Not long ago toaster ovens were not all that great at doing anything more than cooking frozen pizzas or making toast, but those days are over. Now this small appliances is a must have for many chefs as it can now handle a lot of the jobs that a full sized oven can do. Broil a chicken, bake muffins or cookies, or cook a casserole, counterop ovens offer tremendous flexibility that is suitable for every day use. One such model that has been recently released is engineered to offer up the top cooking experience of any small oven on the market. The KitchenAid KCO273SS is the latest generation toaster oven from a company known for their high end kitchen appliances and it has already been rated as Gouverneur Times best toaster oven 2016. Let’s see what this thing can do.

One of the things that stand out about this oven is the wide variety of cooking functions. The product features 9 functions altogether. These include pizza, bake, cookie, broil, toast, asado roast, bagel, reheat, and keep warm. This excludes the convection features that is also available and can speed up cooking by up to thirty percent (30%). Hot air will circulate more evenly and faster. Therefore, the outer layer of the food will brown better and even taste crispier. Also, in the cookie mode, the convection feature will reduce the temperature by twenty (25) degrees Fahrenheit automatically. This will help an individual to avoid overcooking.

Oven Features

The following are the features of this product.

• The oven features full-scale oven amenities that are in a countertop size

• It comes with a 12-inch nonstick deep dish pan, cooling rack that is removable, a 12-inch grilling rack, and also front drip tray that is removal for easily cleaning

• 60-minute timer

• It has stainless steel exterior

• Nonstick interior

• Auto shut off or cancel button

• 9 pre-programmed functions — bagel, cookie, broil, toast, asado roast, pizza, bake, keep warm, and reheat

• Even-heat technology that offers steady heat throughout the baking cycle. This feature is fantastic for baking cookies in a toaster oven.

• 2-staged cooking cycles that activate the heating components at the right moment they are required to crisp, sear, or brown

• The oven also includes broil rack and bake pan

• 6-slice capacity

• Wipe clean

• 1800 watts

• Stainless steel construction

• The oven weighs 19.7lb

• It measures approximately 18.25 inches W x 15.75 inches D x 11.5 inches H

• The product is accompanied by one-year manufacturer`s warranty

Pros

The KCO273SS has several aspects that owners have really responded to positively. They include:

1. Quiet fan

The fan of this Oven is quiet when it is functioning. It doesn’t rattle like some other toaster ovens normally do. This appliance is well constructed, and it weighs approximately 19.7lb.

2. It is the best substitute for regular oven

Many online reviewers have confirmed that when this oven is used, food always comes out well. One can just use this oven instead of a regular oven in case he or she is cooking for his or her small family. Use it and rest assured that the food will not dry out. In addition, toasts are done nicely on both sides, and there is no need of flipping them over for more even shades.

3. Preset temperature and time

This toaster oven has a list of preset temperature and time for various cooking functions. Obviously, it is possible for an individual to change those settings depending on his or her recipes and the oven will store those settings in its memory. The oven will automatically revert to the newest settings the next time it is being used. This will make the cooking process quick and easy.

4. Asado roast mode

Only a few high end models include the roast function as part of their cooking modes and this is one of them. In addition, this toaster oven comes with defrost button. This will take into account melting time for food that is frozen in order to give the user good results. The roast function seems to perform as advertised and it is something that a lot of owners have voiced appreciation for in going through customer reviews.

Cons

Unfortunately there is not one oven out there that is perfect for everyone and some of the cons of the KCO273SS include:

1. High price

This toaster oven doesn’t come cheap. It is a high end machine that comes with a high end price tag. This is not going to be a great option for anyone on a budget.

2. There is no interior light

This should be a standard function on every toaster oven on the market, but unfortunately it is something that was overlooked by KitchenAid on this model. Something so simple that can have a huge impact.

You can read more on this KitchenAid toaster oven here and see what other aspects of the KCO273SS that owners like and don’t like.

Conclusion

Even with a high price tag, the KCO273SS is still an excellent value as it can handle a lot of cooking tasks rather impressively. The toaster oven provides maximum functionality and capacity. With two racks, it is possible to cook multiple things at the same time and adjust where they sit in the oven. Also, one can choose from a broad range of cooking methods that include the standard bake, broil, and defrost settings. The toaster oven can cook large portions. Besides, it cooks food evenly and quickly.

