Reviews about Ovens

tsktsk says "Doesn't bake evenly" about Frigidaire Self-Cleaning Oven

tsktsk — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:58:14 GMT

Our oven was in our home when we purchased it a little over 2 years ago. The oven is not very old at all, but I do not like it. I previously owned a Frigidaire Self-Cleaning oven that functioned much better, so I don't know if this is a "dud" or not. It could very well be a calibration issue with the baking temperature, but it is very frustrating trying to figure out what the correct temperature is for this particular oven. It is extremely frustrating to me because I'm a baker; I love to bake cookies, cakes, pies, breads, etc. It is very difficult to feel proud of your baked goods when they get too dark on the outside and stay gooey on the inside. I have tried lowering the temperature by up to 50 degrees F. lower and/or adjusting the bake time. It takes a lot of guess work and LOTS of extra time and attention to check on food in the oven each time I cook. Food ingredients are way too expensive to ruin in an unprecise oven.

With all of that being said, my stovetop range cooks...

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rondap says "Energy Savings at a decent value" about Maytag Gemini

rondap — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:06 GMT

I purchased the Maytag Gemini shortly after purchasing my first home in 2001. Being new to the appliance buying area, I had no idea this type of oven even existed. SInce my oven died just before Thanksgiving, I was kind of attracted to the double oven. This oven is awesome. It is very reliable and I love being able to use the smaller oven for most applications. It heats quickly and helps conserves energy. It is awesome to be able to cook the Thanksgiving turkey in the bottom oven and the yams and rolls in the top, so everything is ready at once. Both ovens are self cleaning, making the days of scrubbing long gone. The finish still looks great and shines like new. I find the top oven's heating up time will slow when the larger oven is also trying to heat at the same time, but it isn't an issue of concern. This oven has proven to be problem free and the cook top cleans easily and still looks as shiny as the day it was delivered. I have recommended this product to several people......

Jenlhk says "Regret my purchase" about Jenn-Air Electric Oven

Jenlhk — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:01:04 GMT

We remodeled our kitchen 7 years ago and were VERY excited to get the Jenn Air double wall mounted oven with timer delay, convection, self-cleaning, etc. It was at the upper end of our ability to spend but we figured it would be worth it, considering how long ovens last. WRONG! Just before the warranty ended we could no longer read the control panel. The technician that repaired it did not have favorable things to say about the oven. This has gone out two more times. The top oven door doesn't close properly so the oven light stays on unless we put something between the door and the button to turn the light off. I have just learned that this problem is so common they offer a repair kid (all it takes is money). Luckily my husband can repair the panel himself but it costs about $100 each time. We have determined that it gets ruined whenever we use the selfcleaning feature so now I have a very expensive non-self-cleaning oven. Grrrrr. More recently in the last 6 months the...

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Nancy44 says "Great little stove & oven" about Kenmore 4 Burner Electric Stove & Oven

Nancy44 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:13:08 GMT

This 30" Kenmore electric stove/oven is several years old now. It fits perfectly in our small kitchen, as we needed this exact measurement for the space.

It has 4 regular burners on top, 2 oven racks and a see-through oven door. It also has a clock and timer on the control panel. It has a storage drawer on the bottom and holds all my pots and pans to keep them off of the countertop and frees up my kitchen cupboards. We installed two large metal plates on the walls, one on the side and one on the back, so that the walls wouldn't come in direct contact with the unit.

We also bought a range hood brand new at Sears to go above it, which has 2 fan speeds. It's black and matches since the stove is black & white. We haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. It may not be the most modern stove/oven but it gets the job done for a small family. When it does finally quit someday, we'll replace it with an Energy Star model.

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bruvic143 says "The GE Roaster Oven completes your kitchen." about GE Roaster Oven Model No. 169152

bruvic143 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:04:13 GMT

The GE Roaster Oven completes your kitchen. It is the extra hand you need to complete a meal especially on the big occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. You can use the Roaster Oven to cook your turkey, ham or chicken leaving the stove for the minor things like the rolls. Every time you prepare a meal there is never enough room in the stove oven to complete your meal. You are always fighting with the different items, trying to time things just perfect to have every hot at the same time. With the GE Roaster you elliminate that problem. Your frustration is gone. Everything goes smoothly and when you are ready to finally sit down with the family you do not feel stressed out and can enjoy everything you prepared. It is an answer to prayer. When the Holidays come around all you want to to is enjoy your family and with the GE Roaster Oven you have more time and not the worry and stress. Thank GE.

