Customer Reviews for GE - Caf Advantium 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on May 22, 2014
Posted by: Calamity
I've only had it a couple of weeks, so I'm not sure of product reliability, but so far everything I've made has come out perfect. I did put non-stick spray on the metal pan when i cooked biscuits and they didn't brown on the bottom. I'm thinking that is why. The only other thing is that when rewarming a plate of food, it overwarmed and made my chicken dry. Will watch this closer in the future. Otherwise, my husband and both love it!
Since I purchase my Advantium over the stove microwave/convection oven/Quick Cook device I have had a great deal of fun "playing with it". I like the recipes in the cook book received with the device. Last night we had the Scrod (except we used Halibut) with shallots & Parsley. I have also made variation of cookies (for example, Almond Butter Gluten Free cookies based on the Peanut Butter Cookies recipe). I really like the fact that time, in the Fast Cook mode, is reduce to (approximately) half. Anyway, the "bottom lie" is that both my wife and I ae very pleased with or purchase.
I haven't used my Advantium to often yet, but when i have used it I loved it. Is to use, just read the directions prior. I love the fact that it also cooks like a traditional oven.
The salesman told me he had one of these and how great it was but I was very skeptical. We were doing a remodel and replacing double ovens, countertop microwave and a cooktop to gain more space. Decided to go with this and I LOVE it. I really wonder if I need an oven? This thing does it wll. We've done cookies, brownies, potatoes and more on the speedcook and they've all come out perfect. I am not one to rate a 5 star but definitely will with this product.
I have had this for about 6 months. I suggest you watch the dvd that comes with it. I often wish it had a key pad instead of the dial. It can take a while to get to 15 minutes for microwave timing. It doesn't really take the place of a toaster oven. I am tempted to get one for the quick broil or bake. Maybe I don't have speed cook down, but haven't figured out a quick crisp setting. It would help to have easy storage for the oven racks and speed cook tray to make it quicker to switch from microwave to other modes. My exhaust fan barely pull any smoke. My smoke alarms go off when I have anything smoking - from the prime rib in the oven to bacon on my stovetop. Will have this checked out under my warranty. The onsite warranty is great. It had a problem when I first got it, and they sent someone out to get it going.