Have you heard of such know-how as a microwave oven? If you are interested in what kind of 2-in-1 technique it is, in our review you will find comprehensive information: the pros and cons, features, selection factors and characteristics of popular models. We will not forget about the opinions of users.
Pros and cons
What is a microwave oven? More precisely, this technique should be called a multifunctional stove that combines the "skills" of the oven and microwave. The main feature is that all the provided modes can often be used both individually and together.
Design Advantages:
- Saving of usable area: where previously there were two different devices, now there will be one.
- A lot of modes of preparation and processing of products.
- Fast and uniform heating.
Against the background of such indisputable advantages, there are significant shortcomings that cannot be kept silent:
- Two-in-one devices are impressive - from 20,000 rubles.
- Under the oven and microwave, you need to allocate a separate power line and establish grounding due to the high power of the appliance.
- Location in the kitchen. Since ovens are most often built-in, located at the bottom, it will be extremely inconvenient to use them as a microwave.
- Modest lineup. If you find a wide assortment of individual brands, then, after a closer look, you will understand: in most of them there are many unnecessary programs that make the device more expensive.
- Repair issues. If you give the equipment to the master, it means that you immediately lose two electrical appliances.
Criterias of choice
When choosing an all-in-one device, experienced buyers usually pay attention to the following parameters:
- Chamber volume.
- Overall dimensions.
- Energy efficiency.
- Power.
- Glass on the door.
- Equipment.
- Cooling system.
- Comfort to use.
Now about each factor in order.
Volume. If we talk about an oven in a gas stove, then its usual volume is 50-60 liters. If you are used to cooking a lot, you should focus on the most capacious models.
Case dimensions. The buyer is usually available standard and compact models, the heights of which are 60 and 45 cm, respectively.
Power. A good grill should work with 2-3 kW, not less, and microwave waves - 1-1.5 kW. It is also worth considering the connection power - your network must produce at least 3 kW.
Glass. It can be either single or multi-layer - up to 4 pieces. The more glasses, the higher the level of safety during operation - you will not get burned during cooking. The door can be a classic oven - hinged and more inherent in microwave ovens - hinged.
In a complete set The combined electric oven may include a skewer, which will please lovers of barbecue and other gourmets who prefer juicy meat dishes. With a skewer, any meat is cooked evenly.
Cooling system most important for embedded models. It prevents the appliance from overheating, spoiling furniture and surrounding objects.
Comfortable operation provided by telescopic rails. Thanks to them, the baking sheets smoothly leave the chamber with the opening of the door - judging by user reviews, this is a very convenient option.
Functional
Combined microwave oven is often equipped with a huge list of options. In addition to baking vegetables and cooking meat, she can heat cooked dishes, sterilize jars, cook using steam and an oven.
Modern stoves are equipped with a good security system that prevents the intervention of children, so they can be installed safely in any home. The devices are made of durable materials, complemented by internal camera illumination, easy to use daily.
What modes can be found
In general, you can count 30 or more possible programs in modern 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 devices, but in practice only:
- Air grill. This is a combination of two modes at once: grill and convection. At the same time, dishes are prepared faster and processed more evenly.
- Grill turbo. It involves the joint operation of an infrared emitter with a fan. It is this tandem operation of the two devices that will create a delicious crisp on a dish.
- Defrosting. You can do this not only in the microwave mode, but also using convection - as you prefer. With convective defrosting, the products are processed more carefully, in vivo. In microwave mode, the product will defrost faster, but this will slightly affect its taste.
- Double boiler fans of healthy and proper nutrition will especially appreciate. You will save even more space in the kitchen and your budget for the purchase of individual equipment.
Types of Combined Ovens
The oven can be electric and gas. A gas oven, like a gas stove, is more economical and faster to cook. Devices powered by electricity are more convenient in operation and equipped with powerful functionality.
By location, there are only two types of microwave ovens: dependent and independent. Dependent - built-in - the oven looks like a part of the stove and represents a single whole with it. Independent construction is not tied to either the stove or the hob.
Three types of cleaning
Combined models provide three types of cleaning the inner surface:
- Hydrolysis. It's simple: just pour water, start the cycle, wait until the water becomes steam and soak the adhering fat. After this, you need to carry out manual cleaning of the surfaces with a sponge.
- Pyrolysis. The so-called "self-cleaning." A special high-temperature cycle is launched, on which fat, which adheres to the walls together with pieces of food, burns to the ground, turns to ash. It is enough to brush it off the surfaces with a sponge or rags.
- Catalysis. Catalytic cleaning involves inserts inside the housing. They trap fat and require replacement from time to time.
Popular models
Consider a list of the most purchased appliances.