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KellySD says "Who knew.... Looks great, works even better. " about Electrolux EW30EF65GS

KellySD — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:14:16 GMT

OK Folks,

Primary Cook in-da-house- Initial impression after 3 months, ...

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spectacular1 says "Great Little Oven!" about magic chef ventline

spectacular1 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:33:31 GMT

This little Magic Chef oven was included when I purchased my travel trailer and it is a perfect little addition. Though it is a little on the small side it is great for cooking almost anything(except whole turkeys). I have been using this oven for over four months now and have made almost t that can be made in a standard size oven. Including cookies, bread, banana bread, chicken, fish, beef roasts and many other food specialties that have all turned out wonderfully good. The gas stove top works just as well. It is lit by a pilot light, but that has been very easy with no problems so far. It has four burners with easy to wash burning grills. This Magic Chef is also very easy to clean which is always a plus. The top is removable so that you can easily clean underneath the burners. I also think that it adds to the decor of the kitchen with its off-whit and black trim that seems to go with everything. I love to cook and this is perfect for the types of cooking that I like to do.

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sgumby35 says "best stove i ever used won't buy any other brand" about Amana unknown

sgumby35 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:58:57 GMT

The item I am writing about is dog treats and dog food. I have four dogs and have tried almost every kind of dog food and dog treats out there. I have use the most expensive that you can only buy from pet stores to the generic store brands. While I know that the dog food you purchase from the vetrinarian is most likely much better for my dogs they just will not eat it. I have bought probably every kind of dog food made or at least the ones I am able to buy near my home. All four dogs agree o the same brand and will not eat aything else. I call them roundies. They are a walmart brand and for some reason thare hard to find, When they do have them in stock I buy three or four large bags.I am a little concerned since I am down to my last bag and cant find them at any of the walmarts in this area. I will have to start cooking them chicken with brown rice if I can't buy them soon. Not that they will mind. I bake skinless thighs with herbs o them. I then break it up and...

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Maxlef says "My Jenn-Air oven is the best I've ever used!" about Jenn-Air Electric Oven

Maxlef — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:14:44 GMT

When my husband and I had our house built, we really went all out on our kitchen. The one appliance I insisted on was a Jenn-Air Electric Oven with a glass cooktop. It not only is the best looking oven I've ever seen but it is the best oven when it comes to cooking bar none. I was always a good cook but now I don't have to worry about anything getting ruined, everything thing turns out perfectly cooked. I love to entertain and my Jenn-Air Electric Oven makes it easier then ever. There is so much room inside the oven, I can make everything all at once and then keep it warm until served. If ever I change my home or redo my kitchen the first thing I will replace is my oven, with the newest Jenn-Air Electric Oven on the market. This way I won't ever have to worry about disappointing my guests, because when I cook or bake on my Jenn-Air people leave my house very satisfied and that means the world to me.

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MOE28 says "3 1/2 YRS OLD OVEN ELEMENT CAUGHT FIRE THEN SHATTRED ." about GE 4 BURNER ONE OVEN AND A BOTTOM STORAGE DRAW

MOE28 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:36:34 GMT

I HAD USED THE OVEN AND TURNED IT OFF IT WAS OFF . ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES TO A HALF HOUR LATER TURNED AROUND TO SEE A LIGHT IN THE OVEN WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A FLAME ON THE HEATING ELEMENTPUT HANDSFUL OF SALTON THE FLAME IT WASN'T GOING OUT .I TOLD MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW TO KILL THE POWER IN THE HOUSE .STILL WOULDN'T GO OU FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES WHEN WE OPENED THE DOOR A FEW HOURS LATER THE ELEMENNT HA SHATTERED ALLTO PIECES. MYOVEN IS SPOTLESS AT LEAST IT WAS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I'M JUST GLAD IT WASN'T WHEN I WAS COOKING .IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. KAREN WARREN, YELM WA

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dsbride says "The GE Profile double oven is great for parties." about GE Profile double oven

dsbride — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:10:41 GMT

The GE Profile double oven is a great stove although a bit expensive. The glass top is the only thing about this that I would have changed as it is white and VERY hard to keep clean even with the special cleaner they give you. It needs special care every time you use it.

