Can microwave with convection replace an actual oven? [duplicate]
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I live in a townhouse with a small kitchen and I am wondering if something like this item: http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/major-appliances-1/microwaves-2/microwaves-3/-[KMBP107ESS]-407653/KMBP107ESS/
implies that it can be used as a microwave and as a conventional oven where you would bake things.
I understand the space inside it is limited but as my kitchen is very small if it can serve both roles, that would be a life saver. I understand I wouldn't be cooking with ovens much, but could you do the basic things, like baking, etc...
Best Answer
You need to ask yourself what are you going to use more.
If you truly will never use the oven except for occasional baking, then go for the conventional/microwave combo, but if you are like me and use the microwave mostly as a tool to warm something or reheat something in quick order, then go for a proper oven instead, even if it's only a half size single rack oven.
I am not a big fan of microwaves. I use ours occasionally to soften butter or reheat left overs quickly and don't want to bother pulling out the skillet to do so, but those are both rather uncommon for me. I almost always heat up a skillet to reheat food under normal circumstances. I never actually cook in a microwave so take those as caveats to my answer.
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Can convection microwave replace oven?
Convection microwave ovens combine two appliances into one. They can be used as a microwave, as an oven, and in combination mode (combining microwave, bake and even grill functions). Can be very convenient, effective and fast, especially for high-temperature cooking such as roasts, pastries and pizza.Can you replace a regular microwave with a convection microwave?
Having a convection oven is not necessary. This could just as easily be replaced by another traditional microwave using these same steps. Be sure to remember to plug the replacement in before setting it inside the opening. Once in place, center and level the unit before fastening the trim to the cabinet.Can a convection oven replace a traditional oven?
As a matter of fact, convection ovens are almost exactly the same as regular ovens, just with an extra feature. A convection oven contains an additional fan and exhaust system that blows the heated oven air through the entire space evenly while your food is cooking.Is a microwave convection oven the same as an oven?
A convection oven heats the food from the outside to higher temperatures than a microwave oven. While a microwave oven is great for uniform reheating, cooking and defrosting, a convection microwave is great for grilling, baking, roasting, browning and crisping foods.Safe Microwave Alternatives | What to Use Instead of a Microwave
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Never had good luck with the combos; I would vote to stay away from. They seem to do neither job well. Have 3 or 4 brands now; you could have luck with that model?
Limited space; I would get a top of the line convection and skip the microwave or get one of the mini's microwaves.
Really depends on what your are looking for and your main use cases.
My kitchen; I use my countertop convection 90% of the time. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/avantco-co-14-quarter-size-countertop-convection-oven-0-8-cu-ft-120v/177CO14%20%20%20%20%20120.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKEAjw6Z2pBRCmvaXq6d7FjUoSJAAc5LrikEZNlY4T-ttTKXiX3I4vvMdoXkBYOsqlulbN3whINhoCtUjw_wcB
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