help how do I use my new combi microwave

purpleivy

I'm on my second combi. I do like them. The only problem is that the one we have now is German, so the automatic recipes are for German style stuff, hence no Baked jacket potato setting, that I used on my old one. My old one was a Panasonic and had an excellent range of programmes. THe updated model is similar I believe.

I have worked it out though....200C and low micro does it! After having the thing for over a year, I decided it's about time to try and use some of the features.

I have a book called The Basic Basics: COmbination and Microwave Handbook, which I find useful.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Basic-Basics-Combination-Microwave-Handbook/dp/0948817461/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1231589868&sr=8-2


There's a copy for 1p at the moment!

chocolate.orange_2

Thanks purpleivy I have had a micro,convection oven grill for nearly 18 months and i have only ever used it as a microwave.

I just bought one of the 1p books that you mentioned. Think theres another 3 still on there.

So hopefully i will be able to save abit extra this year. I hate putting my fan oven on for just one dish seems so wasteful

zacmilly

I have just replaced my 20 year old microwave today ith a combination microwave (half price from argos today £39.99!). No setting for combination cooked baked potatoes- Can any one give me any guidelines on how long to cook an average (fist sized) baked potato using the combination setting please?

I will buy the book recommended above as well- thanks.:o

amicolley

Hi I have recently bought a Cookworks, Argos own brand, and I too am wondering how to use it doesnt say much for the user friendly hand books that come with these things!! Anyway my main question is whether I can use metal tins and trays when using the convection oven only option? I am beginning to think that this is a variant with each particular model anyone out there know.........?:embarasse

ChapelGirl

If the issue is that you have lost the original instruction manual you might be able to download a copy here:
http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/

If you cannot find the one for your precise make and model it is likely that there will be one with similar features.

There are some truly awful translations out there, though!

Does anyone know how to cook an open apple tart or a tarte tatin in a combi microwave? The last time I tried a tart the shortcrust pastry didn't cook on the bottom, but the pastry round the edges went hard.

Eenymeeny

Hi I've been trawling the forums reading any tips and advice I can find on using a combination oven as I've just bought one and find the instruction booklet lacking. One poster suggested a dedicated thread, I wondered if there is one and I've missed it? I'd be grateful for any advice on recipes, books, websites etc. Thanks:)

ariba10

Our Panasonic Combi is worth its weight in gold. If only for the jacket potatoes that are ready in 15 Min's. (Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.)

Eenymeeny

It's a Panasonic that I've bought Ariba10. I've tried the autocook mode a couple of times today. Frozen potato products and pizza. Both times it took so long to preheat that I could have cooked them in my 'normal' oven in less time. Can you tell me if I'm doing something wrong please?

Eenymeeny

Eenymeeny wrote: »

Hi I've been trawling the forums reading any tips and advice I can find on using a combination oven as I've just bought one and find the instruction booklet lacking. One poster suggested a dedicated thread, I wondered if there is one and I've missed it? I'd be grateful for any advice on recipes, books, websites etc. Thanks:)

Can I just bump this please? I'm struggling on, not convinced that I could use this without the back up of another oven as some posters have stated. I'd really like some encouragement from some experienced users. (I already use a slow cooker and intend just getting a hob if possible) Thanks.

sillyvixen

i got given a combi microwave about 5 years ago, when our 2nd hand basic microwave went wrong, i hardly use the microwave myself and a friend of the family asked my mum if she knew of anyone who wanted one as she had just had a new kitchen and replaced her microwave with a shiny new one. my housemates were well impressed i had managed to score a free replacement microwave.. it is a big cumbersome thing and no one else wanted it when we went our seperate ways so i kept it - the instructions have been mislaid and i have no idea how to use it other than as a regular microwave. as it keeps working i have no reason to replace it. as for the metal rack the best use i have found for it is cooling cakes!!