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Which Microwave to Buy?
Which Microwave to Buy?
I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
COSTCO.
When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
is worth the effort?
Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
Miike
I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
COSTCO.
When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
is worth the effort?
Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
Miike
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message news:xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09...
>I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
>COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a
> microwave\convection is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like
> it?
We have an OTR model and yes, we like it a lot. We rarely use the fast bake
combination for cooking, but use it either as an oven or a microwave.
Having an extra oven sure is handy at times.
"Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message news:xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09...
>I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
>COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a
> microwave\convection is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like
> it?
We have an OTR model and yes, we like it a lot. We rarely use the fast bake
combination for cooking, but use it either as an oven or a microwave.
Having an extra oven sure is handy at times.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet,net > wrote in message
news:E4MGh.5515$P47.1455@newssvr22.news.prodigy,net ...
>
> "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message
> news:xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09...
>>I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
>>COSTCO.
>> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
>> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
>> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a
>> microwave\convection is worth the effort?
>> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like
>> it?
>
> We have an OTR model and yes, we like it a lot. We rarely use the fast
> bake combination for cooking, but use it either as an oven or a microwave.
> Having an extra oven sure is handy at times.
Makes sense to me is there any negative aspect of it?
Any problem with odors in theunit?
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet,net > wrote in message
news:E4MGh.5515$P47.1455@newssvr22.news.prodigy,net ...
>
> "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message
> news:xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09...
>>I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
>>COSTCO.
>> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
>> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
>> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a
>> microwave\convection is worth the effort?
>> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like
>> it?
>
> We have an OTR model and yes, we like it a lot. We rarely use the fast
> bake combination for cooking, but use it either as an oven or a microwave.
> Having an extra oven sure is handy at times.
Makes sense to me is there any negative aspect of it?
Any problem with odors in theunit?
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message
>
> Makes sense to me is there any negative aspect of it?
> Any problem with odors in theunit?
Only negative is that after using the oven at 4500 degrees, you have to be
cautious if you want to reach in to nuke something as the surfaces are hot.
It beeps when you open the door if it is hot.
Never had an odor problem.
"Mike" <1234@yahoo,com > wrote in message
>
> Makes sense to me is there any negative aspect of it?
> Any problem with odors in theunit?
Only negative is that after using the oven at 4500 degrees, you have to be
cautious if you want to reach in to nuke something as the surfaces are hot.
It beeps when you open the door if it is hot.
Never had an odor problem.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
On Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:57:52 -0500, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet,net > wrote:
>Only negative is that after using the oven at 4500 degrees, you have to be
>cautious ...
Jeez, I guess so!
Bet your pizza's nice and crispy, though...
-- Larry
On Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:57:52 -0500, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet,net > wrote:
>Only negative is that after using the oven at 4500 degrees, you have to be
>cautious ...
Jeez, I guess so!
Bet your pizza's nice and crispy, though...
-- Larry
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
In article <xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
wrote:
> I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
> COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
> is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
Emma
In article <xSKGh.3198$4u5.120@trndny09>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
wrote:
> I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
> COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
> is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
Emma
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
news:emma-785761.23501704032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
> regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
> comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
> good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
> a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
> mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
> appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
> addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
> remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
>
> Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
> convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
> That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
> roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
> convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
> convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than finishing
it in the convection
or baking some rolls and such.
I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
"Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
news:emma-785761.23501704032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
> regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
> comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
> good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
> a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
> mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
> appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
> addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
> remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
>
> Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
> convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
> That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
> roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
> convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
> convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than finishing
it in the convection
or baking some rolls and such.
I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
In article <vw5Hh.2217$mI6.1929@trndny08>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
wrote:
> "Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
> news:emma-785761.23501704032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> > We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
> > regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
> > comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
> > good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
> > a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
> > mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
> > appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
> > addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
> > remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
> >
> > Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
> > convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
> > That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
> > roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
> > convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
> > convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
>
> I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than finishing
> it in the convection
> or baking some rolls and such.
> I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
Well it depends on the kind of cooking you do and for how many. Get
what works well for you. :) But I cannot recommend GE.
In article <vw5Hh.2217$mI6.1929@trndny08>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
wrote:
> "Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
> news:emma-785761.23501704032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> > We have one--- a GE that was here (new) when we moved in. I've had
> > regular full convection ovens for many years so that is my basis for
> > comparison with the combo unit. The microwave part works ok but not as
> > good as newer one we bought that cost 1/3-1/4 as much (under $100) with
> > a higher wattage. The convection cycle just can't stand up to even a
> > mediocre full convection oven. IMO, it's just another silly combo
> > appliance and when it fails, I'll replace it with a plain microwave. In
> > addition, you need metal for convection so you have to remember to
> > remove the metal racks when you microwave. It also vents very poorly.
> >
> > Furthermore, there are just so many more things you can do in a regular
> > convection oven that you will never be able to do in a little combo.
> > That includes, baked goods, bread, large roasts, turkeys, large trays of
> > roasted veggies, etc. For microwaving, you want a small chamber. For
> > convection, you need one that is much larger as well as a variety of
> > convection cycles to include convection baking, roasting, and broiling.
>
> I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than finishing
> it in the convection
> or baking some rolls and such.
