microwave/convection oven combo

I would just bake following the "normal" instructions and keep an eye on the cooking. You may need to adjust the temp down or even lower/extend the baking time. Mine automatically reduces the set temp by 25 degrees. It is the only oven I have in the RV so I use it all the time. One can get pretty good results in a convection oven but mine does not broil. We have to get inventive for that. Last time I made a meringue pie, we used a heat gun on low setting. Worked really well.

doxiemom11 wrote:
The purpose of the metal racks is to let the hot air circulate all around, above and under the item you are baking. Things will also brown on top if baked uncovered just like they do in a regular oven. Jbrowland - if you have the racks - just try something simple. Follow instructions in your manual for the settings and bake some break & bake cookies or something. Once you get started you will like it. It took me a week or so before I didn't need the manual anymore. I do not use the combination cooking. I either use the convection setting or the microwave. Also do not use the computer preset times based on size ( compu roast, compu bake etc.) I set the time I want myself.

We have a trip coming up in a few weeks. Maybe I'll get adventurous and try baking some simple cookies. I have a Sharp unit. 2008. I never had luck finding a helpful manual for it. The closest I got was a short, 4 page manual that didn't even mention cook settings other than to point the button locations out.

I own two microwave-convection cookbooks. Both came from garage sales but I have seen them at bookstores. Lots of recipes and information about what works in either one. I plan on using them if I can still find them when either of my microwaves dies. I also have several microwave only cookbooks and can bake bread,
make cakes or roast a chicken in the microwave.
Anyway, check out a bookstore or Amazon. Or hit garage sales.

The purpose of the metal racks is to let the hot air circulate all around, above and under the item you are baking. Things will also brown on top if baked uncovered just like they do in a regular oven. Jbrowland - if you have the racks - just try something simple. Follow instructions in your manual for the settings and bake some break & bake cookies or something. Once you get started you will like it. It took me a week or so before I didn't need the manual anymore. I do not use the combination cooking. I either use the convection setting or the microwave. Also do not use the computer preset times based on size ( compu roast, compu bake etc.) I set the time I want myself.

I also have one that I am perplexed with. I downloaded the manual online and it still didn't help much. It was very brief. I would love to expand our cooking potential by not being a microwave only person. I have to admit that it freaks me out a little to put metal into a microwave. :)

When I use the microwave portion of my combo, I follow normal microwave rules. I use regular oven cookware for the convection part. I must say I had many issues with the RV brand that came in our 5th wheel and had it replaced 3 times under warranty. By the way, you do not get a new warranty with each replacement, just the originals one. We finally gave up and installed a GE model that was an exact fit. It works much better and I have not had any more issues. When using the convection portion, just keep an eye on your food. I find that some things cook faster and some need more cooking time. My GE automatically reduces the selected temp by 25 degrees on convection bake.

This has been a helpful post for me, too. Recently bought a 2013 Itasca Navion with the MW Convection and I have no experience using. So far just using the MW function but I'd love to bake in it.

I noticed the instruction on it regarding the rack, but ours is missing so I need to look into a replacement.

I just wish the darn door swung open in the right direction in the somewhat narrow corridor there. Last night while dodging it as I removed a Pyrex dish of steaming broccoli, I tilted and broke the glass lid.

When using the microwave - use they type of dishes/paper/plastic you normally do. When using the convection oven, you can use any type of dish or metal pan you would normally use in a regular oven. Do make sure you have the metal racks that go in it. If you do not have a manual, go online and you should be able to find one for your make/model to help you get started. I had never had one prior to the motorhome and I love it. I have baked anything and everything in it with great success. Remember to either reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes (approx) or reduce the temp by 25 degrees from a regular recipe.

In convection mode, I use regular metal pans to bake bread, pizza, cakes, muffins, etc. I use pyrex for casseroles, meatloaf, pies, etc. I love the convection 'side' of the oven. These are based on what I previously owned before going fulltime.

In microwave mode, I use paper plates, pyrex, plastic - whatever is handy and not metal. We really only use the microwave to reheat.

We use cast iron for cooking cornbread in the convection mode. But in microwave mode or combo mode you need to use heat proof non metal cookware.