Gorenje microwave oven: how to choose, customer reviews

The Gorenje microwave oven is a product of the famous Slovenian brand. Microwave ovens receive not only well-deserved recognition from consumers, but also honorable international awards. Goreniye constantly introduces new technologies, monitors energy saving and safety. In this article, we will compare different models and try to understand how to choose the right one.

About Us

Gorenje is a Slovenian company that manufactures large and small household appliances. Included in the top ten significant manufacturers in Europe. The main office is located in Velenje. The Gorenje Group includes various enterprises: the Czech MORA, the Dutch ATAG, the Swedish ASKO and others. All household appliances are famous for their stylish design and innovative technologies, and microwave ovens are no exception.

Features of the choice of microwaves

The microwave has long ceased to be perceived as a luxury – it is used on a par with stoves and ovens. Smart ovens are “registered” not only in home kitchens, but also in offices.

When choosing a stove, you need to understand: for what purposes do you need it. The price depends on the set of functions: the difference between primitive and complex, multifunctional devices can be 100-200%. Why spend money on an expensive model with a lot of programs that you don’t have to use?

If you plan to only reheat and defrost, buy a model designed specifically for this. All Gorenje models, including the most budget ones, are of the same high quality.

What microwave ovens does Gorenie offer?

The company produces microwaves that differ from each other in price, functions, and the way they are placed in the kitchen. If you want the microwave to stand on the countertop, get a freestanding one. If you are going to place it in a kitchen set, then you need a built-in one.

According to the functional content of Gorenje furnaces, there are three types:

• Solo – Only microwave mode is available. They are taken to simply reheat and defrost food. Food cooked in a solo oven will not be covered with an appetizing crust.
• With grill. Needed for baking – they cook delicious meat and fish dishes. There are two types: quartz and heating elements. The former take up less space, heat up faster, and are easier to clean.
• with convection. Thanks to this function, it is possible to bake products, make pastries like in an oven. Products do not dry out, as they are evenly blown by hot air.

A microwave with a grill and convection at the same time is a real microwave oven.

Benefits of Gorenje microwave ovens

A smart oven is a godsend for those who do not like to cook. The owner of the stove with auto programs and built-in recipes only sets the mode, she does everything else herself.

Advantages of the Slovenian SVC:

• Simple control. You don’t need to read the manual for a long time.
• Comfortable use: easy care, compactness, when removing ready-made food from the chamber, you can not burn yourself.
• Lots of features. You can cook any dish – from pizza to baked meat, reheat yesterday’s food, quickly defrost food.
• Energy efficient, time saving. Compared to an electric stove, food is cooked faster in a microwave oven, half the electricity is spent.
• You can cook in dishes that will be served on the table.
• Foods cooked or defrosted in microwaves retain much more vitamins than when cooked in the usual way.

Microwave ovens “Gorenie” have a simple classic design without any stylistic inventions. Their main advantage is good performance. Thanks to their simple design and thoughtful functionality, there is nothing superfluous in them. The manufacturer managed to significantly reduce the cost: compared to analogues, the prices for Gorenje are lower.

How to choose a microwave oven for the kitchen

Household appliances are a purchase for several years, so you need to carefully study the options offered. When choosing a furnace, its technical features, ergonomics, harmony with the interior are taken into account. But the main criterion is the feature set. Don’t want to play chef? Interested in quick reheat and defrost functions? Then you need a low volume solo. If you are a cook, buy a device with a grill, convection, double boiler, with a large volume.

You also need to focus on:

• Management. It happens mechanical, touch, push-button. Sensors are more convenient, but sensitive to voltage drops. Mechanics are more reliable, this is the cheapest option.
• Camera cover. Used: ceramics, stainless steel, enamel. In budget models with a grill, enamel is more common – it is the cheapest. Stainless steel is usually used in convection ovens. It is stronger, more durable than enamel, but more difficult to maintain. Ceramics is practical, durable, not afraid of scratches, easy to clean.
• Power. It is determined mainly by the size of the chamber. Range: 0,6-1 kW. The higher the power, the faster the heating of food and the defrosting of food. But do not think that a few extra watts will make the device much more useful, it is better to choose it according to the method of placement, size and functionality.

At the maximum, you rarely have to cook. Meat is cooked at 70% of the maximum value, meatballs – at 50%, pastries – at 10%. It is also not recommended to set a high power when defrosting or reheating. Take your time: unsafe microbes have a harder time surviving heat if the product is processed longer and more evenly.

Overview of Gorenje models

Let’s compare the characteristics to figure out which is better: built-in or freestanding microwave oven.

BM 6250 ORAW

The built-in oven will easily fit in a small kitchen in any compartment of the headset. 23 liters is enough for a family of 2-3 people. The white case is the epitome of minimalism.

