Flavor Wave Oven Deluxe Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is great -- when it works. I'd cook frozen salmon steaks in 20 minutes (from frozen-solid to perfectly cooked), and it basically replaced my microwave oven.
However, the workmanship and customer service are terrible! My 1st unit broke after about a year and a half. I was informed that they don't repair the units, they only sell replacement units. So I spent $55 on a new Heater Control Unit (that's almost as much as the entire oven!).
Less than 3 months later, the brand new Heater Control Unit unit broke. This time, Customer Service informed me that the 1-year warranty only applies to the ORIGINAL, ENTIRE oven. So even though the Heater Control Unit was less than 3 months old, it didn't get its own 1-year warranty. And, since I didn't replace the entire oven (just the Heater Control Unit), the original 1-year warranty had expired.
Since my Flavorwave oven is now useless, I just threw it away with no intention of replacing it. Although it's great when it works, you're out of luck when it eventually breaks.
Too bad their customer service policies are so terrible, because the product itself is great.

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The secret of the Flavorwave Oven Deluxe's incredible effectiveness is that fact the it uses a patented 3-way cooking process to quickly cook your food exactly the way you want it.Conduction Cooking: The same type of cooking process used by a conventional oven.Convection Cooking: Instead of having to rotate and turn your food during the cooking cycle, The Flavorwave Oven Deluxe circulates its heat around your food - cooking it evenly every time.Infared Cooking: The secret used by 5-star restaurants around the world has finally made it into the home! A 100% harmless, 100% effective halogen light penetrates your food - all the way to the center. The bonus is that, unlike microwave ovens, this process doesn't burn or dry out the outer layer of your food before it cooks it!No matter how you like to cook, The Flavorwave Oven Deluxe will let you enjoy healthier meals fast - with those natural juices and flavors locked in. Finally! Fast, low-fat and delicious cooking!Cooks with no added fats or oils Large cooking area accommodates over 8 pounds of meat Glass pan makes for easy cleanup Saves up to 85% more energy than conventional ovens Compact and lightweight - will fit on any countertop Smokeless, odorless and it won't heat up your kitchen, dorm room or RV! Flavor Wave Oven Deluxe Includes:Flavor Wave Oven Instructional Booklet & Recipe Booklet Cooking Chart

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Deni 10400 Quick-n-Easy 10-4-Quart Convection Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)Hello all, I have had my Deni oven for about 5 years now and it still works fine ! I have had at least 5 Jetstream Ovens burn out on me over the last 15 years or so,none lasting much over a year ! But I tell you no lie the Jetstream Ovens puts the Deni and the FlavorWave to shame when it comes to cooking things like Air Fried Chicken,pizza and hot dogs ! I did not have to turn my chicken over when I used the Jetstream Ovens because of the high air output of the Jetstream Ovens"4000 RPM fan speed"! But I do have to turn the chicken over when it comes to the low air output of the Deni and FlavorWave ovens!
The Deni and FlavorWave are far more durable then the Jetstream Ovens,but when it comes to cooking,they just can't compete,their air output is way too low !!! The FlavorWave cooks far better then the Deni,on a scale of 1 to ten...10 being the highest I would give the FlavorWave maybe a high 7 to a low 8,and I would give the Deni a five or low 6,but the JetStream Ovens I would give a high 9 or 10 ! I hate the fact that the Jetstream Ovens don't last long,and I wish I could find a durable low priced convection oven with the same high 4000 RPM fan speed of the Jetstream Ovens,but after looking for many years I have had no luck what so ever !
I give the Deni a 4 out of 5 over all rating because I love how durable and reliable it is ! The Deni seems to be the most durable out of the 3 ovens! But as far as cooking goes,it needs a far more powerful fan in it! When I cook pizza in the Deni the top comes out fine but the bottom comes out soft and half uncooked! I have to overcook the top in order to cook the bottom the way I like it! The FlavorWave did a better job with the pizza! On a scale of 1 to ten I would give the Deni a 4 on pizza,the FlavorWave would get a 7 or 8 and the Jetstream would get a 9 or 10! I must warn you that the Jetstream can blow any light weight toppings on the pizza around if you don't put a rack right above the pizza to hold and keep the toppings in place. But to me that's a small price to pay. As far as air fried chicken goes that is where the JetStream Oven blows the Deni and the FlavorWave completely away !
I would rate the Deni a 4, the FlavorWave a 7 and the Jetstream oven a 10 + when it comes to Air Fried Chicken . The FlavorWave gets a 7 because it does a good job on the chicken, its nice and juicy on the inside and the skin is done fairly well . Now when it comes to the Jetstream..not only is the chicken nice and juicy, but the skin is cooked to Perfection!!!! It comes out better then real fried chicken skin,but without all the grease ! I am hooked on the Jetstream oven mostly because of how great of a job it does on cooking Air Fried Chicken !!!
Let me say it again, I hate the durability or lack of durability of the Jetstream ovens, and I and many others wish Nesco would make their ovens to last !
Nesco won't even offer an extended warranty on their Jetstream ovens,so what does that tell you about the quality or lack of durability of the Jetstream ovens ? But it still looks like I have to buy another Jetstream oven if I want the best Air Fried Chicken in town ! I still wish someone would make a high air output convection oven that is durable,so that I could tell Nesco where to go with their great cooking,low durability,falling apart,and cracking into many pieces Jetstream ovens !!!!!!!
As far as the Deni oven goes,I can say it is very very durable,no melting parts,no cracking,no falling apart ! On the other hand,it is only so so when it comes to cooking with its weak low speed fan !
Here's how I rate the 3 ovens on a scale of 1 to ten 10 !
Deni
Durability 10
Cooking5
FlavorWave
Durability 9
Cooking 7 or 8
Jetstream
Durability 3
Cooking 9 or 10


