How to replace a microwave, how to heat food

If you think that the microwave oven is harmful, or for other reasons do not want to buy it, it will not be difficult to find an alternative. The main thing is to find out what functions the device should perform, how often you will use it, how much you are willing to spend on it. Consider what can replace the microwave – one, two or more of its functions.

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The first device that can be considered as an analogue of a microwave oven is a multicooker. You do not need a lot of oil, the food is cooked according to the selected program. Of course, it is difficult to call a microwave oven and a slow cooker equal – in the latter you will not be able to cook semi-finished products in a couple of minutes: frozen cutlets or pizza. It usually prepares dishes from natural and unprocessed products.

The functionality of the multicooker can be limited to 5-6 programs, but there are options with 30-40 modes that allow you to cook beef stroganoff, schnitzel, pilaf, milk porridge, condensed milk, yogurt and much more. A steamer is a bonus that accompanies almost any model. The device is completed minimally: spoons, measuring cups and instructions.

Some manufacturers offer to buy accessories in addition: tongs for removing the bowl, a deep-frying ladle, bowls with various coatings (metal, ceramics, non-stick), molds for ham, jars for yogurt.

Redmond RMC-M90

The device with a power of 850 W is designed for a standard volume of 5 liters. Metal body, bowl with handles covered with ceramics. There is an inner cover. Electronic control, 3D heating is provided. The manufacturer made 17 automatic programs, including “Porridge”, “Frying”, “Steam”, “Baking” and others.

• The timer runs for 24 hours.
• You can manually set the temperature mode, the duration of the program.
• Additional option – “Multi-cook”.
• Delayed start function is supported.
• Maintaining heat to warm up the already prepared food.

Dimensions: 36x23x28 cm, weighs 4,2 kg. The price of the model is from 4 rubles.

This is one of the most popular options in the YandexMarket rating – buyers rated the model 4 points and left 340 mostly positive reviews.

Multikitchen

An improved version of the multicooker is the multikitchen. Budget options are complemented by non-stick pans, the most “fancy” models are equipped with a grill, air grill and even a kettle. You get “all in one”, and at a very reasonable price.

The main advantages:

• low power, starting from 700-1000 W (which means high energy efficiency, economy),
• multifunctionality,
• compactness – you will save space even in the smallest kitchen.

De’Longhi FH1394.W/BK

Powerful equipment for 2300 W, with a volume of 5 liters. The case is plastic, the bowl is ceramics, the top cover is removed. The bowl has handles and a viewing window. Management – electronics. Automatic programs – 7 pieces, delayed start and keep warm. Device features include:

• convection multicooker;
• aerogrill;
• airfryer.

Relatively small dimensions: 32,5x29x39,5 cm, a modest weight of 5,68 kg will allow you to place it in a convenient place – on a tabletop or in a niche. The cost is from 11 rubles.

Roster

This name is not well known, but it is not difficult to find it in household appliance stores. The case resembles a microwave oven, but inside, in fact, a toaster is a grate on which food is placed. The principle of operation is similar to the oven: microwave radiation is not used, the dish is processed with high temperatures, the level of which is maintained by the heater – one or more (upper and lower). The upper heater serves as a grill, the lower one is activated when heated. Approximately the same scheme works with electric ovens.

Modern versions of roasters are equipped with thermostats, so you can adjust the temperature from 60 to 290 degrees – suitable for baking. In some designs, a skewer or fan is found.

Panasonic NT-GT1WTQ

You can heat food without a microwave in this roaster. The NT-GT1WTQ is powerful yet easy to use. Suitable for heating and baking, so it can be used instead of the stove.

• The oven is designed for 9 liters.
• Management – mechanics, rotary type switches.
• Warms up to 205 degrees.
• The design includes a timer that can be set for 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
• The roaster is equipped with a retractable tray – crumbs are poured onto it so that there is always order inside the chamber.
• Also comes with a removable grille.

The case is painted in silver color, so it looks quite stylish in the kitchen. The price in online stores starts from 2 rubles.

Electric oven

If a gas supply is connected to the house or apartment, you can choose a gas oven, but the electric one is not inferior to its “competitor”. In both versions, not only the illumination of the internal chamber is provided, but also other functionality.

It’s great if an electric oven is combined with a hob – then you can cook and bake with ease. You can create culinary masterpieces no worse than in the microwave. This is a proven classic, because ovens have been used for several generations. The only drawback is that the technique is much slower than a microwave, although the burners are ideal for heating food in any suitable heat-resistant dishes.

Maxwell MW-1852(BK)

Freestanding model equipped with a grill. Management is carried out by rotary switches (3 pieces).

• Timer.
• The body is black.
• Traditional cleaning.
• Weight is 6,1 kg.
• The door is made of heat-resistant glass to monitor cooking.
• Power – 1000 W, capacity – 18 liters.

Such dimensions refer the oven to mini-options, which is why it looks like a microwave. He will cope “with a bang” with heating and baking. The cost is from 6 rubles.

Bread machine

If you’ve been eyeing a microwave oven for baking bread, buy a traditional breadmaker to replace it. Modern models bake not only bread, but also other goodies: lush buns, fragrant muffins.

The advantage is that the design itself will knead the dough, “raise” it to the desired degree of splendor, bake and stop the process in time – no burnt crusts!

Another plus is that you can program a delayed start: load food in the morning so that warm fresh pastries are waiting for you from work by evening.

BM900 WII/BKC

The power of the oven is 550 W, the maximum weight of the finished baking is 900 g. The weight of the baking can be adjusted. The bread is baked in the form of a traditional loaf. The user can choose the color of the crust.

• Equipped with a timer.
• A separate option to maintain the temperature of the finished product.
• Choice of 15 programs.
• Speed ​​baking option for emergencies.

Fans of a healthy diet can bake bread from wholemeal flour – a bread machine can handle it. Equipped with jam cooking function, can bake French baguette. Option of gluten-free pastries, muffins and sweets. Only 1 dough mixer. Backlit display. The price is from 3 rubles.

Double boiler

For fans of dietary and healthy food, a separate steamer is ideal, there is no need to buy it in combination with a microwave. The principle of cooking in a double boiler is clear by name – the products are amenable to heat treatment with steam. This preserves the maximum amount of useful substances, vitamins and microelements, in any case, there are more of them than after processing in any other way.

Allows you to adjust the cooking parameters for different dishes, depending on the complexity of the design.

Brown FS 3000

Steamer on 2 tiers, equipped with mechanical control. Consumes 850 watts. The timer is designed for 1 hour, with a shutdown function. When the device is turned off, a light signal is activated. The case is plastic. There is a 2 liter rice bowl.

Fast steam mode, compact storage option. For convenience, the case has a compartment for the power cord. Suitable for washing in a dishwasher. There is a separate container for coloring products. The cost is from 5 rubles.

Convection oven

A universal electrical appliance in which manufacturers have created a tandem of microwave waves, smokers, deep fryers and steamers. How does he work? It’s simple: the heated air processes the products with the help of a fan. In the glass more often, gratings can be placed in several levels. Depending on the functionality, the air grill is able to cook dozens of different dishes and quickly heat up food.

Mystery MCO-1503

Power – 1300 W, volume – 12 liters. Equipped with halogen heater and removable cover.

• Mechanical type of control.
• There is a timer for a maximum of 60 minutes.
• Custom temperature control.

There is also self-cleaning. It can sterilize dishes and food. The price is from 1250 rubles.

Now you know not only how to heat food without a microwave, but also how to cook dishes no worse than in a microwave oven. Choose the heating and cooking appliances that are right for you from our overview or follow our buying tips.