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The only time I've used convection ovens I've had a choice between normal mode or convection mode in an electric oven. The convection mode is great for things like frozen foods (perfect pizza), but I feel like when I've baked with it, it's given me uneven results. Most recipes were developed with a conventional oven in mind, and I've tried all the calculations you're supposed to use to convert the temps and times, to little avail. If you can get one that has both options, that's what I'd go with.
This shows you how little I know about new things (or perhaps old and I just haven't caught up!). I thought it had to be one or the other. If I can have both, and it's worth it, that would be great.
I guess my question then would be, is it worth getting one with both?
I used to have a fancy Dacor electric convection oven, and we rarely used the convection part. It can be quicker if you take the time to learn how to use it, but the difference was rarely a big enough difference to matter for the way we cook. I think it might be really good if you make huge batches of cookies or bake a lot generally- I recall you could bake 4 or 5 sheets at the same time.
I'm not sure how much more it costs to get a convection oven. Mine is just a conventional oven, and I do miss having the convection from time to time. I loved how quickly potatoes baked in the convection oven, and how crispy things like french fries and frozen pizzas got. I don't eat those things very often (with the exception of the baked potatoes) but when you want to splurge on junk food, it's nice to have it just the way you like it.
Doorstyle: Lidingo Doors (Kitchen/Bath), Numerar Oak (Waterlox)
Our new oven is a convection (and I've had convection in the past) and I have to say it's one of the bells and whistles that is nice to have but definitely not a necessity.
If budget is a consideration, as it usually is, I would say go for the electric. The only reason we went with a dual convection/electric oven is because I found a hot deal on a scratch-n-dent model that brought my total cost for used stainless refrigerator, double oven, and upright freezer to less than $1500.
More than likely we'll have a gas cooktop, with a wall oven installed below (30"). Not even sure if convection comes in a 30". I would absolutely love to have a 36" with a griddle, but I can't even spare the extra 6". I would lose the 12" pullouts I want on each side of the stove area. I definitely want those for spices, oils, etc.
When the time comes, I'll look to see if they have a 30" wall oven with both options.
Doorstyle: Lidingo Doors (Kitchen/Bath), Numerar Oak (Waterlox)
Laurie,
I was faced with a similiar cooktop challenge. We only had room for a 30" cooktop but I really wanted a griddle. I had gotten hooked on making pancakes on the griddle in the old 1980's kitchen we bought 8 months ago (literally the *only* good thing about the kitchen).
Our solution was to go with the Windcrest 5 burner 30" gas stove. I liked the BTU's and from all accounts it is a very good cooktop. Made me a bit nervous ordering such a big item over the internet but it arrived just as expected. As for the griddle part, we will be purchasing a cast-iron griddle pan that I can lay over two burners front to back. I actually like this set-up better because it is easilly removable and seems easier to clean.
I know what you mean about the 12" Pullouts on either side. I have them flanking my cooktop too!
That sounds great, Gwen: easy to remove and clean, and an extra burner, too. I am also concerned about the cooktops that have the knobs on the top and wonderingif it's hard to keep them clean vs. having knobs on the front.
Is it even possible to have a cooktop with front knobs, and a wall oven installed below? Didn't know if the knob area on the front would take up more space, thus not allowing the wall oven.
As is, I usea portable electric griddle, which is ok.We use our waffleiron more because we love pecan waffles.
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