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Have you heard of such know-how as an oven with a microwave? If you are wondering what this 2-in-1 technique is, in our review you will find comprehensive information: pros and cons, features, selection factors and characteristics of popular models. We will not forget about the opinion of users.
Advantages and disadvantages
What is a microwave oven? More precisely, it is worth calling this technique a multifunctional stove that combines the “skills” of an oven and a microwave. The main feature is that all the provided modes can often be used both separately and together.
Advantages of the design:
- Saving usable space: where there used to be two different devices, now there will be one.
- A lot of modes of preparation and processing of products.
- Fast and uniform heating.
Against the background of such undeniable advantages, there are significant disadvantages that cannot be ignored:
- Devices “two in one” are impressive – from 20 rubles.
- Under the oven and microwave, you need to allocate a separate power line and install grounding due to the high power of the device.
- Location in the kitchen. Since ovens are most often built-in, located at the bottom, it will be extremely inconvenient to use them as a microwave.
- Modest range. If you find a wide range of individual brands, then, looking closely, you will understand: most of them have a lot of unnecessary programs that make the device more expensive.
- Repair problems. If you give the technique to the master, then you immediately lose two electrical appliances.
Criterias of choice
When choosing an all-in-one device, experienced buyers usually pay attention to the following parameters:
- Chamber volume.
- Case dimensions.
- energy efficiency.
- Power.
- Glass on the door.
- Equipment.
- Cooling system.
- Comfort in use.
Now about each factor in order.
Volume. If we talk about an oven in a gas stove, then its usual volume is 50-60 liters. If you are used to cooking a lot, you should focus on the most spacious models.
Case dimensions. The buyer usually has access to standard and compact models, the height of which is 60 and 45 cm, respectively.
Power. A good grill should work with 2-3 kW, no less, and microwave waves – 1-1,5 kW. It is also worth considering the connection power – your network must produce at least 3 kW.
Glass. It can be either single or multilayer – up to 4 pieces. The more glasses, the higher the level of safety during operation – you will not burn yourself when cooking. The door can be a classic oven – hinged and more typical of microwave ovens – hinged.
In the package a combined electric oven can include a spit that will delight barbecue lovers and other gourmets who prefer juicy meat dishes. With a spit, any meat cooks more evenly.
Cooling system most important for embedded models. It prevents the appliance from overheating, spoiling furniture and surrounding objects.
Comfortable operation provided with telescopic guides. Thanks to them, the trays smoothly leave the chamber along with the opening of the door – judging by user reviews, this is a very convenient option.
Functional
A combined microwave oven is often equipped with a huge list of options. In addition to roasting vegetables and cooking meat, it can reheat cooked meals, sterilize jars, cook with steam, and bake.
Modern stoves are equipped with a good security system that prevents children from tampering, so they can be installed safely in any home. The devices are made of durable materials, complemented by internal illumination of the camera, easy to use every day.
What modes can be found
In general, you can count 30 or more possible programs in modern 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 devices, but in practice only the following are useful:
- Convection oven. This is a combination of two modes at once: grill and convection. At the same time, dishes are cooked faster and processed more evenly.
- Turbo grill. Assumes the joint work of an infrared emitter with a fan. It is this tandem work of two devices that will create a delicious crisp on the dish.
- Defrosting. You can do this not only in the microwave mode, but also using convection – as it will be more convenient for you. With convective defrosting, products are processed more gently, in natural conditions. In microwave mode, the product will defrost faster, but this will slightly affect its taste.
- Steamer fans of healthy and proper nutrition will especially appreciate it. You will save even more space in the kitchen and your budget for the purchase of separate equipment.
Types of combined ovens
The oven can be electric and gas. A gas oven, like a gas stove, is more economical and faster to cook. Devices powered by electricity are more convenient to use and equipped with powerful functionality.
By location, there are only two types of microwave ovens: dependent and independent. Dependent – built-in – the oven looks like part of the stove and represents a single whole with it. The independent design is not tied to either the stove or the hob.
Three types of cleaning
Combined models provide for three types of cleaning of the inner surface:
- Hydrolysis. It’s simple: just pour water, start the cycle, wait until the water becomes steam and soak off the adhering fat. After that, you need to manually clean the surfaces with a sponge.
- Pyrolysis. The so-called “self-cleaning”. A special high-temperature cycle is launched, in which the fat adhering to the walls along with pieces of food burns to ashes and turns into ashes. It is enough to brush it off the surfaces with a sponge or rags.
- Catalysis. Catalytic type cleaning provides plates inside the body. They trap fat and require replacement from time to time.
Popular Models
Consider a list of the most purchased devices.
