Microwave Reviews

About Panasonic: The brand known as leading suppliers of consumer and business related electronic products since its establishment during 1972. It has come up with separate companies in UK who are responsible for the sales of the industrial products and components known to be Panasonic Industrial and the professional video and the broadcast products known to be Panasonic Broadcast.

Model: Panasonic NN E225MBBPQ Touch Control Microwave

This NN-E225MBBPQ Small microwave specially designed with the touch control system along with its impressive structural characteristics. Its built is professional with the capacity of 19 litres in the 0.65 cu.ft interiors. Its freestanding structure can be installed easily on the cook top and its small footprint makes it appear to be compact.

Physical characteristics: Panasonic NN E225MBBPQ Compact Microwave is been designed in the stainless steel finish with the door opening in the sideways. The door does not consist of a handle and it opens with the push of the door release pad. It locks with the push of the door where in the door safety lock secures the door from accidentally opening. The door has been made of the see through oven window that allows the user to follow the cooking progress. The rear side and the top is the external air vents. It consists of the roller assembly which is required to be used along with the glass turntable that is been provided. The dimension and the weight of the product are 260 x 455 x 315 mm represents the height, width and the depth, while it weighs 12 kg.

Control panel: With the contemporary design control panel with the touch screen interface comes with the clear and easy reference operations printed in the panel. It consists of the display window, selecting the power levels, the time pad, the various programmes of cook, reheat and the defrost. The timer and the clock pad, weight selection pads, stop or cancel pad, start pad and the door release pad makes it all for the complete operational solutions in the control panel.

Features:

Easy to clean – The products under this series feature with the easy to clean ability as it has acrylic lining this can be just wiped of the dirt after use. It does not get the stain and hence it makes cleaning simple and can be maintained as new as a recent buy.

Child lock – Securing against the unauthorised access to the control panel by the little ones around the programme of the oven can be secured by child locking it each time.

Programmes and Functions:

• Multi-stage cooking – The specialty of Panasonic NN E225MBBPQ Stainless Steel Microwave is 2 stage cooking, all you have to do s to program up to 2 different instructions by which the oven will automatically switch between the different power levels.
• Auto weight defrost – In this the frosted foods like the bread, meat and other can be automatically defrosted by only entering the weight of the food that is been loaded in the oven.
• Auto weight reheats or cook – In this mode the food can be reheated or cooked automatically by just entering the weight of the food. The oven determines the power levels and the cooking time automatically. Hence the fear of over or under cooking is been eliminated.

Power levels: It offers selecting the power levels among the 5 different watts of High mode of 800W, Defrost of 270 W, Medium of 600W, Low of 440 W, Warm of 100W based on the nature of the food and the requirement of the cooking procedure the levels can be selected by pressing one time for the 800W, 2 time for the defrost mode and it goes on up to 5 presses.

Panasonic NN-E225MBBPQ 19L Capacity, 800 Watt Microwave - Technical Specification Table

The maker of this product ‘Panasonic’, the name that denotes the producer of many life style and industrial products that simplifies the daily activities. With the goodness of technology, style and the design, most of its model can be seen distinguished from the usual models available in the market. This Microwave belongs to the combination microwave series of products that is capable of performing the functions of microwave, convection cooking and the grill.

Model Overview: Panasonic NN-A554WBBTQ Combination Microwave is been designed to make the work easier in the kitchen space. It is suitable for the contemporary kitchen that always desires to hold on to the premium products. It comes with an innovative design where in Panasonic have reduced the depth of the oven by 20% and by repositioning the fan system in the roof. This allows to the user to enjoy the same space yet with the smaller depth dimension. This model adds up to the compactness yet offering the combination features of the microwave, conventional cooking and the grilling.

Design and Structure: Panasonic NN-A554WBBTQ 1000 Watts Microwave meets up with 27-litre capacity that is suitable for the family use. Present in it is the glass turntable of  34 cm diameter. The unit as a whole is of dimension 304 x 510 x 390 mm representing the height, width and the depth. It weighs about 13kg never been felt too heavy to handle or shift places. Perfect on the countertop, as it is freestanding with a relatively small footprint. This comes with the body finish of white while the interior space is been coated with the stainless steel lining. The interface of this model is modish with that consists of a display and the touch controls. Aesthetic is the control system that gives access to all the menus in a soft touch. It does consists of clear definition of various functions on the control panel as the user can never be misguided or go wrong in setting up the programme. The door of this Microwave opens side ways and it comes with a wide viewing window. It does not have handles and the opening of the door is with the press of the door open pad present in the control panel. It can be pushed tight that it gets locked automatically and safely.

