Halogen Light Ovens

[Greg]

I've worked with the Flashbake and wouldn't recommend it for commercial use (my old chef tried to sell it to me at my new job). They're difficult to clean when used in a volume setting and require a particular type of scrub pad and a razor scraper for the interior glass. However, it might work for you in a home kitchen. If you can afford it, it is better than a microwave in terms of the quality of food you prepare in it.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has purchased or used the new halogen light ovens (Jenn-Air Accellis, FlashBake, GE Advantium). From what I've read, the technology differs some among them. I recall from a book on Lutece that the Chef there used the Flashbake oven for all their fish and loved it. I'm building a home and planning for kitchen equipment. Thanks.

Originally posted by Greg:
it is better than a microwave in terms of the quality of food you prepare in it.

That's damning it with faint praise. As much as I like to save time, I'm not willing to concede much on quality. Unless it is as good as (or nearly so) as a conventional oven, I'm not sure I'd buy one at current prices. Is their a noticeable difference between cooking in a conventional oven?
Thanks.