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"New" Cuisinart or other branded steam oven ?

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weinoo

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36 minutes ago, rotuts said:

something I just noticed :

 

the seal for the door is now on the machine , not the door.

 

will make cleaning the glass on the door

 

w rubbing alcohol much easier .

 

Oh, I didn't realize we were supposed to clean that glass!

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rotuts

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Where does the steam come out ?  

 

the back ?

 

the water tank is on the R side ?

KennethT

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Where does the steam come out ?  

 

the back ?

 

the water tank is on the R side ?

Yes to both.

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KennethT

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@KennethT

 

bet you are very happy !

Very!  So far.... especially since it's our only oven.  We don't have a regular range or wall oven.

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ElsieD

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On 7/23/2025 at 8:45 PM, ElsieD said:

Here is a picture showing (I hope) the vent at the rear of the machine.  I'm not sure what it's function is so if anyone has an idea, I'd love to hear it.  I'm assuming it's some sort of steam vent which is why I would turn it sideways if using steam.  The manual doesn't say what it is for.

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@rotuts  See the vent between the top of the oven and the bottom of the cupboard?  I can confirm that it's the steam vent.

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KennethT

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23 minutes ago, ElsieD said:

@rotuts  See the vent between the top of the oven and the bottom of the cupboard?  I can confirm that it's the steam vent.

It seems like the everything vent.  When I run on convection bake, I feel a slight warm breeze coming out then too.

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KennethT

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4 minutes ago, weinoo said:

I’m wondering why they decided to put “everything” on top of the unit, as opposed to how the controls/electronics/whatever were on the. Side, in the 300?

 

Does it make sense that to be directly above the heat source?

It does make the footprint smaller taking up less counter space - and I think it has a much more modern look - especially with the touchscreen as opposed to buttons... although that's just one more thing that might not last that long.  Also, looking at the competitive countertop ovens, they all look similar, with the controls on top rather than the side.

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KennethT

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Either for lunch or dinner, I plan to make some grouper.  Typically, I pan fry it to get a crust, and then 10 minutes on convection bake at 350 to bring up to temp.  Usually, this time in the oven winds up getting the crust a little soggy.

 

What say ye about using the air fryer function as opposed to convection bake?

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rotuts

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what happens when you air fry , a new feature , w the heat ?

 

'''   I feel a slight warm breeze coming out then too.  '''

 

is the oven not sealed as the CSO I was ?

 

or is the ' seal ' selective ?

 

ie for toast , but not other functions ?

KennethT

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33 minutes ago, rotuts said:

what happens when you air fry , a new feature , w the heat ?

 

'''   I feel a slight warm breeze coming out then too.  '''

 

is the oven not sealed as the CSO I was ?

 

or is the ' seal ' selective ?

 

ie for toast , but not other functions ?

Yes, there are a few new features - air fry and turbo roast.  Unlike the original CSO, there seems to be as large variable speed fan in the ceiling of the oven.  The fan speed depends on the cooking mode - both air fry and turbo roast use the high speed fan, turbo roast uses steam while air fry does not.

 

The door seal is the same as the original, although it's now on the unit rather than the door itself, and is not selective, however, I wonder if the vent at the back is selective - further investigation is necessary.

 

I think I'm going to try the turbo roast mode for the grouper tonight and see how it goes.

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KennethT

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The verdict is in!  The new CSO and turbo roast feature is fantastic.  I used the same temperature/time setting as usual with the old CSO using the same type of fish cooked the same way.  The fish in the new oven had a crisper crust but was still moist and juicy inside.  Both my wife and I agreed that the fish was better this time than normal.  I'm a believer!

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KennethT

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I am happy to report that I am loving the new CSO-500.  I tried reproducing the above fish using the air fryer function and it may have come out even better.  And tonight, we tried some frozen spring rolls from HMart in the air fryer and they were so crispy - I never would have believed it if I didn't see it.

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ElsieD

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I used turbo roast for the first time the other day to roast a chicken.  The recommended time in the user manual was 40 minutes.  I had a bigger chicken so roasted for 45.  It was slightly overdone, next time I would check it after 35 minutes.  Sure does do the job quickly and well.  I love the thing.

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rotuts

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@ElsieD

 

the next time you bake // tutbo roast a chicken ,

 

would you take a pick of the chicken in the oven ?

 

how big a chicken ?  how much room to spare ?

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FauxPas

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15 hours ago, KennethT said:

I am happy to report that I am loving the new CSO-500. 

 

I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that mine is still in the box. But the old one is still working, so no real need to switch right away. 🙂

 

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Smithy

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15 hours ago, KennethT said:

I am happy to report that I am loving the new CSO-500.  I tried reproducing the above fish using the air fryer function and it may have come out even better.  And tonight, we tried some frozen spring rolls from HMart in the air fryer and they were so crispy - I never would have believed it if I didn't see it.

 

I do not need to be enabled. I do not need to replace my CSO-300 (although I need to clean it to regain the steam function).

 

Still.

...How could I find out whether I could buy one in Thunder Bay, the nearest Canadian city, and how much it would cost? Who's carrying these things, north of the border?

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FauxPas

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8 minutes ago, Smithy said:

How could I find out whether I could buy one in Thunder Bay, the nearest Canadian city, and how much it would cost? Who's carrying these things, north of the border?

 

Costco Canada has them for $329.99 plus tax. 

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FauxPas

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12 minutes ago, Smithy said:

How could I find out whether I could buy one in Thunder Bay, the nearest Canadian city,

 

@Kerry Beal, I don't think there's a Costco in Thunder Bay. Do you know what would be nearest to @Smithy?

ElsieD

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57 minutes ago, rotuts said:

@ElsieD

 

the next time you bake // tutbo roast a chicken ,

 

would you take a pick of the chicken in the oven ?

 

how big a chicken ?  how much room to spare ?

I'll do that.  I can tell you that there was lots of room including between the top of the chicken and the roof of the oven.  No parts were in danger of being singed.

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ElsieD

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2 hours ago, FauxPas said:

 

@Kerry Beal, I don't think there's a Costco in Thunder Bay. Do you know what would be nearest to @Smithy?

Winnipeg and Sudbury are the closest according to Mr. Google.  They are both 7 + hours away from Thunder Bay.  Too bad new de minimis rules are now in effect or some Canadian might have been willing to buy one and send it to you.

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