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Convection Oven

T tfland111Member
I need some advice...

My wife and I are building a house and the house plan we picked doesn't have as large a kitchen as we were previously used to (unfortunately). Consequently, we are forced to go from a cooktop and double wall oven to a free-standing dual fuel gas range with an electric double oven.

The dual oven offers a larger drawer with the convection cooking/baking feature, as well as a smaller baking/warming drawer.

My question is, can you cook/roast two different items in the convection drawer (i.e., pork loin and brussel sprouts, parmesan chicken and new potatoes, etc.) at the same time?

From what I've read on the model we're contemplating (Electrolux), the baking/warming drawer is not suitable for roasting vegetables.

We've grown extremely accustomed to our former double oven and don't want to sacrifice this option, if at all possible.

To head off some potential questions... Yes, we did use our double oven frequently (at least 3-4 times a week for just the two of us). And, yes, our new kitchen cannot be reconfigured without significant expense (we purchased these plans specifically for the basement and wine cellar space)...

Any help/advice would be GREATLY appreciated...

Thanks in advance...
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A aphillaMember
quote:
Originally posted by tfland111:


The dual oven offers a larger drawer with the convection cooking/baking feature, as well as a smaller baking/warming drawer.

My question is, can you cook/roast two different items in the convection drawer (i.e., pork loin and brussel sprouts, parmesan chicken and new potatoes, etc.) at the same time?


Any help/advice would be GREATLY appreciated...

Thanks in advance...


I'm puzzled. As long as you're using the same settings (temp, convection or not, etc.) why wouldn't you be able to do this?
E eb56Member
TFL,
I sold appliances for a period of time up until a year ago. Take that for whatever you think it's worth.
First off, I would suggest to stay away from Electrolux. While flashy, they are not the most reliable machines.
If you are set on dual-fuel, which isn't necessarily a bad thing- just limits choices. I would suggest going with GE cafe model C2S985SETSS. It is free standing, yet has the style of a slide in, which I think looks better. Most importantly the second baking drawer can get up to 450 degrees. Which is good enough for most baking needs. I've sold quite a few of them and have never heard of anyone having any issues at all. You can find it anywhere. I would suggest price matching it at your local Lowe's. Any questions, let me know.
T tfland111Member
Thanks Eb56. I'll look into that GE model. The salesman at our local appliance store suggested the Electrolux or a GE model (I forget which one, but it may have very well been this model). The only reason I leaned toward the Electrolux is the knobs were on top of the range (as opposed to the front like the GE - simply for safety's sake) and that the Electrolux didn't have the rear display (which would better show off our backsplash.

Did you deal with any Verona dual fuel models? We've heard both positive and negative about those...

W+A, while we would love to have a 48", our kitchen dimensions won't allow it without completely modifying an exterior wall (extending the wall, more brick, framing, roof line, etc. etc.)...
W wine+artMember
quote:
Originally posted by tfland111:


W+A, while we would love to have a 48", our kitchen dimensions won't allow it without completely modifying an exterior wall (extending the wall, more brick, framing, roof line, etc. etc.)...


I was afraid of that.

I would be very careful buying GE. I know too many people that hate their GE kitchen products including WS forum members, and several have replaced all of their GE within a few years.

Good luck.
flwinoflwinoMember
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Originally posted by wine+art:
quote:
Originally posted by tfland111:


W+A, while we would love to have a 48", our kitchen dimensions won't allow it without completely modifying an exterior wall (extending the wall, more brick, framing, roof line, etc. etc.)...


I was afraid of that.

I would be very careful buying GE. I know too many people that hate their GE kitchen products including WS forum members, and several have replaced all of their GE within a few years.

Good luck.


+ 1 Go with Bosch or Viking
V vinobevoMember
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Originally posted by Ed Bowers [i.e. FlWino]:
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Originally posted by wine+art:
quote:
Originally posted by tfland111:


W+A, while we would love to have a 48", our kitchen dimensions won't allow it without completely modifying an exterior wall (extending the wall, more brick, framing, roof line, etc. etc.)...


I was afraid of that.

I would be very careful buying GE. I know too many people that hate their GE kitchen products including WS forum members, and several have replaced all of their GE within a few years.

Good luck.


+ 1 Go with Bosch or Viking

+2 - count me among those who have and hate GE.
V vinolocityMember
I built my kitchen from scratch so sizing was most important for me, i.e go big or go home. I ended up with a Jenn-air 48" 6 burner with single oven convection option. We are on LP here at the ranch and this was already configured. Got it new, but at a steal of a price so my complaints are few.

Have never questioned my purchase though there are certainly more/less expensive options. Our JA has performed flawlessly.

My only objection would be to an electric oven. Are they more or less efficient than gas? One obvious fact is if we are using the broiler top burner, no convection.
P purpleteethMember
quote:
Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
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Originally posted by Ed Bowers [i.e. FlWino]:
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Originally posted by wine+art:
quote:
Originally posted by tfland111:


W+A, while we would love to have a 48", our kitchen dimensions won't allow it without completely modifying an exterior wall (extending the wall, more brick, framing, roof line, etc. etc.)...


I was afraid of that.

I would be very careful buying GE. I know too many people that hate their GE kitchen products including WS forum members, and several have replaced all of their GE within a few years.

Good luck.


+ 1 Go with Bosch or Viking

+2 - count me among those who have and hate GE.


We put in GE Monogram appliances 4 years ago. Not a single regret.
robsutherlandrobsutherlandMember
What about Blue Star? Everyone I know that has one has raved. Plus you can get the cooktops with a French top or a broiler/salamander (depending on if you do a range or rangetop).

If I was doing a clean sheet wish list like you though, I have to think I would do a Molteni 145 and your wood oven idea.

That or maybe a BlueStar 48’ heritage range-top with the broiler and one 30’ and one 36’ inch oven next to each other with warming draws underneath.

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