How much money does this cost to use *daily* in comparison to a full sized oven? Thank you.
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I don't have the actual answer but we have noticed that our electric bill has gone down and we are now cooking more (it's only 2 of us). We have found that we need to drop the recipe cooking temp by 25 degrees and then the food will be done at recipe suggestion but need to check on progress last 10 min of time to make sure doesn't overcook. Oh, and when cooking on both racks we switch pans to opposite rack and turn to ensure that food is cooked evenly (esp true for cookies). Also, in summer it doesn't heat up the kitchen like a full size oven.
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I would not give up my standard oven, but this Waring Pro is a great extra oven. That's why I bought it and that's how I use it. I have double ovens, but I use the Waring Pro on holidays when I am cooking for 30+ people and never have enough oven space.
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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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Thanks for the info. It is very helpful. I think I just might purchase this toaster oven! :)
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Your experience highlights one major flaw in the marketing of the Fagor 12 quart oven. No detailed information on temperature and other cooking requirements. In all honesty my experience has been through trial and error. Fagor's main competitor in the US is Nuwave. Their oven has much more specific directions on cooking procedures. I would suggest you contact Fagor on their customer support number in the manual and query their food prepartion rep. Sorry I can't help you with more specific information but I can thorougly sympathize with your experience as it mirrors my experiences too. When I do get satisfactory results I note the rack/temperture/time in a notebook that I keep near the oven for future reference. Good luck!
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The interior is large. All functions are adequate except for the timer knob. You can pick this oven up at a price of $39.99 and under. If you purchase go to Home Depot or Lowes and pick up the smallest lockingpliers you can find you will eventually need them to use the timer knob.
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I've had my Breville Mini for about a year now. Yes, the top of the oven gets hot. After toasting for 3 minutes or so, the top is hot to the touch - not real hot, but hot. If you use it longer, it will of course get hotter. From the counter top to the top of the oven is 8 1/2 inches. I have 10 inches of clearance above the top of the oven to my overhead cupboards. With that being said, in my 49 years of housekeeping, I've had many toaster ovens. This is BY FAR the best. It is pricey, but I'd do it again. I live alone now, and I'm using it more and more. I'm a cook. I do not eat fast foods. For instance, I will make a meat loaf and freeze individual ones in muffin tins. Then I use the toaster oven to bake them rather than heat up my large oven. They take 15 minutes as opposed to and hour or more in the oven. And yes, the oven does get hot to the touch. I pull it out away from the walls and give it more clearance if it will be on for more than 5 minutes or so. I know it is an expensive unit to simply use for toast. However, it makes the best toast I've ever seen coming out of a toaster oven. It cooks so evenly. I've seen complaints about the buzzer. That simply amazes me. I don't find it to be loud or annoying in the least. It sounds like any other 'ding' I've heard on countless other toaster ovens. It's not as loud as my microwave 'ding' - that's for sure. To sum it up - I really, really love this toaster oven. The mini is plenty big for me. Hope that helps.
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I have this oven for about ten years, and have had absolutely no problems at all. Cooked many meals for family of 5 when my oven broke, and now use it when I don't want to heat a big oven for a small meal or little snacks. I don't use the rotisserie feature. Fabulous oven...great value for the price!
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Nancy, I did not get your question, but I have had this oven for over 3 years. I love it! It is the best oven I have ever had. The only thing I have found is when I clean it, the highest cleaning level is too much. I have to use the medium level of cleaning. Other than that this is the perfect oven. When I get a new stove, I will buy electrolux. I hope this helped you. Any other questions, please ask.
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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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I have used my 732 in oven. found out oven was running higher temperature. Sure helped with baking.
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I have both sizes. I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go. In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven. If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven.
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Hello Cwun .... i am not sure how long i owned it. Look at the date of my review and add one month. As far as working, at first the oven hesitated starting so i would shake it a bit and it worked fine. Today it works perfect. I use it once per week to prepare chicken vegetable bean soup or beef vegetable bean soup which is my lunch for the week. I hope this helps.
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There are just two of us in our house and we cook a lot. I use it everyday for all kinds of meals. I only use my big oven when we have company, or to roast a chicken or large casserole.
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I've used my oven about a dozen times and have not had to clean it so far. One of the first things I baked was chicken with mushroom soup and sour cream. I've had my oven for about 3 mouths and have used it mostly for baking biscuits. The only negative I have found is that it does not have a light so that you can tell if your are over baking in it. Other than that I really like this oven as it is very nice looking and does do a good job on what I have used it for.
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00?I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought.Have not used my regular stove oven since.The convection feature is great.Pizza is the best.Pies are wonderfulCookies are even better.VERY PLEASED.
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Instructions that came with it recommend not using larger than a 10" skillet. I use a 2" deep fryer 10" skillet and A brabd of dutch oven like the expensive pans because they are large and sides angle in to fit inside the largest ring in the PIC. I haven't had any issues with the size at all. I have noticed the heated surface is hotter in the center and is less hot around outside edge. When I am browning a large amount of hamburger in my 2" deep skillet, I have to move meat from outside to inside where it will brown faster unless I up the temp. It will cook, but not as quickly as inside ring. I guess that is true with most burners, but I do wish Nuwave would make a 12". Bottom line is the burner really works and is worth purchasing. I have a microwave/convection oven, a 6 qt Nesco Roaster and this Nuwave PIC. I live in a 2 yr old RV and have never used my stove or oven.