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For the person who does not have room for appliances, the Deni Convection Oven is perfect for you.With this one appliance, you can roast, broil, grill, bake and steam various foods. Large 10.4 quart capacity. The convection oven cooks food in less time than a conventional oven thus saving you money on electricity.Hot air circulates around the food, therefore food cooks and browns fast and evenly.This versatile appliance is one that you can use every day.Meat sears quickly on the outside, sealing juices on the inside.Hot air circulation makes baked goods rise higher and the upper and lower racks allow you to cook a complete meal at one time.The oven includes base with handles, the non-breakable glass bowl, upper and lower racks, lid with timer and tongs for easy removal of racks.Clean up is a breeze with the built-in cleaning cycle.

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T-fal FZ7000002 Actifry 2.2-Pound Low Fat Multi-Cooker and Healthy Fryer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have received my Actifry this week. The potatoes I fried here came out perfectly fried. Imagine the best french fries you have tasted but without the greasy feeling and oil dripping from them. The oil you will find on the fries once they are ready is virtually invisible. If you want them very crispy, just let them fry a little longer than the specified time. If you like them tender on the inside, follow the specified time provided on the user's manual which is around 40 minutes for 2 1/5 pounds.
So far I have tried frying potatoes, bananas, nuggets and onions. All came out with brilliant results and what's best, using minimal oil. They all looked and tasted just like fried but were not greasy. And they were very crispy.
The only drawback is the quality of this gadget that was clearly not made to last. I have used mine 6 times only and the paddle has already stopped working twice for no apparent reason. The paddle was attached correctly and no food was blocking it from turning around. I had to turn off the unit several times before the paddle resumed working on both occasions. So I guess this will not last much since it has been used only a few times.
The Actifry has been around on Europe for some years now and I have found several people complaining about the product quality. It is not unusual to find reviews of people having it exchanged or fixed twice during the one year warranty time.
I would expect something so expensive to last a lot longer. If someone else finds the same issue with the paddle please comment.
UPDATE (01/08/2010):
I recommend checking Amazon's website in UK if you are interested in more reviews of this appliance. There you will find 240 reviews of Actifry.
My Actifry is being used around 5 times/week and sometimes the paddle still stops turning, but I find that removing and inserting it back usually solves the problem in no time. I am still very satisfied with the food it produces, but really wish that Tefal would improve the durability of this item.
UPDATE (02/02/2010 - One star removed from the 3-stars-rating, now only 2 stars):
I would like to point some flaws I have found on the unit until now. There really is a lot of room for improvement by Tefal:
1. The paddle sometimes stops turning for no reason at all, as I have already described above;

2. The piece that attaches the panhandle to the pan consists of two screws and a small piece of plastic that goes all the way down the side of the pan. More than a HUNDRED times I had to run to the machine because I could hear the paddle had got stuck and could not turn. ALL THESE TIMES the reason was that the food had got stuck due to this little piece of plastic and the paddle could not turn anymore because it was blocked by the food. Would it have been so difficult to attach the handle without this small piece of plastic? I truly doubt it;
3. The paddle would be so much easier to clean if it was not hollow on the bottom. Lots of food pieces enter the several small holes which seem to be there just to make it awkward to clean;
4. The plastic lid cover gets cracked by the heat the machine delivers! I have never removed this cover to clean, so it can't have been dropped or badly handled during clean ups. However, a crack has appeared at the front of the plastic lid cover. All I can think of is that heat from the machine during its normal operation cycle has made it crack.
In my opinion, the downsides of this machine outweigh the great results it delivers. That is really a pity since this machine could have been much better designed and the use of higher quality materials shouldn't add much to such a steep price.
UPDATE - 04/09/2010
This week, the paddle has finally stopped turning for good. And the plastic lid cover seems to crack a little bit more each time I use it. Luckily it is still in the warranty period since I bought it 6 months ago. So that was the lifetime of my Actifry - 6 months.

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The actifry is the first in a series of new products by t-fal that are designed to revolutionize the way we make our favorite foods.The "nutritious & delicious"line of products by t-fal make your foods in a more healthy way- but keep the flavors and textures that you love.The actifry features a unique patented technology that combines an exclusive heating system and stirring paddle, so that you can cook great tasting fresh homemade French fries with just 1 tablespoon of your favorite oil (making a French fry with only 3-percent fat content vs. 16-18-percent fat in a regular fry).It's also much more that, you can make a variety of dishes such as meats, poultry, risotto, seafood, granola, & desserts.Plus clean up is a breeze, actifry features a removable bowl, lid, filter and tablespoon- all of which are dishwasher safe (and most importantly- no oil to dispose of!). The unit comes with a handy booklet that features 30 different recipe ideas.The product is endorsed by food network host/author/registered dietician elide krieger! Tablespoon of your favorite oil!

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