Asko OCM8476S
Electric independent model "Asko" with a volume of 50 liters. It belongs to the energy efficiency class A. The connection power of the device is 3.4 kW. Case dimensions: 45.5x59.5x56.8 cm. Heats up to 275 degrees as much as possible.
Modes:
- Microwave.
- An electric grill is provided.
- Installed convection.
- Defrost function.
Management is electronics. There is a display with touch buttons. A sleep timer is also set.
Features:
- Hinged door.
- Three glasses in the door structure.
- Pyrolysis is the basis of purification.
- Backlit camera.
- Cooling by fan.
- Child protection.
- Protective shutdown.
- An electronic watch is provided.
Price - 126 900 rubles.
User reviews:
Galina Andreeva
Convenient and economical: all together - and the stove, and microwave, and grill in addition. With my little kitchen, this is what I need. I will not say a single bad word in the direction of operation - it works like a clock. Infinitely adjustable temperature. Baking at the exit as if from a bakery - nothing burns and does not burn, inside is not damp. Touch control is a nice plus. Very pleased with the purchase.
Angela S.R.
I bought this model due to its compactness. Well, of course, pleased with the presence of all the functions in one cabinet. All options work as expected: in 2 months I checked both the grill, and convection, and defrosting. The price seems a bit high. But given the fact that you feel like a goddess in the kitchen, I forgave the developers for this impudence. Now more often I bake all sorts of goodies to my family and friends. I realized that culinary talent also depends on the quality of technology, and not just on the hands of “from that place”.
Fornelli FEA 60 Duetto MW IX
If you are interested in the option with a height of 45 cm - its dimensions are 45.5 x 59.4 x 54.5 cm. The volume is 44 liters. In total, 11 heating modes are provided. In addition to the microwave, there is a grill, convection and defrost function. The touch screen is complemented by convenient rotary switches.
Additionally:
- 3 glasses in the door.
- Purification - hydrolysis.
- The camera is highlighted.
- It is cooled by a fan.
- Lock the control panel from children.
- Protective shutdown function.
- Digital Watch.
- Door with the ability to remove and disassemble.
- 3D heating function.
- The kit includes 2 grills and a "plate".
The cost is three times less than the previous one - from 45,190 rubles.
Feedback from users:
Sergey Anatolyevich
My wife and I were looking for a microwave oven for a long time. And it was this one that came up, as they say, "in all respects." In addition to all the functions, this one has a grill - also grills of different heights. Hydrolysis cleaning in our case does not cause difficulties or hassle. Cons have not been found. Both I and my spouse use on an equal footing. My wife is cooking pastries, I am preparing meat dishes. Learned with all the features, especially the convenient screen helps. The timer does not let us forget that something is inside. Very satisfied.
Evgenia P.
What I wanted, I got it - I also managed to buy it at a discount. All my life I dreamed about such an oven, and there is also convection, grill and microwave. Super easy. I use very little so far, have not tested all the modes, but have already cooked all my favorite vegetables and baked charlotte. Everyone was satisfied, both the technician and I deserved praise.
Samsung NQ50H5533KS
Roomy electric independent oven “Samsung”, designed for 50 liters. Dimensions: 45x60x55 cm. Heating temperature - up to 250 degrees. There is a microwave, grill, convection and the possibility of defrosting.
There is a touch screen, timer and rotary switches. In general, it is not much different from the above models, except that it costs slightly cheaper: from 34 920 rubles. Perhaps it was the price that affected the low score set by users on YandexMarket: 3.5 points.
Customer Reviews:
Anonymous
All I liked was the mini size. But in practice it turned out that this is not quite a stove, more a microwave. And it costs like 10 budget microwave ovens! To all potential buyers of small ovens, my review will be useful. A month after the purchase, I figured out what's what. For example, there is a grill from below - and this is even stated on the official website. At the same time, it cannot be used separately: only together with convection and microwave. There is also a top one, autoprograms and a bunch of other things, but I also had all this in an ordinary desktop microwave for 10 thousand. And one more sad fact: none of my reviews on the official website of Samsung were missed, apparently, they have a very narrow circle of acceptable opinions. I do not advise, do not take it.
Svetlana
Normal oven. She worked for 7 years and “threw off her skates”. Unfortunately, it did not work out to repair - there are no parts on them, the model has long been released. Well, plus custom sizes. It’s hard to find a new one. And it will be a little expensive to change furniture because of it.
So, no matter where you choose your microwave cabinet, you should like this technique. Practicality, multifunctionality and other advantages - not just the praise of marketers, but also the opinion of real users for the products of most manufacturers. The main thing is to choose really high-quality equipment and enjoy its work for many years.