I have a Frigidaire micro convection oven and can't get the convection part to work. Anyone have this oven and suggestions?
cejones4210 said
03:36 PM Sep 29, 2013
I don't have that particular brand, but on mine in the house and in our TT there is a button for "convection" you must choose to cook in convection mode.
sdman said
04:25 PM Sep 29, 2013
We have a year old Frigidaire Convection Microwave in our 5th wheel. We also had problems at first understanding how to make it work. On the upper left side of the control panel there is a button for convection called "Bake/Brown" that you push first. Then you need to set the temperature with the buttons below and then press the start button. Note that most of the number buttons have a temperature listed below the number. Now the oven will work to get itself up to the temp you selected. As it is working to get to temp, a bar graph will show progress under the temperature selection at the top where the clock is. When the oven has reached the temp you selected, it will beep and the fan will start. You now have a minute or so to put the food in and select a cook time. This is the part we initially had trouble understanding. When the oven reaches the desired temp and beeps, you must open the door of the oven, put the food in and then push the number buttons to select the cook time you want and then push start.
Anyway, that is how our model works. Hope this helps!
Mark
Grams said
05:10 PM Sep 30, 2013
Thanks Mark. I was following all steps up to opening door and putting food in. Will try again!
Grams said
10:58 AM Dec 4, 2013
Microwave was defective. Forest River provided a new oven. Can't say enough wonderful things about FR!
But, one more question about this microwave / convection oven ...
It seems very strange to use metal racks when microwaving, but that is what my instruction book states. The oblong rack that sets on clips mounted to the interior walls of oven when microwaving and a round rack (with the plastic on the bottom prongs) for convection oven.
Anyone know if I can use the round convection oven rack WITHOUT the turntable?
Lucky Mike said
01:54 PM Dec 4, 2013
you can .." But"........the turntable assists in even distribution of heat in the food , not using the turntable in the microwave mode can overcook the section of food in the wave path or burn it from the inside out
not using the turntable during Convection only causes the reverse effect because you do not have an even airflow
during convection use you cut your recipe time (conventional oven) by 1/4 and lower your temperature by 25 degrees
Sample: 1hour = 45 min
350* = 325*
if you are using both micro/conv. at the same time you need to look at the book for timing and temp for the oven you have due to wattage.
hope this helps
....H a P p Y Cooking!!!!!!...
Grams said
11:06 AM Dec 13, 2013
One more questions ... after using the convection oven can you immediately use the microwave? Or should I let it cool off?
The convection has been fantastic. Loving it!
Lucky Mike said
11:23 AM Dec 13, 2013
Depending on the container (you could melt something) you can normally just switch over......after the blower shuts down durring the cooling process
Grams said
09:35 AM Dec 18, 2013
Thanks! I think the micro/convection oven may have the biggest learning curve! :)
Grams said
04:54 PM Feb 7, 2014
Just an update...after using the convection oven for 2 months, I LOVE it! I've only used the rotating wire rack but plan to bake cookies next week and use the rectangular rack. So far everything has baked as expected. I have made cobbler, French fries, meat loaf, and pork chops.
LandL Partners said
05:42 PM Feb 7, 2014
Glad to hear you like it! I was wondering how baked cookies would come out in the convection oven.
Grams said
02:45 PM Feb 28, 2014
Baked cookies on oblong rack. Needed to rotate pan but baked just fine. Back left corner baked hotter.
Baked canned crescent rolls last night on round rack on turn table. Not a good turn out. Didn't brown on bottom. I used a glass pan, well try metal next time.
TRAILERKING said
03:13 PM Feb 28, 2014
Mmmmmm......................Makin' me hungry.
Lonney Wade said
04:25 PM Feb 28, 2014
Butter and Strawberry Jam Mmmmmm !!!!!
Grams said
02:42 PM Mar 2, 2014
Tried lobster pot pie last night .... Browning continues to an issue.
sdman said
05:03 PM Mar 2, 2014
Curious, what brands/models does everybody have? We have a Frigidaire model CFKMV152CLBA. We like it much more than our propane oven, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. Are there better ones? Ours takes longer than gas for everything. We believe we have a lower end unit but who knows. The microwave is only 900w also. If there is a great model out there we maybe interested in replacement.
Thanks!
Terry and Jo said
07:34 PM Mar 2, 2014
We have a GE Advantium in our Mobile Suites. While it is a good unit, Jo saw one of the newer models that allows racks to be put inside. Now, she's hoping that the one we have will give out one of these days so she can get a newer one.
Terry
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
08:07 PM Mar 2, 2014
For some reason Alie has mastered the convection oven baking. I'll ask her to post any tips she's come up with.
We have a year old Frigidaire Convection Microwave in our 5th wheel. We also had problems at first understanding how to make it work. On the upper left side of the control panel there is a button for convection called "Bake/Brown" that you push first. Then you need to set the temperature with the buttons below and then press the start button. Note that most of the number buttons have a temperature listed below the number. Now the oven will work to get itself up to the temp you selected. As it is working to get to temp, a bar graph will show progress under the temperature selection at the top where the clock is. When the oven has reached the temp you selected, it will beep and the fan will start. You now have a minute or so to put the food in and select a cook time. This is the part we initially had trouble understanding. When the oven reaches the desired temp and beeps, you must open the door of the oven, put the food in and then push the number buttons to select the cook time you want and then push start.
Anyway, that is how our model works. Hope this helps!
Mark
But, one more question about this microwave / convection oven ...
It seems very strange to use metal racks when microwaving, but that is what my instruction book states. The oblong rack that sets on clips mounted to the interior walls of oven when microwaving and a round rack (with the plastic on the bottom prongs) for convection oven.
Anyone know if I can use the round convection oven rack WITHOUT the turntable?
not using the turntable during Convection only causes the reverse effect because you do not have an even airflow
during convection use you cut your recipe time (conventional oven) by 1/4 and lower your temperature by 25 degrees
Sample: 1hour = 45 min
350* = 325*
if you are using both micro/conv. at the same time you need to look at the book for timing and temp for the oven you have due to wattage.
hope this helps
....H a P p Y Cooking!!!!!!...
The convection has been fantastic. Loving it!
Baked canned crescent rolls last night on round rack on turn table. Not a good turn out. Didn't brown on bottom. I used a glass pan, well try metal next time.
Butter and Strawberry Jam Mmmmmm !!!!!
Curious, what brands/models does everybody have? We have a Frigidaire model CFKMV152CLBA. We like it much more than our propane oven, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. Are there better ones? Ours takes longer than gas for everything. We believe we have a lower end unit but who knows. The microwave is only 900w also. If there is a great model out there we maybe interested in replacement.
Thanks!
We have a GE Advantium in our Mobile Suites. While it is a good unit, Jo saw one of the newer models that allows racks to be put inside. Now, she's hoping that the one we have will give out one of these days so she can get a newer one.
Terry