Which microwave oven should I choose?

Unfortunately, most apartments can not boast of spacious kitchens. Place the entire set of household appliances, which may need a modern hostess is sometimes not easy. Multifunctional household appliances help solve this issue. For example, an oven that combines additional microwave functions. Microwave function in the oven - what is it? The device differs from the usual electric or gas model by the presence of an integrated magnetron that emits microwave waves. In which case, what kind of oven with microwave is better to choose? With this and understand in this article.

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What can an oven with built-in magnetron?

Before you make a purchase, you need to understand what can be done with this miracle of modern technology. The best oven with microwave function can:

• Roast and bake products.
• Bake products from different types of dough.
• Sterilize the dishes.
• Cooking the steam dishes.
• To heat food.

Important! In addition to the basic functions, it is important that the device is safe. It is desirable to have these options:

• Protection from children.
• Internal lighting.
• Heat-resistant glass to monitor the cooking process without opening the oven. .

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Advantages of multi-function oven:

• Space saving. The purchase of an oven with a built-in magnetron is equivalent to the purchase of two items of household appliances. This means that you have already saved a significant area on the working kitchen table.
• Compact size, which allows you to rationally use the space in the kitchen. You will have space to place a drawer or household chemicals.

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Disadvantages:

• First of all, this is a high price. A multi-function oven will cost you more than the usual technique with the same functionality. Even with the fact that you do not have to spend money on buying a microwave oven, you will pay, ultimately, more.
• It is not always convenient to use machinery. For example, to warm up the soup, you have to bend, as the device, most often, is placed under the countertop.
• Limited product line. Typically, the buyer has to choose from 2-3 options. At the same time, the number of models of microwave ovens and ovens is estimated in dozens.
• Frequent failure. Unfortunately, universal things are not particularly reliable. In addition to TEN, the magnetron can fail. So for the time of repair of equipment you can not quickly warm up the food, or indulge yourself with baked dishes.

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Which microwave oven should I choose?

Choosing an oven with microwave function is no different from how you would choose a conventional oven. First of all, pay attention to such factors:

• Dimensions.
• A set of programs.
• Cleaning system.
• Color, design.

Important! Since ovens with microwave are a rare thing, a variety of color and design solutions can not be expected. If you can choose the right shade for the color scheme of the kitchen, then you will have to make a choice among neutral shades: white, black, beige and silver.

Cleaning system

There are 3 types of cleaning systems:

• Catalytic. The most effective and expensive cleaning system. It is a plate made of metal, covered with a special composition. Reacting with fat, the substances that make up the coating, decompose fat into water and carbon. Water evaporates automatically when cooking, and carbon( soot) can be removed easily with a soft cloth.

Important! The drawback of this system is that the plates need to be changed every 5-6 years. In addition, they cover only part of the inner surface of the oven.

• Pyrolytic. Pyrolytic system assumes heating the oven to a high( 500 degrees) temperature. All fat deposits become soot, which is easily removed with a normal cloth.

Important! The disadvantages of pyrolysis are that qualitative thermal insulation is required, as well as in significant energy inputs.

• Coating with special enamel. Special enamel of easy cleaning is quite common. Of course, you need to make some efforts to remove droplets and splashes from the surface, but in the end, your efforts will be crowned with success.

A set of useful functions

When deciding which microwave oven to choose, you should not forget about the set of additional options. The oven with built-in magnetron is a multifunctional device. The set of standard programs includes:

• Heating( bottom and top).
• Heating from both sides.
• Grill, convection( for baking meat with crust).
• Grill, microwave. This program can be useful for preparing such simple dishes as pizza or baking semi-finished products.

The total number of modes can reach 16.

Important! When purchasing a cabinet with microwave function, do not forget to buy special glassware or ceramics, which is compatible with both modes: microwave and oven. Watch and ensure that when using the microwave mode inside there are no baking trays, utensils and metal grills.

Display

Very convenient if the oven is additionally equipped with a display. You can set the time the appliance switches on and off, and the cooking time. For example, you lay in the morning meat marinated with spices in a vacuum, and to come from work you get a beautiful baked dish.

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The best ovens with microwave

Here is a brief overview of the popular

models Samsung FQ 115T 002 / BWT

Independent compact model. It is not connected with the hob, it can be placed in any convenient place of the kitchen.

Key features:

• Dimensions 59,5х46,0х52,0 cm.
• Number of heating modes - 5.
• Two fan convectors located in the left and right part of the working chamber.
• High-power microwave generator.
• 12 automatic work programs.
• Possible defrosting of products( 5 temperature levels).
• Method of cleaning the working chamber: using steam.

Bosch HBC 84K 533

Independent oven with microwave function. The device has the following characteristics:

• Dimensions - 45,4х59,5х53,1 cm.
• Number of heating modes - 4.
• Grill - is available.
• The power of the microwave generator is 0,9 kW.
• The number of automated programs is 20.
• Of the security systems: protection from children and automatic shutdown.

AEG KB 9810 EM

One of the most compact models, but at the same time is not cheap:

• Dimensions - 38,8х59,2 х56,7 cm.
• Number of heating modes - 5.
• Microwave generator with ten power levels.
• 12 automated work programs that are performed without human intervention.
• Cooling fan.
• Memory function.
• Workplace lighting - halogen lamps.

According to the characteristics of this model - one of the best.

BEKO MWB 2510 EX

Compact, relatively inexpensive model. It does not have a rich functionality, but for a small kitchen - it's almost an ideal option. In addition, if you take full advantage of the existing functions, the oven will not give way to more expensive models.

Key features:

• Number of heating modes - 6.
• Number of automatic programs - 3.
• Grill with a capacity of 1,2 kW.
• Microwave generator with a power of 0,9 kW.

Knowing the basic characteristics of popular models, you can more consciously answer the question: how to choose a microwave oven and get the perfect option for yourself.