Do I need a microwave if I have a combi oven?

You really can cook almost anything in a combi steam oven, which is certainly not the case for microwaves. Not if you want to cook something well, anyway.

Gas costs around 6p per Kilowatt hour (KWh) and electricity 12p per KWh, so basically, it is cheaper to cook using mains gas.

Teflon-coated pans can be used in convection ovens. Lightweight pans made of aluminum or metal work best in convection ovens. Materials that are not good heat conductors, like glass and cast iron, are not able to cook the food as rapidly and may leave cold spots.

Metal cookware should not be used in a microwave. Metal will not allow microwaves to penetrate and properly cook the food. When convection cooking in a microwave convection oven, metal and foil can be safely used.

Metal in the Microwave It’s the vibrations of the molecules that heat your food, not some kind of stray electrical charge that’s floating around inside a working microwave oven. Technically, the microwaves shouldn’t have any effect on metal items.

Metal and foil can be used safely and effectively with the convection cooking feature in a microwave convection oven. Aluminum foil can be safely used in a microwave but certain guidelines must be followed to prevent damage to the oven.

So, yes you can. Careful: microwave heating tends to dry out the food being cooked. Set the microwave to medium power, or even low power, when using in the combo mode (microwave + grill + convection). Otherwise your grilled chicken will taste like rubber.

Metal cookware should not be used in a microwave. Metal will not allow microwaves to penetrate and properly cook the food. When convection cooking in a microwave convection oven, metal and foil can be safely used. Boilable plastic pouches should be split and placed on the oven floor or inside a serving dish.

Styrofoam Styrofoam cups, bowls and take-out containers don’t belong in the microwave.

Air fryers are having their day in the sun, thanks to their reportedly lower running costs in comparison to a traditional oven. They are considered by some to be the must-have accessory in the battle to reduce energy bills, as people explore ways how to cut soaring energy costs.

Steam and speed ovens are two alternatives that provide many of the same functions as microwaves at a higher quality. There also is a growing preference for the appliance to be hidden. For most other homeowners, microwaves remain an essential element of the kitchen.

Glass, paper, microwave-proof plastic and ceramic utensils can be used, but avoid using ceramic ware or pottery with metal coating or designs. Metal utensils and foil can be used in convection cooking. Always check for utensils to be oven-safe before using.