> I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
Well it depends on the kind of cooking you do and for how many. Get
what works well for you. :) But I cannot recommend GE.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
news:emma-367B83.22115405032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> In article <vw5Hh.2217$mI6.1929@trndny08>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
> wrote:
>>>
>> I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than
>> finishing
>> it in the convection
>> or baking some rolls and such.
>> I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
>
> Well it depends on the kind of cooking you do and for how many. Get
> what works well for you. :) But I cannot recommend GE.
I cook for myself and it tends to not be too sophisticated.
"Emma Thackery" <emma@vanity.fair> wrote in message
news:emma-367B83.22115405032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com ...
> In article <vw5Hh.2217$mI6.1929@trndny08>, "Mike" <1234@yahoo,com >
> wrote:
>>>
>> I hear you but I can see the benefits for say nuking a potato than
>> finishing
>> it in the convection
>> or baking some rolls and such.
>> I dunno, I'm going to check out a few.
>
> Well it depends on the kind of cooking you do and for how many. Get
> what works well for you. :) But I cannot recommend GE.
I cook for myself and it tends to not be too sophisticated.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
Mike wrote:
> I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
> COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
> is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
>
> Miike
>
>
>
Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it
up about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a
Sharp Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook
entire meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy
here in SW Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and
the box store quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor
from RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The
new motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't
be without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb
turkey to perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
George
Mike wrote:
> I just bought a Panasonic NN-SD696S, 1.2CU inverter microwave oven from
> COSTCO.
> When I got home I started reading about microwave ovens.
> Microwave\convection seems to be a nice feature
> but I wonder if it's worth returning the NN-SD696 for a microwave\convection
> is worth the effort?
> Anybody out there using a microwave\convection oven? If so, do you like it?
>
> Miike
>
>
>
Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it
up about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a
Sharp Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook
entire meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy
here in SW Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and
the box store quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor
from RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The
new motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't
be without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb
turkey to perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
George
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
>>
>>
>>
> Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it up
> about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a Sharp
> Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook entire
> meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy here in SW
> Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and the box store
> quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor from
> RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The new
> motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
> cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't be
> without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb turkey to
> perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
>
> George
Now I can see the benefits of a micro/convection but I'd have to relocate
one w/ convection
because where mine is located it just can't vent the heat from convection.
"George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
>>
>>
>>
> Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it up
> about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a Sharp
> Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook entire
> meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy here in SW
> Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and the box store
> quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor from
> RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The new
> motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
> cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't be
> without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb turkey to
> perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
>
> George
Now I can see the benefits of a micro/convection but I'd have to relocate
one w/ convection
because where mine is located it just can't vent the heat from convection.
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
Mike wrote:
> "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
> news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
>
>
>>>
>>>
>>Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it up
>>about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a Sharp
>>Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook entire
>>meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy here in SW
>>Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and the box store
>>quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor from
>>RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The new
>>motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
>>cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't be
>>without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb turkey to
>>perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
>>
>>George
>
>
> Now I can see the benefits of a micro/convection but I'd have to relocate
> one w/ convection
> because where mine is located it just can't vent the heat from convection.
>
>
Mine sits under a kitchen cabinet just like any other microwave oven.
Doesn't get that hot as the fan circulates the hot air and then it
exhausts when the cooking is over. Not much goes out into the kitchen
when it's cooking, just enough to warm the air.
George
Mike wrote:
> "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
> news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
>
>
>>>
>>>
>>Yup, bought my first microwave/convection oven in 1981, finally used it up
>>about 5 years ago and bought another one just like it. Mine is a Sharp
>>Carrousel microwave/convection oven and I use it daily to cook entire
>>meals. Particularly in the summertime when it is hot and muggy here in SW
>>Louisiana. The turntable motor went out about a year ago and the box store
>>quoted me $85 labor plus parts to fix. Ordered the motor from
>>RepairClinic,com for $85 and installed it myself, a simple fix. The new
>>motor is actually stronger. Wife uses it to heat water for tea, I
>>cook/roast/broil meat, make cakes and pies, even bread in it. Wouldn't be
>>without it, particularly at Thanksgiving when it does a 10-12 lb turkey to
>>perfection in about 2 hours. HTH
>>
>>George
>
>
> Now I can see the benefits of a micro/convection but I'd have to relocate
> one w/ convection
> because where mine is located it just can't vent the heat from convection.
>
>
Mine sits under a kitchen cabinet just like any other microwave oven.
Doesn't get that hot as the fan circulates the hot air and then it
exhausts when the cooking is over. Not much goes out into the kitchen
when it's cooking, just enough to warm the air.
George
Re: Which Microwave to Buy?
"George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
news:1keHh.3695$B7.2306@bigfe9...
> Mike wrote:
>> "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
>> news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
> Mine sits under a kitchen cabinet just like any other microwave oven.
> Doesn't get that hot as the fan circulates the hot air and then it
> exhausts when the cooking is over. Not much goes out into the kitchen when
> it's cooking, just enough to warm the air.
>
> George
Interesting thanks
"George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
news:1keHh.3695$B7.2306@bigfe9...
> Mike wrote:
>> "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote in message
>> news:bNUGh.5311$sC.3842@bignews2.bellsouth,net ...
> Mine sits under a kitchen cabinet just like any other microwave oven.
> Doesn't get that hot as the fan circulates the hot air and then it
> exhausts when the cooking is over. Not much goes out into the kitchen when
> it's cooking, just enough to warm the air.
>
> George
Interesting thanks
