Do convection ovens use more power than toaster ovens?
2027238
I would say yes because they are also running a fan plus the elements,but I don't think it's that much more power being used to run the small fan.
2027239
I don't know, I only know that it is a great product and has done all I expected plus.
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.
1093706
It gets very hot because it is metal. The sides, top and glass front get very hot. But I think all toaster ovens would be the same unless it is in some kind of plastic casing or some other kind of material that wouldn't conduct heat.
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.
533508
I use this oven for absolutely everything. The instructions say to figure the convection is hotter than a regular oven by about 25 degrees. So when I want to bake something at 350 degrees, I set it at 325 degrees. This has worked consistently well. I use it for baking, re-heating, toasting, broiling, roasting, you name it. It is my absolute favorite appliance. I just worry that it will disappear from the market to be replaced by one that doesn't have the incredibly convenient touch panel in the front. I could operate that thing in my sleep! My sister has one too (thanks, Costco) and she loves it as much as I do. I use this oven for absolutely everything. The instructions say to figure the convection is hotter than a regular oven by about 25 degrees. So when I want to bake something at 350 degrees, I set it at 325 degrees. This has worked consistently well. I use it for baking, re-heating, toasting, broiling, roasting, you name it. It is my absolute favorite appliance. I just worry that it will disappear from the market to be replaced by one that doesn't have the incredibly convenient touch panel in the front. I could operate that thing in my sleep! My sister has one too (thanks, Costco) and she... » Read More I use this oven for absolutely everything. The instructions say to figure the convection is hotter than a regular oven by about 25 degrees. So when I want to bake something at 350 degrees, I set it at 325 degrees. This has worked consistently well. I use it for baking, re-heating, toasting, broiling, roasting, you name it. It is my absolute favorite appliance. I just worry that it will disappear from the market to be replaced by one that doesn't have the incredibly convenient touch panel in the front. I could operate that thing in my sleep! My sister has one too (thanks, Costco) and she loves it as much as I do. « Show Less
126328
We use our toaster oven all the time, and we have had no problem with burning -- unless I leave it in too long. Try experimenting with shorter baking times. Also, we use the convection baking all the time.
989521
the convection is a separate setting...you can bake or convection bake or broil
508781
I run it on high to toast but it still takes longer than smaller toaster ovens or toasters will take. I chalk it up to the size and the amount of metal that sucks up heat. However the upside is that it does better for actual baking etc with the extra room and the metal evens out the heating.
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.
1997194
it claims 1500 wattage, since I don't know your toaster oven I cannot say you'll have the same performance.
1063315
There are two convection settings. One, convection bake, ie for baking potatoes or other things to shorten time and lower temp. Two, convection rotisserie, for roasting meat using the rotisserie. Hope thus helps.
1980234
I have a Oster TSSTTVRB04 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel. The wattage on the back of the oven is 1300 watts.
2110908
The is no comparison to a toaster oven or a regular oven. Those ovens only cook in one directions mainlly down. The Presto cooks on both sides at once. For example, a pizza cooks on both sides where in a regular oven it cooks only on one side.That is what give frozen french fries the delicious fast food taste without frying in oil to finish. The controls are such that you can only cook on one side if you desire, but why would you do that?
2110913
I have never used a toaster oven but I use the Pizzazz for all my small baking and reheating. It gets hot quickly and cuts down on bake time somewhat.
2010912
A toaster is much faster and consumes less electricity. Not a good idea to use it as a toaster if you can have a real toaster.
389401
How should I convert recipes to fit the convection oven?A toaster oven is meant to provide very high heat to the surface of food to brown it quickly (or melt it if you added cheese Think if it as a handy broiler. A convection oven is a regular oven which includes a fan to help circulate the hot air. This aids in roasting or baking the food more evenly, and quicker since on the whole, the air in the oven will be warmer. To convert recipes, you either need to reduce the temperature, or reduce the time. You can use this handy conversion tool: http://www.convection-calculator.com/
525941
No. Not only does it NOT have a convection oven, it has no oven timer at all. It has one of those "light, medium, dark" timers for the toaster and panini options but plan to spend time learning how to set them for optimum results. Quite frankly, I'm glad I kept my old t/o because I use it for everything but making paninis... Plus the DeLonghi is smaller. And it heats very unevenly. Given the DeLonghi's higher price, I expected more -- got less.