Oven with microwave function

Microwave oven "two in one": advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of such equipment can be called space saving - if an oven is installed with the function microwave oven, then a separate microwave is no longer needed, which means that the space where it could stand, freed up. It is also worth noting the small dimensions of such devices. When installing them, free space remains at the bottom, which can be used at your discretion.

However, it was not without its drawbacks, among which? rather high cost and a small assortment in stores (compared to built-in ovens without additional functions). Another disadvantage is that it is not very convenient to use an oven combined with a microwave for heating. Indeed, in order to put a plate in it, for example, with soup, you have to bend almost to the floor itself. Breakdowns of such equipment occur more often, because if you take electrical equipment, then, in addition to the heating element, the magnetron can also fail in it. In this case, the hostess is deprived of the opportunity not only to bake food, but also to warm it up.

Design and principle of operation of freestanding and built-in ovens with microwave function

In terms of design, an oven with a microwave function differs from a conventional oven only in the presence of a magnetron - a gun that generates microwave pulses. They heat food differently than heating elements or gas burners. In fact, only the liquid contained in the food is heated, the rest of the heating is carried out by means of heat transfer from the liquid to the dish itself. For this reason, the microwave is not used for cooking, but mainly for heating food or defrosting food.

Freestanding or built-in electric oven with microwave function

In such a household appliance, only the lower ones or in tandem with the upper heating elements, intended for cooking, can be installed, and a magnetron is mounted on the side. The built-in electric oven with a microwave oven is installed in residential premises in which there is no main gas.

Freestanding or built-in gas oven with microwave function

The equipment is almost identical to the previous version, only, instead of heating elements, gas burners are installed in it.

GOOD TO KNOW!

In freestanding or built-in microwave ovens and two-in-one ovens, the magnetron can perform not only the heating function, but also serves as an auxiliary element that accelerates food preparation.

The main characteristics of microwave ovens

Gas or electric built-in microwave ovens are distinguished by several parameters:

• power and energy consumption class;
• functionality;
• availability of additional options;
• type of cleaning the inner surface;
• dimensions and design.

Let's take a closer look at each of these parameters.

Energy class and power consumption: what these parameters affect

It is known that the energy class A? the most economical. Almost all modern built-in electric microwave ovens are of this class, and more expensive ones can even be labeled as A + or A ++. Power is an important parameter, especially for those who cook in the oven very often. The higher this figure, the faster the food will be prepared. However, one should not forget that the power consumption will also increase.

Functionality of ovens with microwave "two in one"

Of the functions that are necessarily present in an oven with a microwave oven, we note the presence of:

• various combinations of operating modes. This can be a grill, microwave, oven, or any combination;
• set cooking programs (from 1 to 100 different dishes with automatic cooking);
• convection;
• blowing off the outer walls in order to avoid damage to the kitchen set;
• child protection and automatic shutdown when opening;
• interior lighting, which can be conventional or LED.

There can be many additional options. It is especially convenient when telescopic guides are installed for the baking sheet, eliminating the need to hold a hot baking sheet with your hands. Also convenient is the switch-on programming mode. It allows you to put the dish raw in a freestanding or built-in 2-in-1 microwave oven in the evening and set a command. At a certain time, the device will turn on, and by the time the owners wake up, the dish will be ready.

Separation of devices by type of cleaning

Today you can buy an oven with a microwave function of three types of cleaning. Now we will consider them in detail. You can also see the rating the best ovens.

Manual - everything is clear here. We take a sponge, detergent and do everything ourselves. This option is the cheapest.

Pyrolytic - the most expensive option. The temperature inside the oven rises above 500 ° C, as a result of which all the fat is burned off. As a result, the hostess only needs to sweep the ashes out of the cabinet.

Catalytic - middle price category. Fat accumulates on special plates. In order to clean the stove, it is enough to change them.

Dimensions and design of similar household appliances

The manufacturer offers 3 types of cabinets with different dimensions:

• compact, the width of which? 45 cm;
• standard - 60 cm;
• enlarged - 90 cm.

