Matthew L. Martin wrote:
>
> Luke wrote:
> > "Matthew L. Martin" > wrote in
> >
> >> Do you have a good reason to choose a toaster oven over the
> >> range oven. I have self cleaning ovens and believe that they
> >> use less power than a TO. They certainly add less heat to the
> >> room than a TO. Being self cleaning, they are far easier to
> >> clean. I retired our toaster oven when we got two wall ovens.
> >> The counter space was more valuable than the "convenience".
> >>
> >> Matthew
> >
> > Didn't Sky say, "We mainly use the TO to bake
> > foods, rewarm pizza, etc., "?
>
> Yes. I don't see how that invalidates my question. Sky has also said
> that their TO wasn't used to make toast.
>
> > I use mine for one potato and other small items.
> >
>
> The size of the item to be cooked doesn't mean very much. One oven baked
> potato takes as long as 10. Most toaster ovens are not insulated
> anywhere near as well as a self cleaning oven. It is quite possible that
> a self cleaning oven would work better, use less power and keep the room
> cooler in the summer.
>
> Of course, YMMV.
>
> Matthew

I appreciate all the comments about TOs vs. range ovens. Please bear
with me, as I don't know the proper terms here. An electric oven uses
considerably more electricity than a TO ever would since the former's
connection is a 220V outlet, whereas the TO is a regular 110V outlet.
Plus, I'm fairly sure there's a big difference between amps required
between the two, too. There's a lot more to it, but my knowledge about
electricity and electrical stuff is quite limited.

Sky

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