How well does it cook pizza? And should one use the top rack or the lower one? Thanks
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It cooks a little bit uneven, so I turn the head or top of the cooker 90 degrees either way. If you're short of time then use the top rack but be sure to watch it so your food does not burn. Hope this help.
1523849
Hi!The oven is capable of reaching 900F which is higher than what you need even for pizza. Best regards,Eugene.
2072715
I like the fact that I dont have to use my big oven for alot of cooking. Some things wont fit but slot does. It saves energy and the convection cooks very well. My least favorite is that a 12 inch pizza pan wont fit. I had to buy the tin flexible ones and bend the corners up just a bit. But still makes great pizza.
1877955
Yes! It cooks up frozen pizza nice and crispy. We've only tried thin crust ones, though.
1485743
I just started making Pizza's in the oven. I have made 12''. It looks like you can make 2 at the same time.I really like the oven.
1295018
I didn't notice differences when comparing the description of the two. I use this pizza oven 2-3 times a week. It is great for making pizza, frozen snack items, and reheating crispy foods and pizza to be as tasty as when they were originally made. This is perfect to make food for one or several people without heating up your oven and house. I have put chicken nuggets, frozen shrimp, fries, cheese sticks, and marinara sauce on at the same time and an entire meal for three people was made in 15 minutes, saved energy, and minimum clean up.
2108060
There are only controls on the top, one is for the timer and the other for the temp. I have used it a few times, and I learned fast that the pizza will burn even with it rotating. I used a lower temp (1-5) 3 and still burn on top. My Daughter has another kind, and after seeing hers I bought this make, but hers NEVER burns. I would not rush out and buy this one, I would shop around first.
1485676
Most of the time for reheating you will probably use the bottom on the solid tray. But it does depend on the height of the food. For pizza I would put it on the bottom so the bottom heats up more and crisps up the crust. For toast, frozen bread I use the barred tray in the middle. For cookies I use the solid tray in the middle.
861143
Absolutely :) I have baked Lasagna in it a couple of times (biggest pan I got) and it turned out great, I lined the lower rack with aluminum foil in case the cheese bubbles over, saved a messy clean up. For clean up, let pan cool off, fill with hot tap-water and let soak until water cools off. I used a rubber spatula to scrape bottom and sides, rest cleaned up easily with a sponge or dish cloth. It is not safe to use on stove top :).
1386138
As Jason mentioned, the heat need to originate from the bottom up. I have not seen any oven that works with heat located on top only.
1174998
We have the older model of this oven, which doesn't look all that different. We used the top area to keep small plates warm while cooking food in the oven, which is about all it's good for. I'd still buy it again. We've had our old one for at least 5 years, and we used it more than we used our large convection oven (which really heats up the house). We're only replacing it because the top elements have finally died, so it only heats from the bottom.
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The one i bought says to preheat at 450 for 15 minutes and slide the pizza on it. My pizza did not want to slide, so next time i will freeze my dough on another pan, put it on the hot stone and then the toppings. I really am pleased with this one. The last one broke due to my putting it on a burner that still had some heat!! My fault. Hope this helps.
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I've used it once and it cleaned the oven very well. I often make pizza right on the rack so I often get cheese spilled over. All was cleaned.
218129
I know nothing about model 31100. 31197 is tall enough to bake a pie on the center rack without burning the top. I use mine every day for something. It bakes a store type pizza on the center rack very well. It has 2 racks with about 5 different heights. It comes with two 12" x 12" square baking sheets. I use it to bake biscuits, corn bread and cinnamon rolls. It can be used as a broiler or a rotisserie. It can also be used as a convection oven. It will also bake a casserole. You will need some smaller size baking dishes.
2079920
cooks, toasts, broils, etc. very evenly. I suggest a crisper pan or mesh for pizza. It gets very hot, I burned a couple of things at first, pay especial attention to direction to turn on/off button past 10 before setting desired time.
602742
I use it for commercial use at events not for everyday but from what I understand it can be used daily without any problems. It cooks fresh pizzas a little hotter so lower the temp & add a couple of minutes to get a pizza not burnt on the top.
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Sandy W. I have done both, but have to place the rack so that it is lower in the oven, which means you need to watch the bottom of whatever you are cooking. If you are using a shallow baking dish that centers your food quite evenly, everything seems to work fine! Hope this helps!