Daewoo microwave ovens: reviews, review of models

Daewoo is a leading competitor in consumer electronics. What kind of equipment does not come out under this brand! Refrigerators, washing machines and even microwaves. Just with the Daewoo microwave oven, we will introduce you in this article. Read a detailed overview of the advantages and characteristics of individual models.

About Us

You can read more about the history of Daewoo on the page “Overview of Daewoo washing machines“. Here we will talk about the achievements of the South Korean company over the past 3 years. This will help to form an opinion about the company.

2014 year

• An economical air conditioner with energy efficiency class A was released.
• The production of compact refrigerators in retro style has been launched.

2015 year

• The wall-mounted washing machine was in the TOP 10 popular household products in China.

On a note! Find out more about know-how on the page “Wall-mounted washing machines».

• A line of microwaves in the style of “Retro”.
• The washing machine with the introduction of Air Bubble 4D technology has become the leading product according to the Global Platform.

2016 year

• 5 front loading SMAs produced.
• The production of microwave ovens has exceeded 100 pieces.

Advantages of Daewoo microwave ovens

Among the advantages of Daewoo stoves, users and experts note a rather stylish design solution and simple intuitive control. Of course, a wide range and an impressive range is another advantage. There are small mono (or solo), as well as options made in retro design.

In addition to an acceptable cost, buyers point to the high build quality. At first glance, it seems that there are not so many functions and programs, but it all depends on your needs.

Basic views

One of the interesting options from a Korean company is a microwave with the ability to cook pancakes or pizza. To make homemade pizza or heat ready-made semi-finished products, it is enough to load them into a specially provided compartment.

In such ovens, you can place 2 dishes together – this saves time. The movement of the turntable is not as usual – around its own axis, but also horizontally. This is done to avoid temperature difference between the edges and the center so that the food is heated evenly.

The corporation also introduced a universal heating system called “3D Power”. It involves not 2 traditional heaters in the design of the MVP (microwave oven), but three at once: from the sides, from above and from below.

There are also models that provide forced convection. This ensures uniform circulation of air flows in the chamber.

On a note! Separate line – microwave with grill. This is a godsend for gourmets and lovers of crispy chicken, crackers, cookies and other delicacies.

Solo ovens are timeless classics. They are used, as befits, for warming up and modest household help, for example, for defrosting frosts.

Criterias of choice

To begin with, correlate the dimensions of the future oven with the dimensions of your kitchen and the free space for installing a new electrical appliance. At the same time, keep in mind that there are both stationary and built-in options.

Design

Speaking of colors – most microwaves are painted in standard colors: black, white and metallic. But there are also light green, orange, red and combined options.

Management

Control can be mechanical and electronic. At the same time, the stoves differ somewhat from each other in the external panel: it can be a regular regulator or nice touch buttons. But the door is invariably the same: in 99% of cases it is equipped with durable and transparent (translucent) glass.

Displacement

External parameters are not particularly important when it comes to functionality – the “stuffing” plays the role here. For a small family of up to 3 people, a 25 liter model will do. If the family is larger, then the volume of the microwave oven should be increased.

Basically, the Daewoo lineup is divided into two conditional groups: up to 20 liters and from 20 to 24 liters. There are few giant options: there are 28 liter MVPs (for example, KOC-9Q4T), and 30-40 liter furnaces are usually discontinued due to low demand.

Internal coating

Particular attention when choosing is to remove the inner coating of the camera. Traditionally, the main materials are stainless steel, ceramics and enamel. The latter is most often found in budget options for Daewoo.

Enamelled finish chamber requires special and constant care, excludes mechanical cleaning.

Ceramics very fragile, so it will not withstand a blow. But it is resistant to scratches and other damage. The ceramic coating is easy to clean.

Stainless steel – universal option. It practically does not stick to fat. But it requires high-quality washing so that there are no stains.

Browse popular models

Kor-5A67

The volume of the chamber is 15 liters. The inside is covered with enamel. Dimensions of stationary MVP: 43x23x32 cm. Pallet diameter – 22,5 cm. Weight – only 9 kg. Microwave power – 500 watts.

Equipped with mechanical control with simple rotary switches. Of the programs there is a defrost mode. A system for uniform distribution of microwaves is also provided. The camera is illuminated from the inside. There is a sound notification.

The hinged door opens with a handle. The orange body will be an exquisite style solution for a modern interior.

The price is from 3399 rubles.

User Reviews

Maria, Moscow region

I bought it a few years ago to cleanly warm sandwiches for breakfast. I counted on no more than a year of work for that kind of money (I don’t remember exactly the cost, but something about a thousand). The result is a perfect job to this day. The regulator initially stands at the maximum mark (after all, the power is only 500 watts). Cold soup is heated to a warm state in 2 minutes, if you add another minute after a minute pause, there will be boiling water. Expensive models make such a pause themselves – there is electronics, but I got used to it and do it myself, nothing complicated. I don’t defrost, because I don’t freeze and don’t eat semi-finished products. If I need a new one, I will choose the same newer, but exactly this brand.

