Cuisinart CVR-1000 Vertical Countertop Rotisserie Review (B001RNG422)
The Cuisinart CVR-1000 vertical countertop rotisserie is an electric roaster with touch pad controls. Since it is vertical, it also saves kitchen counter space. This rotisserie can roast meat pretty fast and all the unwanted grease flows down and is confined into a removable drop pan. It can roast meat of chicken up to 8 pounds. The meat bastes in its own juices as it rotates but drains away unhealthy fat.
It has 5 pre-set temperature settings: 325, 350, 400, 425, and 450 degrees F. It has an LCD display that reads out what you punch into the touchpad controls. It can cook chicken, pork roast, kebabs, fish, and even vegetables. The unit comes with the necessary accessories like a roasting rack, an 8 pieces skewer set, a multi-purpose basket, and poultry tower.
The rotisserie has a removable chrome insert that reflects heat to maintain the heat inside the unit. It has a 3 hour timer and auto shut off feature. The door handle is wide and easy to grip. The machine has a see-through glass window on front and interior light that can be switched on or off. Removable parts are dishwasher safe. The interior is non-stick and it is housed in a nice looking brushed stainless steel casing.
This countertop rotisserie measures about 16 by 15-3/5 by 17-1/2 inches and carries a 3 year limited warranty. The package comes to you with a recipe book and dinner ideas aside from the Cuisinart CVR-1000 vertical countertop rotisserie and accessories.
Pros
A user said that cleaning the rotisserie was a breeze because the reflectors and drip pan slide out for cleaning, leaving the rest of the machine easy to clean by just wiping it down. One person said that he loved the clean lines, modern look and stainless steel exterior. The interior light is also convenient so you can view what you are cooking every now and then.
A buyer mentioned that this rotisserie was the best one she had ever used and bought, and recommended it to others. Some people said it was so simple to use, you don’t even have to look at the manual. It will roast your food faster than a traditional oven. One review also said that the rotisserie can cook your chicken without boring a hole through your chicken with a rotisserie rod and you can have a chicken that still looks intact after being roasted.
Cons
One user said that the legs go too far below on the vertical stand, the lower part of the chicken come out underdone. Another person said that the drip tray could not be aligned properly and prevented the rotisserie from rotating. A couple of buyers also said that their unit did not work on the first try and stopped working after a few uses.
Generally, many other buyers are extremely happy with the Cuisinart CVR-1000 vertical countertop rotisserie. It saves space, looks beautiful, and does the job. It is also easy to clean because all the fat drips down one small concentrated area, the drip pan. It is a quality appliance made by a top quality company.