ovrphil
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Great Shape Vintage WestingHouse 1950s Baker & Roaster - $35 (Snellville)
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westingman123
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Somebody grab this!
If you like to cook, this roaster is the bomb-diggity! $35 is a steal, and it even has the timer.
I have two of these, and love them dearly.
If you like to cook, this roaster is the bomb-diggity! $35 is a steal, and it even has the timer.
I have two of these, and love them dearly.
lotsosudz
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Old time roasters
If you have never used one of these, you are missing out! providing the thermostats are accurate, they roast beautifully. I do my turkey in a Westinghouse, just like the one pictured, and usually the left over stuffing that didn't fit in the turkey, in my GE roaster. the nice thing is that it leaves the oven open for rolls, and other items that have to be heated. I think unless you live alone, everyone should own one. They are great for parties, and transporting things hot,to take elsewhere!
I'm just saying! LOL
David
If you have never used one of these, you are missing out! providing the thermostats are accurate, they roast beautifully. I do my turkey in a Westinghouse, just like the one pictured, and usually the left over stuffing that didn't fit in the turkey, in my GE roaster. the nice thing is that it leaves the oven open for rolls, and other items that have to be heated. I think unless you live alone, everyone should own one. They are great for parties, and transporting things hot,to take elsewhere!
I'm just saying! LOL
David
danemodsandy
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Spin That Dial!
If you've never used one of these, you're in for a treat, as others have noted.
But you should know - your electric company is in for a treat, too, in the form of a larger payment. These things really use some juice.
Not sayin' don't do it. But just sayin'.
If you've never used one of these, you're in for a treat, as others have noted.
But you should know - your electric company is in for a treat, too, in the form of a larger payment. These things really use some juice.
Not sayin' don't do it. But just sayin'.
58limited
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I have two Nesco roasters, one with the stand like the pictured Westinghouse and I love them, especially for large parties (use as a warmer, use for for large amounts of hot dips, etc) or for cooking turkeys. $35.00 for a roaster with stand is a great price.
arbilab
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Long as I lived at home our turkeys came out of a Westinghouse roaster.
polkanut
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We have a 20qt Aroma brand electric roaster that has a rack and 3 containers that let you convert it into a steam table. Got it from HSN several years ago, and we love it. It also has a timer for delayed starting, and shuts itself off.
polkanut
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We have a 20qt Aroma brand electric roaster that has a rack and 3 containers that let you convert it into a steam table. Got it from HSN several years ago, and we love it. It also has a timer for delayed starting, and shuts itself off.
xraytech
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You definetly cant beat a Westinghouse electric roaster.
I have 4 of them, 1 model RO-91 which is the one pictured, as well as 3 model RO-541. I use them quite often. Dont usually roast in them but I do alot of sauce and soup making in them, as well as potluck stuff.
In addition to the 4 Westinghouses I have a newer Kenmore 18 qt model, as well as a smaller 12 qt Nesco which is a perfect when taking things to a party when a 6 qt crock pot is too small and an 18 qt roaster is too big.
And yes there are times I have all of my roasters in use
I have 4 of them, 1 model RO-91 which is the one pictured, as well as 3 model RO-541. I use them quite often. Dont usually roast in them but I do alot of sauce and soup making in them, as well as potluck stuff.
In addition to the 4 Westinghouses I have a newer Kenmore 18 qt model, as well as a smaller 12 qt Nesco which is a perfect when taking things to a party when a 6 qt crock pot is too small and an 18 qt roaster is too big.
And yes there are times I have all of my roasters in use
My Westinghouse RO was just perfect for simmering a huge batch of ketchup because there was less propensity to scorch with the heat coming from the sides as well as the bottom. It can't be beat for a huge batch of spaghetti sauce either. Granted, they are not as well insulated as a good electric oven, but they can be moved to places where the heat will not be as much of a load on the AC in the summer. And the inner pan fit in the lower rack of our KA so cleaning was a snap, especially when you consider that all of the splatters from the turkey or chicken were cooked off the pan and into the gravy.
Looking at the pictures I would say be a bit careful. One pic has the clock and the other doesn't. These pics may have been nabbed from the internet because they were "close" to what the seller has. Not saying don't inquire, but ask why there is a clock in one pic and not the other. I have the model one earlier than this and I LOVE it!
As to electric usage, these things are actually pretty light compared to any standard electric non-convection oven. They are usually rated at 1320 watts. Once they are heated up they cycle about 50% on 50% off. An electric oven is usually rated at around 3000 watts for the bake element and 3600 for the broil. When baking the broil element is usually powered on 120 so it delivers 900 watts and the bake element the full 3000. It may cycle less in a well insulated oven than the roaster but it's heating a space 2 to three times as large.
In the summer I can use my Westinghouse and hardly notice a difference in the kitchen temp. If I fire up the main oven we're into inferno territory within a half hour. My air-conditioning notices that too!
