is the inverter technology considered a convection oven? can you put disposable 9x13 aluminum pans inside? thanks
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Hello: the inverter technology is not convection. I had to do some research to find out what it was, and it is a certain way the microwaves are emitted--this microwave is great for even cooking, and defrosting. I am very happy with it. I debated the convection/microwave but decided that I really wouldn't use it that much and opted for just the microwave. I am very satisfied with this model. JB
220382
Hi R.L., This unit is a very good microwave oven, but does not have the convection feature [we have a 2nd microwave, from Dacor, that has this feature. The convection feature would be labeled on the operation panel if it was built in to this unit; I did extensive research on this Panasonic before my purchase to verify that it was not a convection oven]. As far as using anything with aluminum, the owners manual states that you may only use small strips of foil to mold around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking, with a chance for arcing if the foil is too close to the oven wall. Using this info, I would have to say no to your question about using a 9x13 disposable pan. Hope this helps.
220383
Hi R.L., This unit is a very good microwave oven, but does not have the convection feature [we have a 2nd microwave, from Dacor, that has this feature. The convection feature would be labeled on the operation panel if it was built in to this unit; I did extensive research on this Panasonic before my purchase to verify that it was not a convection oven]. As far as using anything with aluminum, the owners manual states that you may only use small strips of foil to mold around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking, with a chance for arcing if the foil is too close to the oven wall. Using this info, I would have to say no to your question about using a 9x13 disposable pan. Hope this helps. Hi R.L., This unit is a very good microwave oven, but does not have the convection feature [we have a 2nd microwave, from Dacor, that has this feature. The convection feature would be labeled on the operation panel if it was built in to this unit; I did extensive research on this Panasonic before my purchase to verify that it was not a convection oven]. As far as using anything with aluminum, the owners manual states that you may only use small strips of foil to mold around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking, with a chance for arcing if the foil is too close to the oven... » Read More Hi R.L., This unit is a very good microwave oven, but does not have the convection feature [we have a 2nd microwave, from Dacor, that has this feature. The convection feature would be labeled on the operation panel if it was built in to this unit; I did extensive research on this Panasonic before my purchase to verify that it was not a convection oven]. As far as using anything with aluminum, the owners manual states that you may only use small strips of foil to mold around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking, with a chance for arcing if the foil is too close to the oven wall. Using this info, I would have to say no to your question about using a 9x13 disposable pan. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Absolutely, the pan is the same material as any other regular hotel pan. It can be used in regular or convection type ovens at temperatures up to 500 degrees or broil setting.
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I have no idea what "inverter" technology is, but, yes, it does have a large, rotating plate. We love this microwave and use it several times daily. I cook virtually all our food in it, most of it from scratch.
2143204
we have an induction/convection oven and it works great. LOVE this thing. Don't know how we lived without it!
2219833
thats no true i have just purchased a convection oven and had cooked thanksgiving holiday feast and nothing happened to the set i had purchased i love my set .. its a pleasure cooking with them... maybe you should consider a new stove!
193371
Not quite sure how convection oven works, however this one circulates hot air over, under and around. Little oil required. Frying crispy without lots of oil. Also cooks fast. I like it for cooking and convenience. Hope this helps.
389401
How should I convert recipes to fit the convection oven?A toaster oven is meant to provide very high heat to the surface of food to brown it quickly (or melt it if you added cheese Think if it as a handy broiler. A convection oven is a regular oven which includes a fan to help circulate the hot air. This aids in roasting or baking the food more evenly, and quicker since on the whole, the air in the oven will be warmer. To convert recipes, you either need to reduce the temperature, or reduce the time. You can use this handy conversion tool: http://www.convection-calculator.com/
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The sheet part of the pan is 10"x15" - the rim adds about one and quarter inches - so it would not fit in the convection toaster. Too bad- it is a nice quality stainless steel.
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How should I convert recipes to fit the convection oven? A toaster oven is meant to provide very high heat to the surface of food to brown it quickly (or melt it if you added cheese Think if it as a handy broiler. A convection oven is a regular oven which includes a fan to help circulate the hot air. This aids in roasting or baking the food more evenly, and quicker since on the whole, the air in the oven will be warmer. To convert recipes, you either need to reduce the temperature, or reduce the time. You can use this handy conversion tool: http://www.convection-calculator.com/
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No. Not only does it NOT have a convection oven, it has no oven timer at all. It has one of those "light, medium, dark" timers for the toaster and panini options but plan to spend time learning how to set them for optimum results. Quite frankly, I'm glad I kept my old t/o because I use it for everything but making paninis... Plus the DeLonghi is smaller. And it heats very unevenly. Given the DeLonghi's higher price, I expected more -- got less.
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The oven is capable of holding two 9"x13" pans, but there is only 1 rack included, and each pan would have to have a rack to hold it. Also you have to use 9x13 pans without handles in order to fit. The rack that is included is not like a rack in a regular oven, it is more like a very shallow pan in which you would put your 9x13 pan inside of. I hope that helps...
851225
I don't know if you can use this with an inverter. I do know that this has been removed from counter and is now sitting in the basement because it just didn't work well.
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When you are in convection mode, you may use metalware. However, if you go into the microwave mode at any time you may not use metal. This is a great oven and I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. We had a smaller version of this model and we used it for over 12 years until it broke. They don't make that model anymore.and we got this new one. I wouldn't have any other oven.
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Is this a convection oven? I do not think so. It uses standard elements and does not have a fan.
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Well the top smaller oven is not convection at all. You can use the bottom oven with or without convection also
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Hi,We are using the Duxtop Whole-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless Steel pots on our convection unit only, but it doesn't mean that you cannot use them for an electric Stove. The perfect answer can only be provided by the company support dept.
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i have these for my three studio apartments as it takes 110 voltage and you either use the burners or theoven separate. you can not use both the oven/burners on top at the same time. it is for a small spaceand works perfectly for our apartments. my sister uses them also in her small apartments. so probably your boatwould work good. it may not take a 9x13 pan though you may have to buy smaller oven pans like 8x8.