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Microwave ovens are all about convenience. Whether you want to reheat leftovers, make tea or coffee, cook a fresh meal or just make popcorn for a movie marathon, no other appliance makes it as easy as a microwave.

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To find the most suitable microwave, consider the types available and the capacity, before deciding on additional features.

What Are The Types Of Microwave Ovens?

Solo
A solo microwave oven is a basic or entry-level model. It has one magnetron to produce microwaves. Solo microwave ovens are cheaper when compared to other microwave models, like grill or convection.

Grill
Grill microwave ovens are provided with additional grilling accessories. The microwave and grill functions can run simultaneously to make delicious grills in minutes. The grill microwave has heating coils which help in grilling, toasting or roasting.

Convection
A convection microwave has a fan which circulates heatwaves efficiently so that food can be cooked or baked faster and uniformly.

How Powerful Should A Microwave Be?

The power of a microwave is measured in Wattage, usually between 800W and 1500W. However, don't purchase a microwave on this alone.

• If you're cooking foods like roasts for a large family, consider a more powerful microwave.
• If you're only cooking for one or two people, then a less powerful microwave should suffice.
• The larger a microwave is the more watts it will need to heat food.
• The higher the wattage the faster a microwave can cook food.

Features

Auto Cook Menu
The Auto Cook Menu feature has preset programs to simplify the preparation of a variety of recipes. Once the type of dish (code) is selected, along with its weight, the oven will automatically set the power and cooking time.

Child Lock
If you have curious children at home, it may be a good idea to ensure your microwave oven has a child-lock.

Rotisserie
This grilling accessory comes with a few microwave ovens. It is useful for grilling and barbecuing vegetables, paneer, meat and poultry.

Defrost
Use the defrost function to unfreeze food quickly. Using auto defrost is easy: input the frozen food's weight and the oven will set the best program. You can also program this mode manually by setting the power level and time, based on the food’s weight.

Pre-heat
Preheating is getting your oven to a set temperature before cooking. It’s usually used before preparing cakes, cookies, and certain recipes that use the grill function.

Timer
Set the timer to automatically end a heating or cooking program after a specified duration. A bell rings to indicate the program’s end.

Panel Types
Mechanical, Feather Touch or Tactile Buttons?
A good control panel can make it easy to use your microwave oven. From setting the timer to selecting a preset, access all the functions at the push of a button.

How Important Are Sensors?
Microwaves with sensors automatically adjust the heat as necessary to cook evenly, and turn themselves off when the food is ready. This avoids interrupting the cooking or reheating process to check on the food's progress.

Does Size Matter?
Microwaves come in a variety of sizes, from a compact 20 litres to a large 44 litres. Consider:

• How much available space is there in your kitchen for a microwave?
• How much food will you need to cook at once?
• What Do I Need To Know About Installation?

Consider your kitchen's storage space and how you will access the microwave. Microwaves can be placed on the benchtop, mounted on a wall, or built into a cabinet where they can be combined with an exhaust fan.

Microwave ovens require ventilation and the amount varies between models; a minimum of 5cm is recommended.

How Do I Maintain My Microwave?
For easy cleaning and maintenance look for:

• A non-stick interior
• Grease filters
• A removable turntable.
• Top models also feature self-cleaning liners, so there's never any build-up of food or grease.

Should I Only Use Microwave-Safe Containers?
Yes, use only microwave-safe containers or tableware. The microwaves generated are not absorbed by most plastics, glass or ceramics but they are reflected by metal, so never put pans or utensils in a microwave. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's directions.

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