Almost 18 years ago, microwaves were beginning to become popular to the public's imagination and desire but die hard housewives who grew up with standard conventional ovens still weren’t totally convinced about “nuking” foods.

A happy medium was reached by having counter top convention -broiler ovens promoted, (before the oven-toaster popularity took over). My mom, being a traditionalist in it’s purist form, decided to go with counter top tradition and purchase the Toastmaster Convection oven-broiler. She didn’t quite know what convection meant, but it didn’t matter, she has to this day, (she's 93 now), an instinct of what is a good product, and therefore chose the 7071.

WHAT IT CAN DO:

- It can dehydrate food, eliminating moisture from food
- It can bake cakes cookies, but because cooking time is reduced,
it is best to check regularly as to the completion of baked goods.
- It slow cooks food which enables one to cook several foods for
several hours and one can return to the kitchen safely knowing that
the different foods have been thoroughly cooked.

WHAT IT CONTAINS:

- The oven has three rack positions for baking, roasting, and broiling and can
easily hold a 12 pound turkey or several Cornish hens.
- There are two sets of heating elements - on top and bottom of oven.
- On the bake, roast, and slow cook settings, the thermostat will
turn on and off with indicating lights It brings with it a broil pan assembly,
and a bake rack.
- There never came a handle with the oven, which was, it’s one
most severe set back - and quite dangerous if I may add. There is
virtually no way to draw out the racks or trays without risking a bad burn;
or having a mitt catch fire on it’s way in or out. I do not know
what the designers were thinking of when they fashioned this
model and it is it’s one flaw- and so simple to have resolved.

ITS COOKING ABILITY:

We have consistently and regularly roasted, baked, broiled, and occasionally, even toasted in our oven but be aware that if you decide to make toast, you’ll need to preheat the broiler about 10 minutes before to get it to it’s right toasting temperature. And then watch it closely, because you’ll have burned toast before you realize it.

Roasts, chickens, and just about anything else will come out juicy, browned, and tender. If you decide to bake, then make sure it’s a moist cake mix or dough as the cooking time will be reduced.

Casserole dishes will turn out in just about the same time as do regular ovens with no other particular benefit.

IT'S PERFORMANCE:
Doesn't get too hot at all and wires don't seem to even notice the heat.

Unlike the http://www.epinions.com/content_191129357956 Toastmaster 362B Toaster Oven with Convection Cooking, which I reviewed previously, if you put your hand on the oven, there is no problem. Oh, you'll know it's hot but there's no risk of getting burned. The wires on the 7071 and the 7091 are made to withstand heat and it is recommended that you not use an extension cord which may not be able to withstand the heat which the original wires are meant to do.
Actually, the cavity of the unit itself has a good response time for heating up for baking and roasting, but it does take a lot of time if you're in a hurry to make some toast with the broiler.

I guess that's because it's not a toaster convection oven but rather a convection oven with broiler. Duh!
Well, anyway, it can be used as a toaster just prepare yourself for a wait and I'd say, turn on the broiler about 10 minutes before you need the toast.

This is a work horse if not "the" work horse of Toastmaster convection ovens - and was made to last. It lasts so long that we actually got a microwave unnecessarily because we got tired of waiting for the Toastmaster to go - it's probably never going to happen.

It Cleans Easily with it's nonstick interior! The glass door just doesn't scratch or get stained with grease it seems. The door also opens easily and snaps shut securely.

It's only drawback as stated previously, is that it didn't come with it's own original handle particular and appropriate to the oven design. You are at risk of getting your hand burned or having your mitt catch fire by touching the top broiler element. BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL!

The pull out trays and rack slip fairly easily from the oven cavity and shouldn't cause any mishaps at all. Just be careful your hand doesn't graze the top broiler element.

If you're looking for stability, endurability, and reliability (beyond comprehension) plus excellent cooking qualities, this "work horse" may still be the one for you.

June, 2007. With the deepest regret and sadness I must report that my convection oven finally gave out. Well, actually it was the top heating element and I was too lazy to go try and get another one. Had I replaced the heating element, it would still be going strong. So, after almost 20 years of use, I laid it to rest and turned on my microwave.

Good night sweet oven. And a flight of brownies fly thee to thy well deserved rest. ;^)


Recommended:
Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 45.00