Can this be used as a convection oven only, not using the microwave?
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.
191696
Don't have a clue -- I'm using it in my standard wall oven. I don't have a convection oven, and don't need it in my microwave. Sorry
869506
Yes u can- however it does take quite a while for the oven to heat up- I was hoping to replace my counter top toaster oven with this- but cooking time is takes twice as long because of this.
1159115
Hi Beth, I'm not sure if this can go in a microwave. I do use it in my oven on a convection setting though. Hope that helps a little :)
1439201
I never did but I don't see why not it is an oven, basically. Don't let it touch the top housing... I hope this helps.
198306
You cannot use this convection oven, purchased in the US, in Europe unless you have the appropriate electricity voltage converter. However, you may be able to find this, or a similar product in Europe, possibly even at one of Amazon's European sites.
54876
Well the top smaller oven is not convection at all. You can use the bottom oven with or without convection also
1223285
No, microwave only. The oven will melt both the plastic cover and inside material as well.
220381
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
857550
Yes. We were replacing a broken kenmore one, which we had a custom made cabinet for. A replacement was very hard to find. It is actually a microwave / pizza oven. I have seen it misrepresented as a microwave / baking oven in some ads. It will handle small frozen items like chicken nuggets and works very well for pizzas. I would not use it for baking.
140991
Depends. It won't spin on the carousel - not enough room. So you would have to stop the oven and turn the pan to avoid nasty hot spots when microwaving. However, when using just convection for baking, no turning is needed, just elevate the pan on one of the two wire shelves supplied. We often use both shelves to bake multiple dishes simultaneously.
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
844091
I've only had this model a few months, but I love it. I bought it for the convection oven for those few times a year when one oven is not enough. But I've found myself using it quite a lot to cook smaller things to save electricity on heating up the big stove. The microwave works well. I would recommend.
1840151
When you set the oven on "keep warm" it is a regular oven with the lower elements heating only and no fan running. When you set the oven to "convection" the fan comes on and the lower and upper elements both heat. The oven works just like the icons show at the setting knob on the front of unit. The short answer is yes it can. P.S. I like this oven-it does everything I need and I use it every day!
1217996
you can cook with and without convection as there are separate buttons on the controls. There is also no convection in the top oven.
1304420
My oven is not convection, but the heating element is on the bottom, tho not hidden. I simply lifted up the element, and put the liner on the bottom and have used the oven repeatedly and the liner is fine. Sorry I could not be of more help. Maybe you could contact customer service of your oven manufacturer and see what they recommend.
1840034
I suppose you could, but I think the process would be too slow, considering that microwave heats it in 3-4 minutes ,max. Also, I have no idea what oven heat you would use