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.

Bosch HMT72M450B Brushed Steel Microwave – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Bosch
Model Name HMT72M450B Freestanding Microwave
Oven Type Freestanding
Colour Brushed steel
Capacity/Cavity size 17 litres / 0.6 cu. Ft
LED Display No
Power levels 5 levels – 90W, 180W, 360W, 600W, 800W
Energy source Electric / 800 W
Cool door Yes
Interior light Yes
Viewing window Yes
Timer Up to 60 minutes
Integrated microwave Yes
Turntable 245mm glass diameter
Cooking program Yes

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