Steve Cohn > wrote in message >...
> I need to buy an electric, built-in double oven with convection. Based
> on size, finish, and features, I've narrowed it down to three 27" models
> and would like some recommendations from the group. They a
>
> - GE Profile JK955 (Pros: widest internal cavity of the three,
> about $1000 less expensive. Cons: only has convection on the
> top [and it's supposedly not a "true European" convection,
> whatever that means.])
>
> - Dacor Millennia MCD227 (Pros: true convection on top and
> bottom. Cons: height limitation makes it smallest internal
> capacity of the three, more expensive than GE.)
>
> - Thermador C272 (Pros: true convection on top and bottom,
> largest internal capacity of the three. Cons: $$$)
>
> Besides the convection (which I would probably use in both ovens if I
> had it) and the internal size, I'm concerned about the quality and
> serviceability of the units.
>
> Any feedback or recommendations would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve

Steve --

Who told you the GE Profile is not "true European convection"?
European convection means there is a third heating element in the back
wall, along with the convection fan; non-European convection means
there's just the fan without the third heating element. As far as I
know the GE Profile you mention has the third heating element. (The
specs for this oven on the GE site list a wattage figure for
convection, along with broil and bake. There wouldn't be a convection
wattage figure if there were not a convection element to have
wattage.)

As for oven choices: there is endless, informative discussion of
these matters at the gardenweb appliance forum (www.thathomesite.com);
you might check there.