Tracey, if you are limited to the GE Advantium be aware that there is a 30" 240v version and a 27" 120v version. They are not identical. Make sure you understand the different features. The Miele speedoven has a broil element. I think only one of the GE's can broil and I'm not sure if it uses a conventional element or quartz lights. I don't own either one so don't take my word for it, just be sure you and your builder know which one you are talking about. Of course for the 240v version the electrician will have to run another 240v circuit in addition to the oven circuit. I plan to get the E'lux Icon speedoven when we replace our wall ovens. The E'lux is more affordable then the Miele, but it doesn't have the broil element but that is okay. And of course the e'lux won the infamous baked potato race so hey... gotta get it!

I agree, it sounds like an enameled roaster. I've used one for roast chicken, for high heat roasted duck, for pot roast, for big batches of lasagna or pasta casserole type dishes or lots and lots of shepherd's pie, baked beans, thickening apple butter, anything that needs baking, braising, long slow roasting. I agree with Westelle, it's an "oven only" kind of pan, using it on the stove can damage the enamel finish, plus they are typically relatively thin and scorch easily.

I had great results last Sunday at 350 degrees. I heated a little oil in the Le Creuset on the stove top, browned the patted down (paper towels) corned beef for a couple minutes all around, poured in a bottle of beer and water to about half way up the beef, and cooked it with the lid on for 3 1/2 hours. It was perfect! Tender, juicy as can be, and not at all dry. I did this for hash so threw out the water. If I was preparing cabbage, pots, and carrots I would dilute the very strong broth with water and divide into two pans; one for potatoes and carrots and another for the cabbage, and cook each for approx 20 minutes until done. This method was an experiment vs the very long and slow techniques that I've used in the past. This is a winner and will be repeated again without a doubt. Michaelp

We just bought the 5 shelf iron display. The shelves are not wide enough for the large 9 1/2 qt oval dutch oven. The 5 1/2 qt and 3 1/2 qt round ones look great on it. I am a little disappointed the large oval doesn't fit. I tried putting it on top, but, since it's the largest pot in the mix, it looked strange. Also, we have the 3 1/2 qt braiser, it fits, but, you have to turn it so the handles don't hit the bars on the side. So for now, the stand and the other pans in the mix sit in my bay window. It's the only place I could see all of them and not keep them in a cabinet. For me, they are heavy, it's easier to lift them from about half counter height. And it makes for a nice window display. We paid alot for them, it would be awful just to hide them away.