THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST COUNTERTOP CONVECTION OVEN.

New York, NY, October 1st, 2008 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Countertop Convection Oven chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for the quality of food produced, temperature accuracy, ease of use, and features.

"For 25 years, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has performed comparison tests to determine which products are the best of their kind," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager.

Unlike lesser models that left frozen pizzas undercooked, the Best Countertop Convection Oven produced crisp pizzas that were cooked evenly throughout, and roasted Cornish hens until the skin was golden brown and the meat was tender and juicy.

The Best Countertop Convection Oven has two fans that circulate air evenly throughout the interior, eliminating hot and cold spots and decreasing cooking times.

"The Best Countertop Convection Oven maintained a consistent temperature that only varied by 5º F, while competing models fluctuated by as much as 16.5º F," explained Jessica Romaniuk, Product Research Coordinator. "The consistent temperature resulted in chocolate chip cookies that were crisp on the outside yet warm and chewy on the inside."

With a 1½' cu. interior, the Best Countertop Convection Oven was the largest of all models. The generous interior accommodates up to a 12-lb. whole chicken, and users can put a whole chicken or roast on the included rotisserie spit that automatically rotates food as it cooks.

The Best Countertop Convection Oven reaches 500º F, it has four cooking modes (bake, convection bake, broil, and rotisserie), and a 120-minute timer. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $399.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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