Aren't All Oven Gloves The Same?

Le Creuset Textiles Iron Handle Glove, Black

By Owen D Dee

Sometimes, you'll find it silly when the subject about different types of oven gloves is discussed. After all, the entire purpose of these items is to protect your hands from hot dishes and baking pans when getting them out of the oven, and so, how can you have different types of oven mitts, then? Yes, you can just alter the basic design of oven gloves as they can also affect their real purpose, but you have to know that the difference of these gloves lie on the different materials that can be used to create them.

Originally, oven mitts were made out of heavy cloth and were in the basic shape of a hand and usually, there weren't individual coverings for each finger; instead, the four fingers shared the large opening inside the glove, while the thumb slipped down into a separate area to make it easy to grab onto pans and baking sheets. However, the problem with cloth oven mitts was that they had to be made out of fairly thick material in order to block most of the heat, and the thickness made it hard to hold on to some things.

Today, neoprene, the material used to make wetsuits are already used to make oven gloves and they are indeed effective in protecting the hand from heat up to 204.4 degrees Celsius but not bulky enough to make holding on to things hard. This is a non-slip material, has no seams and is easy to wash so that means you can get a good hold on glass pans that don't have handles, you can put your hand in hot liquid without fear of burning or seeping and you won't have a hard time trying to clean these mitts.

Of course, who could forget silicone oven mitts or mitts made of silicone, a very popular material commonly used in bake ware like silicone pans and baking sheets. This rubbery type of material can indeed help you get a good grip on your pans, is even better than neoprene when it comes to handing hotter temperatures as they can be used in temperatures up to 260 degrees Celsius. Silicone gloves are also as safe as neoprene because they also feature no seams so you can reach inside hot liquids as well as they are also dishwasher safe.

Finally, the hybrid  Oven Gauntlets & Mitts out there are known to be made out of terry cloth of quilted materials but they are just coated with a silicone spray so they have non-stick properties and they help you grip better, but in terms of heat resistance, they don't really do much more than traditional gloves.

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Third time lucky!

Russell Hobbs 13824-10 Mini Kitchen with Convection Oven and 2 Hot Plates 3000 W

By Peter

As I have had two of these ovens previously (not from Amazon) I trawled through all the options available to see if I could make a change to another product; the reason being that the oven thermostat on the the first appliance gave up within the guarantee period; the second appliance lasted longer but the thermostat started to malfunction; the oven ran too hot and came on when switches were on zero. However, I should add that the appliances were extensively used. My research did not offer anything that I thought would be a suitable replacement, so I am in again!

Improvements have been made, the top/grill element is more substantial. The handle is a better design and the base feet are more solid. The oven light is controlled on the switch rather than being on all the time if the oven is plugged in. I have always been delighted with roasting and baking results from the oven. Cakes are perfect every time. The fan operation is a bonus and it may be the only mini oven to have this facility. 

The interior is surprisingly roomy and will accommodate a good free range chicken, or equivalent. Prospective purchasers should note that mini ovens are flimsier than normal ovens and discolouring of the enamel surface, especially around the door, is more prevalent. In order to deal with this I would recommend running the oven on slightly lower temperatures but for slightly longer periods. 

Also, the sort of person who only cleans an oven once a year (whether it needs it, or not!) will benefit from a more regular wipe around - after all, no bending required as it is often on a worktop. On that note, if you are vertically challenged please note that the hotplates (which function very well) will make saucepan stirring quite a high altitude activity. Lower surfaces will obviously be the solution here. 

When cleaning the exterior, you have to be careful around the dials as the symbols and number transfers can easily be wiped off. Please note that packing can be a bit hit and miss.I had oven racks missing from appliance number two and no oven tray or instructions in the current model. However, Amazon simply replace the whole works as there is not a facility for sending individual parts. Russell Hobbs also do not do parts but have a help line and can deal with queries. They also offer, I believe, an extension to the guarantee period and a refurbishment service. On the topic of parts, it is a little annoying that there is no facility for the user to change the oven light bulb when it invariably blows. 

However, it should last longer because it is now easier to control. If you do not have room for a large cooker and would prefer traditional cooking over microwave then you will be very pleased with this sort of appliance. It is also quicker and more economical than heating up a larger oven. It probably will not last as long as a more expensive, substantial oven but with care, and a happy thermostat, should give reasonable service. Happy baking!

ADDITIONAL COMMENT!

I am sorry, readers, it was not third time lucky! The oven thermostat failed again and the appliance was returned after about seven months, under guarantee, via long-suffering Amazon. I had, in any case, reduced my optimistic 4* to 3* as the oven was already showing too many signs of wear. In particular, dial information being wiped off, despite taking great care; it is a difficult appliance to clean easily. Please now see comments related to the Igenix 42 litre mini oven on this, and other detail.

Bestselling Convection Toaster Ovens

De'Longhi EO1200W Mini Oven with Pizza Bulge, 1.4kW

Problem Door 23 Jan 2008

By P. Ferguson

The door of this mini oven has a tendency to jam for no reason.
From day one it needed to be gently manipulated from side to side to open it. Today, only one week after receiving it, the door jammed completely and I was unable to retrieve the meal which had been cooked in it. I am returning it as defective.
The oven otherwise performed well and is certainly deep enough but is not as high as others I have owned. It just about fits a 3 lb chicken. I doubt it would fit a 6lb turkey as advertised.