Looking for the perfect juicer for your kitchen? The Kuvings B6000 is an upright vertical masticating juicer that extracts juice from various produce using a cold press technique. It features a slow-spinning single auger designed for compressing, crushing and squeezing vegetables and fruits. As its name suggests, this auger moves somewhat slowly at speeds of around 50-60 RPM helping prevent heat build up and oxidation. This is essential as oxidation can spoil the juice. Because of this technique juice extracted using the B6000 can be stored for quite a long time without losing its nutrition value. This also explains why this juicer is sometimes called a cold-press, slow juicer. The Veggie Files review of the Kuvings B6000 details both the pros and cons of this juicing machine and shows why this upright juicer has received such high scores from owners. While it is a bit pricey, it does introduce some new features never seen before for this type of machine.

As opposed to centrifugal juicers that operate at high speeds of around 6000rpm to 13000 rpm, and use sharp blades to spin the produce, masticating juicers operate quite differently. For example, after grinding and masticating the produce, the B6000 juicers use strong, tough augers to spin it (the produce) to extract quality juice from the pulp. Such technique does not require a high speed to extract juice, and masticating juicers often work at speeds of about 50 to 60 rpm. The technique also prevents heat from building up and retains 99.9% of the nutrients in the juice.

Features of the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer

Although it is among the most expensive models available in the market, this cold-press juicer has received some outstanding scores from customers and owners. Have a look at what makes this masticating juicer such a special brand:

3-Inch Wide Feed Chute: The Kuvings B6000 feed chute is significantly larger than other similar machines. This feature allows you feed whole veggies and fruits without necessarily cutting them down into smaller pieces. This is currently the only upright masticating juicing machine that has this feature.

Stronger and Longer ULTEM Screw: The juicer’s ULTEM screw is strong and long, thereby, allowing it cut whole vegetables and fruits while juicing, and this helps minimize nutrient loss as well as oxidation from pre-cutting ingredients. Ideally, this screw features a specially designed compression blade for masticating ingredients with force at optimum angles.

Eco-Friendly materials: The Kuvings B6000 Whole-Slow Juicer is developed and designed with eco-friendly materials. For example, the pulp cup, juice cup, and juicing bowl are all designed from Eastman Tritan TM. Additionally, the screw and strainer are developed from ULTEM (a semi-permanent and eco-friendly advanced material).

Low-Speed Masticating Technology: This is yet another incredible technology found in this juicer. This technology works by pressing fruits and vegetables using a slow-rotating screw instead of the fast-rotating blades for grinding ingredients, and this helps the juicer produce 100% pure and natural juice. This technology is effective, particularly when it comes to minimizing nutrient loss.

240-Watt Heavy-Duty Motor: This particular model of masticating juicer features a 240-watt motor designed in such a way that it generates less noise and vibration, as well as offers fresher juice than other leading models.

The Good and the Bad of the B6000

Advantages

It is Quiet: The Kuvings B6000 is quieter than other types of juicers because it operates at a speed of around 50-60 rpm. Nevertheless, it is the loudest when it comes to other types of vertical juicers since it has a powerful motor that needs to work somewhat harder to extract juice from whole vegetables and fruits.

10-year Warranty: This juicer comes with an impressive 10-year warranty, thereby, giving you a little peace of mind knowing that your investment is covered no matter what happens.

Easy to Clean: As opposed to many types of vertical juicers, this particular one is easy to clean. In addition to a good design, this cold-press juicer comes with some special tools, which makes cleaning much easier.

Compact Footprint: B6000 is more suitable for small kitchens than horizontal juicers because it is an upright masticating juicer.

Perfect All-Round Juicer: Although centrifugal juicers are the best when it comes to speed, they always produce less yield and low quality of juice. While there may be some debate on whether masticating juicers deliver a more nutritious juice, horizontal types of juicers are considered the best when it comes to leafy greens. In that regard, the B6000 whole-slow juicer is the most suitable for a mix of leafy and firmer produce. Owners, for the most part, also extremely satisfied with the juice yield this juicer produces.

Disadvantages

Slow juicing: As its name suggests, The Kuvings B6000 takes a longer time to juice when compared to other top-leading models.

Clogging issues: If you plan to use a lot of leafy vegetables and you like juicing kale, then it is prudent not to stuff too much into the machine at once as it may jam. Slowly feeding these types of vegetables into the juicer may help alleviate this issue.

Customer Reviews

While this juicer has not been out that long, it has already picked up some impressive feedback from owners. It is not a perfect juicer by any stretch, but it does have a lot of things going for it that users really appreciate. It is one of the more expensive juice extractors available, so if money is a concern then this is not going to be the best option for your kitchen. The innovative new features of the wider feed chute opening and the tap on the juices spout really help set this machine apart from others in its class. With higher than average scores, this might be a nice juicer to consider if you can afford it.