Poor user manual or just me? I really like it so far but find the user manual confusing. It doesn't seem to tell you at what temperature to cook the different items although it lists cooking times. Plus it only gets to 350 degrees (#0) Is this because less heat is needed because of design? thanks. Poor user manual or just me? I really like it so far but find the user manual confusing. It doesn't seem to tell you at what temperature to cook the different items although it lists cooking... » Read More Poor user manual or just me? I really like it so far but find the user manual confusing. It doesn't seem to tell you at what temperature to cook the different items although it lists cooking times. Plus it only gets to 350 degrees (#0) Is this because less heat is needed because of design? thanks. « Show Less
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I have an infrared oven/FlavorWave/NuWave user's group. It's free to join, and you'll find a wealth of information in the files, plus all the messages among the member's are archived for your perusal. You can also ask other members questions for help, or for their experiences.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Flavorwave-Hearthware-Oven-Users/
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Hi,I'm thinking of buying the Nuwave Oven but when I call to place the order I asked the phone person if the Oven was digital or analog she didn't know and gave me a Nuwave web site to ask the question. Still no answer. Actually I don't know if one is better than the other but it just seems logical that the digital is today's technology and analog is yesterdays. Plus, I don't want all the extra stuff that is offered. Does anyone have any advice for a single male, non cook, somewhat suspicious person of anything offered on a info-mercial?ThanksEd
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I think it's confusing too. Figured out how to cook T-bone steaks and Ribeyes.Whole Chicken, Turkey Breast, Chicken thighs and pork chops. Tried a meatloaf and it didn't cook all the way thru. Maybe my fault - I don't remember. The cook book could be better.
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The digital model is called the NuWave Pro, emphasis on the PRO. The analog is simply called NuWave, minus the word PRO. Check out my previous post in this thread to find a source for further information.
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Dear Derek:The infrared component makes it so the oven doesn't have to reach the same temperatures that your regular oven does. Higher temperatures create a burning and drying effect. Cooking in 1/2 the time and at lower temperatures is the reason why the food tastes so good and is always moist and tender from the Nuwave.
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In reply to an earlier post on Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM PDT solitaire40 says:I think it's confusing too. <snip> Tried a meatloaf and it didn't cook all the way thru.Maybe my fault - I don't remember. The cook book could be better.Reply to solitaire40's post: The cook book, charts, times and temps are only a guide. You have to use a thermometer to test for doneness...that's the only way to go.
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I got on here specifically looking for an answer to this question because the outside of mine is scorching hot. I wonder if I got a defective one. I went to move it and it was so hot that I burned myself. Its as hot as an iron skillet handle that's been on a stove top. I may have to return mine, which is too bad since I got it because my larger Cuisinart 6.5 slow cooker is so perfect!
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I don't really know how to answer this question. The device doesn't doesn't say what temperature you are setting (eg it doesn't say 350 degrees), but it does everything I expect it to. It seems to be plenty hot. I usually just toast, but we have baked small things in it too & it worked. We've been very happy w/it. Sorry I can't help more.
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Mine is on Fahrenheit not Celsius (maybe you have a different one andwe use it for frying putting it into the oil (not hitting the pan )when the temp hits 350 put the food in to fry ! Hope this helps
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I have never had that problem with mine. It seems to be fairly simple to operate......you turn it on, set the temperature, set the time, done. However, if you set it on the highest temp setting (which in my opinion is too hot) it will revert to the lowest temperature setting after 1 hour. I am not sure why. However, anything outside of this.....I would look into sending it back. I love this product and so do my clients.
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I'm sorry. That's never happened with ours. I wonder if the temperature you cook with has something to do with it. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck in finding the answer.
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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
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I'm sorry Sheila, I really wish I had as experience as you seem to have had, cooking for a family seems impossible since it cooks small amounts of food at a time. I found nothing juicy, tender nor crispy with the food and believe I tried various foods and temperatures before I returned it. I still feel its total waste of money a convection counter oven does a wonderful job, fast, juicy, crispy food in half the time of a regular oven and cooking spray still offers grease feel food. And takes up less space without all the clear up!
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It's been awhile since I used it. I know you have to push something twice to get it to Fahrenheit, and then keep pushing to get the right temp. I wish we hadn't bought it, it hasn't been too useful to us.
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I'd send it back and get a good one. Mine works fine. I wind it up and then put what i'm cooking on it and press down and it rotates until I lift the cooked food off from it and it stops rotating. Yours should work something like this. Good luck. By the way, I have enjoyed using mine. I never had one before, but it's doing the job.
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We've made some more complex recipes like dehydrated chili and so forth. You might want to get a thermometer for it if you need an exact temperature, but we're really happy with it. What sorts of recipes are you planning to make?
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I like how it cooks, however, it will always revert to manual mode. If I leave the cooking surface open it starts preheating. However, the moment I shut the top ... it clicks to manual. I purchased it over a year ago and had the problem off and on since day one. Frustrating.
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That's strange. There was a small booklet in mine that contained basic instructions for how to set it up. There was even a small cookbook with a handful of recipes in there as well. If yours didn't come with this documentation, you might want to return it for a different one, because it seems that your packaging is incomplete.
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You are suppose to Cook at not higher than 500 dgrees with the sheet. So it could be the problem. Retry it againat this temp. Hope this is helpful Edmonde
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I am pretty new to this so just browse the web by the food I want to cook, such as "sous vide ribeye" and see what I get. There are also a couple of books available. This seems to be pretty new to U.S. and Canada so am hoping for more in the future, and a more reasonably priced cooker. It is just a good thermostat in a water bath. How complicated is that as my DSV and slow cooker prove.
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If you input this model name into the web and ask for owners manual you should be able to print out the operating instructions, otherwise all that is required is to plug it in and select a temp setting or use a number between one and ten with one being the lowest and then just adjust from there. We normally use 10 to boil water quick otherwise use it between 3 and 4 and it should do just fine without getting overly hot.
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I haven't tried but based on your ability to set the temperature as low as 150 I can't see why touch couldn't if you're looking to cook whatever it is during the same process.set shorter time at lower temp, no steam and check it after 5 minutes etc. Then reset for normal cooking