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Cuisinart Combo Steam/Convection Oven (Part 3)

JoNorvelleWalker

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KennethT

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21 minutes ago, md8232 said:

 

Amazon has a $70 coupon running now.  I couldn’t resist!!

 

https://smile.amazon.com/F-Blumlein-JU-3200-Convection-Air-Plus-Technology/dp/B07VKNDK8Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=F.Blumlein+Steam+Convection+Oven&qid=1589063417&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNU9ENFBHNldKQVRCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTI4Mjg1MkRRME9VSTE3VjFMTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjMyNzgwMzA1VEFPVkMxRERZNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

Looks great.  Quite a bit more expensive that the CSO, but looks a lot better...  I'd love to hear how you enjoy using it after you get it.... maybe a dedicated thread for it????

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chromedome

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54 minutes ago, md8232 said:

 

Amazon has a $70 coupon running now.  I couldn’t resist!!

 

https://smile.amazon.com/F-Blumlein-JU-3200-Convection-Air-Plus-Technology/dp/B07VKNDK8Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=F.Blumlein+Steam+Convection+Oven&qid=1589063417&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNU9ENFBHNldKQVRCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTI4Mjg1MkRRME9VSTE3VjFMTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjMyNzgwMzA1VEFPVkMxRERZNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

Sooner or later, somebody was bound to take one for the team. :)

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md8232

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1 minute ago, chromedome said:

Sooner or later, somebody was bound to take one for the team. :)

 

Happy to be “That Guy”???

I can post some side by side pics and thoughts once it arrives.

If there is enough interest, the powers that be can split it off.

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md8232

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Amazon says the F Blumlein will be here Friday.  Coming from California.

I’ll set it up next to the CSO and take some photos.

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jrshaul

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I don't have an oven with a thermostat (there's a dial, but no numbers) and the CSO-300 was my go-to for everything. Spending $500 on a replacement is a bitter pill to swallow, but if it really is better...

gfweb

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10 minutes ago, ElsieD said:

Has anyone ever had the steam function quit?

I recall @Shelby had the pipes get clogged and she posted a masterful step-by-step repair.

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StumptownGeek

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On 5/7/2020 at 3:31 PM, jrshaul said:


The motor appears to be a shaded pole motor.

 

The convection fan on my older CSO failed recently, too.  Haven't gone in to debug it yet.  I can rotate the fan with a toothpick through the upper vent holes so it's not seized enough to lock up.

 

If you find a source for a replacement fan/motor please let us know.

Smithy

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14 minutes ago, ElsieD said:

@Shelby  now that @gfweb mentioned it, I remember you doing that.  Do you remember when?  I have gone through a number of pages and can't find it.

 

I think this is the post in question.

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Yes!  Smithy has posted my saga :) .  That cleaning worked wonders.  I highly recommend it.

 

 

Edited to say:  I can't believe that's only been a year ago.  Seems like a decade ago with all that's happened in the world.

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2 hours ago, ElsieD said:

Has anyone ever had the steam function quit?

 

Yes.

 

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JoNorvelleWalker

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10 minutes ago, ElsieD said:

 

And?

 

Shelby Maneuver -- twice so far.  Just be sure to tighten the hose clamps.  (Oh, and empty the drip tray while you're at it.)

 

I am rather sure my clogging problem was due to organic matter, not lime scale.  I had been using deionized water in my tank.  In the winter I'd have algae and at other times a white flocculant growth, as yet unidentified.  After the last Shelby Maneuver I switched to distilled water and so far have had nothing visible growing in the tank.

 

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Banana walnut bread baked in the CSO . Preheats so quickly & doesn't heat up the kitchen.

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curls

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3 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:

It's so clean in there!

That’s only because I haven’t owned it as long as all of you early adopters! 

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JoNorvelleWalker

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18 minutes ago, curls said:

That’s only because I haven’t owned it as long as all of you early adopters! 

 

You don't keep an unused spare for taking photographs?

 

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md8232

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10 hours ago, KootenayCook said:

 

Damn - I just took delivery of a "backup" CSO, but this looks more interesting (and more expensive...).

 

The brown truck is bringing it here today.  I just received my Cajun Fryer, so there will be some posts & pics coming on both.

 

I’ve created a thread for the F. Blumlein here:  

 

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robirdstx

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On 5/6/2020 at 1:43 PM, robirdstx said:


Well, I looked at mine and could not see the fan turning, then did the post it note test and no wind. I guess that explains the lack of noice when I use convection bake. My unit was purchased less than two years ago. The unit has a three year limited warranty. I ordered it through amazon.com and received the Canadian model. I have sent off an email with photos of the unit and invoice to the Conair Canadian center, asking how I can get my unit repaired or replaced, as I live in the USA. Other than lack of fan function, the unit works just fine.


I got a return email the other day:

 

Thank you for your email. I apologize for the delayed response. You reached Conair Canada. I am forwarding your query to Conair US for further assistance.

 

I will keep you updated.

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@md8232, I'm very interested in your impressions. I've heard many arguments for a CSO, but rarely for what's wrong with it.

(I have not [yet] succumbed to this instance of DL enabling, so I don't know). 😄

gfweb

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51 minutes ago, TdeV said:

@md8232, I'm very interested in your impressions. I've heard many arguments for a CSO, but rarely for what's wrong with it.

(I have not [yet] succumbed to this instance of DL enabling, so I don't know). 😄

 

CSOs only fault in my eyes is that its a bit small. Fitting a 1/4 sheet pan would be great and allow many more normal-sized baking dishes.

 

Its also sealed so tight that that wet food will steam bake even with the steam turned off. Roasting cauliflower isn't easy.

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KennethT

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Last night was more chicken thighs in the CSO - and more experimentation.  This time, I did steam-bake at 425F for 10 minutes, then took the tray out, raised, the rack to the upper slot (but the rack is still a U), but the tray back and steam-broil at 450 for 5 minutes, then turned the tray around 180degrees and steam-broil for 5 minutes.  Prior to cooking, was a quick dip in some fish sauce followed by just a few minutes in the refrigerator uncovered.  Best chicken yet!  Unfortunately, no photos.....

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I've now used the CSO to steam whole fish twice. Both times it performed admirably but it was a bit of a learning curve as the steaming times are a little longer than they'd be than if I was using a traditional steamer on the stovetop.

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