Short description:

• 6 auto modes, 2 combined.
• Auto Reminder.
• The door opens with a handle – just pull it towards you.
• Near the handle touch panel + screen. The timer is a maximum of 60 minutes.
• Child lock option.
• Highlighting.
• Sound notification.
• The chamber cover is stainless steel.

Cons:

• No convection.
• Without self-cleaning.
• You cannot save your own recipe.

BM 6250 ORAX

The main advantages include: an abundance of built-in programs and modes, small dimensions, power, reliable internal coating of the camera.

Features:

• Chamber capacity – 23 l.
• Waves – 0,9 kW.
• Grill – 1,2 kW.
• The inner lining is stainless steel.
• Backlight.
• The display shows the parameters, countdown time.
• Management is a sensor.
• Blocking from unplanned interference.

You can bake duck, cook steaks, cheese dishes. In combi mode – when combining the grill with microwaves – it is much faster to cook pizza or meat in pieces. The microwave is able to choose the optimal power, time itself – you only need to specify the type and weight of the product. This is a reliable tool for an amateur cook who will provide delicious food for a small family.

Cons: no convection, no self-cleaning, you can’t save your recipes.

BM 6240 SY2B

A worthy purchase for a modern kitchen. The model with a laconic design is only modest in appearance. It is equipped with a variety of auto modes, there are also combi modes. Aqua Clean function for cleaning the working chamber. Quartz grill saves energy and ensures even roasting. The case is black, made of metal looks stylish and strict.

Features:

• Capacity – 23 liters.
• Sound notification, backlight.
• Microwave power – 0,9 W.
• Grill – 1 kW.

Cons:

• no automatic temperature control;
• the cooking process cannot be programmed;
• recipes cannot be stored in memory.

The estimated cost of all three of the above models is 4000-5000 rubles.

MO20MW

Compact and doesn’t take up much space – it can even be attached to hanging brackets. Consistently receives positive feedback. Characteristics:

• Dimensions: 45,2×26,2×33,5 cm.
• Weight – 10,5 kg.
• Capacity – 20 liters.
• Tray with a diameter of 24,5 cm.
• Stainless steel body with white enamel finish.

The design is classic, with rectangular glass on the door to keep track of the cooking process. On the sides of the case there are holes for ventilation. The door opens by pressing a large button – located at the bottom right. Works only in microwave mode. There is TEN.

There are two rotary controls on the control panel. The lower one sets the time required for warming up, the upper one selects the defrosting mode, and sets the power. Two protection systems. The first is to lock functions – prevents access to children. The second system is to protect the device from overheating. An automatic emergency shutdown is provided.

Thanks to the sound notification, you can not follow the process – the signal sounds at the beginning and at the end. The backlight of the camera allows you to monitor the preparation of the dish.

The advantages of the model include prompt heating, stylish minimalist design in the spirit of minimalism, reliable operation, low cost – about 5 rubles. Complained about weak power, backlight problems. Since the complaints were isolated, the problems were most likely related to a factory marriage.

Reviews

BM 6250 ORAW: Mikhail O., Novosibirsk

I took “Combustion”, as I selected ORA for a single style – there were already an oven, an extract from this line. Regretted. It was possible to take a microwave from another manufacturer three times cheaper. I counted a lot of shortcomings. When I installed it, it turned out that there was a knock in the case – most likely, a fallen self-tapping screw. Didn’t get it, put it as is. Weakly warm. Previously, on the old Sanyo stove, I heated the soup for two minutes, and the new one spends 6 minutes heating up to the same temperature – this is at 100% power. When the tray rotates, a strange howl occurs. I do not like the menu – confusing, inconvenient. The grill disappointed – it heats even worse than the microwave. Six months later, the interior light burned out. To replace it, I had to remove the casing, so the warranty conditions were violated – but otherwise the lamp could not be changed! 

BM6240SY2B: Svetlana Kh., Bryansk

Picked up under the oven so that there was one design. Stylish built-in stove, looks cool. It costs about 8 rubles. Not cheap, but lived up to expectations. I can’t find any flaws. Pros: roomy chamber, you can put a large festive dish, bake chicken or duck. I like that there is a program switcher depending on the type of product. It’s good that there are no buttons, otherwise the child would definitely try to poke them. Plus – ease of management. I do not like to deal with the interface for a long time.

All Gorenje microwave ovens are eco-friendly, economical and safe. The brand has taken care of both the filling and the appearance – you can find an option for any interior. Gorenie produces microwave ovens in the style of minimalism, retro, classic, hi-tech. When choosing a microwave oven from a Slovenian manufacturer, you can always find a suitable one for the price and characteristics.