Miele Master Chef 24 inch

16 years ago

http://www.abt.com/product/43861/Miele-H4042BM.html?utm_source=gan&utm_medium=aff&utm_campaign=k216837&utm_content=Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads%20-%20Experiment%2003&utm_term=Primary

I currently have 30in Viking gas range. I would like to get a second electric oven (as small as possible, 24") in the kitchen that can also perform as a standard MW oven to reheat the coffee(ugh) and left overs, melt butter and the usual little things that MW does. Has anyone used Master Chef that way?

I will also use the Master Chef/second oven to predominantly bake cookies and cake now and then. I do not bake much. I will use the Viking gas oven predominantly to roast meats which I do more often: pot roast, prime rib etc.

I rotisserie the chicken on the BBQ with infrared rotisserie just outside of the kitchen door. So I do NOT want to bring the chicken into the house when I don't have to.

Other second ovens I have looked at that can double as MW are cheaper but in the entire kitchen remodel budget, the difference seems not enough to quibble about. I may save the money in the refrigerator, which can add up to a few grand!

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

User
16 years ago
This is not reall a 24" convection oven but simply a new Speed Oven with manual controls. This version Does Not have Miele's MasterChef menu system built in it was replaced by the knob interface. This and the lack of a temp. probe are what makes it cheaper than their MasterChef Speed Oven.

That said it does meet many of your needs. It is the smallest 24" oven in the U.S. market, though it does not have a bottom heating element so some may contend it's a hybrid. As a micro it will do all you ask of any micro, it's wasn't an afterthought. As a baker it might disappoint you. It only has provision for 3 racks and you'll have to buy 2 from parts if you want to use all positions. Then you'll have to find cookie sheets that fit it and maximize available room - that'll be tough. The cavity is OK sized for a microwave but a tad small for a baking oven, it is primarily a "convience" oven rather than a serious baker.

There are few choices in the micro / convection oven arena. Pretty much all are cheaper th an the Miele. They are also smaller, and have less flexible rack options, and no broiler element. They are fine for baking a pie or a game hen but after that they have limited function.

What would prob. suit your needs best would be the CMT from Thermador. They had a 24" version that was a real conv. oven then had a microwave added to it. Sadly it didn't sell well and was discontinued 5-10 years ago. You might find one in the secondary market if you look hard and long enough.

If you have space for a micro else where a better bet ($$$ wise)would be to get a serious euro convection oven and a nice stand alone micro. Miele's H4000 if you like them, or Kuppersbusch, Smeg, Fisher Paykel, Fagor, Delonghi, all have them in 24" (60 cm) and all are under $2500. Some are sub $1000.
kaismom
Original Author
16 years ago
http://www.mieleusa.com/usa/cooking/speed-ovens/product.asp?cat=3&subcat=26&model=517&series=68&nav=20&snav=110&tnav=130&oT=193

What about this one?
This seems to have the bottom element AND a broiler AND MW. Is this not true? Antss, thanks for pointing out what to look for...

I would prefer not to have 2 different appliances. I really want a nice euro convection oven that also does MW. I was just visiting a relative in Germany. She only has single 24 inch Miele. Not sure what model. It does EVERYTHING, MWs, bakes, broils whatever. She does NOT cook any less than I do.
Related Professionals
Monroe Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Baltimore Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Wichita Falls Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Oxnard Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Victoria Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Montgomery Bathroom Remodelers · Dallas Bathroom Remodelers · Scranton Bathroom Remodelers · Carson City Bathroom Remodelers · El Paso Bathroom Remodelers · Paducah Kitchen Remodelers · Fredericksburg Kitchen Remodelers · Gloucester Kitchen Remodelers · San Francisco Kitchen Remodelers · Albuquerque Kitchen Remodelers
User
16 years ago
Good catch - I had actually forgotten that the new generation added the bottom element.

That will solve the pizza aficinado's dilemma, but all other comments still apply. You will have rack difficulties and expense, and the cavity is pretty small for a trad. oven. You'd better see one up close and personal before ordering. If the space constraints work for you, it's a really nice unit. The cavity/rack is the same on all three models btw.