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General Electric 30-Inch Convection Oven with Microwave Above JT965

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General Electric 30-Inch Convection Oven with Microwave Above JT965

Date Published: 8/14/06

Two appliances in one, the General Electric 30-Inch Convection Oven JT965 consists of a microwave and a convection oven packaged together as one unit. The JT965 makes sense as a space-saving solution in a kitchen where the cook prefers a cooktop over a range and at the same time wants to get the microwave off the countertop. Although sold as a double oven, this 30-inch model provides just one oven, not two.

The upper unit is a high-quality microwave-only oven complete with a sensor that works for both cooking and reheating. More sophisticated than a simple microwave-by-time system, this sensor programs the oven for you, working to accurately adjust cooking times regardless of food quantity. This upper microwave oven also offers an auto-defrost program that is especially useful for defrosting meats and poultry by weight. The lower oven provides true European convection, which means a fan and an additional element circulate hot air around foods to cook them faster. This convection feature allows three-rack baking instead of the usual two and serves to encourage more even browning. Controls for both ovens are located on a large touch panel beside the microwave. This placement gives the oven a slightly off-balance look and may be objectionable to some consumers.

Additional convenience features in the lower oven include a convenient variable-time self-cleaning oven and a meat probe that cooks by temperature, shutting off when the proper internal temperature has been reached. Popular with builders, this model is often selected as a compromise. It combines the benefits of a convection oven and a sensor microwave, while staying within the constraints of a moderate budget. Like many big sellers, the General Electric 30-Inch Convection Oven JT965 is offered in a full range of popular kitchen colors: white, stainless steel, black, or bisque.



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