Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach Countertop Oven with Convection and Rotisserie

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I bought this to go in the garage so that I could get the cooking heat out of the kitchen. So far I've done quickie dinners like chicken strips and frozen pizza but I have also done cornish game hens using the rotisserie feature as well as homemade bannana bread, pigsnblankets, baked fish and augrautin potatos. It's done a great job at everything. I chose this oven because it was the only one with rotisserie and the ability to fit a 9x13 casserole (actually it holds two!) and should come in handy for Thanksgiving and the like. I will point out that casserole dishes with handles or grab sides will not fit, so don't be disappointed when your go-to pyrex dishes with handles won't fit.

If your plan is to use this inside your house to keep from having to fire up your full size oven then I would discourage you from getting this because I think this oven will heat up the house just as much and take up a ton of space. If you plan on keeping it in the garage or a covered outdoor kitchen then this is the one to get. Lots of value for the price.

Make no mistake, this is no mere toaster oven. It's the first portable oven of the many that I've owned that is actually large enough to do some serious cooking. The two included removable racks allow you the versatility of baking on two levels simultaneously or of accommodating a taller cooking vessel on a single level. The usable interior space measures 8.5" high, 13" deep and 13.75" wide and will fit two 13" round pizza stones or two 9" x 13" baking dishes. Just be sure that the baking dishes don't have handles which might put them over the limit.

It shipped with rotisserie equipment, two metal shelf racks, one large enameled metal baking pan and one smaller aluminum broiler or baking pan with a rack that fits inside. The enameled pan is a shelf unto itself and it fits into the rack slots whereas the smaller pan sits on one of the supplied shelf racks. You may never need anything else but if you do, Amazon sells many other accessories which will fit the oven.

One thing that should be noted is that the exterior can get hot; I gather that it's not particularly well insulated, possibly a result of cost-cutting. That's generally not a problem as long as you're aware of it and take precautions. And it can even be turned into an advantage because the top can be used as a warming tray.

The oven has seen constant use since I've had it and has turned out a delicious crusty loaf of French bread, two batches of chocolate chip cookies (on quarter sheets which I purchased separately) and a homemade pizza. It's also broiled filet mignon and heated up various other items. As far as I'm concerned, the Hamilton Beach Countertop oven has paid for itself already and I look forward to using it for a long time to come.

This works good as a secondary oven to bake or convect. I haven't tried the rotisserie yet but think it will work fine. Just beware that there is not a toast or bagel setting. It only has bake, convect, broil, and rotisserie. I've learned to set the temp on 450 and bake for about 8-10 minutes to have toast come out good. Just keep an eye on it or it will burn. It won't brown like a regular toaster.

My oven on my stove went out right after Christmas. I could not afford a new Range so thought I would research a Countertop Oven. I researched several stores and could not find what I wanted or price plus large shipping cost. Then I thought of Amazon who I have been ordering from for years and really like their selling and shipping practices. Sure enough, I found the Hamilton Beach Countertop Oven with Convection and Rotisserie that I had been looking for at an excellent price with no shipping. I ordered it and received it really quick. I started using it the same day. It is great! Everything that I wanted in a countertop oven and it cooks marvelously. I have used the rotisserie and baked a cake and broiled. I love it!! Highly recommend!

The oven has a big interior as listed. This is what I was looking for. But the temperature is off by at least 25 degrees, and not accurate. The convection

motor started making a horrible loud noise after the second use and so now I don't use that feature. I would return it, but it is so much trouble to repackage it and lug it to a mail facility due to it's size. I would buy from a local store next time which is easier to return.

Works exactly as advertised...didn't realize the size..when not in use we store it in our laundry room...love the convection and very easy to use, Amazon has never disappointed us...

I used this type of oven for over 10 years.

I use them primarily to roast chickens.

It normally takes between 60 to 75 minutes to roast a chicken, even in less expensive models.

With this one even after one hour and half , the chicken is still not cook.

I tried twice with the same result.

I checked the maximum inside temperature of the oven after 30 minutes with digital laser thermometer , even with the thermostat at 450 degrees, the temperature never exceeded 350 degrees.

My wife tried to use the oven to broil steaks , they were not cook either.

I tried to return this oven but this was refused as I bought it over 3 months ago.

Now I am stuck with a non-functioning appliance that I really have no use for.

I have been a very satisfied Amazon customer for many years and I am sorry to have to write a negative review.

This oven works well and it exactly what we "wanted" at a good price. My low rating is due to getting a damaged unit and not getting proper customer service from the seller.

The oven arrived quickly but the chrome around the door "wrinkled"/not smooth, the front plastic handle was scratched up already and one of the cooking pans that came with it was already creased/dented. The box it came in did not show much damage in shipping to have caused these problems.

I contacted the vendor via email (twice) after reading about the restocking charge and shipping fees. The second time they stated that they would send me a check after I return it to reimburse my shipping fees...but no mention of not charging a restocking fee! I frankly did not expect a problem from an Amazon vendor. I was very specific with them about wanting to get one that was not damaged but that was ignored. I also offered to provide pictures of the damage but again not even mentioned in the reply to just return it.

So, not sure what to do, the fee for shipping (and hoping to get reimbursed at some later date by check) and the restocking fee make it not really worth sending back. Not really what you expect when you order from and Amazon vendor.

SO, before you order be aware that you may get one that is damaged and not really have a good resolution. But at least you can heat up your pizza and frys quickly...just don't leave the oven out in plain site when having company over!!