In convenience stores, the choice of microwaves is very wide, so first determine the following important parameters: what should be the volume of your future equipment, its power, the functions performed, etc. Next, we'll talk in more detail about the choice of each parameter.
- Volume
- Power
- Functions
- Popular models
Volume
This characteristic is dominant, because it depends on the volume of the dish, which can be placed in the inner chamber, and planning the space in the kitchen. The choice of microwave by volume is more than simple:
- volume of 12-14 liters is enough for one person;
- volume of 17-20 liters is enough for two people;
- volume of about 30 liters will allow frequent cooking of large dishes such as poultry, large pieces of meat, etc.
Power
An important parameter of choosing microwave ovens for a home is the power of their microwaves: the more it is, the faster the cooking processes. In order to choose the right microwave power in 2016, be guided by the following modes:
- 150 W - keeping the cooked dish hot;
- 160-300 W - defrosting, as well as cooking products of "delicate" type;
- 400-500 W - fast defrosting of food in small quantities;
- 560-700 W - slow cooking or heating of products of "delicate" type;
- 800- 900 W - fast heating and cooking;
- 1200-cooking in grill mode;
- 1350- cooking in convection mode.
Functions
Certainly, when choosing a home oven, you will certainly want it to be multifunctional, inexpensive, but of high quality. We also propose to know what functions a modern microwave oven should be able to perform. So, in order to choose the right microwave oven of 2016, pay attention to the following set of functions:
- Food defrost. It is carried out both manually and automatically. Using manual mode, you can choose the time that you want to defrost the products. If your microwave oven has an automatic defrost, you can not monitor the defrost process, since this mode corrects the method and time required for complete thawing. The function of manual mode is characteristic for cheaper models, automatic is inherent in that is more expensive. If material possibilities allow - we advise you to choose a more modern variant with automatic defrosting.
- Food warming. Can be carried out automatically and manually. In the automatic mode, you just need to ask which dish will warm up, and then it's up to the microwave itself. Depends on the number of dishes offered for reheating, from a specific model.
- Food preparation according to recipes. This function will help the owner / hostess to rest from culinary affairs, since they only need to load products into the inner chamber, select the desired dish in automatic mode and press "Start".New models of stoves allow you to add your own to pre-programmed recipes.
- One of the important functions of modern microwave ovens for home is working in convection mode, when hot air circulates around the dish, allowing it to be evenly baked. Convection heating helps to preserve the beneficial substances contained in the product. However, this regime has two main drawbacks: high price and high power consumption, so before using the equipment with these parameters, consider whether you need convection heating.
- Grill. This function will help to diversify the home menu, because thanks to it you can cook fried meat, which will be obtained with a ruddy crust, or other products.
- Baker. The new models 2014-2015 are provided for baking different flour products.
- Steamer. There are models with the function of steam humidification, i.e. now the microwave oven can be used as a steamer. Steaming for a couple is simple enough, and the food turns out delicious and does not lose useful properties, so we recommend choosing a technique with a steamer.
- Steam cleaning. This function will please the owners of the stoves by the fact that now the inner chamber of the microwave oven does not have to be washed out with its own hands. Purification at the expense of steam without problems removes from the cover the remains of fatty foods.
- Removing odors. Due to what you can alternately cook a variety of dishes and do not worry that one will absorb the smells of the other.
- Bioceramic surface. Bioceramics is a new development of scientists and has such properties as resistance to damage, easy washing and helps the microwave to serve even longer. However, the price of the furnace because of such coverage is doubled in comparison with the technology of the same functionality, but the difference is that the latter has an enamel surface.
As for companies, the best manufacturers are LG, Samsung, Bosch, Electrolux, Vitek and Candy. In the price-quality category, these brands are the best, as evidenced by their leadership in the global market!
Popular models of
I would also like to provide you with your own microwave rating, which will be the right choice. All the models listed below are optimal in price and quality.
Samsung MG23H3115NW .If you are interested in an inexpensive microwave oven with a grill, pay attention to this option. At a relatively low price( up to 10 thousand rubles) it has a standard set of programs, as well as protection from children and stylish design. All that is needed is available. At such a cost, the microwave oven can not be criticized.
Panasonic NN-GF574M .The difference from the microwave oven provided above is that the touch controls, for which it is necessary to overpay a little. In other respects, almost all the same features, nice design and high build quality. A very good version of the device, which we recommend to choose for home in 2016.
Daewoo Electronics KQG-6L4B .Another budget microwave oven, in which despite the low price there is a grill, touch control and stylish design. In general, on forums there are only positive responses about this model, besides functionality is not worse than other variants of execution up to 10 thousand rubles.
Bosch HMT84G461 .Fans of Bosch's technique are advised to choose this stylish black microwave oven. In it, as in the above models, there is a grill and other standard programs. Of the disadvantages should be a noisy door, but otherwise everything corresponds to the reputation of Bosch - reliable operation, ease of use, quality material of manufacture.
Samsung GE83XR .Well, and completes our rating another microwave Samsung, which won recognition thanks to its stylish design, low price and the availability of all necessary modes for home use, including the grill. The only thing I would like to note - because of the mirror surface will have to constantly wipe the front panel from the stains.
We hope that the information in this article has helped you in solving the problem - how to choose a microwave for the house in 2016 in terms of capacity and volume, and which company is better for household use. Of course, the influencing factors in choosing a microwave oven will also be the prices of equipment and feedback on the forums from those who have already purchased this or that model and know how safe it is, reliable and convenient to operate.
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