Microwave with grill: types, characteristics, functions

Microwave - popular and sought after household appliance for cooking a variety of dishes for heating and defrosting food when exposed to microwaves.

Modern ergonomic device can be positioned on the small kitchens in the apartments and country houses, in, construction site and in the offices. To make a bargain and do not miscalculate with functionality, consumers need to know the intricacies of selecting the microwave oven with grill.

Types of microwave ovens with grill

Modern microwave presented two types of embedded and stand-alone (solo). The first embodiment is provided as an operating element of kitchen furniture, are mounted in special niches or cabinet. Acquiring built the microwave, you should know in advance the size of furniture, where it will be built.

Detached installed anywhere on smooth surfaces, not cluttered kitchen utensils and crockery.

As for the cost, the built-in cost more than their solo counterparts.

On design features microwaves are divided into 4 types:

• standard - intended for the heat treatment on the basis of microwave products;
• On the grill - used for frying and roasting fish, meat, vegetables and fruits to yield golden and crispy crust;
• With convection and grill - used for frying and baking products, desserts and baking due to convection mode;
• With convection, steam and grill - allow you to quickly prepare delicious meals while preserving the useful elements and vitamins - broil, bake, stew and cook.

Types grill microwave ovens

Current models are equipped with a grill for cooking masterpiece and creating a substitute for electric or gas oven.

In microwave ovens it is of three types:

• TANS grill - a hollow tube fitted inside the heating filament. Such an element is placed at the top of the working chamber. Some allow changing the position of the grill and mounted vertically, horizontally, or vertically (at an angle). Multifunction equipped with double grill - the top and bottom, to prepare crispy baking, snack and roasting meat.
• quartz grill - represents a special lamp on the basis of quartz, which is protected by a metal lattice. It is located in the upper part of the chamber. He is a low-power and cost-effective electricity consumption.
• charcoal grill - implemented in the form of the carbon heater and the halogen type. It speeds up the cooking process of foods, giving them a special taste and aroma. Barbecue coal type installed in the upper part of the chamber near the quartz heater.

In many microwave ovens grill is equipped with horizontal and vertical spit. Rotisserie designed for roasting meat, sausages, vegetables, chicken and variety meats in their own juice.

Some are equipped with a flat grills without skewers.

The internal volume of the chamber

By the volume of microwaves inside the chamber are:

• Small-size at 9-19 liters;
• Volume average 20-26 liters;
• Oversized at 27-42 liters.

Small in volume suitable for rapid heating of ready meals, sandwiches and snacks, defrosting food. This is ideal for a family of 2-3 people.

Devices average roominess intended for cooking and heating dishes full. These are designed for a family of 4-5 people.

A large used for roasting and stewing poultry, meat, cooking casseroles, desserts, baking for family of 5-6 people. Volumetric oven equipped with a spit, convection and special bars, both in a stationary oven.

Coverage within the chamber

The quality of the internal coating of modern microwave ovens depends on the reliability and duration of operation, access to care and the taste of the finished dishes. Coatings for the working chambers are:

• enamelled;
• Bio-ceramic;
• antibacterial;
• Stainless steel.

Enamel

A simple and accessible is the coating of enamel. Relatively cheap and practical material that is easy to operate, has low impact resistance and high temperature stability regimes. Over time, the enamel cracks and chipped.

stainless steel

Coatings made of stainless steel are strong and durable, in addition, they are resistant to mechanical damage. True daily care is complex, because it requires the use of special tools, which prevent the appearance of streaks and spots of color.

Ceramics

Ceramic coating (bioceramics) is becoming popular and in demand among consumers. In some inner chamber has a bioceramic coating which is different wear resistance, durability and practicality.

This surface does not leave greasy stains, is resistant to mechanical damage. Daily care of ceramics consists of wet cleaning a mild detergent.

antibacterial

Antibacterial coating applied in elite models. It prevents the growth of pathogenic bacteria, although it is nothing more than a marketing ploy. The microwave radiation is detrimental effect on bacteria. Care for antibacterial coating is rubbed with a wet sponge after each use.

Power

Next select the option - is power. Depends on the capacity of the speed of the operating modes, how quickly prepared, warmed and defrosted food products.

Power microwaves is from 600 to 1500 watts. Acceptable operating power range for daily cooking and heating is 750-1000 watts.

This applies to models with standard equipment. If we talk about microwave with grill, convection and steam generator, their working capacity will be much higher.

It should be understood that each operating mode has its own power and at the same time they are used, the total capacity is increased. Therefore, choosing a powerful device, it is worth remembering that it will create an additional burden on the household electrical wiring.

In the microwave power adjustment is provided for the preparation of various dishes.

control Methods

The microwaves may be three control modes:

• Mechanical - implemented in cheap stoves solo and with grill. Operational modes, power and cooking time exhibited special rotary switches;
• Touch (electronic) - provides control based on the touch screen located on the front of the chassis. This control method is implemented on expensive models of famous brands. Touch control allows you to set cooking process automatically.
• button - applicable to furnaces in mid-range and is implemented as a push-button control panel and the rotary-type knob for setting the desired cooking time and temperature.

Function microwave oven with grill

In today's microwave can be fried, stew, bake and cook. To realize the full potential a set of functions for culinary delights.

• The automatic defrost. It provides rapid defrosting food in due time. To do this, select the type of product, to specify the mass, put in the working chamber and press the appropriate button on the control panel. The device itself will expose the right time and power for defrosting. The standard number of defrost modes - 7.
• Auto cooking. It provides a complete set of recipes for various dishes, which are recorded in the memory manufacturer. Thus, the user does not need to stand on their own desired settings, you can use this feature to make a tasty dish. The standard set is set not more than 10 recipes, but they are more feature-rich.
• Auto Reheat function. It is similar to the previous option allows you to reheat ready meal, depending on its type. The function can have up to 25 choices of ready meals.
• The "crisp". It involves cooking so that they are roasted to obtain a thin bottom crust. Devices are equipped with a special function ferrite plates.
• heating function. It provides for the maintenance of optimal temperature for keeping the food hot.
• Function neutralize odors. It is designed to remove odors from the cooking compartment, left after cooking. It is implemented on the basis of built-in fan.

• a steam cleaning function. It is available only in models of furnaces equipped with a steam generator. It allows you to dissolve the dirt and fat deposits that remain on the walls after cooking. For this it is necessary to place a special container with water and detergent into the chamber, activate and wait for a few minutes.
• Child Lock. It protects against unauthorized access to the furnace by the lock control system.
• Mode grill + microwaves. Designed for cooking with aromatic crust.
• Convection + microwave mode. Intended for the preparation of pastries, desserts, fried and baked dishes.
• the delayed start function. It is intended for heating ready meals in a given time interval.
• Audible alarm to stop the mode.

Furthermore, standard microwave ovens include additional accessories and devices - pallets, lattice, trochanter, dishware, trivets, container for baking.