Convection Microwave Oven
A convection microwave oven is the perfect solution for those who want a second oven without taking up additional space in the kitchen. As most homes have microwaves in them, by replacing the standard microwave with a convection microwave oven, you can have the best of both worlds. You have the option of using your convection microwave oven as either a microwave or a convection oven. You do not always have to use the convection aspect of the oven. This lets you use your microwave as normal without worry of having to adjust your recipes to account for the convection aspect of the microwave.
If you have never used a convection microwave oven, there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind. First, depending on how advanced your oven is, you may have less choice in temperature controls. The majority of convection microwave ovens will support specific, common temperatures which can be selected at the touch of a button. This removes a lot of the guess work. Most ovens are also programmable, so you can select the type of meat or food you are cooking and its weight. This will automatically program how long the convection oven should function for. This is highly convenient for those who do not wish to have to modify their recipes to account for the additional power a convection oven provides.
For those who have recipes that fall outside of the pre-programmed options in your convection microwave oven, you will need to set the temperature on your microwave and set the timer yourself. Like other convection ovens, you will need to figure out what temperature and cooking time is needed. Usually, it is less cooking time and equal temperature, although this is changed depending on what you are making. There are some roasts, including Turkey, that typically cook at a lower temperature and at the normal cooking time.
The wattage of your convection microwave oven may affect how well it functions, especially when using the microwave portion of the appliance. Lower wattage microwaves require more time to cook foods. Most microwave instructions are designed for microwaves of at least 1000 watts. Depending on the microwave you own, you may have to use lower or higher cooking times to follow the instructions correctly. For example, if you own a 800 watt microwave, you will need to increase how long you cook your foods for. A 1200 watt microwave will require less cooking time.