I just love the 2 ovens. When I am giving a party or at holiday time, I use both ovens at the same time and the bottom one is a convection oven that cooks at a lower temp with a fan blowing for a more even heat. The smaller oven on the top is the one I use most often as usually it is just the 2 of us. I like that it saves me on electricity instead of lighting a big oven for a tiny pan. This is a pizza oven also although the directions do not tell you much about this. Their booklet that comes with the oven is not too helpful for a woman. You can tell it was written by a man and more to the point of what each button does but leaves out different cooking suggestions that a woman would appreicate like how to use...

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shatash2007 says "GET OVEN" about Whirlpool GBS307PR

shatash2007 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:54:27 GMT

If you're looking for a fine quality convection oven in the moderate price range, you'll want to consider the Whirlpool GBS307 built-in electric oven.

An outstanding convection oven, this model can speed your cooking up to 30 percent. Just keep in mind that "up to" is the key word here and you won't be disappointed. Convection doesn't speed up every food equally and Whirlpool's GBS307 is no exception. While it won't noticeably speed up the cooking of every food, it will cut the preparation time where it really matters -- for foods such as large roasts of beef, turkeys, hams and other meats that require long roasting times. The temptation to prepare these foods more often will be great when the cooking times are so reduced.

Yet another reason to consider the GBS307 is if you enjoy one of our favorite past times -- baking. Although the time savings is not considerable, the quantity of baked goods that can be produced at one time is significant. This is due to two factors, the convection fan...

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claudia21 says "Very sleek design and tons of features" about Electrolux EW30EF65GS

claudia21 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:21:11 GMT

We went into Lowes to look for a stove and as soon as we did see the Electrolux, I knew that this is what I want. The very sleek design and the touch wave pannel makes it stand out from the crowd. It looks like a proffesional cook stove, but with a decent price. It has 2 ovens and tons of features for each one - bake from up, from down, convection, roast, keep warm, broil. It has 2 timers and also alows you to tell it when to stop or for how long to cook a meal and then turn itself down.

I'm using it a lot and the only inconvenience is that it get's dirty and it is hard to clean it without scratching it.

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jonsonash says "GE double oven is wonderful" about GE GE PROFILE

jonsonash — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:39:32 GMT

We love out GE profile double oven. It has a ceramic stove top and is stainless steel. We use the smaller oven on top more often than the larger oven. The smaller oven heats up faster and is energy efficient. We use it alot for main dishes, baking a cake, muffins or bread. The best part about the ovens is on Thanksgiving you can cook a turkey in the botton oven and bake rolls or pies in the top oven at the same time. No more waiting for the rolls to be baked to eat. The ovens are self cleaning and the stove top is also easy to clean.

We cook almost every day and we entertain quite a bit. We have been wanting a double oven stove for a long time. It was definitely worth the amount we paid for it. If you are in the market for a new stove, the GE Profile would definitely be worth considering. We recommend it to everyone that comes over to dinner and to all our family and friends that live far away.

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Babsyid says "Replaced my avacado green Kenmore from the seventies" about Kenmore 62756

Babsyid — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:19:47 GMT

My parents moved into the home in August of 1984, appliances were provided. After my parents divorced, and my husband and I married, we bought the house from my dad shortly after. Once again the appliances that we're already here were Kenmore. So in 1996 when we decided to start updating appliances, one at a time for affordability of course. The range was my first choice. I was a stay at home mom back then and spent a lot of time in the kitchen. The glass cook tops seemed to be what everybody was buying, and I personally loved the idea. I mean come on no more little round drip pans to clean, YEAH! After shopping around, I found what I liked at Sears and bought it. And yes it was also a Kenmore. Now after being around that avacado green one and still having the fridge at home, I couldn't pick out a white range. So I chose almond. Here it is now almost thirteen years later and the range runs like its brand new, cleans itself, and everything still in working order. Other then a few...

