Tips to consider when choosing a microwave

December 06, 2020

When choosing a microwave oven , you should determine what you will be using it for. If you only need it to cook and heat ready-made meals, there is no need to buy a microwave that has a grill function.

And vice versa - a housewife who wants to bake meat and pies in a microwave oven will definitely have to purchase a more expensive device.

Additional accessories can significantly expand the functionality of even the simplest oven.

The second equally important criterion, which is often overlooked, is the inner chamber coating, namely:

Stainless steel - the most reliable and hygienic, but a bit problematic to maintain;
Enameled steel - easy to clean due to its smooth surface, but does not last long. Especially if a grill is installed in the chamber;
Bioceramics is an expensive coating that retains as many beneficial substances as possible in products during cooking.

Samsung GE81KRW-1

A simple, affordable micro-oven with 800 W power and manual control. The internal volume of the chamber is 23 liters, and the heating element grill increases energy consumption by an additional 1.1 kW.

The microwave heats products very quickly and, most importantly, has an additional defrosting function.

The microwave is slightly wider and deeper, so a large turntable with a diameter of 28 cm can easily fit inside.

The inner lining of the oven is made of bioceramic, which has antibacterial properties and a scratch-resistant surface.

Advantages:

High power and fast heating;
Uniform heating of dishes;
Increased power;
It is easy to maintain.

Candy CMXG 20 DS - a small but functional microwave oven

The very modern, electronically controlled Candy microwave oven stores 40 automatic modes.

On the side of the control panel there is a very large display that shows the selected program and the time remaining before cooking. The internal volume of the chamber is only 20 liters. In addition to the basic functions, Candy also has energy-saving modes.

Advantages:

Large screen and high-resolution display;
Lots of automated programs;
Silence the sound;
Quick start;
Timer up to 95 minutes.

Disadvantages:

You cannot change the programmed modes.

Redmond RM-2502D

The microwave oven , with a capacity of only 25 liters, is quite heavy - 18.1 kg. The power in this model reaches 900 W, which ensures rapid heating and frying of various dishes.

The device is equipped with 10 automatic modes and time adjustment. The oven is made of stainless steel and is equipped with a very minimalist control panel, which has a few buttons, a rotary knob and a display.

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