Ronco ST2000SSGEN Showtime Petite Rotisserie, Stainless Steel

Thinking this was just a slightly smaller size than the "compact" model, I ordered it from Amazon before it was available at the local stores I frequent. I was mislead by the product description and disappointed to find this petite model only has a one pound capacity, and expects everything to be cooked inside the metal basket. (The compact model on the other hand is rated with a ten pound capacity, can hold things on the spit, without a "basket", and can use the self-turning kabob rods, which are sometimes included in a package and sometimes sold separately.)

There were no self turning rods listed in manual of what is packed inside, or available from the manufacturer as an option, or on the box artwork, but the one pound capacity was clearly stated in the manual. I'm afraid I could easily overfill the basket over the weight limit. A pre-packaged marinated turkey breast tenderloin for example is 30oz or about two pounds... a frozen package of 4 beef or chicken kabobs is...Read more

On March 4, 2010, my Rotisserie arrived,and it performed as advertised, doing an especially good job on salmon and chicken breasts. It is, as advertised, ideal for the small house or apartment with but one person, or maybe two if they eat lightly. The one difficulty that I encountered was that it was hard to open and close the non-stick wire basket. Nevertheless, I used it about four or five times a week to prepare my evening meal and was quite pleased with the results. Then, about six-weeks later, on March 19, the weld broke on the round protruding bar on the right-hand side of the wire basket that is inserted into the hole in the side in order to rotate. That irritated me no end. Then, to add insult to injury the 800 number (800-486-1806)telephone number printed on the back of the instruction booklet is not a working numer and the email address listed below it ([...]) also doesn't work. Seems as Ronco was sold to another outfit after the instruction manual was printed. My purpose in...Read more

Is not white any more bocouse of heat !!top of unit is very very brawn now , but it works great after one year of regular use ,this model is perfect for a one person apartment or home ,not good for the big family home for that you need the bigger version of this one ,worth every penny ..