Is the convection 100% convection? Some ovens add in microwaving when the oven is in the convection mode.
920111
My bride of 44 years tell me that it is straight convection, when used in that mode. However, there is a compu cook mode, it will combine both means of convection and microwave. From my perspective, when using convection, we use a metal dish, and it doesn't spark. That seems to be the sign that it is only using convection when in the convection mode. I sure hope this helps. This is the second of these that we have had, and we both love it. Good luck, and again, I hope this helps you. Harry
920112
You have the option to choose either 100% convection or combine it with microwave cooking.
920113
I have had my sharp for quite a few years now ... there is choice of microwave or convection or combination of each ... your choice. I really like the combo choices for cooking meats ... allow for a crisp outside and tender juicy inside and cooked quickly at that .... I have convection baked cheesecake with great success .... you will not regret this purchase ... my fave is chicken wings on the combo cycle
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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!
426518
You can use it either way. It will cook with microwaves alone or convection alone or a combination of both.
2086773
Yes, I've done both and was very pleased with the result. In fact, I like this better than my large Samsung convection oven.
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.
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I can tell you this, it is not true convection, it is combined. External temp reached over 110 degrees, attempting to return to Sharp, wish me luck, been going thru the return process for over a month now. I would not recommend to anyone who loves and have cooked in true convection ovens.
907052
Yes it does, although when using the upper rack the results are disappointing. I am on my second oven since purchasing the initial oven in February. There is a significant problem with even temperature, especially when using the convection mode. I now do all of my food on the lower rack and on regular bake. Haven't used this oven for either toasting or broiling, it's basically used as my second oven. Can't hold a candle to my old DeLonghi!
533509
HI,I'm also a bit puzzled by this.I use convection most of the time. But I found that pizza doesn't do well with convection so I use conventional in that case. I think things that tend to dry out in moving hot air might not be good candidates for convection.I have very good success with frozen breaded fish fillets and french fries in the convection mode.
525938
No it doesn't have the convection option. "It has nonstick die-cast grill plate with a semi-embedded heating element that distributes heat evenly"
426515
Sorry, I am not very technical. I use the convection oven as an oven and the microwave as a microwave but I think it can be used as a combination but I haven't used it that way. I could not do without one of these appliances in my kitchen, I use it constantly.
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Not readily! Mine also went "cold" and calling direct was of no help! They advised I call a local professional Svc - but to no avail. And you can't order the part, has to be replaced by a Svc person. So my sits idly in the basement as a paper stand! And my digital control loss some functionality. Too much tech in our products rising to too much costly breakdowns. I vowed never to get a convection microwave oven again cuz of the heating element issues (glass tubes with no protective shields/screens). Toaster ovens with metal elements do much better, easier to clean & lasts way longer (went back to using our old Oster t/oven not the prettiest condition but it works fine!) hope this non-solution helps u! Good luck!
1168835
No. As K. Lee said it's basically a convection oven, but with a high powered blower. A friend bought one after seeing mine work.
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It really varies with your oven and cooking technique. I use a commercial convection oven with the ability to inject steam this is a game changer over standard home ovens. using a convection oven I usually drop the temperature by 50 degrees and cook for the same time and experiment with the steam (which I usually use by the way). That being said the timing is somewhere about half of the usual time, I simply cook things until they are done keeping good notes in my cooking notebook/computer. Good Luck
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No. Even when it worked properly, the bottom is an oven. It was handy, but after only six months, the microwave part stopped working, and the company wanted me to bring it to a shop a 90 minute drive from me for return or repair.
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When the oven is in one of the convection modes, the fan runs continuously. It does not cycle with the thermostat. The fan runs only in the convection modes.
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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.
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No, it does not. I did not want that either. Thought it would be dangerous reaching into it. I love this. It is my second micro/convection oven and will always own one. I rarely use my full size oven anymore as I live alone. I can micro, convection cook or do a blend. Buy it!