Kitchen

[Reva]

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

[furbabylover]

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!

[Annabellethecat66]

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.

[JGalt]

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.

[Scooby Doo]

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[gin49]

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.

[debic]

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.

[author]

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.

[forrestwolf]

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...........

[bigkat]

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.