Does anyone have an "Advantium" oven?

[wildeyed]

I am working on my kitchen reno, and I need an above the stove microwave/vent. I was thinking about getting a micro/convection oven combo so I could have a second oven, and I noticed this Advantium thing was an option, too. Says it "cooks with light to deliver food up to 8 times faster". So is it worth the extra $$$?

[Mojorabbit]

1. I have one

I use the microwave ability of it only most of the time. I also have used the "oven" capability of it for cooking processed foods, ie bagel bites and other frozen stuff. It browns well and things do come out crispy. I have tried a few recipes(a memorable disasterous quiche from the cookbook that came with it) in it and was disappointed though. It may be my fault. I find it just as easy to use my regular oven which is right under it for most baking so I have neglected playing with it much. For me it ended up being an overpriced microwave but you might have fun playing with it.

[wildeyed]

2. What I really want is a second oven.

They have microwave/convection oven combos and thought they looked like a good idea. I also noticed the Advantium, and was curious if it worked. I will probably go with the regular oven combo, though. I think that learning to cook with a new type of appliance might be more than I want to deal with. Plus, cooking time is not that big a deal to me. I stay home with two little kids, so I am home most of the time anyway.

[yellowdogintexas]

4. Frigidaire, Maytage and JennAir make 30" wide ranges

with two ovens.

Available in gas, electric, smooth top or dual fuel. White, black or stainless steel.

Prices range accordingly, from aroun $900 for the basiceMaytag gas or electric w/self cleaning ovens(no convection) to $1599 for the JennAire dual fuel with 1 convection and 1 regular electric oven and gas cook top, both ovens are self cleaning.All are available at Sears. One of these will be my stove. I have a small kitchen and this way I get my double ovens without sacrificing cabinet space.

[wildeyed]

5. I already have a really nice GE gas range, purchased recently,

so I will stay with that. I didn't even realize I wanted two ovens until recently. I guess I am spending too much time here in C&B.

[yellowdogintexas]

7. I am ditching a very old electric cook top and wall double oven

for the 30 " gas range, or the dual fuel if I feel rich enough at the time. Solves many problems for me, including freeing up counter space and storage.

My big decision is the venting system. I have a small counter top micro which meets all my needs, and I plan to just have the cabinet installer create a box on the bottom of the upper cabinets for the micro so sit in..OFF the counter top. I need a fairly strong exhaust system because I stir fry a lot, and the new stove placement gives ideal external vent access.

Have fun with your reno, I am looking forward to mine!!!

[Mr. McD]

3. We have a GE Spacemaker microwave/convection oven

We wanted a second oven also. It gets used plenty, especially the fast bake.

[wildeyed]

6. Nice to know, thanks!

I am looking at the GE combos, too.

[Puglover]

8. I have this KitchenAid

The "crispwave" feature is awesome. I can do a 12" frozen pizza in the top oven using microwave and crisp feature in 8 minutes. I love this oven.

http://kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=BUILT-IN%20OVENS&categoryId=124&productId=125