hot outside surface I was set to buy this oven when I read how hot it gets on the outside. Is this true of all the 31199R ovens or is this a defect of some? It would definately make a difference in my decision. hot outside surface I was set to buy this oven when I read how hot it gets on the outside. Is this true of all the 31199R ovens or is this a defect of some? It would definately make a difference... » Read More hot outside surface I was set to buy this oven when I read how hot it gets on the outside. Is this true of all the 31199R ovens or is this a defect of some? It would definately make a difference in my decision. « Show Less
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i have one and I don't think so. Actually my husband accidentally cooked some garlic bread in it with a bowl of chocolates left over from Halloween ontop... they didn't melt, weren't hot.
732247
I found this Proctor Silex toaster oven to heat very uneven for everything. Also always felt hot from the outside... was very poorly made. I returned it and bought and Oster, toaster/convection over. A little more money but well worth it. I have it for a year now and make almost all my meals in it! Great toast too! I hope this helps.
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I have used other lodge cast iron and it is fine, it gets a little dirty and you may have to reseason after that or after using at a sustained high heat. I have used this pan on the stove at max temperature and the only thing I noticed was that it warped a little because of the temperature difference between the center and the outside of the pan, but it went back to normal when done. Should not be a problem in the oven.
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Generally the exterior does get too hot to touch and you could burn yourself. I say generally, because when the thermostat or duty cycle control (not sure which they use) cycles the heating element off to maintain the appropriate cooking temperature, the exterior temperature does drop if I remember correctly. But generally, its too hot to touch. The handles never get hot.
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All I know is that it cooks faster and I like the fact it will not destroy nutrients as a microwave can. I use it when it very hot in the summer and I can put this on my deck and not heat the kitchen with the range. If it cooks faster the electricity is on a shorter period of time, but then one has to compare the energy output versus to what one is comparing it, if you want to know if you are saving electricity. So in my humble opinion check the energy output of what you would use , calculate the time you have to use it then compare the same data to that of the convection oven. Hope this helps. All I know is that it cooks faster and I like the fact it will not destroy nutrients as a microwave can. I use it when it very hot in the summer and I can put this on my deck and not heat the kitchen with the range. If it cooks faster the electricity is on a shorter period of time, but then one has to compare the energy output versus to what one is comparing it, if you want to know if you are saving electricity. So in my humble opinion check the energy output of what you would use , calculate the time you have to use it then compare the same data to that of the convection oven. Hope this... » Read More All I know is that it cooks faster and I like the fact it will not destroy nutrients as a microwave can. I use it when it very hot in the summer and I can put this on my deck and not heat the kitchen with the range. If it cooks faster the electricity is on a shorter period of time, but then one has to compare the energy output versus to what one is comparing it, if you want to know if you are saving electricity. So in my humble opinion check the energy output of what you would use , calculate the time you have to use it then compare the same data to that of the convection oven. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I believe only external temperature. I found out about it because my boyfriend uses it in his work. I use it for room temps (ie. Is it hot in here, or is it just me?) Also, I just moved, and have a new oven, good for checking if the heat is correct, plus, it is just fun to check things (I think anyway).
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First, I would like to say, personally, I would NEVER stick a pot in the oven. This one will get extremely hot on the handles even if it says oven safe. I have never paid attention if this pot is oven safe. How often do you need an over set OVER 400 degrees? I have never gone over 425 and that is for like a short bake items like say pizza crust. This pot is great, but I would never stick it in the over. The handles get hot and check the manufacture link if it is designed for over use. My advice, use stonewear. Hope this helps.
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I agree with others who say this oven gets very hot, especially the glass door. The housing is all metal and it heats up when the oven is on. It is too hot to touch, so I would say this is not a good choice if that type of heat is a concern. Sorry, because it is such a good item in other respects.
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To be honest, I have never been aware of the outside temperature. If yours is cool and it seems to be fucntioning properly, I would not be concerned. Perhaps it's well enough insulated that you don't feel the heat on the outside. However, if you don't feel it is cooking in the time suggested, you might consider returning it. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
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We have not had any problems with the unit and it does not get HOT on the outside, only warm to the touch. We however are not the manufactorers and they might have a differing opinion.
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Not sure why they have that on there. I've used it at 500 with no problems other than some smoking from the seasoning. My guess is because of the smoking that can occur past that temp. But I've seen no damage or issues to mine from going over.
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I never have that problem but what I can recommend is that you buy an oven thermometer because I didn't know it but my new oven was running 50 degrees hot. Sounds like you have that kind of problem. Just because your oven says it's 350, doesn't mean it's true! Good luck!
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I'm not sure why it says that, but I have definitely used it at higher temperatures. I've used it at around 500 (maybe even higher) in the oven and over a gas grill. Hasn't given me any problems, but I make sure to preheat the oven/grill with the pan in there to avoid any sudden changes of temperature.
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The sides and top does get warm. But not as warm as the previous oven I had. I would still leave an inch or a little more clearance around the unit and certainly not allow a small one to be near during operation. My unit is still working flawless and I use it daily.
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Hi Joe. Well I just checked and I through my instruction away. I'm pretty sure I read up to 500 degrees. I have baked with mine at 375 degrees with no problem. Hope this helps, I really like mine.
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There's a fan that blows hot air out from behind the center burner when the oven is on. The fan is only on when the oven is on. So yeah, seems like you're going to have the same problem.
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I can tell you this, it is not true convection, it is combined. External temp reached over 110 degrees, attempting to return to Sharp, wish me luck, been going thru the return process for over a month now. I would not recommend to anyone who loves and have cooked in true convection ovens.