Smart-looking and moderately priced for the features, the Amana 30-Inch Electric Single Convection Oven with Self-Clean AEW4530DD makes an excellent choice for an upgraded kitchen.

This model's most outstanding attribute is its authentic convection system. While some so-called convection ovens merely add a fan to a two-element oven, this one offers a third element, as well as a fan. The result is truly consistent oven temperatures--imperative when baking sensitive foods such as popovers, souffles, and cakes. If perfect baking is not critical for you and you're happy roasting meats and using an occasional cake mix, the added expense of the convection feature is probably not warranted.

Those who do opt for convection will be pleased to find that Amana has added an automatic conversion feature. This feature automatically adjusts the time and temperature of conventional recipes to the appropriate convection settings.

When baking is done, an adjustable self-cleaning feature is on-hand, ready to effortlessly clean up any spills or drips. On the Amana AEW4530DD oven, the self-cleaning cycle can be set for light, moderate, or heavy soil. The heavier the soil, the longer the clean cycle will take. A simple-to-use favorites setting allows the user to program an often-used time and temperature. This way a simple touch of a pad enables anyone to start dinner without error.

Although comparable to many other convection ovens, the Amana AEW4530DD adds a third element without driving the price unrealistically high.

Pro: good value for third element convection oven
Con: not as heavy duty as some more expensive models

For more information:
Amana/Maytag Customer Service
403 W. 4th St. N.
Newton, IA 50208
1-800-843-0304
www.amana.com

Warranty
1 year, full; 5 years, electronic control and elements