Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned Ronco Inventions 3000TBFS Showtime Indoor Compact Rotisserie and BBQ, Black

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(Update 5/27): Since Amazon keeps lowering the price (now less than a reconditioned toaster oven), I find myself ordering another each Friday. The price is so low and the unit seems to be hanging in there. Way to go, Ronco and Amazon!

(Update 5/22): Probably another 'duh', but irregularly shapped foods (such as a 4-lb. chicken) are going to cook irregularly as well. Not too many cooks are going to find that perfectly round rump roast (or whatever). I did use the basket for some swordfish steaks. They did really well. Again, however, in order to keep from sliding around in the basket, all must be the same thickness. I also noted that the lemon slices fell out of the basket as they lost their moisture during the cooking precess.

(Update 4/29) This time, I attempted a 4 lb. leg of lamb and it came out too well done! I have discovered the key to all of this is how close the item being cooked is to the heating element....duh! It still smoked (Lamb is a fatty meat.). Another suggestion: Make sure the spices you are using can stand to be seared. Curry is definitely NOT among them!

(4/16)Received this beauty yesterday and decided to try a small leg of lamb this morning.

Pros:
Wonderfully juicy meat.
Can't beat the $39.95 free shipping price. (5/22: Well, I guess you can since Amazon has reduced the price by $5. I have ordered 3 more since this initial review. Great gift!!!)

Easy to use.
Mine was a reconditioned model. It came out of the box looking brand new.

Cons:
Perhaps the other reviewers did not cook anything fatty, but cleanup is most assuredly not 'a breeze'.
Grease spattered and smoked a bit. I had to air out the room briefly.
Although the footprint is small, RONCO demands an 8" clearance at the top, back and sides when cooking. 4" is adequate but the extra space can be quite problematical.
You will need to experiment with the cooking times. It would be nice if the instruction book was more complete or at least listed the standard oven temp for this unit. (Example: Lamb was listed at 18 min./lb. My 2 lb. cut was in for 45 min. and still came out a little rarer than I like.)

This is the re conditioned product. I know it might be used and hoped any problem is fixed when I received it. But it is not. it was extensively used and you can see the wear and tear. When I start using it makes lot of noise. I tried lubricant "oil". doesn't help. I exchange it, still the same problem. But for the price it is okay. I would recommend this product if you are planning to purchase it as new. Hope this helps for the other purchaser.

I ordered the Ronco, not really knowing what to expect. I tried it this weekend...and got amazing results. I made a small chicken on Sunday...and everyone was impressed. At first the idea of a reconditioned equipment made me hestitate, however it worked perfectly. The only thing you need to do, is cover the tray with foil so you have less mess to clean afterwards, because all the fat will drip and cover the bottom. Again, I highly recommend buying the Ronco.

I've had one of these for 2 years now. It works great and does everything they say it will do. Food comes out fantastic, juicy, well flavored and it's a snap to clean up. It couldn't get any easier to use unless someone cooks it for you.

Not a bad thing, necessarily. You have to oil the spigot ends or they squeak incessantly but that is the biggest problem. This bad boy cooks meats & chicken wonderfully. I haven't used it in a while and I'm not sure why but it's great!

For the money, this thing is just excellent. Makes chicken, turkey, and roasts simply more delicious - and makes cooking fun again.

I LOVE it!! You really just put your meat, chicken or fish in and SET IT AND FORGET IT. I don't ever have to woryy about burining a steak again. The steak comes out PERFECT and very juicy. I think this is a great invention and works like a charm!!

I just received this a couple of weeks ago & have cooked 2 chickens & 2 roast beefs. All turned out fantastic! I had been looking at purchasing a rotisserie for a while, then when I came across this $39 deal I figured I had nothing to lose. I have found this easy to use. I covered the drip pan with foil which made clean up a breeze. Also the kabob rods did not come with the unit (it's listed in the description) I contacted Ronco customer service & within 2 weeks I received 4 Kabob rods.

All in all I'd highly recommend this unit (especially for $39)

you know how on tv they make everything look easy and then you try and well..you know. i can not believe how easy this is to use and how DELCIOUS the meat and poultry i have made in it came out. i am completely thrilled with this product and highly recommend it. it is a breeze to clean, easy to operate and fun to watch the food cook! it is a marvel. GET ONE NOW! you will use it all the time!!! they also make wonderful gifts for anyone that spends any time cooking! at this price, they are a steal! happy cooking!

i got the rotisserie but i am missing some of the parts that was suppose come with it like the meat thermometer also the flavor injector also the kabob rods eight of them and most emportant the heat reflector and rotisserie basket and i cant use it because of that and i would like to have thoughs things [...]