Cuisinart Combo Steam & Convection Toaster Oven
Recently bought this little Steam oven.
Another appliance that was highly recommended on Egullet. In fact there is a thread dating back to 2013, and is now up to Part 3. The only complaint is the fact that it is small. But those that have it love it.
My Cuisinart Convection Toaster oven is about 14 years old and I keep waiting for it to die. It only gets used for Toast. But it is still working so I wasn't planning on buying a new one just yet. But I had been watching prices and one day it was on sale for $279. CAD and a day later it was on special for $219 with free shipping so I couldn't resist.
The newest model is slightly larger than the previous models.
I usually roast chickens in a cast iron skillet. My Griswold JUST fits, and it is 15 1/2 to the tip of the handle. It would not have fit in the earlier model. I ordered a 10" lodge without the long handle and an 8". Also ordered a rectangle stone that is 11" X 7". So I can bake small baguettes or larger Boules.
I love this little oven. I've been baking all my breads in it. One at a time.
Roasting Chicken.
And it makes great toast.
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Comments (1)You can buy a Cuisinart TOB 195 at Costco for $99. The TOB 195 is considerably better than the model 30. The 195 usually sells for $140 and up elsewhere....See MoreBreville Smart oven or Cuisinart 300N combo steam/convection oven?
Comments (8)Have you seen the long running threads about the Cuisinart on eGullett? Part 1 (Dec. 2013 to Oct. 2015) Part 2 (Oct. 2015 to now) Near as I can tell, there is a negligible difference in actual capacity between the original CSO300 and the new "N" model. The "300N" has a redesigned (removable) water reservoir for the steam function (removable to make it easier to clean). Also, the "300N" offers the convenience of a specific setting for "steam clean" (as opposed to running a steam cycle in an empty oven on the plain "300" model.) Seems to me the older reviews will be equally applicable to the newer "N" model. I have a smaller kitchen but have been tempted by the optional steam oven functions of the 300N. Tempted mostly because Costco.com carries it. Same price (and free shipping) as Amazon. The attraction being the Costco absolute satisfaction guaranty --- if you don't like it, return it for a full refund at your local Costco. Re your question about getting both the BSO and CSO: I see no reason for that. My take is that the tradeoff between the models is that the Breville SO has more capacity (i.e. will fit a standard ¼ sheet pan) while the CSO offers the option of steam oven functions (but still functions with the regular small oven functions you get with the Breville.) My hesitation has been that the capacity of the CSO (which I saw at BB&B) seemed a bit smaller than I wanted. Very much a YMMV thing, though, as indicated by the enthusiasm in the eGullet threads....See MoreReplace Microwave/toaster oven with speed oven/convection microwave?
Comments (22)So, make a niche(s) with the proper electric service and size to have a built-in put in if you really need it to sell (but I bet you won't)--if you're planning to sell within three years, get the built-ins already, but otherwise, they're going to be just so many used appliances. If yours are truly ratty, you can buy new versions of each. If you WANT a speed oven, and intend to use it as such, that's another story. Go for it! Read through the manuals, etc. But I think you'll find that it's not at all the same thing as your Breville toaster oven. You can use the convection oven settings on a speed oven to perform some of the same functions, but it's a real oven, with limitations, not a toaster that tap dances. I sometimes use my speed oven the way others use a toaster oven--mainly for heating up frozen appetizers or reheating casseroles when other ovens are full, but my old (dead) toaster oven was beloved for making great toast, which a speed oven isn't, and not for other uses. I do zap sandwiches on MW mode, and once in awhile lightly defrost or melt, but if I used a microwave more, I wouldn't have such an expensive machine doing it. I agree with putting enough thought into a remodel that it won't limit resale, because you never know what the future will bring--thus make sure there's place for built-ins to be built into--but unless it's a flip, it should be designed for your own use and enjoyment, and you used the key words "heavily use" and "love"....See Moremiele convection steam oven vs wolf convection steam oven
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dcarch, how do you go about containing the beans on the rotisserie skewer?"
I use two 8" strainers. $10?
Roast the beans outside. No smoke inside.
Fan blow roasted beans outside, No chaff inside.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoWe bought the regular Cuisinart counter-top oven earlier this year when our Pucky oven died. I've seen the steam oven at the S.T.O.P. which is our local restaurant supply store.
I love the size of the Cuisinart, and with a 3-yr warranty it can't be beat.
It has a Dual-Cook which was handy when I made popovers on the weekend. I started out at 425 for a few minutes then it automatically went down to 350 for the rest of the baking time.
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