Candy microwave ovens: review of models, reviews

The Candy microwave oven loses in popularity to Bosch, LG or Siemens, but a pleasant combination of “price-quality” allows you to successfully compete with them in the Russian market. Italian microwave ovens have a wide range of models, many of them are equipped with all the functions that are relevant today – grill, convection, steamer.

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The history of the Candy brand began in 1945, when an Italian company presented the first washing machine to the buyers. Today, the company has automated production for the production of various household appliances – a total of about 12,5 thousand models, including microwave ovens. Kandy factories are located in Europe – Italy, Portugal, and also in China.

This reliable technique deserves a place in the modern kitchen.

Candy microwaves – versatile and functional

At the dawn of popularity, microwave ovens were bought for the sake of quickly heating ready-made meals. At first they were busy and wealthy people, then useful equipment flooded offices, hospitals, and other institutions where catering had to be organized. Thanks to the microwave emitter, the ovens heat soups, meat, side dishes in a couple of minutes – the speed depends on the power of the device.

The second important function of this household appliance is defrosting. Over time, microwaves were equipped with a mass of useful devices and provided for automatic cooking. The Candy range includes versatile appliances that are not limited to heating food. Many modifications are equipped with a grill, convection, sterilizer function.

Built-in microwave ovens – solid savings

Italian microwaves are convenient in every way. They save:

• The time of their owners is quickly reheated, defrosted, cooked and baked. Everything is in automatic mode – while the oven is performing the task, its owner can rest and work in peace.
• Electricity. Like any European technique, Kandy ovens are extremely economical, they consume a minimum of electricity.
• Space. Built-in models installed inside the kitchen set do not hide the place.

Overview of Candy microwaves

MICG 25 GDFW

Embedded model with electronic control. Suitable for a small family – the volume is only 25 liters. This is an average, large chambers have a capacity of 35-40 liters. Power – 0,9 kW, grill (heater) – 1 kW.

Specifications, features:

• 10 auto modes.
• 5 power levels.
• The inside is covered with enamel.
• Rotating table, d = 32 cm.
• The estimated price is 22 rubles.

Representative of a new generation of microwaves. It has a lot of useful functions that simplify and speed up heating, defrosting and cooking. This is a bestseller in the official Kandy online store.

MIC 201 EX

Relatively inexpensive version – about 13 rubles. Silver body, chamber material – stainless steel. Lights and clock included. There is a turntable and a grill. At the end of the work emits a signal – squeak.

4 cooking modes, 8 auto programs: cooking pizza, meat, soups, potatoes, fish, porridge, vegetables. You can start the combi mode – grill along with microwave radiation.

Technical specifications:

• Capacity – 20 liters.
• 5 power steps.
• Microwaves – 0,8 W, grill – 1 kW, power supply – 1,25 kW.

All Candy modifications are traditionally given a one-year warranty.

MICG 25 GDFN

Feature – stylish design. Made in black – beautiful and practical. In addition to heating food, the device can be used for baking. The cost is about 22 rubles.

Characteristics practically do not differ from the previous model:

• Display + programmer.
• Electronic type of control.
• Stainless steel chamber.
• 4 cooking modes.

CMG 7317 DW

Created using innovative technologies, has an improved design. Mode selection buttons on the front panel, progress or time on the display. The big convenient handle allows to open a door without effort. At the same time, there is a blocker – children will not be able to turn it on.

Specifications:

• Capacity – 17 liters.
• Microwaves with a power of 0,7 kW. Grill – 0,9 kW.
• Traditionally 5 levels.

This is not a built-in, but a stand-alone version. Extremely easy to use: electronic multifunctional control. Weighs approximately 12 kg. There is no convection and no memory for recipes.

MIC 20 GDFX

Inexpensive option – within 10 rubles. Technical parameters and features of the model:

• Silver body.
• Microwave emitter for 1 kW.
• Capacity – 20 liters.
• Plate with a diameter of 25 cm.
• The display shows the time and the current state of the process.
• Buttons, mechanical switch.

The “big sister” of this model is the MIC 25 GDFX. Outwardly, it is very similar, but costs about 10% more. More voluminous than the previous version – 25 liters. The diameter of the plate is 32 cm. The radiation power is 0,9 kW.

Budget models

CMW 20/1 M

Solos are more varied than built-ins. There are more of them in the catalogs of all manufacturers. White appliances are classics of the kitchen genre, in harmony with any interior.

