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ISO Cuisinart Steam Oven

KennethT

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hey Everybody - I know quite a few of those here who use their CSO a lot had bought spares, which may or may not be still sitting in a box in the garage (or bedroom) or somewhere....  So now I'm begging one of you to think about letting one go....  I'm pretty sure that @rotuts, @Shelby, @JoNorvelleWalker, @gfweb and maybe a few others have one.  If you know of someone not listed, please add to the list.

 

The fan (more likely a bearing) in my current CSO has been making a horrible squealing noise sporadically for some time now.  Sometimes you can turn off the oven and turn it back on to solve the problem, sometimes it won't.  I'd be happy to disable the fan but I'm pretty sure it's necessary for anything steam related.  I tried taking the oven apart to access the fan, but there's a plastic piece in front of it (the part that's adjacent to the water tank) that seems like it's attached to the entire outer case and I don't really see how to get it off without drilling out some rivets.  Plus, once I get it off, who knows if I can even replace the fan assembly or the faulty bearing.

 

So, I'm humbly imploring this group to take pity on a wayward CSO owner who didn't have the foresight to buy an extra one and sell me one of yours.  I can furnish a UPS call tag and have UPS come to you to pick up, and I can make payment through Zelle, check, wire transfer, envelope full o' cash or any other way you'd prefer.

 

Please PM me if you are willing to help!!!  Thank you!!!

rotuts

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@KennethT

 

I feel your pain.

 

this on eBay ?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167597311994?_skw=cuisinart+steam+oven&epid=16053452336&itmmeta=01K0M5DAND9H7Z3WJWG9D7FXK2&hash=item27059407fa:g:7-QAAOSwoytoUzgr&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fxm7bF%2FIeK4Xj%2FWx5Np1zMbYO1qwStuyTgYXMPVsyQOJfIwlhaH%2B8d1FW4hR8Eb6jOQjHbDYVsNKhluKXf4HIKjDC2bv%2BYI77qICLW5nVeER04cL3gUL4%2FvGM84yAQ1DDqCBRTP66z6nyPjlRov%2FSKiY%2Bq8zejCV1iViX6Or38%2FEYLSNoIlUmwkfGonsGgmQAztvVJ39bSssBXJCa5VQcFI01QlMZUKUuRKlAG%2FKF5Lvd3oCmwLTY6eIk5MtgIlF4zuKsxWXCjEVeEYGnJso8FW6nM6x1GL3YfZ%2Bhqx6MyNg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM7qq1hYVm

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I likewise feel your pain. There are a couple of them on eBay as @rotuts noted.

 

Maybe buy an ebay one and then try to fix the one you have? 🙁

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KennethT

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22 minutes ago, rotuts said:

@KennethT

 

I feel your pain.

 

this on eBay ?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167597311994?_skw=cuisinart+steam+oven&epid=16053452336&itmmeta=01K0M5DAND9H7Z3WJWG9D7FXK2&hash=item27059407fa:g:7-QAAOSwoytoUzgr&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fxm7bF%2FIeK4Xj%2FWx5Np1zMbYO1qwStuyTgYXMPVsyQOJfIwlhaH%2B8d1FW4hR8Eb6jOQjHbDYVsNKhluKXf4HIKjDC2bv%2BYI77qICLW5nVeER04cL3gUL4%2FvGM84yAQ1DDqCBRTP66z6nyPjlRov%2FSKiY%2Bq8zejCV1iViX6Or38%2FEYLSNoIlUmwkfGonsGgmQAztvVJ39bSssBXJCa5VQcFI01QlMZUKUuRKlAG%2FKF5Lvd3oCmwLTY6eIk5MtgIlF4zuKsxWXCjEVeEYGnJso8FW6nM6x1GL3YfZ%2Bhqx6MyNg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM7qq1hYVm

Thanks.  I checked Ebay, but I'd prefer to not buy a used oven.  I couldn't find any open box or new.  I did find some other options like a new Panasonic 7-in-1 steam oven and a few others, but they don't have many reviews and the Panasonic doesn't even list interior dimensions!

KennethT

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5 minutes ago, gfweb said:

I likewise feel your pain. There are a couple of them on eBay as @rotuts noted.

 

Maybe buy an ebay one and then try to fix the one you have? 🙁

That's an idea, buying one for parts - but it's really hard to access the fan area - I'd rather not drill out any rivets to get to it as that's what seems like would be necessary.

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I feel your pain, too.  I gave both of Ronnie's daughters one for Christmas in 2019.  One uses it ALL the time and loves it.  As far as I know the other one has never even taken it out of the box.  I've BEGGED her to sell it back to me multiple times.  I'm not sure why she won't --prolly because I want it so badly lol.  I'll try again but I doubt she'll let it go.  Back then I paid $160 for one.  

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I've never bought anything off of this place and the shipping it absolutely ridiculous but they have 99 of them in stock (supposedly)

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256809011274309.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!541.93!216.77!!!!!%40!12000048267529673!ppc!!!&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&&albagn=888888&&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en3256809011274309&ds_e_product_merchant_id=5598506907&ds_e_product_country=US&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=20546179816&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17338725097&gbraid=0AAAAAD6I-hGBKPcfqsHHPxz-Yq5sHPumF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrOmKkOHLjgMVKZzuAR258BLXEAQYEyABEgKTzvD_BwE

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OMG I'm taking over your thread lol.  This one on EBAY says it's been taken out of the box but never used.....I'd pull the trigger on it......

 

 

“The oven is new, never used. It has been taken out of the box and put back in. It has a tiny dent (1/16") on the edge. User guides are included. Grills and trays are still sealed in original packaging.”Read Lessabout the seller notes
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28 minutes ago, KennethT said:

Thanks.  I checked Ebay, but I'd prefer to not buy a used oven.  I couldn't find any open box or new.  I did find some other options like a new Panasonic 7-in-1 steam oven and a few others, but they don't have many reviews and the Panasonic doesn't even list interior dimensions!

