course.

By the way, does the little "burner" icon on your oven display illuminate in any way? The book says its supposed to, but my icon doesn't change.

Feel free to let me know anything you think will be helpful - I look forward to the input.

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4uthebest — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 19:15:48 GMT

On 2/28/2015 Txblond said:
4uthebest - Thanks for the Lobster info. I haven't had a chance to experiment much with my new Oven, but maybe the coming week will be better. The weather has been such a mess around the DFW area, haven't even been to the Groc. store.

I do plan on trying Brown Rice in the oven this eve., using the instructions in the book. I'm sure I will be seeking your advice on different things as I go along. I just use 1 cup of rice, since there are only two of us- will adjust the water accordingly, of course.

By the way, does the little "burner" icon on your oven display illuminate in any way? The book says its supposed to, but my icon doesn't change.

Feel free to let me know anything you think will be helpful - I look forward to the input.

Hi Txblond, yes I heard about your weather.crazy global warming LOL..

I really have not tried rice of any sort since I have a fuzzy logic rice cooker but I am sure it will be great as Cuisinart has a pretty good test kitchen.

I do see the little indicator light up and tell what direction the heat is coming from.. for example with broiling there is a straight line with curves under it showing the heat is radiating down from the top. Baking I believe is from top and bottom as the indicator gets another row off curves.

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Txblond — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:26:52 GMT

Hi 4uthebest- My brown rice & cauliflower I steamed in the oven came out real good. I made the Smothered Chicken in the little WP rice maker to have with the rest of it & was pleased with all.

I wanted to ask if you had ever done a Pork Tenderloin in the oven. I buy a whole one & then cut it in half, since its just for DH & me. Not sure which program to use.

Also, do you ever find any small puddles of water on the oven floor after steaming? Not a big problem, but just wanted to know if that was normal.

Hope you had a nice weekend!

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4uthebest — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 02:49:55 GMT

On 3/2/2015 Txblond said:
Hi 4uthebest- My brown rice & cauliflower I steamed in the oven came out real good. I made the Smothered Chicken in the little WP rice maker to have with the rest of it & was pleased with all.

I wanted to ask if you had ever done a Pork Tenderloin in the oven. I buy a whole one & then cut it in half, since its just for DH & me. Not sure which program to use.

Also, do you ever find any small puddles of water on the oven floor after steaming? Not a big problem, but just wanted to know if that was normal.

Hope you had a nice weekend!

Hi Txblond, just getting back on here now.. Pork Tenderloin I would do in the steam bake mode --and finish it in steam broil.

Sure I always have a bit of water on the floor when using steam functions and pans that do not completely cover all the rack area. Of course the bottom tray which is made to catch water will always have some water when using any steam functions.

When you use self clean steam 210F 30 min (default setting) you will have water on all surfaces to wipe down.

BTW I virtually never cook to time and always to temperature and I want the internal temp of my pork loin to be 145F +/- 2 degrees.

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Txblond — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:32:20 GMT

4uthebest - Thanks for the info on the Pork Tenderloin - I hope to try it over the weekend. We have been eating leftovers for the last couple of days - still good. Using the temp. to judge when the meat is done is a good tip.

Just out of curiosity - why did you return two of the WP Ovens? It seems to have good reviews.

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4uthebest — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:43:44 GMT

On 3/5/2015 Txblond said:
4uthebest - Thanks for the info on the Pork Tenderloin - I hope to try it over the weekend. We have been eating leftovers for the last couple of days - still good. Using the temp. to judge when the meat is done is a good tip.

Just out of curiosity - why did you return two of the WP Ovens? It seems to have good reviews.

Sure great..First oven worked one time and never got warm again..Second oven the door would not shut if a cycle was interrupted (open door before time it was set to). I called WP support and they were nice but told me that in order to get door to shut I needed to unplug and wait 30 seconds and plug in and then set program and restart) This worked but it would not work with me as I cook to temperature so I would check before time I set.

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Txblond — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:24:38 GMT

O.K. Sounds like you got a "lemon" the first time - the second time was a matter of choice. I would sure like to check out the WP & see which Oven I liked best. The Cuisinart does a good job, so far, but I sure don't like the amount of water I have to clean up after steaming.

I would have to return the Cuisinart in order to try out the WP, since I used an in-store credit card on it, or else just buy a WP & use the 20% off. Gets kinda complicated - LOL. Don't know if I could manage to get the WP up to the stand it would sit on - I imagine it is heavier to lift than the Cuisinart. I'm just so curious to compare the two ovens.

Will keep you informed. If you think of anything to add, let me know - thanks!

