Using DCB in Microwave with Turntable?

[ChefMoore]

I have a host who wants me to do a demo with the DCB in her microwave. However, she has a microwave with a turntable. This may sound dumb, but as my own microwave does not have a turntable I was wondering, can you still use the DCB in a microwave with a turntable? Do you have to take the turntable out?

Thanks for the help!

 

[redsoxgirl]

Absolutely! This takes out the need for having to turn the DCB in the middle of cooking.
Turntables are a wonderful thing!

 

[quiverfull7]

No, as long as the DCB fits in the microwave... and will turn... it works fantastic! Have fun!

 

[chefann]

You can use it with a turntable. There are measurements on CC (with the 30 minute chicken materials) so you can determine if it will actually turn. Some microwaves are just a little too small for it to turn, so it just klunks against the sides. (The one I have on order for my kitchen has a "microglide" function - the tray moves back and forth so that things are still moving, but don't hit the sides.)

 

[ChefMoore]

So if there's not enough room to turn and it keeps hitting the sides, is there still a way to use it? Or should it just not be used in microwaves like this?

 

[chefmary]

Many microwaves with turntables also have a button to turn off the turntable function just for this reason. You might want to ask your host to be sure!

Mary

 

[chefann]

So if there's not enough room to turn and it keeps hitting the sides, is there still a way to use it? Or should it just not be used in microwaves like this?

I've used it that way - it just is a little annoying to hear it making noises every couple of seconds. But, yes, check if there's a button to turn off the turntable.

 

[quiverfull7]

Just for everyone's assurance of HOW GREAT the DCB is... a few shows back I had asked the host if she had a microwave and if she thought it was big enough and she assured me it was. We were doing the demo in the LR so when I had the tenderloin all prepped I excused myself to slip it in the microwave... imagine my wonder when I turned the corner and was an ORIGINAL AMANA RADARANGE!!!!! My parents had one of these like... 28 years ago or more! I stood a moment... said a prayer over this DCB that I loving call my pot of blessings and put it in. I set it for a couple minutes more than normal and walked away not really knowing what would happen... and was joyfully surprised at the outcome... booked a show that I have just held that is at over $900 ... THANKS DCB... even in the oldest microwave out there you came through!!!!!!

 

[chefann]

Diane- that's the microwave I have in my house! I :love: love that thing! Although it does confuse people who are used to buttons when they try to set the cooking time on it.

 

[RebelChef]

I miss my old Toshiba. I've had it 29 years and it's big enough to cook a turkey in. The only thing I've ever had to do was replace the lightbulb twice in all that time. A couple of years ago a FEMA truck hit the electric line by my house and caused straight power into my house. It killed some small appliances and made my microwave only work at half power. I can't find anyone who can still repair them. :cry:

 

[quiverfull7]

I had to stand there and remember how to open it! It was like going down memory lane! That is one tough microwave! My parents had theirs until just a few years ago too! I wonder how many watts they are? I was just THRILLED that it cooked it so well!

 

[chefann]

Mine is just now starting to need a little extra time on some things, and has developed a "hot spot" that is pretty significantly different from the rest of the cooking area. DH and I really lucked out when we "inherited" it with our previous house (it was one of the appliances that came with the kitchen). But I can't wait to get my new one - it'll be the first microwave I've ever had that had a turntable. And even better, there's a "soften butter" setting so DH doesn't melt the whole stick when he's making toast.

 

[quiverfull7]

Now THAT would be even better than a popcorn button... i've had WAY too many melted trays of butter!

 

[RebelChef]

Mine was 650 watts on full power, 150 watts on low.