How loud is your Blue Star convection fan?
nycbluedevil
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Comments (8)Noise is a persistent issue especially in newer homes with open floor plans. We bought a top of the line Bosch dishwasher over a year ago on the recommendation of several friends. I don't know about # of dbs, but I can tell you that it is very quiet, so quiet that I can listen to the radio, talk on the phone, read, or whatever I want to do in the kitchen while the machine is on, & it doesn't interfere. It's also an energy star appliance. There have been several complaints on these forums about LG customer service being the pits. So I would stay away from them. Another noise maker is the rangehood exhaust fan. Although some of the new ones are supposed to be much queiter, we had our rangehood motor installed remotely in the attic, so we only hear the rushing of air when it's at top speed, which we only need when we do heavy frying, which makes noise anyway so it doesn't matter. They make quieter washers and dryers now also, but I don't know about them....See MoreAdd a convection fan to Blue Star RCS?
Comments (1)You would also need some wiring for the switch, the switch itself and either you punch out a hole in your front panel, or you buy a new one. For the record, I own a 30" RCS with convection. Right now, there is a really, really bad resonance problem with the convection fan. When you turn the fan on, there is a loud irritating occassional rattle / vibration. I've been too busy to get this problem fixed, but you should know that this is a possibility. Initially the first repair tech tried moving the grill a bit and that initially seemed to fix the problem. (It didn't really.) Be forewarned that might not like what you want. RWW...See MoreBlueStar Owners: What do you like most about your range?
Comments (36)I purchased two basic 30" Bluestar ranges on special sale, for $1750 each, for my sister and her best friend about a year ago. They do a lot of wok cooking, roasting, and very little baking. One is a DIY, the other less so, and yes, they've had to replace most of the igniters. They are also chefs, and accustomed to taking extra care with professional equipment. Verdict? You might as well take their right arms off at the elbow than get them to switch ranges! Foremost on their list of "pros" is flame and temperature control, specifically high heat wok cooking. Both claim professional results, as confirmed by many on this site. If you are crazy for Asian cuisine, you've found your mid-priced range. My sister, Ann, also loves the broiler, which gives her meats the sear she loves to put on her dinner table. They do not recommend any professional range to beginners, unless you are willing to go to cooking school, and I agree. I chose to go with a little Capital 24" range, which I hope to have up and running soon. I am more of a baker than a wok wizard, and not much of a housekeeper, so sealed burners (easy cleaning) and precise, even oven heat steered me towards Capital. The Bluestar's open burners are the secret to high output flame control, but they don't wipe clean the way sealed burners do. My sister says it's no problem at all, especially for her new best friend... Research shows the designers at Bluestar and Capital have historically produced commercial ranges only, making inroads into people's homes just for the last few years. The reverse can be said of residential brands such as Kitchenaid, Whirlpool, Thermador, etal. I think it's important to remember the difference, since form follows function in so many of our choices. Commercial ranges have less to do with stylish appearance than durability, high heat, and precise control, all of which comes with costly maintenance (including replacement parts and repairs), and of course, astronomical prices. That said, the Bluestar is a very stylish package that satisfies in both commercial, and residential, applications....See MoreBlue Star Oven: Any words of wisdom on using the convection?
Comments (5)One thing you didn't say was whether your BS is gas or electric. They do make electric wall ovens. I am going to assume you have the gas range oven as it is more common. Not everything needs convection or should use convection. If you are baking, use the convection. Roasting, don't use convection. Gas ovens without convection produce superior results when roasting. If you are baking and need even heat throughout for cooking and browning, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees. If the recipe calls for cookies at 375, cook them on convection at 350. The times should be similar or a little less. You will have to test for doneness. It's a more manual method of baking. Now days, many electric ovens will do the temperature conversion calculation for you when you select convection mode. People have forgotten that they need to do this. With the BS gas, you will have to go old school and do the conversion in your head. One thing that you need to be aware of is the need for extra pre-heat time. It's really important that the oven be at full temperature. This takes time and it's a big oven to heat. So, give yourself a lot of time for pre-heat. That may be one of your difficulties, an oven that isn't at full heat. I would also get an oven thermometer and keep it in the oven. I never trust my ovens. I've cooked in too many different ones to trust them....See Morenycbluedevil
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