I am looking to replace my microwave. Can it heat up muffins? Or boil water? If so, how fast for each?
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Rob while this oven is very fast nothing beats a microwave, you cant expect that kind of performance from a (heating element) device. To address your two questions, Muffin 3 min on high, Boil water- as long as it would take on a conventional stove top burner
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I don't know-- I stopped using it because it is a piece of crap. The seller (Wayfair)refused to take it back, even though i used it only 3 times. Stay away from them.
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I apologize for delay in answering. I thought I answerd from my phone. It can heat muffins, but you will need to guess at time and temperature. I don't know if it boils water. I got rid of my microwave. I bought this convection oven to use in place of it. I find it is much easier and quicker to use to my stove/oven. This is good for making a meal, so it is rarely used. I have heated microwave food in it. Again it is a guessing game as to time and temperature. Good luck in your decision. It is very easy to clean. Come to think of it you could boil water because that is what you have to do to clean it.
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Wrap the muffins (and most foods) in foil so they don't get dried out and crusty. Think of what would happen if you used a hair dryer on the food. The convection oven replaces frying and deep frying more so than microwaving, but it is a good alternative for many things as it adds flavor rather than destroying it like a microwave. Get a Sunbeam Hot Shot for boiling water.
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It is not a microwave, but makes the best chicken, or pork chops you ever sank your teeth into. Tender and juicy! It will heat muffins, (Wrap them in foil first) but boiling water I'd do on the stove top if you don't have a microwave. Great roasts too. I have had one for years, and no problems until I dropped it. This one works just fine as a replacement.
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I apologize for delay in answering. I thought I answerd from my phone. It can heat muffins, but you will need to guess at time and temperature. I don't know if it boils water. I got rid of my microwave. I bought this convection oven to use in place of it. I find it is much easier and quicker to use to my stove/oven. This is good for making a meal, so it is rarely used. I have heated microwave food in it. Again it is a guessing game as to time and temperature. Good luck in your decision. It is very easy to clean. Come to think of it you could boil water because that is what you have to do to clean it. I apologize for delay in answering. I thought I answerd from my phone. It can heat muffins, but you will need to guess at time and temperature. I don't know if it boils water. I got rid of my microwave. I bought this convection oven to use in place of it. I find it is much easier and quicker to use to my stove/oven. This is good for making a meal, so it is rarely used. I have heated microwave food in it. Again it is a guessing game as to time and temperature. Good luck in your decision. It is very easy to clean. Come to think of it you could boil water because that is what you have to do to... » Read More I apologize for delay in answering. I thought I answerd from my phone. It can heat muffins, but you will need to guess at time and temperature. I don't know if it boils water. I got rid of my microwave. I bought this convection oven to use in place of it. I find it is much easier and quicker to use to my stove/oven. This is good for making a meal, so it is rarely used. I have heated microwave food in it. Again it is a guessing game as to time and temperature. Good luck in your decision. It is very easy to clean. Come to think of it you could boil water because that is what you have to do to clean it. « Show Less
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I would guess it would heat muffins, , however I used it very little and guessed about time and temp. I never attempted to boil water. I found it quicker to use the stove. I did quit using the microwave often. That is why I bought convection oven
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The microwave and convection oven complement one another. Some things best done in the convection oven and some things best done in the microwave. If you're wanting to get rid of the microwave, I would buy an electric teapot for boiling the water or use the stove. The convection oven would heat the muffins and so forth just fine. .
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My thoughts are that it would warm but not to the extent of microwave heating therefore wouldn't last as long. Microwave heats from the center- out and water from the outside-in so the center wouldn't hold the heat as long with water versus microwave.
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Sure, Donna. You just have to get the water boiling! It holds a magnet, so induction cooking devices should work, also.
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I use it to heat up my sandwaches at school. It can heat up a cup of coffee. You must adhere to the directions. Remember it must not be confused with a large microwave. You can heat up a slice of pizza. It is great for its size.
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I remove all metal parts from the lid and warm the water - no greater than 3 minutes - in the microwave. Works great! I wouldn't recommend getting water to a boil in the microwave.
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Better yet, heat your half-full cup of water HOT in the microwave. It will heat the cup MUCH better than just hot tap water (and in my case faster, cause the hot water tank is a log way from the kitchen!). I never make my am coffee without pre-heating the cup, and it really makes a difference in how that first sip tastes! Plus that really hot cup stays hotter longer.
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I bought two for my Wife, one for home and one for work. She loves it and is going to run a real time test on it right now to get an actual time. She loaned it to a coworker who used it for a week and bought her own but got one with eucalyptus which she didn't like as well. 1,000 Watt microwave, 2 minutes, provided about 20 to 25 minutes of super heat and gradually cools. Helpful?
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It gets boiling hot. It is faster than the microwave and have used this product for many yrs. It hasn't been easy to find a replacement for this product. But we are happy that Amazon has made it available. it is such a convenience. Hope this helps.
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I use both the stovetop and microwave methods. I prefer the stovetop. Put the water & oats & salt into a saucepan and low boil it until the water is absorbed. It's usually around 15 mintues
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Heating the water in microwave: definitely faster. Quality depends on the coffee. I use boca java. always good quality.
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One thing you might consider, Joe, if you lack a means to boil water on a gas or electric range, is to buy a little electric tea pot. They work well for producing boiling water and would keep you from having to worry about pulling the microwavable carafe in and out of it's plastic sleeve (which may not tolerate microwave heating). Good luck!
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I would only use the microwave to heat the water to a boil. Then (with the microwave off) place the lightly greased poachers with the eggs atop the water and cover for 5 minutes. Just the same as on the stove except you heat the water in the microwave. The hot water is the cooking agent for this perfect poached egg. Enjoy!
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no way. i mean, it takes longer the more water you have in it, but this is by far the fastest way to boil/warm up water. so much faster than my stove. but i never remember it taking 7 minutes to boil.
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At moderate heat levels or in a toaster oven, no worries about heating it. At work I use a cheap ~$10 coil hot plate with no issues. I also tried it on a cheap induction hot plate and it heated really fast - faster then similar things in the microwave at work. Set on a coffee cup warmer, it would keep things warm all morning if that is an option for you.
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We usually defrost in the microwave at a low - power 30 - temperature.I would think you could boil in water also.
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No< mine have not gotten overly hot. That is something I tried to check on before purchase. A cup is much smaller and more enclosed so it would be hotter. Plus at 3 minutes water boils so I think I toasty cup at 2 minutes is to be expected. We have put water in the microwave in a measuring cup for 2:45 minutes and then added it to the antique white cut and it was fine.
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Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water. Thanks again Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water.... » Read More Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water. Thanks again « Show Less