How to choose a microwave oven

A microwave oven is not only a device for heating food. This is a device in which you can cook, cook, defrost, fry, bake food. That is why choosing a microwave oven can be very difficult if you do not approach this issue thoroughly.

Before you go shopping, determine what size your microwave should be. You should know exactly how much space you can allocate for all kitchen appliances: stove, hood, refrigerator. But it is important to know what dishes will be prepared in the oven and whether you prefer them microwave ovens with grill. The dishes in which you cook may simply not fit, and such a purchase will cause unnecessary trouble. Microwaves come in different sizes. Basically 25.4 x 45.7 x 35.6 cm to 35.6 x 61 x 50.8 cm (height-width-depth). You should also decide on the internal volume. It is usually marked on the box.

Power

An important step in choosing a microwave oven is the choice of power. The performance of this or that furnace will depend on it. So, for example, a microwave with a power of 1000 W will cook food faster and better than a similar one

but with a power of 700 W.

Additional functions

You should also pay attention to the presence of additional functions. Will your stove be able to defrost, cook, bake? It all depends on how and what kind of food you usually cook. The presence of automatic settings, for example, will allow you to prepare a dish with one press of a button, without personally bothering to set certain parameters.

Convection microwave ovens have also recently appeared on the market. They have a built-in fan that distributes hot air inside and ensures uniform heating of food.

Manufacturer

The question of which manufacturer you should buy a stove from will appear to you first of all. In order to be confident in your purchase, you should read at least a few reviews of this or that product. You also need to pay attention to the warranty period. Usually, manufacturers provide a 2-5 year warranty. You should also inquire whether a service center is available in your city.

It is still worth buying a stove with a rotating stand. The advantage of using this type is that you do not need to interrupt the cooking process in order to turn the dish. The microwave itself will rotate the food, allowing it to cook evenly. This is especially important if your stove has a grill.

You should also consider the option with special metal racks. In such a microwave, it will be possible to put several different dishes at once, rationally using all the internal space.

There are also stoves that are built into the countertop or above it, installed in special cabinets, etc.