Functions and the Power: This NN-A554WBBTQ Combination Microwave White colour comes with the multifunction and its cooking power of IEC is 1000 Watts. In case of the microwave functions, the power consumption is 1330 Watts, the grill functions with 1410 Watts and the convection cooking with the power of 1470 Watts. During the setting up of the programmes, it can be opted to be set with 6 different power levels. The rated voltage of this product is 230-240 V, where in the power frequency is 50 Hz. The grill features with the quartz heater that forms group with the latest, efficient and the durable grill type.

Features: There are few interesting features that make Panasonic NN-A554WBBTQ Freestanding Microwave a welcoming one and they are

• Turbo Reheat function is the one that gives the initial increase in the power when the food is been reheated to make it turn as fresh as ever.
• Chaos Defrost reduces the defrosting time by quickening the process with the increase in the power and serves to be a great time saving option for those busy days.
• 60 minute cooking is a standard cooking procedure that complete the process in this set time by altering the temperature and the programme automatically in order to bring in the desired tenderness in the food that is been processed in this microwave.
• Sensor programs are the one that automatically senses the nature of the food and functions until the desired cooking level is been obtained. This model also consists of 10 different auto programmes that work instantly with just the touch of the button.
• Multi stage memory of 3 stage cooks the food in 3 different stages with the different power levels and the timing that is been set by the user for any specific recipe.
• Delay start of 9 hours 99 mins is possible with this Microwave as during the busy days the microwave can be programmed in advance to relish the food after the come back from the schedule.

Verdict: This model is sure a valuable one for its features and the functions. The interface is worth its price and it does bring in a contemporary look to the kitchen. Its user-friendly interface is another noteworthy feature.

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R890SLM - 26ltr Combination Microwave with Double Grill from Sharp

Brand: Sharp corporation was established during the year 1912 with this name derived from the ‘ever-sharp’ mechanical pencil. It proves to be one of the widest ranges of business and lifestyle product portfolio under this single brand name. This company operated in over 30 countries and distributes its products worldwide.

Model: This model belongs to the combination series of the brand that offers the multi functions of Microwave, Double Grill and Convention Oven. This product is the one that offers express cook, defrost menus and multi sequence cooking. The structure and the dimension are impressive as it its stylish finish and the control system. The following is the review of this model.

Product characteristics: Sharp R890SLM 26ltr Combination Microwave With Double Grill in the dimension of  309 x 520 x 488 mm which denotes the height, width and the depth of the appliance. This is an all-together silver finished body while its interiors are been finished with the stainless steel. With the sure contemporary design is its door that does not hang with a handle but has been fully made of glass and translucent. The door opens up with the press of a button and it opens sideways. The heating type of this product belongs to MAFF heating category E, the one that is competitive in performance.

Capacity and the Controls: This Combination Microwave oven can handle the capacity of 26 litres, it suits to manage the cooking for the whole family. Embedded with the electronic control with the touch control interface is a highlighted feature of this model. The neatly aliened control system comes with the full description of the utility and the programme settings. The minute minder makes it an easy reference when the programme is been functioning. The display belongs to the blue LCD screen that is another stylish addition to the model. The selection of the buttons is with the soft touch where in it highlights with the red light for the ones found at the lower end and in blue light for the programmes found about the enter button. This is another modish design that is impressive for many.

Functions and Programmes: Having been capable of offering functions of Microwave, Double Grill and Convention Oven, it is been known to be a combination microwave. The general microwave functions with the power of 900 watts where in the general food can be cooked to tender and can go in for the defrosting options. In case of the grill function, it functions with the double grill with the power of 1200 Watts on the top and 650 Watts at the bottom grill. The grill is been made of quartz that is one of its kind to prove durability and functionality. Food that requires a crispy finish the meat, fish etc that has tenderness in the centre goes well to be grilled in this combination microwave. In case of the convection oven its functions is between the temperatures of 40 °C to 250°C. The programmes offered by Sharp R890SLM Touch Screen Control Microwave are 10 Auto cook, 6 Express cook, 4 Express defrost. In case of the auto cook function the chosen recipe in the index of the control panel is been selected once the ingredients are loaded in the oven and the rest is been taken care by the oven and it requires no selection of the power levels or the time as the programme runs till the required tenderness is been obtained in the food. The 6 express cook and the 4 express defrost programmes also handles the food instantly with just the selection of the programmes. It is as instant as it requires no additional programming.

Verdict: Sharp R890SLM 900-Watts Combination Microwave comes with not additional accessories but for the turntable. Its performance is note worthy. This well built model does not have any notable downside but for its price tag. Highly appreciable and highly recommended model that can go rated nine out of ten points. This is one of the best selling models for the year.

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Bosch – the maker of wide range of products includes in its category the smart kitchen and home appliances. Falling in line with the enduring quality and style, gets it a better recognition around the world. Established over a hundred years ago they stand by with the environment protection and is been known for its impeccable innovation of many models that group under this category.