As to electric usage, these things are actually pretty light compared to any standard electric non-convection oven. They are usually rated at 1320 watts. Once they are heated up they cycle about 50% on 50% off. An electric oven is usually rated at around 3000 watts for the bake element and 3600 for the broil. When baking the broil element is usually powered on 120 so it delivers 900 watts and the bake element the full 3000. It may cycle less in a well insulated oven than the roaster but it's heating a space 2 to three times as large.
In the summer I can use my Westinghouse and hardly notice a difference in the kitchen temp. If I fire up the main oven we're into inferno territory within a half hour. My air-conditioning notices that too!
Not At All The Same But
Have a small vintage Westbend "Ovenette" (looks basically like an alumium cake taker), and have to say even lacking any insulation once it reaches temp things stay pretty even. Watching the signal light the thermostat does not cycle on and off that much. As for insulation have several large bits of knitted cotton (used for padding ironer rolls and ironing boards/tables) that one throws over the thing when in use to keep a "lid" on eccess heat.
There is a school of thought that goes baking/roasting in these sort of small units is actually better than using a large oven. With the latter unless one is using thing to full capacity there is quite allot of wasted space/air that must be heated. The cooling of this air is IIRC what causes the convection air currents.
Have a small vintage Westbend "Ovenette" (looks basically like an alumium cake taker), and have to say even lacking any insulation once it reaches temp things stay pretty even. Watching the signal light the thermostat does not cycle on and off that much. As for insulation have several large bits of knitted cotton (used for padding ironer rolls and ironing boards/tables) that one throws over the thing when in use to keep a "lid" on eccess heat.
There is a school of thought that goes baking/roasting in these sort of small units is actually better than using a large oven. With the latter unless one is using thing to full capacity there is quite allot of wasted space/air that must be heated. The cooling of this air is IIRC what causes the convection air currents.
ovrphil
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Kenmore71 - I noticed that one photo had the clock and the other didn't, as well...and would not want it if it didn't have the clock...and the handle looks quite worn - but if this isn't the actual unit...hmmm.
Interesting how many people have these or something similar. This has so much old charm to it, and the cooking results sound great...but for now, we have limited space and it would end up in the garage.
Interesting how many people have these or something similar. This has so much old charm to it, and the cooking results sound great...but for now, we have limited space and it would end up in the garage.
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I have a little later (1956) model Westinghouse...
roaster like this. It has the baking racks, the glass dishes with lids, and the plug in broiler attachment (that is still in it's original box). Had everything but the cabinet and a manual. I got a replacement manual/cookbook off Ebay. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I'm hoping to fire it up for our Thanksgiving turkey this year since we may be having between 11-14 for dinner. Mom gets a little "nervous in the service" about vintage appliances like this, so I think I will test it with one of those "cook it all together" meals I see in the manual to test it ahead of time. I hope this turns out to have the clock you want and that it's a legit offer. Good luck and keep us posted.
roaster like this. It has the baking racks, the glass dishes with lids, and the plug in broiler attachment (that is still in it's original box). Had everything but the cabinet and a manual. I got a replacement manual/cookbook off Ebay. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I'm hoping to fire it up for our Thanksgiving turkey this year since we may be having between 11-14 for dinner. Mom gets a little "nervous in the service" about vintage appliances like this, so I think I will test it with one of those "cook it all together" meals I see in the manual to test it ahead of time. I hope this turns out to have the clock you want and that it's a legit offer. Good luck and keep us posted.
ovrphil
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FYI - they upped their asking price to $50 from the original $30 to 35
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Robyn
By all means, try out the oven meal of your choice. I've a Westinghouse cookbook chock-full of them, and haven't been disappointed yet.
Harvard beets--sounds odd, yes? But everyone I've had over loves them, until I tell them they are eating beets!
Happy roastering!
By all means, try out the oven meal of your choice. I've a Westinghouse cookbook chock-full of them, and haven't been disappointed yet.
Harvard beets--sounds odd, yes? But everyone I've had over loves them, until I tell them they are eating beets!
Happy roastering!
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and now its back again for $50....PAT COFFEY
and now its back again for $50....PAT COFFEY
thelazyhomemakr
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Just bought the Westinghouse RO-91
Super excited that after reading this thread and others that I came across one last night on craigslist for $40. Has the original glass baking dishes, rack, and booklet. The man told me his mom bought it in the 50s and he got it 40 years ago and during that 40 years used it twice. I believe I'll buy a new cord but other than that it's in perfect condition and just needs to be cleaned up. It's huge so I need to find a spot to store it
Super excited that after reading this thread and others that I came across one last night on craigslist for $40. Has the original glass baking dishes, rack, and booklet. The man told me his mom bought it in the 50s and he got it 40 years ago and during that 40 years used it twice. I believe I'll buy a new cord but other than that it's in perfect condition and just needs to be cleaned up. It's huge so I need to find a spot to store it
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