Microwave/Convection Wire Racks

[cbinpa]

We just installed a new microwave/convection oven in our 5th wheel. I have read and re-read all the manufacturer's literature,and can't find whether you can leave the 2 wire racks in the oven when using it in microwave mode.
Hoping someone here can provide an answer for me. I do note it says you can use small flat aluminum foil to shield food, so long as it is 1" away from the walls. Thanks for your input!..

[cbinpa]

Thanks again for all your input regarding my original question. I did finally email Sharp Corp. customer service and received a prompt reply, as follows:

After researching your question, the wire racks are not recommended to
be used while using the microwave portion of the unit. The wire racks
are only recommended when using the convection portion of the unit.

I emailed back to inquire about the "mixing" type use where the oven goes from microwave to convection, mixing the type of use, as someone above mentioned. I have not received a reply to that question yet.

[NYCgrrl]

wca01 wrote:
On a Sharp you can select any convection temp shown on the keyboard and that's all, but what more do you need.

You can't enter something on the keyboard like 352!

Good Luck!
Wil

I've been doing a lot of "slow cooking" of late and often need a temperature in the range of 200-250 degrees and yes, you are right, there is no way to program that temperature directly. So I set the oven at a higher temp and using a digital probe thermometer plus open and shut the door method to adjust the temperature. Be nice to not go through all those gyrations.

[wca01]

On a Sharp you can select any convection temp shown on the keyboard and that's all, but what more do you need.

You can't enter something on the keyboard like 352!

Good Luck!
Wil

[NYCgrrl]

The OP's question caused me to ACTUALLY read my manual from cover to cover for the first time ever:D.

Things I've learned so far:
When your mother house sits and you no longer have audible sounds between cycles and usage... do not assume she broke something and glide over the fact w/ your SO.
Press the "Custom Help" button (yanno, the one you've been glossing over for decades that's located at the top of the panel?)then "2", then "Start/Stop". It will either turn sounds on or off.

Combo cooking method....just hit me over the head and have done. Never ever done it.


Still reading to find out if I can convection cook at at temperatures not located on the presets without my normal gerrymandered version;).

Reading really IS fundamental:p.

[NYCgrrl]

The OP's question caused me to ACTUALLY read my manual from cover to cover for the first time ever:D.

Things I've learned so far:
When your mother house sits and you no longer have audible sounds between cycles and usage... do not assume she broke something and glide over the fact w/ your SO.
Press the "Custom Help" button (yanno, the one you've been glossing over for decades, that's located at the top of the panel?)then "2", then "Start/Stop". It will either turn sounds on or off.

Combo cooking....just hit me over the head and have done.


Still reading to find out if I can convection cook at at temperatures not located on the presets without my normal gerrymandered version;).

Reading really IS fundamental:p.

[wca01]

I have used several Sharp convection/microwave ovens over the years in both RVs and Stick and Brick. I have used both wire racks for microwave. convection, and combo cooking for all of those years.

Note that the "High Mix" for roasting and "Low Mix" for baking options combine both microwave and convection cooking and a rack is specified for roasting and baking.

Of course, the purpose of the wire rack is to get heat under the item being cooked. Use the rack when that need is indicated.

since it causes no harm, we leave the low rack in the oven for storage all the time.

Our large Sharp at home has a metal turntable.

Good Luck!
Wil

[Scottiemom]

My new Frigidaire didn't say either, but I use it like my Sharp. Racks are used when using convection, out when using microwave. Actually in the Frigidaire, the wire rack is used on convection when using a 9 x 13 pan. The turntable cannot be turned off, so you put the rack in above the turntable and place the pan on top. It also has the stacking rounds racks for doing two layers of cookies, etc.

Dale

[Sportsman2505qs]

I Would call sharp and ask them. I have a Sharp in my Kitchen and it has all medtal inside and I leave the rack in when cooking all the time.

[cbinpa]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. This is a Model R1874/1875 Sharp. I cannot find an answer to the question in the manual; and different folks seem to have different opinions. I am thinking I will just remove the racks each time I use the microwave function, just to be on the safe side. Finding a place to put them away in my packed kitchen is the only issue. Once again, thanks for your input---and if anyone finds anything definitive in future, please let me know..

[NYCgrrl]

I've a Sharp microwave/convection. Same version for over 20 years and it states clearly in the manual the metal racks are ONLY for the convection function. This info is listed under the bolded subtitle "Accessories" at the bottom of page 10(English version) of the manual for models R930AK/R930AW/R930CS.

HTH

[SteveRuff]

I leave my racks in all the time. Many of the settings are using both convection and microwave so it is obviously okay to do so. I have never seen a spark like used to happen with older microwaves when metal was inside.

[Crazy_Ray]

Take the racks out when using MW.

[dahkota]

I don't leave the racks in mine when strictly using the microwave function.
However, there is a convection roast function which uses both the oven and the microwave(at 20%) and the instructions specifically state to use the rack. I have done so with no harmful effects to either food or oven about 1/2 a dozen times. But, I have only owned it for a month so far.

On edit: I do not remove the turntable or an part of it when using the only the oven.

[blangen]

You don't mention the brand but, if it's the Sharp CS-930 convection microwave, the answer is yes (use the racks on microwave if that's what the manual says for what you are doing). But this is all fairly new to me, too. We've had this unit for about a year and I'm still referring to the manual. I remember... in the olden days, we didn't put metal of any kind in the microwave... and (for me, anyway) that concept is hard to ignore. So... until you are used to it, refer to the manual often and you should be fine.

Another edit added: Given the other answers that are, apparently, all over the board, I'd say the answer to your question is extremely brand/model specific. For example, the Sharp CS-930 says to use the rack (without removing any other parts) to microwave popcorn.