Model overview: Bosch HMT72M450B Freestanding Microwave is a basic freestanding appliance. It has a neat rectangular finish. This medium sized model is capable of handling the capacity of 17 litres that states to be 0.6 cu.ft capacity. It offers the user with the microwave functions and makes it possible to handle the recipes easily.

Controls: The control panel of this model takes place in the front right with 2 retractable rotary controls. It gives pure mechanical operation. The top control fixes the required temperature and the bottom one for setting up the time. They offer smooth operation; it also seems to be highly durable and robust.

Features and Functions: Bosch HMT72M450B 800Watts Microwave Oven is a package of most of the must-have features and has many impressive features in order to permit interesting cooking.

• Door – The door open is in the sideways and it does not consist of handles of any type. Rather the door is been opened with the press of the button that is found below the control panel. For the closure, it just locks when pushed with the press. The door also features with the lavish viewing window, in other words it comes with the solid glass door that lets the user take a clear picture of the happenings inside.
• Interior light – This appliance gets the benefit of the interior light. The light embedded inside the cavity space is illuminated when the programme is functioning and when the door gets opened or is been left open.
• Turntable – Available in this model is a turntable made of glass that measures the diameter of 245mm.

Programmes: This Microwave allows setting the programmes by way of selecting the power levels and the timer setting. The power levels that are available are 90W, 180W, 360W, 600W and 800W. The user is at the benefit of selecting and setting up the power levels with regard to the nature of the food and the type of cooking it requires. Further, there are available the timer settings that goes up to 60 minutes at a single time.

Verdict: Bosch HMT72M450B 17 Litre Capacity Microwave although seems to be the basic type of microwave, it proves good for all microwave functions. However, the absence of digital timer and the operation makes a set back.

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MCD3880EM - 1000 watt, 5 level Built-in Microwave Oven with Grill from AEG-Electrolux

This brand being the part of the Electrolux Company multiplies its focus in terms of performance and the quality. With the technical, technological and the innovation support the brand takes place as one of the top brands throughout Europe in the home and kitchen appliance segment.

Model: AEG MCD3880EM Built-in Microwave Oven and Grill is literally a huge one with the capacity of 38 litres, it serves well for the large sized families. They are been structured to be a built-in or the built under model without the requirement of any additional kit. The highlight of this Microwave is that it works on the combination type with both the microwave and the grill functions.

Design and Built: This so-called huge microwave takes the dimension of 455 x 594 x 542 mm that denotes the height, width and the depth of the appliance. It weighs 35kg and gives a sturdy and robust construction. The stainless steel body colour features with the anti-finger print finish that gives a fresh and new look repeatedly. The door is been designed to open as drop down that facilities easy loading and unloading of even large sized bowls. Further, the translucent glass finish allows seeing through the cooking process. The control panel is been embedded in the front top in a neat straight line. It does come with a turntable that is been made of glass

Control panel: AEG MCD3880EM Combination Microwave comes with the electronic control system that has digital touch screen with the fully interactive LCD display. This highly sophisticated display allows easy programming and can easily use the various options provided by this microwave. AEG smartly designed a control system that goes impressive to those tech-savvy people and the modern homes.

Functions/Programmes: Possible with this MCD3880EM Built-in Microwave is the microwave and the grill functions along with the combination of both the microwave and the grill. Cooking both the frosted and the fresh foods goes well by the selection of various programmes. The grill functions can be set up to 90 minutes in a single go. In case of cooking programmes it offers various options that include the following.

• Intelligent preset programmes – This is an automatic programme that eliminates the guesswork of setting the programme and hence any kind of over or under cooking can be avoided by selecting this programme.
• Auto weight defrost programmes – In order to make cooking easy for the frozen foods this option can be selected. It goes best for bread, fish, meat and poultry. The programmes is been specially made for the frosted food and once the type of food and its weight gets selected the oven does the rest.
• Auto weight cooking programmes – This option suits best for cooking the select items as when the food type is been selected along with the weight, the oven plans automatically and brings out the best output. This can easily apply for cooking the fish, fresh vegetables, potatoes and the rice.

Features: AEG-Electrolux MCD3880EM Integrated Microwave Oven impresses many with its features that are both functional and technology. It allows easy set up of the timer with the digital clock display. It allows to be set either 12 hour or 24 hour setting option. When the programme completes it intimates the completion with the audible signal.

Power: This appliance works with the power of 1000 watts in case of microwave and 1500 watts for the grill made of quartz. It offers 5-power level setting that based on the quantity and the food type the user can select.

Package contents: The MCD3880EM Microwave comes with manufacturer Instruction book with recipes and the Programme guide.

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AEG MCD3880EM Stainless Steel Microwave Oven - Technical specification Table