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4uthebest — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 02:24:13 GMT

On 3/7/2015 Txblond said:
O.K. Sounds like you got a "lemon" the first time - the second time was a matter of choice. I would sure like to check out the WP & see which Oven I liked best. The Cuisinart does a good job, so far, but I sure don't like the amount of water I have to clean up after steaming.

I would have to return the Cuisinart in order to try out the WP, since I used an in-store credit card on it, or else just buy a WP & use the 20% off. Gets kinda complicated - LOL. Don't know if I could manage to get the WP up to the stand it would sit on - I imagine it is heavier to lift than the Cuisinart. I'm just so curious to compare the two ovens.

Will keep you informed. If you think of anything to add, let me know - thanks!

Txblond, only matter of choice was stopping in middle of cycle.. poor design to allow electronics to need power down to reset.

I wish I could see how much water you have to "clean up"as I never have a problem which a bounty half or two would not sop up however for the performance..I am very pleased to be living with it.

Interestingly enough SamsClub has the WP for the same price as many others..$250 but they now have the optigrill and 6 qt pressure cooker by T fal for $153!

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Txblond — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:10:10 GMT

4uthebest, I would say at least two paper towels that are sopping wet - I was hoping all but a small amt. of water would go into the tray. Don't think I get all of the water out of the black seal around the door, as I can hear a sizzle whenever I close the door after steaming. But, I still like the job it does, so far.

I think we are somewhat alike, since I did have the Opti-Grill & returned it - too heavy & bulky for just me & DH. I do have the XL Pressure Cooker (adv. on TV). I get most everything from BB&B, with the 20% off coup. & easy to return if need be. I'm a sucker for trying new kitchen electrics.

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4uthebest — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:12:06 GMT

On 3/8/2015 Txblond said:
4uthebest, I would say at least two paper towels that are sopping wet - I was hoping all but a small amt. of water would go into the tray. Don't think I get all of the water out of the black seal around the door, as I can hear a sizzle whenever I close the door after steaming. But, I still like the job it does, so far.

I think we are somewhat alike, since I did have the Opti-Grill & returned it - too heavy & bulky for just me & DH. I do have the XL Pressure Cooker (adv. on TV). I get most everything from BB&B, with the 20% off coup. & easy to return if need be. I'm a sucker for trying new kitchen electrics.

Txblond, How many minutes and what program is giving you so much water to mop up? I never heard any noise particularly like a sizzle. Perhaps yours was damaged in transit?

I just super steamed some frozen green beans for 4 min at 225F and there was very little on the walls and not even that much in the black tray.

I love the Optigrill and only sous vide can hold a candle to how it does chicken breasts. Steaks come out great as well (thinking of doing my frozen one for dinner) as well as sandwiches and burgers..

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4uthebest — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 12:19:31 GMT

Txblond, I just supersteamed some SamsClub Tortellini and Pasta Sauce together for 11 minutes and there was very little water to wipe up and probably less than 20cc in the black underneath water collecting tray.

I am going to be doing a larger portion for 18 minutes and I will report back with results..

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4uthebest — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:45:13 GMT

Txblond, I just finished the Pasta/Sauce and there was about 2 oz of water in the cooking container which I mixed with the pasta and sauce and it was perfect consistency. Cleaned door with 1/2 Bounty and there was about 3 tablespoons in the water collection tray.

By the way my little boy (Frito) loved the pasta sauce as he licked my finger clean and then wanted more..

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Txblond — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:13:03 GMT

4uthebest, The first time I used the oven after I got it, I made the brown rice with the Super Steam. At first, it was steaming real good, then all of a sudden quit the steam. I stopped the cycle, looked in the tray & there was some water & a little white object I thought looked like a worm. So, emptied the tray out & started the cycle again & it steamed just fine. I think that white object maybe had stopped up the steamer. Anyway, haven't had any more trouble with it not steaming. I reheat stuff using the steam & also steamed some vegetables at the time & temp. the book suggested. Each time I use it, I get that sort of whistling or sizzling sound until it dries out completely - weird. Sounds like I just have a lot of excess water than you do.

So your little boy, Frito loved the Pasta Sauce - haha. I'm assuming Frito is a little dog? We have a Cairn Terrier who loves anything & everything connected with food - her name is Dixie. She's a southern gal.

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4uthebest — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:46:33 GMT

Hi Txblond, actually Frito is a Northerner..far north..(Siberia) cat

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Txblond — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:11:26 GMT

Hi 4uthebest - My apologies to Frito for calling him a dog. I'll bet he's a pretty little guy.

I checked out my oven yesterday & it quit steaming on me - then tried it again today & it steamed just fine. I will try it for awhile longer & if it quits on me again, I will exchange it. I like the oven - just want one that works correctly. Have you done anything new in yours lately?