I plan to use this oven (if I buy it) to keep things warm at a farmers market. I do not need the top burners at all. How dependable is the oven?
877280
I use this oven on our camping trips, i love the way it cook's and keeps things warm, we even use it at home! i did however invest in the 5' propane hose so i can use it on the 20lb tanks.
877281
It may be that mine has a problem, but there is no way I could use mine as a warmer. Turned all the way down, the coolest mine runs is 420F (in 80F weather). The way it is designed, the flame never shuts off (no thermostat to cycle the flame on and off like in a regular oven). Only way I could use it as a warmer is to turn it off and on a lot - not practical.
877282
I got it at the end of camping season last year so I only used it a few times but totally loved it. We even baked cookies in it and they came out just like at home.
877283
There is no themostat on the oven so you have to watch it all the time to maintain the desired temperature.
877284
I used this oven last year on a week long camping trip in Montana. I was there strictly to do the cooking. The oven worked wonderfully. I cooked cornbread, casseroles, biscuits, and many other items. I did use it as a warmer and it did great. I purchased a converter and used a 5 gallon propane tank instead of the 1 gallon propane can it is set up to use. If you purchase it, I would suggest trying it at home first to get used to the oven temp setting. Also make sure it is used on a level surface. The first casserole I cooked, the oven was tilted back just a little and the casserole was thicker in the back and I had to cook it about 5 minutes longer. I had taken a separate 2 burner stove but found that I used the 2 burners on the top of the oven. I also bought a cover for it which made it easier to move around and pack. Randy
877285
I don't use the top burners only the oven portion and it seems to work well. I have used it several time for baking and keeping things warm.
2043555
Definitely! I have to use it on every burner or else everything would burn up. Cook tops these days are way too strong. Mine is an American Range cooktop. They are a terrible company to deal with. Never answer calls, emails, etc. But there a many in this league. Hope this helps.
1729147
Yes! We used this as our one and only burner during a home remodel. We were replacing a not-so-great stove and I found this burner to be better and more even than the burners I was used to. We were able to manage cooking for our family of five with this burner, a good toaster oven and the microwave.
1334572
The sides stay reasonably cool. The top can get pretty warm when toasting bread and hotter if the oven is on for a longer time. I would not put anything flammable or that could melt on the top of the over. I noticed this with two other toaster ovens that I had. They would even melt plastic if left on top. I would imagine this is the same for most toaster ovens.
1757492
My burner works well at all settings, though I confess it is used more often on high. Against cheaper burners, it simply works better. Are you using outside or in a drafty location?
1702893
Mine is a year old now and well worn. It spits out enough heat that I put my serving plate on top of the oven andit will heat it up quite well, it will burn you. Be very careful with this aspect, it's a good little unit though. Toaster ovens generally aren't handled much, except for the obvious.
1286977
I've used it in the oven at 500 degrees several times without issue. I don't know about the glass top (I just have coils), but if it works you'll have to be careful - this is heavy (about 14 lbs).
490205
I use mine as a substitute for my stove top burners and, for many things, as a dutch oven, rather than heating up my large oven. This saves greatly on my electric bill. I have had one in my home for many years.
528801
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.
416231
I am not sure about that. I have only used my on the stove top and placed it in the oven to stay warm. Sorry.
1726152
The top of the oven is meant to be a plate-warmer, so not super well insulated. It gets hot. You're supposed to allow clearance around the oven (for the sake of it's electronics and ability to dump heat, the heat has to go somewhere, and this is true of all electronics. The sides or underneath do not get too hot.If you asking if it holds temperature well, it does that better than just about any countertop oven I've ever seen. You can cook pies or roast a chicken in it, perfectly. And it's fine on any counter or under a cabinet.
417196
you will not regret buying this oven. it is easy to keep clean. just swipe a damp cloth after each use. If you find that it is greasy, then you will have to add a drop of dish soap to the water. there are two "rods" running in the bottom that may give you some fits.
1700906
We also have a similar topped stove and we have six T-Fal cooking utensils , their professional quality.Absolutely , no problems with any of them ! Which , incidentally,is more than I can say for a number of other manufacturers that we have bought over the years!Suggest you get the professional quality , it will be worth it.
1411572
It does get hot. You won't be able to have anything on top of it and need to have some space behind it. But the oven is great and I definitely recommend it!
503716
I am sorry to read about the problems other buyers are having with the cracking of these pots. I've now been using mine since 2007 or so and it's as solid as ever - and I use it often - on the stove more often than in the oven. I wonder what type of stove others are using - mine is a glass top (electric) - perhaps the pots don't stand up to gas stoves like they should? Just a thought. At any rate, the seller should stand behind what they sell and that is disappointing.
1217963
Absolutely! I am a devoted cook. It's the only thing I do really well. I thought gas was the only thing I would ever want/enjoy but the speed and safety of this cooktop has really sold me. As I mentioned in a previous entry, you will not have carry-over heat with this unit. Cool down is immediate but the only thing I have had to adjust for is boiled eggs.
1859646
I use my oven in my house. Whatever the standard voltage and amp is for a home seems to work fine as I've never had a problem. I run my big oven and this counter top oven at the same time with no problems.