More on Oster bread machines. My first was an Oster, husband bought it
because of the reputation and the one-year guarantee. I did need it. Had
to send it back after 2 months, it simply died. Waited for months to hear,
got the same run-around, UPS tracking # and all that, finally after much
complaining and waiting, I got a reconditioned machine. Well, this second
one lasted no longer and when I requested a refund was told, "No
problem" So I sent back the second machine only to wait and then be told
they never received it. I had to make a lot of noise and huge phone bill
before I received a refund. I promptly ordered the older Zo from KA and
have been a happy camper evermore. Between the two Osters I didn't have a
machine 8 months and I would not buy another. I like my Zo but wish it was
programmable. Guess I'll wait for it to die. Do they ever???? I mainly
mix in it, then free form the dough and bake in the oven. Which brings me
to ovens. I read a post about gas ovens. I can't respond to gas, but
here's a kudo for Maytag. I got a new Gemini last year and absolutely love
it. The small upper oven heats to 400 in 4 minutes, I kid you not!!! I
love the flexibility of 2 ovens without the space limitation. Since kids
have left, the small oven is perfect for frozen convenience foods. Cookie
baking is a snap, with dual timers too, and it was nice to have another
oven while the turkey was cooking on Thanksgiving. I strongly recommend
the Maytag Gemini if you want electric.
Kathy