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onlineUS says "Oven is self-cleaning and cleans dirt in about three hours." about Amana Radarange

onlineUS — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:58:37 GMT

Radarange Amana oven is combined with an electric stove top oven and microwave. Its color is white, comes in other color options. It is electric with four burners, two small and two large burners, it has a self-cleaning feature and a bottom drawer for storage of pots and pans. Burners need to be replaced every six months. Very self-sufficient product. Easy to clean up messes and spills with cleaning solution. Able to dissasemble and reassemble the product without instructions. Energy-efficient and excellent timing features are also included in this product. I would recommend this product to any household family or professional chef. The latest product of this type of brand includes other bells and whistles not included in the oven range that is being described here. The microwave has a turntable inside that allows overall quality and better use of its microwave practicality when heating and warming food. Very easy to clean up spills and liquids. Other features...

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chrisy3504 says "Best Gas Stove with Glass Top feature you can buy!" about GE Profile Performance

chrisy3504 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:37:34 GMT

This flat surface top stove is the best stove you can buy. It is easy to clean, you don't need to worry about scraping out food untder the burner. Most of the pieces on top of the stove come off which makes it much easier to clean. The other nice feature is that the food cooks evenly. The 5th burner can be used for either warming or up to a temperature of boiling. The convection is great. I never got my baking done so quickly. Convection with the probe is great, just insert the probe, included with the stove, turn on the convection roast and keep track of the temperature while it's cooking. No more overcooked turkey's. There are features for almost all your cooking or baking, whether it be cooking with convection, without or just broiling (Hi/Lo). There are three timers, one to keep track of the time, another that turns off the stove after the timer goes off and another with a delay cook time. Just place your entree in, set the timer and walk away. It will turn on...

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MsHardy says "Great!" about Frigidaire jmw8527c

MsHardy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:26:22 GMT

I'm enjoying my new Frigidire oven. I'm also cooking up a storm and baking up a storm with my new oven. The family is so excited that now I'm trying new recipes and ideas that I pick up from friends and cookink shows like Martha stewards and sandra Lee. My cakes are alot better and my cookies and biscuits are turnung out alot better now. My husband purchased it for our wedding anniversary and I have been enjoying it every since! i recommend it for any who wants to improve their baking and cooking skills!

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love2bake says "The Jenn Air oven has never kept an accurate temperature." about Jenn-Air 30" electric double wall oven

love2bake — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:08:01 GMT

I bake amazing cakes, breads, and cookies. Or at least I USED to. Before I moved to a new home with a brand new Jenn Air professional-style convection double oven two years ago. I haven't made a decent cake since.

The repair man has been here three times. He insists it is normal for an oven to fluctuate in temperature by 50 degrees. That is not the only problem my oven has. When using the convection setting, I plan on anything close to the fan in the back burning. I don't ever open the door unless I'm cooking something that takes more than an hour to cook becuse the temp will drop at least 25 degrees and it will take 10-15 minutes for it to regain that temp. I NEVER put anything in the oven without preheating first, it will burn on top and in back. I plan on at least 30 minutes to preheat to 350. I bought a very good oven thermometer because the display doesn't tell the truth.

Though I have tried everything to compensate for the faulty temperature gauge and inability to hold a...

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wubbywa says "Black flat top is hard to keep clean" about Jenn-Air jenn-air electric smoothtop downdraft slide in range

wubbywa — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:34:55 GMT

We bought the Jenn-air because it was a down draft oven to go in our island. We didnt have room for the vent from above so we had to get this. This is the only down draft we could fine. Of course it cost more money which it is far from worth it. It is hard to keep the top clean, boiled over water leaves spots that do not come off they leave a foggy type mark on the glass. The stove top takes forever to heat up. The convection part of the oven I do not notice any different than any other oven. I would have rather gone with a regular electric oven than this one.

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