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GE Profile : SCA1001KSS 30 1.4 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Advantium Microwave Oven, 900 Watts, 300 CFM

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I have had my Advantium for about 5 years and I love it! The other reviewer says you have to have a 220V outlet, but that's not true for this oven. It does come in BOTH sizes, and since the title of this item says "120", it will plug into a regular outlet.

It's not a really simple to use microwave, but it's extremely versatile. It is very easy, with one push, to make it do 30-second microwave increments at 100%, but if you want to microwave at a lower percent, you really have to know what you're doing! (Turn to "time-cook" under "microwave" , push "enter", then select your time, press "enter", and then turn the power dial and press "enter" again!) I've always said that you can't be simple-minded and use this machine!

I love having a small oven which bakes (and REALLY "bake", and not microwave) a casserole or baked goods. It's also wonderful at re-heating pizza using "speed-cook" in just a VERY few minutes, on its black oven tray. It comes out crispy and not floppy like it does when reheated in a microwave.

I'm sure it will do a lot more than I have used it for, and I think it's a great combination oven.

I purchased a 220 Volt Advantium Oven as the convection cooking time is half that of the 120 Volt model. You do not have to run a thick, super heavy duty stiff 220 volt cable as you might with an electric range. I ran a 220volt-12 Gauge copper wire which was very flexible and easy to install. The amperage on this oven is not that high. I have had this unit almost since it was first introduced. The new model has many needed improvements since mine. You will love it. I rarely use my large gas range-convection oven except for the cook top. The Advantium also mixes different levels of Microwave and Convection Heat to get great cooking results. Use it separately as a micro or convection oven too. Many users do not know that it was also designed to combine these two energy sources. You also need to know when to use the round metal tray, round white ceramic tray, or round open metal grid tray. READ THE MANUAL until you get the hang of it. Nobody does. My service guy used a metal tray when he poached fish in a pyrex covered dish! Poor results. Dahhh! He didn't read the COOKING MANUAL, just the REPAIR MANUAL. It also makes a great range hood vent and turns itself on thermostatically or manually if you neglect to. I also use the programable hood light as a night light. This has been the best appliance I have ever purchased and is worth the extra money. Treat yourself! If you are a "Ding-Ding" cook and just microwave cold coffee and frozen dinners, don't buy this! This is for COOKS!

I luv my Advantium, however those considering this oven need to know it does require a 220 v outlet. It will brown foods with halogen bulbs on top and bottom, bakes cookies and breads, yum!I have had my Advantium for about 7 years with fairly light to moderate use when a fuse had to be replaced, along with some electrical panel work. Sears will work on these ovens and that cost me a little over 300 bucks. So my frustration was, here I purchased what I thought was a well-made, high quality oven/microwave, and it let me down after only 7 years. OH, also it malfunctioned again early this year and I am trying to decide whether to get it fixed or just buy a regular microwave. IN the meantime, i am using my 26 year old JCpenneys microwave until I decide what to do. They don't make'em like they used to!!!

Over the course of the last 6 years we have had to replace the door handle on the unit 4 times. They tried to say we were too close to the oven, but that was not the case. Confirmed by the repair people that installed the replacements. Two of the handles were replaced under warranty. The last two we had to cover ourselves. We just had the magnetron go out (Sparking inside. That was exciting.) and are still waiting to find out if that will be covered by warranty. If not, the repair will be about $300. Which is about the time I will probably purchase another manufacturers' microwave...
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Also, we never use the convection oven feature.