Do you need to remove the rack when using the microwave? Do you bake by sitting the pan on the turntable or rack? Thanks
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Yes, remone the metal rack before microwaving or you run the risk of causing arcing which can burn out your oven. Whether to use the rack while convecting is a judgement call. By placing a pie on the rack to bake, you will never have a soggy bottom crust again. But over baking the bottom of other desserts may not be desirable. This is the best microwave-convection oven I've ever used, but you do need to spend some time working out how to get the best results out of it. Have fun.
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I remove the racks. When baking you use the racks just like you would in your oven, except because it is convection you can bake on both racks at the same time. Baking is done on the racks (Think like it's an oven, you would not bake on the oven floor). The turn table can be turned off so it does not rotate. What is nice about the turn table is it does not need to be changed (or removed) because it works on Micro or Convection: It is ceramic. You can't go wrong with this one. Lots of room in it & turn table bigger the others (the size of a large pizza). Do some more research on how to cook & Bake in a Convection Oven (this is just one fast reference; http://www.cadco-ltd.com/convectioncook.html) The unit does come with a recipe booklet too. I personal LOVE convection & use it only. It took a while to learn how to convert & get the best results but well worth it. I now use it 80% of the time. Any other question or if you'd like more info on cooking/baking with convection I'll be glad to help.
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Probably not any meat which might touch the oven sides or top, so measure twice, cook once! Wide cookie sheets will block the convection. Remember, the turntable wants to turn the food for even heating. Baking potatoes seem to take a lot longer on convection. Nuking them just steams the inside.. very unsatisfactory. Experiment first, company later.
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Sandy W. I have done both, but have to place the rack so that it is lower in the oven, which means you need to watch the bottom of whatever you are cooking. If you are using a shallow baking dish that centers your food quite evenly, everything seems to work fine! Hope this helps!
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I have two microwave ovens. One does not spin, so I have no problems in that respect. I love my boat. Have given one to five relatives and friends. can you take out the plate?
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It's a situation when baking; I use the timer only for toasting, and what is being toasted. Baking- again, it's all in what your baking. I use the timer on my microwave or gas range.
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Directly on an oven rack. Absolutely no need to use a cookie sheet my wife has baked many cakes, casseroles, etc. terrific product & the handles are a great added feature. Order one & enjoy!
1953010
Yes, you never have to use the microwave mechanism. Every Microwave / Convection oven I have had has worked this way including this one. Some allow multiple stages using both, but I have never done this. I have just used the microwave by itself to cook something or I have just used the convection. Never both for the cooking the same item. This is my third Micro / Convection and my favorite so far. My toaster Oven as well as my regular oven are also convection ovens. So I haven't used it much. In my motorhome my Micro / Convection is the only oven I have, so it gets used quite a bit. A professional cooking instructor has told me she uses convection for almost everything, except baking cakes and the like.
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Yes, it does. The nice thing is that the turntable is made of heavy-duty glass, and it can be lifted out, as can the plastic roller part, for easy cleaning of the microwave. The plastic roller ring can be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher, and the turntable can be placed in the bottom rack for cleaning.
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No you don't need to remove the paddle (there's only one paddle). The paddle does get very hot so when you remove the loaf pan out WITH oven mitts, and once you dump the steaming loaf of bread out of the pan, you'll need to let the paddle cool before taking it out from the loaf. Obviously it will leave a small whole in the loaf but the freshly baked smell and taste of your loaves of bread make up for it. Enjoy!
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It's really not good to keep this on the pan when putting it in the oven because it does get VERY hot. Experienced this first hand. Best to remove from the pan after putting it in the oven and then you can use it when taking it back out.
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If it wobbles, it is night the right turntable for your machine. The glass bumps on the bottom of the turntable do not fit the mechansim in your microwave.
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I use it in my microwave that also doubles as a convection oven. I do set it on the glass turntable but think it takes the place of the glass turntable. I have made scrambles eggs on it and with the "rack" that can be bought I have grilled chicken, steaks ALL in my Whirlpool G2 so YES
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It does not need to be attached. I just placed mine in the cupboard, put my pans on it, and was ready to go! Even with the bottom pan not in the rack, it stands perfectly well! Love, love, love this rack!!!
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Is it best to purchase a microwave oven with or without the carousel and glass plate.
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Yes the griddle is removable, and so is the crumb tray, but i couldnt quite figure out the baking rack. I imagine there's a way, but it doesn't just slide out. (Try not to get cheese on it)
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This oven does not operate as a microwave. You would need to reheat items in the bake mode. The pressure mode is not needed. I only used my microwave to heat water so I now do that on the stove top. The oven is quite useful in place of the large oven that requires a lot of time to warm up. The small oven warms up quickly.
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Deanna.... I have never used it in a microwave, but mine seems a bit large for a microwave with a turntable.