1. What is an Advantium oven?
The GE Advantium oven is an innovative, award-winning appliance that cooks using Speedcook technology — a revolutionary combination of microwave and light technologies. The results are delicious, oven-quality meals up to 8 times faster than a conventional oven.
Advantium ovens come in 4 configurations:
The Advantium 240-volt Speedcook oven
- Above-the-cooktop — Fits above a standard cooktop, free-standing range or countertop
- Built-in wall oven — Can be installed over a warming drawer, above a conventional wall oven, or by itself
The Advantium 120-volt Speedcook oven
- Above-the-cooktop — Fits above a standard cooktop, free-standing range or countertop
- Built-in wall oven — Can be installed over a warming drawer, above a conventional wall oven, or by itself
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2. What are the different speed cooking technologies available?
| Product |
Cooking Method |
Speed |
Results |
| Advantium 240-volt Speedcook Oven |
Simultaneously uses halogen lights and microwaves to cook food. |
Oven-quality food up to 8 times faster than a traditional oven. |
Speedcooks, bakes, roasts, browns, broils, grills, reheats, defrosts |
| Advantium 120-volt Speedcook Oven |
Cooks food by alternating halogen lights and microwaves. |
Oven-quality food up to 4 times faster than a traditional oven. |
Speedcooks, bakes, roasts, browns, broils, grills, reheats, defrosts |
| Convection/Microwave Oven |
Uses a combination heating element with fan and microwaves to cook food. |
Oven-quality food up to 25% times faster than a traditional oven. |
Speedcooks, bakes, roasts, browns, broils, grills, reheats, defrosts |
| Microwave Oven |
Cooks food using electromagnetic waves. |
|
Reheats, defrosts |
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3. How is Advantium different from conventional cooking appliances?
Neither a traditional oven nor a microwave, the Advantium oven is the first truly new major cooking appliance in more than 25 years. This innovative oven cooks using Speedcook technology — a revolutionary combination of microwave and light technologies — allowing you to have oven-quality meals in a fraction of the time it takes in today's conventional ovens.
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4. How does the Advantium oven work?
The Advantium oven uses powerful halogen lights to cook the outside of food, much like conventional radiant heat, but also penetrates the surface so the inside is cooked at the same time. This unique form of cooking is uncommonly fast, but keeps foods moist, tender, and bursting with flavor.
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5. How fast does the Advantium oven cook?
The Advantium 240-volt oven cooks up to 8 times faster than a conventional oven. The Advantium 120-volt oven cooks up to 4 times faster. Neither model requires preheating, so you can start cooking your food as soon as you're ready. See the comparison chart below for sample cooking times.
| Food |
Advantium 240 |
Advantium 120 |
Conventional Oven |
| Pepperoni Pizza |
5 1/2 minutes |
13 minutes |
23 1/2 minutes |
| Breaded Seafood Fillets |
3 1/2 minutes |
12 minutes |
30 minutes |
| Crescent Rolls |
4 1/2 minutes |
13 minutes |
18 minutes |
| Baked Potatoes |
4 minutes |
11 minutes |
83 minutes |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies |
4 1/2 minutes |
10 1/2 minutes |
16 3/4 minutes |
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6. How does food taste coming out of the Advantium oven?
Fast cooking isn't helpful if the food doesn't taste great. Cooking with light allows you to make delicious oven-quality meals in a snap. The Advantium oven delivers foods that are browned and crisp on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. Biscuits, cookies and cakes rise and brown, while meats, chicken and seafood stay moist and flavorful.
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7. How will the Advantium oven fit in my kitchen?
The Advantium oven is available in 240-volt and 120-volt models, and comes in four configurations. The above-the-cooktop configuration is designed to fit above most cooktops, ranges, or countertops. The built-in wall oven configuration is designed to be installed either above a conventional single wall oven, above a warming drawer, or by itself.
The Advantium oven provides an excellent second oven option for large family gatherings and parties, allowing you to serve mouth-watering dishes in minutes.
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8. What is the cost of an Advantium oven?
With all of its mealtime options, the Advantium oven is a fantastic value. In less than 30 minutes, you can serve real family meals such as chicken and vegetables, lasagna, or steak. GE appliance retailers set their own prices, but Advantium 240-volt ovens should be available for about $1349 – $1599 for above-the-cooktop models, and $1899 – $2199 for built-in models. The Advantium 120-volt oven should be available for about $719 – $809 for above-the-cooktop models, and $1199 – $1499 for built-in models.
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9. What makes the Advantium oven different from similar products in the market?
The Advantium oven uses a technology unmatched by other products on the market: a revolutionary combination of light energy and microwave technology. The Advantium oven has won a total of 8 national and international awards including the Popular Science "Best of What's New" award.
The Advantium oven features:
Fast performance: The Advantium 240-volt oven cooks food up to eight times faster than a conventional oven, with no preheating. The Advantium 120-volt oven delivers great tasting meals up to four times faster than a conventional oven.
Oven-quality food: The Advantium oven cooks food to delectable perfection, and the evidence can be found in the appearance, aroma and taste.
Pre-programmed options: The Advantium oven comes pre-programmed with more than 100 of America's favorite foods. Just select your dish, press start and get ready to go!
Enhances the décor of the kitchen: A window framed by two opposing arcs and a unique sculptured handle make the Advantium oven a stunning addition to any kitchen. The Advantium 120-volt oven has a sleek appearance, available in white or black to easily match other appliances.
Versatility: The Advantium 120-volt oven offers a full range of food options with Speedcook, along with traditional oven, microwave and warming modes.
Ease of use: The touch pad controls and easy-turn dial in the Advantium 120-volt oven give you access to a variety of programmable options and the scrolling display guides you through the cooking process.
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10. Is cooking with light safe?
Cooking with light is completely safe both for cooking your food and operating your oven. The light is contained within the cavity of the oven and is shut off instantly if you open the oven door during operation.
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11. What are the power requirements for this oven?
The Advantium 240-volt oven requires a dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp line to provide the necessary power, just like a conventional oven. Fortunately, virtually every home is capable of accommodating a 240-volt line, which will be added during installation. The dedicated 240-volt power delivers the maximum speed and quality.
The Advantium 120-volt oven simply plugs into any standard 120-volt, 15-amp outlet providing the ultimate in flexibility and ease-of-installation.
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