On 10/20/2017 11:18 AM, KenK wrote:
> Casa lo pensa > wrote in
> news
>
>> On 10/19/2017 12:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Ed Pawlowski"ﾃつ* wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> On 10/19/2017 9:37 AM, KenK wrote:
>>>> My oven is broken and I want some breaded roasted/baked chicken
>>>> thighs. Is
>>>> there a way to make something like that in my Kenmore Elite MW? It
>>>> has a convection setting but it's a PITA to use. There is a simpler
>>>> Auto Roast setting that uses the convection but the only poultry
>>>> settings it has are turkey breasts and whole chicken.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? I also have an ancient little toaster oven. I wonder if
>>>> it would work for this? I've not used it for decades. Can't remember
>>>> what it was used for.
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Either can work.ﾃつ* My first choice would be the toaster oven.ﾃつ* Just
>>> don't set the temp too high or the outside will burn before the
>>> inside get done.
>>>
>>> In the microwave, use one of the chicken setting but keep an eye on
>>> it so it does not get overdone.ﾃつ* It will use a low power microwave
>>> yet use real heat for better exture.
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> He does have a convection setting.ﾃつ* On mine, I can use both
>>> convection and MW at the same time.ﾃつ* I haven't used it much but it
>>> is good.
>>>
>>> It gets the speed of the MW and the heat of the convection.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Might not be the same model, but:
>>
>> https://c.shld.net/assets/docs/spin_prod_833476512.pdf
>>
>> pgs. 27-31
>>
>
> Sinilar working. Probably this manual is for a newer model. My manual
> doesn't go into nearly that much detail.
>
> The biggest problem with my oven is it takes a VERY long time to reach
> the required temperature, and when it does even sitting next to it I can
> barely hear it beep. Very annoying. Be nice if I could set the temp and
> come back later to see if it's ready, like a regular oven, but this one
> only has that elusive beep. No message and it switches out of convection
> mode if I don't almost immediately start baking after it preheats.
>
>
That's a pain, they do say to preheat the pan, but I'd microwave to
almost done (140F) and then finish in a fry pan with some hot oil.
That or the toaster oven.
Good luck!