How does the broiler work in this oven? I read negative reviews relative to the oven not browing.
1573649
This toaster over has worked perfect for me and we use it daily. It browns like it should and it cooks perfectly. I have no complaints with this oven.
1573650
We have not used the broiler so I can not answer your questions, but as a baking oven it works great and does a good job of browning.
855817
I don't have a broiler, but I have cranked up the oven temp. Sometimes the pan will bend up a little bit (because it's so much colder than the oven), but it always returns to its normal shape.
1808750
Yes it is an excellent oven that cooks and bakes real well I have not had a heat issue and I have baked at 400 for 1 hour I broil and top brown all the time it is excellent for roasting all meats and poultry it also has a rotisserie that will handle one large chicken duck or goose or two small to medium ones. I have not tried the rotisserie but I am sure it will perform great. I have it on my counter. I baked some lamb at 400 and it cooked excellent in 30 minutes.
727971
I used this little oven almost every day, most frequently with the Rotisserie for roasting whole chickens and I have never had a problem with it. I can't say for sure how long this one would last, but I have had others that lasted for years with no issues. It's a very good product and well worth the price.
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Just like a regular oven - at first use the same temperature, same time. Every oven is different and you may have to raise or lower the temp a little, or extend the time. We found that this electric oven takes about 20% longer than our gas fired convection range.Now that we are used to the T-Fal, we use it almost daily.We especially like the rotisserie for chickens. In the pan, we often put \Brussels Sprouts, mushrooms, onions, broccoli florets and they come out at about the same time as the chicken.For thick potato slices - you may wish to microwave them for a minute or so first then finish in the T-Fal.Hope that this helps. Just like a regular oven - at first use the same temperature, same time. Every oven is different and you may have to raise or lower the temp a little, or extend the time. We found that this electric oven takes about 20% longer than our gas fired convection range.Now that we are used to the T-Fal, we use it almost daily.We especially like the rotisserie for chickens. In the pan, we often put \Brussels Sprouts, mushrooms, onions, broccoli florets and they come out at about the same time as the chicken.For thick potato slices - you may wish to microwave them for a... » Read More Just like a regular oven - at first use the same temperature, same time. Every oven is different and you may have to raise or lower the temp a little, or extend the time. We found that this electric oven takes about 20% longer than our gas fired convection range.Now that we are used to the T-Fal, we use it almost daily.We especially like the rotisserie for chickens. In the pan, we often put \Brussels Sprouts, mushrooms, onions, broccoli florets and they come out at about the same time as the chicken.For thick potato slices - you may wish to microwave them for a minute or so first then finish in the T-Fal.Hope that this helps. « Show Less
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Although I haven't tried leaving it in the oven yet, the package says its ovenproof. So it should be fine. You just can't broil with it in. If you are searing the meat first. You should insert the thermometer after you turn it off broil
1625351
I've used my oven about a dozen times and have not had to clean it so far. One of the first things I baked was chicken with mushroom soup and sour cream. I've had my oven for about 3 mouths and have used it mostly for baking biscuits. The only negative I have found is that it does not have a light so that you can tell if your are over baking in it. Other than that I really like this oven as it is very nice looking and does do a good job on what I have used it for.
734986
In a normal oven the lower you place the pan on the rack the hotter the bottom will get and it will brown. It worked for me!
1633229
Are you sure that the rotating part has not slipped slightly when you placed the food on the tray? Sometimes we have the problem and find that the tray slipped a hair and then from the weight of the food, it slipped enough to stop completely or rubs on the side of the appliance. Was cooking a chicken in a bag (in half-time) and the bag got so heavy with juice that it hit the side of the appliance and stopped completely. My wife loves the half-time. Does not use the regular oven at all anymore.
2179783
I have the freestanding range. Your broiler element may be going out and need to be replaced.
1885304
Don't know about the broiler on the bottom. But we keep ours in the over all the time take out to clean off, after cleaned back in the oven to stay. It has been a life saver for us when pies spill or something else spills it falls on the liner and we just take it out and clean the oven liner and back it goes in the oven.
1266008
Helli Linda - Bakeware is safe up to 450 degrees. Do not use under the broiler. Cooling rack is safe to 350 degrees. Do not use under the broiler. Hope that helps. Mike.
981836
I washed it originally then I heated it ( be carful not to over heat it or scorch it) with bacon grease. I kept adding a little and wiping it around. After I used it, I soaked it in some water, then wiped it out, heated and greased it again. Store it in the broiler if you have one.
528801
There's a fan that blows hot air out from behind the center burner when the oven is on. The fan is only on when the oven is on. So yeah, seems like you're going to have the same problem.
1392648
So far, I have only used it for baking fish or other foods that require a high temperature for 15-20 mins, I have a convection oven. It is heavy and doesn't warp even when the heat is at 450F. I think you could use it under the broiler (is that what you mean by "grilling"?), try heating just the pan to 500F and see.
430070
We've had ours for about 2 weeks and it seems to get pretty hot. We've rotisseried five different things and used the oven quite a bit, and everything's turned out great! Pre-heating is essential. Good luck!
641865
Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope... » Read More Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. « Show Less