Panasonic had the dimensions on their Canadian Site.  They list it as 320mm across (12.6") by 220mm high (8.66") and 280mm deep (11.02") for .7 cubic feet.  Not very big.

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on that new , out of box item , above from @Shelby 's ref

 

they offer a protection paln , from allstate :

 

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very odd , as who  is going to fix it ?  not Allstate.

 

maybe the actuaries noted nothing is going to happen for two eyars

 

and see ' free money ? '

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Does anyone remember what the difference was between the N and N1 versions?  The one for sale is an N, but the one I have that is dying is the N1.

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2 minutes ago, KennethT said:

Does anyone remember what the difference was between the N and N1 versions?  The one for sale is an N, but the one I have that is dying is the N1.

Chatgpt tells me:

The Cuisinart CSO-300N1 is essentially an upgraded version of the CSO‑300N (and earlier CSO‑300C). Here's what sets the N1 apart:

🔧 Key Differences

  • Steam-Clean Function
    The N1 includes a dedicated "steam clean" cycle—designed to clean the oven by running a steam cycle at approximately 210 °F to loosen residue. The earlier N model lacks this feature Cuisinart+9Amazon+9Home Coffee Solutions+9Cuisinart+2Houzz+2Gardenweb+2.

  • Slightly Larger Interior
    Reviews and user discussions report that the N1 has marginally increased internal capacity—enough to accommodate cast-iron skillets up to about 10″ at an angle—whereas the N is a bit tighter Thibeault's TableGardenweb.

  • Same Removable Water Reservoir
    Both the N and N1 share the updated removable water reservoir, which makes steam cleaning and refilling much more convenient than the original CSO‑300 model Houzz.

Summary Table

Feature CSO‑300N CSO‑300N1
Removable reservoir ✔︎ ✔︎
Steam-clean cycle No ✔︎
Interior capacity Standard (≈ CSO‑300C) Slightly larger

 

 

lol I note that chatgpt notes our own @Ann_T regarding the interior size

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3 minutes ago, Shelby said:

Chatgpt tells me:

 

The Cuisinart CSO-300N1 is essentially an upgraded version of the CSO‑300N (and earlier CSO‑300C). Here's what sets the N1 apart:

🔧 Key Differences

  • Steam-Clean Function
    The N1 includes a dedicated "steam clean" cycle—designed to clean the oven by running a steam cycle at approximately 210 °F to loosen residue. The earlier N model lacks this feature Cuisinart+9Amazon+9Home Coffee Solutions+9Cuisinart+2Houzz+2Gardenweb+2.

  • Slightly Larger Interior
    Reviews and user discussions report that the N1 has marginally increased internal capacity—enough to accommodate cast-iron skillets up to about 10″ at an angle—whereas the N is a bit tighter Thibeault's TableGardenweb.

  • Same Removable Water Reservoir
    Both the N and N1 share the updated removable water reservoir, which makes steam cleaning and refilling much more convenient than the original CSO‑300 model Houzz.

 

Summary Table

Feature CSO‑300N CSO‑300N1
Removable reservoir ✔︎ ✔︎
Steam-clean cycle No ✔︎
Interior capacity Standard (≈ CSO‑300C) Slightly larger

 

 

lol I note that chatgpt notes our own @Ann_T regarding the interior size

 

Thanks - Google's AI also lined to @Ann_T site!

 

I wonder if the older version will accommodate the cast iron plate that I use with the one I've got now - it just barely fits... granted, I don't use it much, but I'd like to still have the option.

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1 minute ago, Shelby said:

You might ask the seller...the picture listed shows the 300N1, not the 300N........maybe they mislabeled it?   However, I'd still buy the 300N even if it doesn't have the steam clean cycle button.....

Interesting - the photo of the box shows the p/n as CSO-300N, but the image of the oven on the box shows the steam clean button.

 

Personally, I don't really care about the steam clean button, I can always just set the oven to super steam at 250F but I'm more concerned about the difference in interior space.

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Screw it... I bought it.  I figure that they have a 30 day return policy in case it's not what I thought - I just pay the shipping back.

 

Thanks for the help, y'all!

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CSO‑300N (Original model)

CSO‑300N1 (Upgraded model)

Summary

Model Exterior (W×D×H) Interior Capacity
300N 15.5″ × 18″ × 10.75″ 0.6 cu ft
300N1 ~18″ × 23″ × 14.5″ 0.6 cu ft

Both share the same 0.6 cu ft interior, ideal for a 12″ pizza or 4.5-lb chicken. There’s no official breakdown of exact internal height, width, and depth—for that, we'd need access to repair manuals or direct measurement.

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1 minute ago, KennethT said:

Screw it... I bought it.  I figure that they have a 30 day return policy in case it's not what I thought - I just pay the shipping back.

 

Thanks for the help, y'all!

Yay!!!  I think you made a good decision.  I bet your pan fits.

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Just now, Shelby said:

Yay!!!  I think you made a good decision.  I bet your pan fits.

Thanks. It's amazing how we can become attached to devices like this.  I'll probably keep it even if the pan doesn't fit - I barely use it with that pan anymore anyway so it's not a huge loss.  If it is only a fraction of an inch different, I can always shave down the cast iron pan a bit!  Always fun to break out the angle grinder....

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1 minute ago, Shelby said:

Sigh I know.  My husbands daughter could prolly make a fortune on hers if she keeps holding on to it lol.

It'd be even funnier if that's who I was buying it from!!!  She doesn't happen to live in California?

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