Compact and practical 26 July 2009

By Mrs. C. Stowey

I am extremely pleased with my new De'Longhi EO1200W Mini Oven with Pizza Bulge, l.4kw.
For a portable oven it is extremely versatile, grills, roasts, bakes and warms plates on top, as my Aga is off for the summer it is a good substitute. Perfect for finishing off an omlette under the grill to make it nice and fluffy and sponges are beautiful.

Fan Assisted Ovens - A Beginner's Guide

Panasonic NN-ST479SBPQ 27 Litre family solo auto sensor microwave oven stainless steel

By Benjamin Fox

When you burn your finger you blow on it to cool it down so it is counter intuitive that putting a fan in an oven will make it hotter. This article is a beginner's guide to fan assisted ovens. It does not include product recommendations but should help you understand how these devices work and provide insight into whether they are right for you.


How it works
When you cook on a hob heat is transferred from an energy source (the flame if you are cooking with gas) via conduction. This means that the hobs gets hot which makes the pan get hot which in turn makes the food get hot. When you cook in an oven you are working in a different way. The heat source is actually warming the food by transferring energy to the air and it is the air which warms the food.

Warm air will naturally rise, this is known as convection. Conventional ovens rely on convection to move hot air around and keep a constant flow of heat going into food. The problem with this is that hot air will pool in the top of the cavity and end up heating the roof of the oven. This means that in order for the whole of the oven to be filled with hot air you first need to pre-heat the metal sides in order to stop them from soaking the energy out of the air.

A fan-assisted oven (which is confusingly also known as a convection oven) forces air from the heat source directly into the centre of the cooking space so that anything placed there gets hot. Energy is still transferred from the air to the walls but because the fan is constantly forcing hot air in and around the cavity it maintains a steady temperature.

What this means
1. Fan assisted ovens do not need preheating - Because the fan forces hot air directly into the cooking area a fan assisted oven either takes no, or very little, time to preheat.

2. Fan assisted units provide even cooking - As both hot and cold air are pushed around the cavity the difference between the warmest and coldest places is reduced.

3. Fan assisted cooking is quicker - Because they transfer energy more efficiently than regular machines they give the same results at a lower temperature and in less time. This is can be useful but it is also the reason why so many people end up burning their food when using a fan assisted oven.

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Bestselling Convection Toaster Ovens

 

  Electrolux Fan Oven - EOB53000X

Bestselling Convection Toaster Ovens

By E Finn

If you're trying to decide which of the handful of bestselling convection toaster ovens on the market today is worthy of a place on your crowded countertop, let me help you cut to the chase.

The Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven is the clear winner.

A bit less pricey, but in solid second place, is the Cuisinart TOB-195 Custom Classic.

Also in the running, but definitely in third place is the TO1006SC by Black & Decker, their Dual Position oven.

There's simply no reason to look farther afield than these three. They are all very good, but only one is the best.

Here are just a few of many advantages the Breville Smart Oven has over all the others:

• First of all, this is the first toaster oven I've ever tried that actually makes great toast. Whatever your personal preferences, this toaster oven lets you set it to toast your bread exactly the way you like it, evenly, and up to six pieces at a time.
• It's beautiful, shiny stainless steel exterior looks great on your counter.
• The interior is large enough to hold a 13" pizza pan (which is included), a large muffin pan or two chickens for roasting.
• Unlike any other countertop oven, the rack slides out automatically when you open the door. (No more burned fingers.)
• The excellent broiler function lets you make perfect steaks and hamburgers.
• Yet another Breville exclusive - the crumb tray slides out easily, from the front (unlike all its competitors), making for super easy cleanups.
• The controls are intuitive and very easy to use -- one knob controls the function (Toast, Bagel, Pizza, Bake, Roast, Broil, Cookies, Reheat, and Warm) and the other controls time. Also, the settings are easy to read -- I don't even need my glasses.

I've tried many countertop ovens over the years, and I've been disappointed with all of them. Most couldn't even make a decent piece of toast, let alone roast a mouth watering rack of ribs or bake a nice, fresh loaf of homemade bread. The Breville does all this and much, much more. And it does it all perfectly.

If it seems like I'm promoting the Breville Smart Oven, well... I am. I hate the thought that every day, good people are buying all kinds of other convection toaster ovens hoping they're making the right decision. Most of them are flat out wasting their hard earned cash.

Yes, the Breville BOV800XL costs a little more than the others, but if there's ever been a case of "getting what you pay for", this is it. This is the Cadillac of toaster ovens. No... make that the Jaguar.

You will never need to buy another counter top oven once you own the Breville Smart Oven.

If you'd like to read my full review of the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven, please see my Countertop Convection Oven Reviews web page. If you'd rather jump right to the Amazon.com page with all the specs and features, plus about 800 unsolicited customer reviews, click here  >>>>Installed Ovens

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