Convection Oven

[MPmelb]

Hi Folks,

A few years ago I bought an IP (1 br apartment) with gas top hot plates, but no oven (I only realised this after the sale!).

I have rented it out for years like this, but the new tenants are paying a lot more and want an oven.

There is not much room for an oven, so I was considering a convection oven.

Does anybody have one, and does it cook as good as a traditional oven?
Is it a good option?
Can anybody suggest some good ones for an IP at a good price?
Where can I get one in Melbourne?

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated.

 

[Pushka]

The only time I have used a convection microwave oven was when I stayed at a resort in Noosa. I thought we didnt have an oven (they dont look much different from the usual microwave) but then realised what it was. I remember microwaving some chicken drumsticks then browning them using the convection cycle, and they turned out really well.

Since then I have been looking for one to buy myself for home, because my oven isnt all that great, but they dont seem to be readily available and are quite expensive.

 

[Celeste]

Hi Mpmelb

I have an apartment "no kitchen" micro and a camp oven with the 2 hotplastes on top. I put in a micro/convention oven $700.00 no complaint from the tenant. my 25yr step daughter. I would put one it gets around all the elect. requirements as long as you source one that works on 10amp, mine is a LG.

Celeste

 

[sailor]

I've had microwave/convection/griller ovens since 1983, and wouldn't buy anything else. 3-in-1 is fantastic combo, and can cook anything. Cheaper on the electricity too. They are neat and fit into small spaces.

 

[Miss V]

I saw an ad on tv just the other day for an LG combo thingy. I think it was microwave, griller, oven? Can cook a chook in 25 minutes!

I thought that would be great for a small kitchen.

 

[angela]

I have a very small kitchen in my home, which I am dying to update. When I get around to it, I want to be as space efficient as possible, and was interested in the microwave/convection ovens. I'd probably only need two hotplates as well, as cooking isn't really a hobby of mine (try to avoid it).

 

[markxr6t]

We have a convection/microwave combo in an IP and it works fine - never had a complaint.

I do however think its important to make sure the Instruction / Recipe book is with it as most people are unfamiliar with them. Once they work them out - they love them!

 

[MPmelb]

Thanks for all your feedback.

I found out that the Panasonic Dimension 4 "The Genius" to be the most renown convection oven. Made in Japan.

Brand new they ranged from $750 to $1000.

I looked on ebay and they were being auctioned for around $50-$60 if they were 8+ years old.

I managed to buy one from the Trading Post for $10!!! it's 15 years old, but in great condition and built to last.

Had no complaints from the tenants so far.

 

[Alanna]

Thanks for all your feedback.

I found out that the Panasonic Dimension 4 "The Genius" to be the most renown convection oven. Made in Japan.

Brand new they ranged from $750 to $1000.

I looked on ebay and they were being auctioned for around $50-$60 if they were 8+ years old.

I managed to buy one from the Trading Post for $10!!! it's 15 years old, but in great condition and built to last.

Had no complaints from the tenants so far.

We have had this oven for over 10 years, after moving into a rental property that only had a wood stove!! Definitely no complaints from us, cooks a terrific roast and is more efficient for a small family.

Good lateral solution to a practical problem - well done!