Before buying this particular oven, I read as many product reviews as could be found.They were for a similar Hamilton Beach Oven but not this exact one.And many were quite negative.But it seemed to be just what I wanted.This would be my third countertop oven.The first one lasted over 25 years.The second one, only about 8 years.It arrived earlier than predicted, always a plus.I burned every single thing I put in it for the first week.Not the oven's fault.I'm laughing as I write this.It is so efficient and works so well and I forgot the times on the previous oven were due to it's "dying" process.So, didn't think to compensate for a "new" oven.Well, now I'm doing much better and things are marvelous from this little jewel.Cookies, main dishes, heating up sauces quickly, (I just moved, gave away my microwave and decided not to buy another), sandwiches, even toast from atisan breads are perfectly cooked.So all the burnt foods were obviously "operator error".
At first, I worried what oven ware would fit into it but no worries.I now have a very tall stack of things that will fit comfortably in this oven including several 12-inch glass baking dishes for pizza and cookies. I only had to buy cookie sheets as all the rest (bread pans, muffin tins, springform cake pan, angelfood cake pan, etc) all fit inside very nicely.And best of all, the really large and oversized items can be given away, taking up less storage space in a space-challenged apt.
I would buy this oven again and again.It's the best. Oh, yes, the "bell" rings at the completion of cooking times and I can hear it in the most distant places of this apt. We've had really hot weather this summer and I've so appreciated only having to heat the kitchen for very few minutes to cook meals then a very quick cool down afterwards.I've not even turned on the large stove/oven that is built in to this apt.And I don't plan to, either.This oven is all I need.Oh, yes, I've been using it since the end of July 2007 - slightly under a month and with daily usage.
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Hamilton Beach 31199R Countertop 1.1-Cubic-Foot Convection Oven with Optional RotisserieProduct Description: For everything from cooking a 5-pound chicken to baking two 12-inch pizzas or a birthday cake, this extra-large 1.1-cubic-foot countertop oven makes it possible to cook whole meals without turning on the full-size oven. Three simple-to-use control knobs allow for setting the temperature; for choosing the function--broil, convection, bake, or rotisserie; and for turning the unit off or selecting the cook time or "continuous on". Its convection method continuously circulates heated air around food, resulting in even heating and 33-percent faster cooking times than a traditional oven. Or use the revolving rotisserie rack to cook meat to moist, tender perfection. Other highlights include a power indicator light, a see-through window for checking on food at a glance, a stay-cool handle, and an easy-to-clean design. Accessories include two oven racks, two baking pans, a broil rack, and a slide-out crumb/drip tray, as well as a rotisserie skewer and a rotisserie lifter. Not sure where to start? Hamilton Beach throws in a user manual with recipes for herb-rubbed chicken, baked potatoes, meat loaf, pumpkin cookies, muffins, and much more. Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap, and the stainless-steel front-panel design looks great in any kitchen. The countertop oven measures approximately 12-1/2 by 17-1/2 by 13-2/3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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bought this machine here on Amazon for only 30.00 refurbished with 6 months warranty and free shipping.What a deal? I tested the machine and I said do myself let me get few more to give to friends as a gift, but was too late the price went up to almost 100.00. The only thing I regret is because I bought it this year and I should've bought a long time ago even paying the 100.00 price. This machine is excellent I have cooked so many different thing on it and I love it. I do agree with someone that said that it makes a little noise,but just spray a little oil on it. It does what they show on TV commercial and much more ,just be creative.
