T-Fal OT8065002 Avante Elite 6-Slice Toaster Oven
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: T-FalBrand: T-Fal
Release Date: 2008-05-15
Model: OT8065002
Color: Black
Product features:
- 6-slice toaster oven with digital control panel and LED screen
- Bake, broil, warm, and toast functions; adjustable temperature
- Warming compartment with glass lid; 90-minute timer
- Auto shut-off for safety; baking pan, broiling pan, and tongs included
- Measures 20 by 15 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of T-Fal OT8065002 Avante Elite 6-Slice Toaster Oven
Customer Review: It's NOT a fan, so it isn't grinding; it's an air pump and it purrs or hums!
Summary: 5 Stars
First and most important, all of those people returning their "defective" ovens because of a "grinding" sound coming from the "fan" don't know the first thing about a convection oven, so they're missing out on a great product. It's not a fan, nor is it a grinding sound. It's quite normal and it is only noticeable as the AIR PUMP gets up to speed. After that, it's nothing more than a gentle purring sound. In fact, I just went to the kitchen to move my crab cakes from the MicroWave to the Avante Convection Oven and it sounds less like a purr, than a soft humming sound.
Someone was at least smart enough to compare it to the pumping sound of a dishwasher. I call that smart because that's what they're hearing. It's not a fan; it's an air pump. A fan would never survive the 350-500 degree temperatures of an oven like this. The motor would be right in the path of the hot blasting air.
If not the fan would have to be belt driven (melted rubber anyone?) or gear driven and how would you keep the gears lubricated at 500 degrees?
The bottom line is that this is a great oven for finishing off a quick meal that requires browning, after starting it in the microwave. It's not great as a toaster, but it can't be beat for baking or broiling when you don't need a full-sized oven, and you can reduce the cooking time considerably when baking, thanks to the convection provided by the AIR PUMP!
Description of T-Fal OT8065002 Avante Elite 6-Slice Toaster Oven
This feature-packed toaster oven offers 6-slice toast capacity and can even hold an 11" pizza. With its unique, slanted design, this unit looks ready for business - and it is. Warm, toast, broil, bake and more! Separate warming compartment with glass lid for rolls, muffins and croissants. Digital control panel is programmable for precise cooking.Toaster Ovens
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