Some reviews about Countertop Convection Oven by Hamilton Beach
This review is from Hamilton Beach 31199XR Countertop Convection Oven
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We bought this after reading the reviews here of several models. I called the mfr to learn the differences between the 31199XR & others, & was told 31199XR lacks the rotisserie parts. That is fine with us as they would seldom use them! It also lowered the cost a bit. In the event you do not plan to make use of the rotisserie, buy this model!
They bought it because the thermostat on our very elderly range died, they cannot discover a replacement, & they are planning to remodel the whole kitchen next summer so they did not need to buy a range now.
The convection seems to speed up browning of items but not necessarily cooking all the way through, so you need to be cautious they browned a couple of pot pies last night over they desired to! They are still getting used to using the convection feature.
The oven bakes everything in the same time as usual with a full size range. The difference is in the preheat time it preheats way faster than the giant stove. Also, they use the convection feature to speed the preheating phase & then turn it to Bake for the actual cooking. They have an oven thermometer hanging from the rack.
The top does get hot but not as blazing hot as some reviews indicate. Ours is placed well away from cabinet bottoms, other appliances, etc. All of our existing casseroles & pans will fit inside except a 13 x 9" baking dish.
You need to keep the inside spotlessly tidy . these electric ovens will start fires in the event you leave lots of grease & crumbs inside. The bottom pulls all the way out, for cleaning in the sink that grey thing in the picture is the handle that runs along the edge. The racks also come out, & when it is chilled you can tidy the inside basically. In the event you bake something that drips, like yams, put a piece of foil under it to make cleanup simpler.
Anyone in another review said they burned his hand opening the door I place my hand over, not under, the handle when opening the door & I do not get burned I also have in my possession a variety of potholders, & I use them!
They are very happy with this purchase & to tell the truth, they are planning to continue using it after the remodel. It is great for baking something for or. I highly recommend it.
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This is our second massive size toaster oven like this. They love it because you can cook a lot in it & not must make use of your massive oven. This is great in the coursework of hot summer months!
Our oven actually went out in our home for two years & they could not afford to repair or replace it so our toaster oven was used every night in the coursework of that time. It is still working but they moved & decided to receive a new because of all the use on the elderly. Plan on selling the elderly in a garage sale.
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This oven is right for person or with no children. It takes minimal counter space & does a lovely job toasting, broiling, & baking. The convection in the work of baking shortens the baking time, thus using less electric. This oven looks lovely & is simple to keep tidy thanks to its stainless & glass exterior. The rack slide guides could be deeper to prevent feasible accidents, & the aluminum pan that is included is flimsey. In all, I am happy with my oven, & I feel it is a tremendous value thinking about its low cost vs. its intended use. Take appropriate precautions if small children are around when the unit is on since the outside does get hot.
