Looking at the shelves of samples of home appliances, it is difficult for us to determine whether a microwave with which type of control will be more convenient in operation: mechanical or sensory. How to make the best choice?
Three types of microwave oven control
Various models of microwave ovens are controlled by means of three types of panels:
- Mechanical - type of control with handles without electronic display. They are equipped with low-cost entry-level models.
- Touch - do not have protruding parts on the front. Possibility to program the progress of the cooking process.
- Pushbutton - the buttons set the parameters of time and power. Programming is also possible.
Judging by the feedback of users, the most popular are traditionally considered the designs of the first two types.
Advantages and disadvantages of mechanical and sensor microwaves
Mechanical control of
Such an oven is the most simple and understandable for inexperienced users. Turning only two round handles, you can set the power and cooking time. Among people, stereotypes are still alive, that mechanics are more reliable than electronics.
The disadvantage can be considered sticking out handles that interfere with washing the front panel. Another disadvantage is that some models of mechanically controlled furnaces continue to run idle before the timer stops, even if the food was removed early.
Touch Control
The sensor system is used to program more complex culinary tasks. For convenience, you can choose one of the stored programs. For the preparation of your favorite dishes, it is easy enough to press the display to indicate the type of product and its mass, and then the oven will do everything itself.
In case of power surges or strong pressing, the touch panel is often out of order. The stove in this case ceases to respond to commands or suddenly sets the power of its work. Replacement of the touch panel after breakage or flooding with cleaning fluids turns into expensive repairs.
Before you make a final choice, you should outline the range of future tasks for the microwave oven in advance. If you intend to use a microwave oven only for quick heating of food, you will be satisfied with the easy-to-use mechanic. Lovers of culinary experiments can choose touch control.
