Microwave Reviews

Being the largest Slovenian company, Gorenje shares the limelight in the European market. Their products are sold in over 70 countries making it truly a multinational one. Innovative styling along the traditional lines is what that makes Gorenje so special. Along with their promise of being eco friendly crafts the global appeal for these home appliances.

Microwaves have become essential in the recent times. Health has become very important and that has increased the need for these appliances. The importance of a microwave is the fact that the food does not lose any of its nutrients. Traditionally the food is cooked on appliances where a large amount of heat is lost. In a microwave the heating starts within the food item itself and 75% of energy is saved thus in return we get a much healthier diet option.

A look into the finer details of Gorenje BM2120AX Microwave Oven tells the whole story.

Physical characteristics:

In pure glossy black, this microwave is very professional in appearance. Being black in colour has its own advantage. The microwave paints a creative picture of contrast along with the other appliances which are white in the kitchen or blend very stylishly in a wooden cabinet.  The aesthetic value is added by the silver lining. It has a net weight of 18.6 kgs. This model is rather wide having a dimension of 48.4 cms in width and positions aptly in most of the building drafts. Along with 28.5 cms in height and 32.3 cms in depth the product fits in snugly in the kitchen unit.

The door of the unit opens horizontally with door hinges on its left. It is a see through door which has a glass window. There is a button with which one can open the door. This prevents accidental opening of the door. There is an internal light that is provided with the unit which enables to see the cooking process. When the door opens this light helps to illuminate the interiors too.

Additional features:

The control panel in Gorenje BM2120AX Built in Microwave Oven is very sleek in appearance and simple in use. It has 2 rotating knobs which help in the operation process. One knob controls the various programmes of the microwave. The other knob is the timer. It has an attractive LED unit. When the microwave is not in use it can be used as a clock too. There is a safety lock button in the panel, which if pressed for 3 seconds bring the appliance to a complete stand-by. This is indicated in the display as four horizontal mid- size bars. The end of a programme is displayed in the LED and has a beeper to it.

The interiors are fully stainless steel. This effortlessly helps in keeping the interior of the unit sparkling clean. The unit has a wide turntable with a diameter of 24 cms. This is off a great help in handling dishes that a large in size. The additional accessories that the appliance comes with are rotating base, rotating plate and a glass baking tray.

Gorenje BM2120AX Built in Microwave Oven has a power of 800 watts at its maximum level. It comes with a 2 year guarantee too.

Capacity and Functions:

• The oven comes with a capacity of 18 litres. This is adequate when the main function of the unit is microwave.
• The oven has four microwave levels to choose from. From keeping hot to medium, minimum or maximum level of power can be decided according to the programme. The power varies from 130 to 800 watts according to the set programme.
• There is a special function found in the control panel. It is mainly useful for heating liquids. With the help of this “drink” function the liquids can be heated up uniformly and correctly according to the quantity.
• Another special function is the “defrost and heat” option. In a single process, pre-cooked meals can be both defrosted and cooked. This saves a lot of time and effort.
• “Defrost” function is yet another job done by the oven. In here, two options are made available. This function can be operated either with weight or by time. Items like meat, poultry fish or bread can be defrosted by the use of weight. The time is automatically controlled by the oven once the weight of the food is set. When the defrost function is set in accordance to time, it is manual. The user can set the time required according to one’s preference.
• It is possible to edit the programme that is set and in operation.
• With the help of the “stop” button one can cancel the set programme too.
• Sleek and stylish in its looks and smart in its way of functioning Gorenje BM2120AX 18 Litres Capacity Microwave Oven is a sure show stopper.

Gorenje BM2120AX Microwave – Technical Specification Table

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