Microwave Convection Explained
Conventional microwaves work by emitting energy waves from the ‘microwave’ range on the electromagnetic spectrum. these waves are emitted by the magnetron inside the microwave and bounce randomly around inside the microwave until they come in contact with the food. The energy is then transferred into the food, which causes the water molecules to become excited and move around inside the food. This movement causes heat to be generated, effectively cooking the food. The problem is that in some instances some parts of the food may cook whilst other parts may remain uncooked. A convection microwave works by ‘heating up’ the entire inside of the microwave, and cooks the food this way.
Microwave Convection Ovens
Microwave convection ovens, also called convection microwaves, are a combination of standard microwave oven and a traditional convection oven. It allows food cooked in the convection microwave to be cooked quickly, yet come out browned or crisped as in a convection oven. For example, a convection microwave oven can be preheated to bake cakes, which is not possible with standard microwave ovens.
When they were initially launched microwave convection ovens were considered to be high-end kitchen appliances, however over time their price has dropped, and they can now be bought for around the same price as a conventional oven.
It should be remembered that some models do require more space that a standard microwave, because of the larger cooking area inside.
You can find microwave convection ovens by all the large manufacturers, such as Sharp, Panasonic, Wolf and General electric.