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GE Advantium Advice

2 years ago

Hello! We are building a new kitchen and leaning towards a GE Monogram Advantium speed oven microwave above a single wall oven. We don't need two full ovens but do need a microwave and I like the option of having a smaller backup oven as needed, or I may use it a lot more given its speed. Could anyone share their experience, particularly with the microwave function? I've seen some reviews suggesting that it takes some time to cool off after using the microwave function and I was curious if that is a pain or a non issue. I do heavily need a microwave some nights to reheat multiple plates of leftovers. Thanks!

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newkitchenny55

2 years ago

Can’t really give advice but we decided to get one. Should be installed in next two months if the Reno keeps moving along. I got it for same reason you’re citing. Need a microwave and always good to have an addl oven. Plus I got a rebate with my range. I found some advice to have a drawer underneath for the addl tray you’re not currently using so I’m doing that.

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Shannon_WI
2 years ago
In a previous kitchen 2 kitchens ago, I had an Advantium OTR oven. But it was the 120v model. I found it little different from a regular microwave that would have cost a fraction of what the Advantium cost. I would not recommend it. However, I have a friend with the 240v model, and it is powerful and effective and she loves it. But there are so many choices in ovens now, you should do more research.
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The Advantium won't do that for you either, really. You can warm frozen food on speed cook mode but some of the limits of microwaving apply. The smaller the serving, the better it works. Family sized portions take longer, and you have to work harder to make sure the interior is fully and evenly cooked. There is a loss in quality when you take short cuts. Some people can use a speed oven to cook many things as well as they could in a standard oven, in about half the time. That's cooked from raw. With anything frozen, especially if it's large and dense, you'll have a much better result if you thaw it first. From there, speed cooking could cut the time for warming. And the Advantium isn't bad at defrosting. I have both a Gaggenau combi-steam and an Advantium, but I don't have the time pressures most of the time to need to speed cook. If I had to choose one, I'd choose the combi- and a basic model microwave, because there are things that I like to microwave. You could probably do all of them in the combi-steam though. Part of the reason I have an Advantium is for the third oven space it gives as a convection oven. And I thought I'd use the speed feature more. Gary (Dodge) has posted a lot in the Appliances forum about things he makes in his Elux speed oven. Do a search for his posts to learn more. This post was edited by plllog on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 16:20
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Abbey L
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks! I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on other speed ovens that could go above a single oven, especially since one Advantium speed oven costs the same as a number of oven/speed oven combos!
wdccruise
2 years ago
In Consumer Reports testing, the Maytag MEW9530FZ single wall oven rated well and owners like it as well. It's available in a Microwave/Electric Oven combo as the MMW9730FZ.
Abbey L
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks wd! I just checked it out and it looks like the upper part is just a microwave. Sorry if I wasn't clear, but I'm looking for the upper appliance to serve both my microwave needs as well as be a second small backup oven. Thanks!
PRO
User
2 years ago
I’ve had an Advantium for 17 years. I highly recommend them. The 220 is 4 times as powerful as the 110.
wdccruise
2 years ago
- LG LWC3063ST 1.7/4.7 cu. ft. Combination Double Wall Oven
- LG STUDIO LSWC307ST 1.7/4.7 cu. ft. Double Wall Oven
opaone
2 years ago
Yes to 240v, no to 120v. However, if I were to have only two ovens it'd be a standard oven + a CSO.
Abbey L
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks @wdccruise. I was checking those out at the store today. Why do you recommend?
Abbey L
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks @opaone. I need to read up on CSOsti understand/compare.
Rachel
2 years ago
I have the GE Profile combo with Advantium 120. I purchased this unit because we are empty nesters and I wanted to use the Advantium as our day to day oven and this has worked out very well for our needs. I know many people say the not to get the 120 but this is working for our needs. I also use the microwave daily and have no issues with it. I find the speed oven cooks about twice as fast as a regular oven and the 240 is four times as fast. I also find that I am using the convection bake on the Advantium frequently for roasting veggies. I find the microwave just find and haven't had issues with the fan being on too long. We've had this unit 6 months and I think I've used the large oven about half a dozen times. It sounds like you are considering the same oven combo.
Abbey L
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks @Rachel! About how long does the fan stay on after use and is the sound disruptive? I've read comments on the fan but don't have a sense how long, and if you have to wait that long to use it again?
Rachel
2 years ago
@Abbey L I'll need to test this out for you.
Rachel
2 years ago
I had the microwave on for 3 minutes and the fan was on for 3 minutes. If you are concerned because you want to use the MW continuously, once the original program is complete, it gives you an option to add more time with the knob. I use this frequently. So it's not like you have to wait until the fan stops to continue using the MW. I hope this helps.

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