"George Shirley" > wrote in message
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> On 7/6/2011 4:15 PM, Syke wrote:
>> I have a combination microwave oven (Sharp 959, UK) My question is, if I
>> am using a recipe or preparing a ready-meal, do I use the temperature
>> for conventional oven or fan oven, bearing in mind that the Sharp does
>> have a fan. The manufacturer's helpline wasn't very convincing, saying,
>> "Oh, it's got a fan so it'll be the fan temperature". Any advice on this?
>>
>> Regards and thanks in advance
>>
>> Syke
> My Sharp microwave/convection is not the exact same number as yours but
> close. I use the temperatures for regular conventional ovens. The fan in
> the combination unit is to ensure circulation of the heated air. I have a
> cookbook that came with mine that tells you temps and times for various
> foods. You might look for one online and then download it.

Mine is a Panasonic and excellent too. I use the same convection temps I
use on my big ovens.