Does this oven heat up much faster than a regular oven? I do not like microwaves, and I would love to use this oven for heating up food instead.
854139
Yes. I purchased to use at a hotel. The o let problem I have found is that it's hard to find trays to fit on the racks.
34613
No. Think of a big toaster. It gets hot for a few minutes, but then it's done. I thnk for small things like single portions of frozen entree or toasting bread or rolls, this is a perfect gizmo, much less heat and energy than a big oven.
1320906
I cannot say for sure as I have never put it in a standard oven. But it has no problem with a microwave, which can make it very hot. So it should be ok, I would think. But don't put the lid in, it will melt for sure.
1953010
Yes, you never have to use the microwave mechanism. Every Microwave / Convection oven I have had has worked this way including this one. Some allow multiple stages using both, but I have never done this. I have just used the microwave by itself to cook something or I have just used the convection. Never both for the cooking the same item. This is my third Micro / Convection and my favorite so far. My toaster Oven as well as my regular oven are also convection ovens. So I haven't used it much. In my motorhome my Micro / Convection is the only oven I have, so it gets used quite a bit. A professional cooking instructor has told me she uses convection for almost everything, except baking cakes and the like.
2200991
Yes it does. I really haven't had any issues with the microwave itself like others have. If you buy a small, cheaper model, they do have less room and take a little longer than the larger models do to heat items. I've always had smaller models, so I'm probably used to it.
265334
i don't see anything about an oven. it does say it can be used in the microwave. directions for microwave says to make sure your dish is microwave safe. then allow one inch between food and plastic wrap. always turn back one corner to vent. allow steam to escape before lifting plastic wrap.
1234679
The outside gets hot, but the door handle is safe to touch. You do need to be careful when removing pans and dishes as there is not much clearance room if you use an 9x13 pan. The cooking times and temps are about the same for a regular large oven. I roast, bake, toast and love this little oven. I also unplug it after use, but you don't need to. The counter top and other items nearby don't seem to be affected by the external heat. It heats up very quickly and cools down quite fast.
1622925
Yes, pretty much. You can press 4:00 and "Start" and it will run for four minutes on full power. The best feature of this oven is the "inverter" technology, however, which lets you set a power level, 1-10, and actually delivers that level of microwave power, as opposed to a normal microwave that, say, on power level 5 runs on full power for 10 seconds, then no power for 10 seconds. It really makes a difference.
552878
well, the body of the oven gets hot but not the handle. i have it on a counter top and find myself using it all the time. i use my stove oven for storage now. i use the convection setting alot as it is faster than the regular oven. i love it and it's a great thing as it is just for 2 people. fyi they had it on hsn too.
869506
Yes u can- however it does take quite a while for the oven to heat up- I was hoping to replace my counter top toaster oven with this- but cooking time is takes twice as long because of this.
1316067
IT IS A GREAT MICROWAVE.. IN FACT we have 2 Samsung Microwaves. They make cooking easy and fast.
1808750
Yes it is an excellent oven that cooks and bakes real well I have not had a heat issue and I have baked at 400 for 1 hour I broil and top brown all the time it is excellent for roasting all meats and poultry it also has a rotisserie that will handle one large chicken duck or goose or two small to medium ones. I have not tried the rotisserie but I am sure it will perform great. I have it on my counter. I baked some lamb at 400 and it cooked excellent in 30 minutes.
1707180
I too am not a fan of using my stove in the summer. I have not found this pizza maker to be excessively hot. Also, you don't have to worry about heating the oven for a long period of time; it heats and cooks quickly.
1061921
Absolutely! Uses less energy, doesn't heat up the whole house, and is much quicker than a conventional oven!
1526423
It is not suitable for microwave, it works fine in a convection oven & a conventional oven. It also works in a toaster oven, an outdoor grill or maybe a solar oven. Although I have not actually tried a solar oven, so that is speculation based on deductive reasoning rather than actual observation.
1824337
I may be warm but not hot to touch if used stove top. In the oven yes it will be hot but cool quickly when removed.
2150452
No, I think the fabric that covers it would either burn or wear out from a normal oven. When it is heated in the microwave only the inside heats up. I would not put mine in the oven even on low.