A:AnswerIt is recommended that the Breville® BOV450 Smart Oven® Mini have a minimum of 4 inches on all sites for proper ventilation while in operation.
A:AnswerI don't notice a temperature change in the room while using the Mini Smart Oven. Personally, whole fish might be too messy and get splatters on the quartz elements when broiling, I haven't tried it.
A:AnswerThe Breville Smart Oven Pro has 5 heating elements -- 3 at top, 2 at bottom. Function selection (ie, toast, roast, bake etc.) will dictate which elements, and how many, are engaged.
A:AnswerI don't ever use foil for baking a russet potatoes. I rub with peanut oil and poke a few holes through the skin with a fork. Baking time is 50-75 minutes depending on the size. I've baked Yukon Gold potatoes the same way. I haven't baked white potatoes.