| Nesco Jet Stream Oven - JS-4000TW |
Customer Reviews
By Laurie Garvey (Cupertino, CA United States)
I have been using this oven for over 10 years. This is the fourth model I have owned so far. It is the most used appliance in my home. Easy enought for the kids to use. I bake almost evenything which can fit in it. It bakes in about 1/3 the time as a regular convection oven.
The only thing I don't like about this new model is that you have to set the temperature each time you want to use it. The older models used to have 350 already preset as the default temperature and it has a quick bake button. Other than this, I would highly recommend this product for every household.
By Thomas E. Tweedel (Austin, TX United States)
I have a love hate relationship with this appliance.
I love the results. It cooks like nothing else I own. Its incredibly flexible, easy and convenient. If only it would last. I've been using these units in its current and previous incarnations since the mid 90's. They HAVE gotten more reliable (and expensive). The current design is a lot better in that it has a more reliable drive system. I used to have the fans go out after a year.
But first lets go over the features
It's a clamshell design with 4 basic parts
The heating element which contains a fan an a control computer.
The lid which a temperature resistant semi opaque plastic. There is a hole in the top and it slides into the heating element and twists to lock.
The Pan which is Teflon coated metal. This insulates the bottom and catches all the stuff that falls.
The base. Probably the sturdiest part of the unit. It holds the pan. It has two tabs on it and those slide into a slot in the heating element which deactivates a safety (you cant run the oven without it being in a slot).
There is also a couple of wire racks for holding the food.
The heating element has a simple display and controls. You can vary the temp between 300-400 degrees and the fan speed either high or low. Then you have a time setting which counts down as it cooks. When your done it beeps and until you lift the lid up it keeps beeping periodically. There is an auto shutoff if you lift the lid.
I usually leave it at 400 degrees and adjust the fan speed depending on the item being cooked. Large things get high, small things get low. High speed on tater tots usually results in some destruction. They fling off into the pan or rise up into the fan and get chewed up (the fan is still ok)
The convection oven is good for a lot of things but I most common use it to "grill" meats, cook pizzas, fries and tots without the extra grease. Cooking the meat is nice because it keeps it moist and tender. Cooks on both sides and you don't have to worry flipping or burning. Just set it for 8-10 minutes, hit go and work on something else.
The pizzas and fries come out tasty and crisp vs soggy in the microwave.
I've done plenty of other things like corn, asparagus, carrots, fish and such.
The cooking time is great. For thinner items its 1/3 the time it takes in a regular oven. For thicker stuff ½.
I even got the expansion rings so I could cook a whole small turkey in the thing. Never did it though..
Cleanup is somewhat of a chore, though the fact the unit disassembles makes it much easier. The problem is all that high speed air flings grease all over the place. It builds up in a few places and from time to time you've got to really scrub the sucker down. The drip pan is the most sensitive. Stuff (like cheese) and end up down there and burn on it. Makes it hard to get off even though its non stick.
The key is to clean it while its still warm and don't let stuff collect. I'm too lazy for that. After a while the pan gets pits from burnt food if your not careful.
The reason I don't worry TOO much about that is because it's only a matter of time before it breaks.
I started buying these things back in 1995 when I lived in an apartment and a grill wasn't an option. It was great, except it lasted about 18 months. Back then they were cheaper so it wasn't a horrible loss. I went through maybe 4 of them. The fan drive belt kept breaking.
The last one I bought lasted a good while, probably 3 years of near weekly use. The Fan drive is still going but the plastic on the bottom that holds the heating element broke. So I've ordered another one. I'll keep some of the stuff form that one for "parts".
So to sum it up
Pros-
Cooks like nothing else out there.
Very convenient, easy to use and flexible.
Fast
Cons-
Messy, requires a fair amount of cleanup
Has durability issues
Conclusion
An indispensable appliance as long as you accept that fact it has to be replaced every few years. When I look at the cost/year for what it provides I don't find it unreasonable. Its just that good.
By M. Gerhart
This product needs improved durability. The function is great before it breaks. The plastic ring cracks really fast and is expensive to replace and the hinge is made of plastic parts that break very easily. I have gone through two of them because I like how it cooks almost everything, but I won't get another until they improve its durability. Two years is about the limit of its durability, in spite of being very careful with it. That is not acceptable.
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Technical Details
- Compatible with most previous Jet Stream Oven accessories
- Easily disassembles and, after removing the control arm, can be cleaned in the dishwasher
- Direct-drive DC motor for quieter operation
- Made of durable heat resistant, high-tech plastic.
- Up to 3 times faster than a conventional oven
Product Description
This Nesco Jet-Stream Oven features a new, stylish design and direct-drive DC motor. It has an easy-to-use red LED display featuring a 3-hour digital quartz timer and nine temperature control settings.Better than ovens, microwaves and convection ovens. Cooks food up to 3 times faster than conventional ovens and up to 2 times faster than convection ovens. The Jet-Stream Oven produces fluffy baked goods and browned, tender meats. It's expandable to accommodate larger foods. By adding accessory Expander Rings you can cooks whole chickens, turkeys, and more. You can cook a 20 lb. turkey in just over 3 hours, with 3 Expander Rings, compared to 5-6 hours in your oven. (Expander rings sold separately).