Many OCM8476S
Electric independent model “Asko” with a volume of 50 liters. It belongs to energy efficiency class A. The connection power of the device is 3,4 kW. Case dimensions: 45,5×59,5×56,8 cm. Maximum heat up to 275 degrees.
Modes:
- Microwave.
- An electric grill is provided.
- Convection installed.
- Defrost function.
Management – electronics. There is a display with touch buttons. There is also a timer with shutdown.
Features:
- Hinged type door.
- Three glasses in the design of the door.
- Pyrolysis at the heart of cleaning.
- Illuminated camera.
- Cooling with a fan.
- Child protection.
- Safety shutdown.
- An electronic clock is provided.
The price is 126 rubles.
User reviews:
Galina Andreeva
Convenient and economical: all together – and the stove, and the microwave, and the grill to boot. With my small kitchen, this is what we need. I will not say a single bad word in the direction of operation – it works like a clock. The temperature is smoothly regulated. Baking at the exit is like from a bakery – nothing burns or burns, inside is not raw. Touch control is a nice plus. Very satisfied with the purchase.
Angela S.R.
I bought this model due to its compactness. And, of course, I was pleased with the presence of all functions in one cabinet. All options work as expected: for 2 months I checked the grill, convection, and defrosting. The price seems to be a little high. But given the fact that you feel like a goddess in the kitchen, I forgave the developers for this impudence. Now I often bake all sorts of goodies for my family and friends. I realized that culinary talent also depends on the quality of technology, and not only on hands “from that place”.
Cookers FEA 60 Duetto mw IX
If you are interested in an option with a height of 45 cm, its dimensions are 45,5×59,4×54,5 cm. The volume is 44 liters. There are 11 heating modes in total. In addition to the microwave, there is a grill, convection and defrost function. The touch display is complemented by convenient rotary switches.
Extra charges:
- 3 glass doors.
- Purification – hydrolysis.
- The camera lights up.
- Cooled by a fan.
- Child lock control panel.
- Safety shutdown function.
- Digital Watch.
- Door with the possibility of removal and disassembly.
- 3D heating function.
- The set includes 2 grills and a plate.
The cost is three times less than the previous one – from 45 rubles.
User opinion:
Sergey
My wife and I have been looking for a microwave oven for a long time. And it was this one that came up, as they say, “in all respects.” In addition to all the functions, this one has a grill – also grates of different heights. Hydrolysis purification in our case does not cause difficulties or troubles. Haven’t found any cons. Both my wife and I use it equally. My wife cooks pastries, I cook meat dishes. We got used to all the functions, especially the convenient screen helps. The timer does not let us forget that there is something inside. Very pleased.
Evgenia P.
What I wanted, I got – I also managed to buy at a discount. All my life I dreamed of such an oven, and there is also convection, a grill and a microwave. Super easy. I use very little so far, I haven’t tested all the modes yet, but I’ve already fried all my favorite vegetables and baked charlotte. Everyone was satisfied, both the technique and I deserve praise.
Samsung NQ50H5533KS
Spacious electric independent oven “Samsung”, designed for 50 liters. Dimensions: 45x60x55 cm. Heating temperature – up to 250 degrees. There is a microwave, grill, convection and the possibility of defrosting.
Includes touch screen, timer and rotary switches. In general, it differs little from the models described above, except that it costs a little cheaper: from 34 rubles. Perhaps it was the price that influenced the low score given by users on YandexMarket: 920 points.
Customer Feedback:
anonym
All I liked was the mini size. But in practice it turned out that this is not quite a stove, more of a microwave. And it costs like 10 budget microwave ovens! To all potential buyers of small ovens, my review will be useful. A month after the purchase, I figured out what was what. Here, for example, there is a grill from below – and this is even mentioned on the official website. At the same time, it cannot be used separately: only together with convection and microwave. There is also an upper one, auto programs and a bunch of other things, but I had it all in a regular desktop microwave for 10 thousand. And one more sad fact: none of my reviews on the official Samsung website were missed, apparently they have a very narrow circle of acceptable opinions. I do not recommend, do not take.
Svetlana
Normal oven. She worked for 7 years and “dropped the skates.” Unfortunately, it was not possible to repair it – there are no parts on them, the model has been released for a long time. Well, plus custom sizes. It’s hard to find a new one. And it will be expensive to change furniture because of it.
So, no matter which cabinet with microwave functions you choose, you should like this technique. Practicality, multifunctionality and other advantages are not just the praise of marketers, but also the opinion of real users for the products of most manufacturers. The main thing is to choose really high-quality equipment and enjoy its work for many years.