The budget model CMW 20/1 M is designed for the most modest requests. It does exactly what people want from a microwave – quickly heats up cooked food, defrosts food. There is no grill or convection. Suitable for a kitchen with an oven. The cost is around 3 rubles. This solo version is quite small, it also weighs little, so it won’t take up much kitchen space.

Options:

• Capacity – 20 l.
• Weight – 11 kg.
• There is a glass plate for serving dishes.

The control panel is equipped with two mechanical switches. They set the power, only 5 modes. The cooking time is set in the same way. The switch that controls the timer can also indicate the weight of the product to be defrosted. Like other solo ovens of the Kandy brand, this model does not have a button to open the door – you just need to pull the handle.

CMW 7117 DW

The solo version is designed for the simplest operations – heating, defrosting. There are 8 programs for cooking – soups, meat, side dishes, pizza.

The camera and emitter will not overheat due to special protection. When the process lasts more than 5 minutes and at high power, the fan works intensively – the air blows over the most important parts of the microwave. There is also child protection – it blocks the control panel, so careless or deliberate pressing will not remove the settings.

CMW 7317 DY

A distinctive feature of this microwave is the color. It stands out against the background of the usual colors: the body is bright yellow or silver. The stove will appeal to undemanding users: it has few functions, a very small volume.

Specifications:

• Capacity – 17 liters.
• The rotating food table diameter is 24,5 cm.
• Microwaves – 0,7 W.

There is an automatic defrosting, internal lighting, a timer, a delay start. Electronic type of control. The indicator digits glow green. No convection or grill. Pushbutton switches.

For many, the main drawback of budget models is the lack of a grill. It is he who allows you to bake meat, poultry, other products to a crisp. Food cooked with microwaves tastes just like traditional food. The food in the chamber is very hot, but not fried.

Thanks to the built-in grill, the microwave oven can replace the oven in the kitchen. The only negative is that the volume of the microwave chamber is smaller.

Bright colors from Candy

Manufacturers decided not to limit themselves to white and experiment. The company’s designers have proposed bright colors for CMW 7117 DW analogues, which do not mask appliances in the kitchens, but make it a bright accent in the interior:

• Silver. Ideal for high-tech interiors. It will be advantageously combined with a metallic kitchen.
• Bright yellow. It is unlikely that among other household appliances there is something yellow, but a bright microwave can become the main decoration.

CMG 7417 DS

Grill Mod: By purchasing it, you can quickly cook grilled meat and side dishes. The device “remembers” 8 programs that automate the cooking process. After starting the defrost and selecting the appropriate program, set the start delay on the timer. By programming a smart microwave, you will receive ready-made food by the time you arrive home.

The power of the heating element is 0,9 kW. Equipped with protection against children, they will not be able to interfere with cooking. If you try to open the door during operation, the microwave emitter is turned off, and the defrosting or heating process is not interrupted.

A small oven with a chamber capacity of 17 liters is designed for small portions of food. Equipped with a large tray – 32 cm in diameter. The cost is about 4000 rubles.

If you dream of roasting a whole goose, you will have to look for a larger option: for example, CMG 9523 DB – chamber volume 23 liters.

Reviews

CMG 20D S: Kirill R., Perm

We have been using the stove for over a month. Bought because of the low price. The feature set is small, but it’s enough for us. Solid look. The mirrored door opens with a convenient handle. There is a menu – you can choose the mode of cooking. We are especially glad that such inexpensive equipment has a built-in grill, you can cook our favorite dishes – sausage, baked vegetables, snacks with pita bread, etc. There are three modes to choose from – with a grill, without, combined. A stove in which everything is concise – there is nothing superfluous, it simply performs its tasks.

CMG 7417 DS: Mariana B., Tolyatti

I bought this solo stove for two people. 17 l (chamber volume) is enough for us to heat up and cook food. Stylish design – the device decorates the kitchen, it is pleasant to look at. There are a lot of modes for cooking all sorts of dishes; I thought it would be useful, but in the end I don’t use it at all. I do not like the sound signal – after the end of the process, a terrible squeak is heard. Annoys. Another disadvantage is that during cooking you cannot change the set parameters – time and power. And overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

Conclusion: is it worth buying?

Kandy microwave ovens, manufactured under the Italian brand, are manufactured in China, Turkey and other countries where the company keeps factories. By buying them, you get a reliable assistant, for whom breakdowns are a rare occurrence. The choice is so wide that it will not be difficult to find a stove for any requirements.

All products of the Italian company are distinguished by reliability, functionality, spaciousness, classic design – a worthy choice for both busy people and culinary lovers.