The design can be radically different, so there can be no advice here - everyone must choose what suits the interior of his kitchen.

IMPORTANT!

In household appliances stores, they offer to buy a built-in oven with a microwave function only for apartments equipped with an electrical outlet for stoves. Therefore, if there is a need for a "2 in 1" device, and gas is supplied to the dwelling, then it makes sense to purchase two different devices that will be used as needed. The rest of the time, you can use a regular stove.

Tehno.guru editorial advice on choosing a microwave oven

The first thing to look at is the number of cooking modes. The more, the better. Of course, the cost will be higher. The stepwise switching is also important - the temperature addition should be smooth. The purification system is preferable to pyrolytic, despite the high cost. And the most important advice: if you decide to take such household appliances, you should not save on it. It is better to choose a higher quality and more expensive model than to bite your elbows later, tormenting with a cheap option. After all, such devices differ from the combination of a conventional oven and microwave in functions that are available only to 2-in-1 devices.

Leading manufacturers and the most popular models on the Russian market

Until relatively recently, the most popular among Russian consumers were brands "Bosh" and "Siemens", but today they have a very serious competitor - "Eyelid". Despite the fact that this manufacturer has been on the market for a long time, a sharp jump in popularity has been noticed just recently. Let's consider some models of these brands.

Oven with microwave company "Bosch CMG633BB1" and its characteristics

Oven with microwave function "Bosch CMG633BB1" from the middle price category. Independent electric oven with a capacity of 45 liters, energy class A and a power of 3.65 kW. Quite a functional household appliance. In addition to the microwave (1000 W), there is a grill, convection, defrosting, 6 heating modes and 14 cooking programs. Rotary switches, touch display, timer with shutdown. We especially note the presence of a child protection function, a safety shutdown and a wall cooling fan. Of the minuses - the lack of a spit, which, in the opinion of the Tehno.guru editorial staff, is an omission in the presence of a grill. But in general, it is a fairly complete, functional model.

Bosch CMG633BB1

Differences of the Siemens CM636GBW1 model

Oven with microwave function "Siemens CM636GBW1" can not even be described, all characteristics are absolutely identical to the previous oven. However, what is interesting! Despite the fact that built-in ovens with the Bosh microwave function cannot be called cheap, this Siemens CM636GBW1 model is almost 2 times more expensive. There is nothing to explain this, except for the overpayment for the brand.

Siemens CM636GBW1

Oven "Veko BCW 15500 X" and its features

Another oven with microwave function is "Veko BCW 15500 X". Electric independent oven with microwave with a volume of 40 liters. Has 10 heating modes. The controls are completely touch-sensitive. For the rest, there are no differences from the previous options, except for the cost - it is 2 times lower than the first option - the Bosh oven

Microwave oven Beko

Prices of ovens with microwave function in the Russian market

Consider several models of well-known brands that represent their products on the Russian market, with their technical characteristics and prices. Prices are as of May 2018.

Model	Characteristics	Average price, rub.
	Volume, l 44 Power, kW 3.35 Number of programs 13 Number of heating modes 7	35 000
	Volume, l 44 Power, kW 3.35 Number of programs 13 Number of heating modes no	45 000
	Volume, l 45 Power, kW 3.65 Number of programs 14 Number of heating modes 6	60 000
	Volume, l 40 Power, kW 3.2 Number of programs no Number of heating modes 10	34 500
	Volume, l 45 Power, kW 3.65 Number of programs no Number of heating modes 15	162 000
	Volume, l 43 Power, kW 3.4 Number of programs 90 Number of heating modes no	71 500

Summarize

Progress does not stand still, and the appearance on the market of such a household appliance as an oven with a microwave function is proof of this. Of course, this pleasure is not cheap, and the manufacturer still offers few colors. However, one cannot argue with the fact that such equipment makes life easier for the hostess, adding comfort to the daily routine kitchen work. In any case, over time, prices for such ovens will decrease, and the range will increase, as is the case with all new products in the world of household appliances and electronics.

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