The idea of this household appliance as a means of food warming up or a device for "defrosting" is somewhat outdated. Modern microwave models are multifunctional aggregates. Before deciding which microwave oven is best to choose for a home, you should familiarize yourself with all the features that they are characterized.
To help the reader choose the right microwave oven and deal with all the design features, we'll figure out what to look for first.
Characteristics of the working chamber
Materials( protective layer)
Enamel. The most common( and cheap) option in ovens of the simplest design and with a minimum of possibilities. Such a coating is heat-resistant, but the lifetime is largely determined by its intensity. In addition, how is the care provided for the product? One technician serves for many years, and someone has the same model for a year or two. But the "minus" is - the coating of enamel is scratched quite easily, and therefore requires careful handling.
"Stainless steel". This camera is considered universal, regardless of what modes of operation are provided by the design of the microwave oven. The only drawback is the complexity of care. Fats adhere to the steel, but it is rather difficult to "pull out" such deposits. Although if you use the stove gently, then this disadvantage is not so significant.
Bioceramics. There may be other materials that are marketed by manufacturers as having high antibacterial properties. But practice shows that many instruments with a ceramic chamber have a "minus" - insufficient resistance to significant thermal effects. For example, for a stove with the function "el / grill" - not the best option. But this depends largely on the manufacturer. Therefore, before you choose the model, you should pay attention to the brand. What is noted above, for products of well-known manufacturers is not typical.
The volume of
One of the main parameters to which you should pay attention. Each of us has our own "landmarks", but if we follow the recommendations of specialists, then for 1 person there will be enough indicator in 12 liters, for two - up to 20. Another thing, if the stove is multifunctional, and is purchased for cooking various dishes. In this case, you need to consider the size of the dishes, which can fit in the camera, and the size of the kitchen, if it is small. It is desirable that the chamber volume is at least 30 liters of .
Device power
Approximate range for all models of microwave ovens - from 0.45 to 1.7 kW .It is believed that the higher this figure is, the more the meter will "wind", and this does not suit everyone. But such a view is not entirely true. Yes, a powerful oven consumes more electricity, but after all, the food also warms up faster. We need to correlate this indicator with the appropriate for our conditions the volume of the camera and look for the most acceptable option.
Control method
On cheap models, as a rule, all the switching is carried out manually. Such designs, in spite of their relative simplicity, are distinguished by long trouble-free operation, and this is their big plus.
The electronic control can be touch or push-button. Both are very convenient. What is the difference in terms of practicality? The touch panel is more convenient, modern, and easier to wash. The drawback of the buttons is that, with intensive exploitation, the inscriptions are gradually erased. And in the area of landing "nests" dirt often accumulates, which complicates the care of the product. However, in the opinion of professionals, this kind of execution of controls( tactile) is more reliable.
Functions and capabilities of
Manufacturers, trying to attract the attention of a potential buyer, are constantly competing in this matter, trying to surprise us with some unusual "bells and whistles."Another question - do we need them? From such positions and should evaluate the product you like. Does it make sense to overpay for those functions that in practice will remain unclaimed, if in addition to take into account that the microwave oven is not the only household appliance that is in our house?
Note only the most common, and the reader himself will figure out what he really needs.
- Heating.
- Defrost.
- Cooking. Such models are very convenient. Once "scoring" the program according to the recipe, in the future you can only choose the right dish from the list of all available in the memory stove. But how necessary is such a super-model? For a summer residence, undoubtedly, a useful thing, considering that on a site we come, as a rule, to work, instead of wasting time on kitchen "delicacies".And for a house where we have everything at hand - and a stove, and various kitchen utensils, and at the same time?
- Steamer.
- Grill.
In this mode, like convection, it is worth dwelling in more detail. In the design of the furnace there is a fan that circulates air flows, which makes it possible to more evenly warm the embedded "mass".This is especially good for the dough when baking is being prepared. But this model is needed only if you do not have an oven at hand. Therefore, for a summer residence - an excellent option, especially with a long stay on the site. Fresh biscuits and pies such a stove will fully provide.
More advanced technology, similar in design - inverter. But it does not often occur.
Additional functions
- Steam cleaning. Significantly facilitates the work of the hostess to care for the camera.
- Removing odors. The meaning of this function is clear from the name. But it is necessary, in principle, in the case when the furnace is intensively used for preparing dishes, in turn and from different products that leave a strong, specific smell.
Design
There is nothing to comment on here - the oven can be mobile( portable) or built-in. The first option, although more convenient, but will cost much more.
Useful advices for
There is a fairly stable opinion that microwave ovens are sources of emissions in the microwave range, therefore, despite all their advantages, they are unsafe. It makes no sense to explain all the nuances of engineering solutions in terms of protection, if only because not everyone understands various technical terms.
All you need is 2 cell phones. One is placed in the oven chamber and the door closes. Naturally, the microwave oven is not included in the power / supply network. It is enough to dial the first number from another phone and press the call. If the signal passes, then it is better to refuse the purchase. The stove with high-quality EM-protection reliably blocks any signal, therefore, it is really absolutely safe.
If a microwave oven is chosen with the expectation that any dishes will be prepared with its help, then the model with the "auto chef" function is preferable. The entire process is fully automated, which saves time.
Focus only on the cost of the microwave is not entirely correct. First we need to decide what we want to get from it, for which we acquire. And what to look for, the reader already knows.