Irina, Murmansk

I was looking for a miniature microwave to heat food. Completely satisfied with this model. Trouble-free operation, no breakdowns. I advise.

KOR-5A07B

An oven of the same volume, dimensions 42,4×22,3×31,7 cm (WxDxH). Tray with a diameter of 22,5 cm. Enamelled coating of the working chamber. Power 500W, there are 7 levels. Mechanical control. There is a 35 minute timer. There is no launch delay.

The defrost mode is set. Black case. Opening the door with a button.

The cost is from 3 rubles.

User Reviews

Kirill, Moscow

The main plus is the price. Let’s go over the shortcomings: the water heats up for too long. It also makes noise at the same time. It does not look very presentable, I had to push it into a dead corner. For one person it will still do, but it does not suit the family. I advise you to take more, more expensive and from another manufacturer.

Igor, Orel

The door opens very conveniently, the stove itself is small – it easily stood up on the washer. It works quietly, warms up evenly – what else do you need? Of course, there are disadvantages, but not critical: the regular cover turned out to be large, I had to look for less; the power cord is short; the numbers on the regulator were erased after six months. In general, the oven is suitable for those who need an inexpensive and small microwave. To warm well, the regulator to the maximum.

On a note! Interesting non-standard placement of the stove? Read: “Is it possible to put a microwave on a washing machine: analysis of myths».

KOR-6LBRC

So we have reached the exquisite and original models of “Retro”. A bright representative of this line is the KOR-6LBRC microwave oven. It resembles a mid-century television. Regulators, screen, knobs, glass outline – everything is made in the style of the 60s.

This is a nice stationary technique, designed for 20 liters. Case parameters: 49,5×31,5×37,5 cm. Pallet with a diameter of 25,5 cm. Inside covered with enamel. Weighs 10,5 kg. Microwave power is 800W.

The KOR-6LBRC features electronic controls with a stylish and user-friendly display. There are also rotary switches. Supplemented by the mode of thawing frosts. There are auto programs for cooking and defrosting. The chamber is illuminated, the door opens with a handle.

The price is from 4 rubles.

User Reviews

Alice, Sochi

Design – BOMB. I have a retro kitchen, I collected furniture for it in antique shops. It was difficult with household appliances. But I found a fridge Smeg and microwave Daewoo. Crazy about them. The microwave works perfectly, but it is not entirely clear with the timer.

Svetlana, Irkutsk

The design is unreal, the buttons are very comfortable to press. Even the launch of “two clicks” does not infuriate. Beeps softly – 3 times. I didn’t find any cons, except for spaciousness – after all, 20 liters is about nothing. This one is worth appreciating purely because of the design if you need a large working machine. — you for another stove.

KOC-1B4K

On a note! Many stores indicate that it is not for sale, but in some outlets (especially offline) this option may still be available.

This is a more capacious microwave, designed for 34 liters. Its dimensions in width, depth and height, respectively, are 56×34,4×54,2 cm.

Inside is stainless steel. There is a regular and lower grill, convection is provided.

Options:

• Microwave power – 1000 W.
• Grill power – 1600 watts.
• Convection — 2300 W.

There are 10 power levels in total. Electronic control with display is simple and clear. Tact/push-button switches are much easier to control than rotary switches. Additionally, there is a defrost option. Automatic modes: cooking, defrosting and warming up.

1 recipe can be entered into the memory of the board. Additionally, there is an express program. Crispy and pie modes for your culinary delights! Protection against accidental pressing (blocking the control panel from children) is provided.

The door opens with a handle. The equipment is completed with a grill grate.

User Reviews

Marta, Severodvinsk

Large modern technology in a steel case, I liked it right away. A decent sized pizza is easily placed on the turntable. Convection is fast. But I don’t like too noisy notification – the squeak is notable, you can hear it even from the last room in the house. The door also opens noisily. Too loud. These shortcomings are not so significant, especially since there are clearly more advantages. A microwave is smaller than an electric oven, but there are more possibilities with it: it heats, bakes, and defrosts!

Typical faults

Breakdowns for microwave ovens are usually the same regardless of the model. Let’s consider the most typical failures characteristic of Daewoo equipment and the reasons that cause them to appear.

• The stove does not heat. Most likely, the magnetron, high-voltage diode or capacitor failed.
• Cannot turn on the selected program. In this case, the electronic board may be the source of the breakdown.
• Appliance does not turn on at all. The high voltage fuse may have failed.
• There were sparks inside. In this case, the diffuser could burn out (mica breakdown occurred).
• Smoke appears from the rear wall and the smell of burnt plastic. Possible transformer failure.
• The “plate” does not spin. The drive motor could be broken.
• Grill not working. The burnt-out heating element of the grill is to blame for the failure.

Fact! Typically, the cost of repairing these breakdowns is not worth a lot of money. And if the master is too “bent”, think about what is more profitable: to repair the equipment or buy a new one?

Now you know everything about Daewoo microwave ovens – their features, advantages and disadvantages, the best models and even possible breakdowns. It remains only to make a purchase decision. As you can see, most users are satisfied with the purchase, and no equipment in the world is insured against breakdowns.