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Counter top ovens or Convector dual use microwaves

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Franbern Thu 24-Oct-19 10:44:07

Thanks for all your help and advice. Trying to calm myself down this last few days at end of house moving saga, I have followed up researching(on line) and have definitely decided to go with a combination convector microwave with grill.

Sofa Sun 20-Oct-19 20:46:56

I have a Neff combi grill/microwave and it’s great. I use it every day!

Marydoll Sun 20-Oct-19 20:45:42

I'm looking for advice on what to put the food on to cook it.
Surely you can't put a metal plate in it, but a glass dish would crack from the heat of the grill?

I sound like an absolute idiot!!! blush

ayse Sun 20-Oct-19 20:41:01

I have had 3 Panasonic counter top microwave/grill/convection ovens and I use it all the time. It also has combinations to do microwave/grill, convection/microwave etc. I’d recommend them every time and it wouldn’t bother me not to have the large oven. Just a note of caution; to get the best out of it decide what features are important. John Lewis are good for advice but last time I bought one I couldn’t do baked potatoes with micro/oven combination as I bought the wrong one.

They are quite expensive but I would be lost without it now.

Marydoll Sun 20-Oct-19 20:15:01

Blinko, does your microwave have a grill?
I'm ashamed to say, the reason I am asking is that my microwave has a grill, but I haven't a clue what dishes to use in it for cooking, or even worse blush, how to actually work the grill part.

MuthaFunka Sun 20-Oct-19 16:49:08

I'm in a similar position in that I have a 4 ring cooker,double oven and grill yet only ever use 2 rings (apart from 1 day in December) at once.
I'm looking at getting a table top 2 ring induction plate plus an all singing microwave and creating more work space in my compact kitchen.

Blinko Sun 20-Oct-19 16:25:31

I have a convection/combi microwave oven. I rely on it completely and never in fact use the main oven. That's where I keep my pots and pans.

The combi microwave is a Panasonic and it's brilliant!

midgey Sun 20-Oct-19 16:21:02

Watching with interest, seems mad to heat an oven for four fish fingers!!

Franbern Sun 20-Oct-19 16:16:05

Just wondered if anyone used the counter top ovens with grills? Thought those that have holiday homes or caravans may have done so and I would love to have some feedback on them.
When I move into my new flat I am considering getting rid of a large oven. Just myself = hardly ever use it now. I use a halogen oven and my microwave .
These counter top ovens do seem widely varying in price but have been looking at the top end at the Lakeland one for just under £250.
Alternatively, I know my little microwave is rather elderly and may not survive the move, and was wondering about those all singing and dancing microwaves on the market that also grill. How good are these?
Anyone with any information or advice, I would love to hear your comments