I have heard nightmare stories about purchases of convection ovens. The nightmares included heat issues, size, and look of the unit. So I did a lot of research before deciding on this unit. After quality and price, some of the most important concerns I had were the height and the appearance of the oven. I was looking for something a little more retro and streamlined. I've owned my DeLonghi oven for three months now, and I am absolutely pleased with it. It has an awesome look with black and chrome accents AND it fits with room to spare between my counter space and the cupboard above.
I use my DeLonghi primarily to cook rotisserie chicken, and it does a superb job! My entire family loves the way the inside of the bird stays juicy and moist while the outside gets evenly browned. I just tie the bird up and put it on the spit, set the timer and come back when it is done. Clean up is pretty easy too since I just line the crumb tray with aluminum foil and toss it when the cooking is done! I can always throw some vegetables into aluminum foil and cook them with the chicken, so my total time spent preparing the meal is usually less than ten minutes....that means a lot to me!
Rotisserie Oven
Another of my concerns was how hot the outside of the oven gets during cooking. All of the reviews I read for the different countertop ovens said that heat was a big issue. Since I don't keep it near anything that would get damaged by the heat, that has not been a big issue for me. But even though the unit does get hot to the touch, it definitely doesn't heat up the kitchen when I use it. That makes it much nicer to use than my large oven which makes the kitchen pretty uncomfortable--especially during the summer. Also, with my kids around, I feel safer.
I've also used it to bake mini loaves of bread, steam veggies, cook personal size pizzas, and have even made home-made jalapeno poppers in it! It works so much better than my larger oven for making snacks and small meals. The only negative thing I can say about this oven is that they say it will cook up to a 12 pound bird the biggest one I've been able to fit that will spin correctly on the spit was 8 pounds. A bigger bird could fit, but it would have to be roasted not rotisseried. I am very satisfied with this oven and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great looking unit that has rotisserie, convection, and fairly small space on the countertop.
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Ronco ST3001WHGEN Showtime Compact Rotisserie and Barbeque Oven, White Feature
- Compact rotisserie and barbeque oven for easily preparing healthy food
- Rotisserie controls include normal rotation, no-heat rotation, or pause-to-sear
- Nonstick rotisserie basket, spit rods, food ties, and loading/carving base
- Drip tray; rubber barbeque gloves; 2-hour dial timer; dishwasher-safe parts
- Measures 12-1/2 by 14 by 11 inches; 6-month limited warranty
Ronco ST3001WHGEN Showtime Compact Rotisserie and Barbeque Oven, White Overview
"Set it and forget it!" The Ronco ST3001WHGEN Compact Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ helps you cut the fat and carbs naturally - and make your favorite foods taste better than ever! Cooks up to a 10 lb turkey, two 3 lb chickens, four 1/2 lb hamburgers, four large fish fillets or steaks, three Cornish game hens and much, much more. Easy clean-up, too! What's more, the horizontal rotisserie unit is countertop size just 14" wide at the base. (12.5" x 14" x 11") The Ronco ST3001WHGEN Compact Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ includes: Compact size Ronco rotisserie with a white exterior color and 2-hour dial timer, compact size non-stick rotisserie basket, rotisserie spit rods, rotisserie food ties, washable rubber BBQ gloves, loading/carving base, drip tray, rotisserie weight loss program and instructional booklet/recipes and rotisserie & BBQ video Additional accessories available in the optional Ronco ST305000GEN accessory packageAvailable In Stock. |
