Hoover has gone one-step further and has launched a combination microwave that speeds up the cooking process as well as offers all the features of a convection oven. This not only saves time but saves space too making more room for the family in the kitchen for a delicious spread. Hoover HMC2596DBK UK Combination Microwave is a picture of quite strength and personality. It efficiently combines the functions of a microwave, conventional oven and the grill thus satisfying all the cooking needs of a family. A closer look into its finer details will throw more light on its performance.
The Basics:
This model is a freestanding one that is sturdy and solid with a weight of 17.9 kilograms. The anti-skid legs make it stand firmer on the table. Dimensions of 28.4 centimetres in height, 51.1 in width and 48.5 in depth easily holds a capacity of 25 litres. These proportions are very generous and easily handle all the cooking requirements of a family. The product is available in bold black colour making it easy on the maintenance and merging well with the rest of the appliances in the kitchen. The power required is about 230 volts for operation. The output is 900 watts for the microwave, 1100 for grill, 1400 for oven and microwave and 2500 for grill and oven. The lock present in the door prevents the microwaves from going outside making it all the safer for use. The door opens horizontally enabling easy movement of the dishes in and out of the oven. It is equipped with a glass window to enable easy viewing. It has a turntable which 315 millimetres in diameter which is most convenient as various sizes of dishes can be used.
Controls and cooking modes:
Hoover HMC2596DBK UK Freestanding Microwave is electronically controlled which ensures efficient performance. The control panel is located in the right hand corner of the appliance and is designed for simple and easy use. The digital display unit is very illustrative giving details of the cooking programme chosen, the cooking time and the remaining time left for the function to be completed. The oven works on a timer of 99 hours and 99 minutes that can accommodate any type of recipes. The microwave alone has 5 power levels, 1 for the grill, 4 for combination cooking and 2 for the grill and oven.
The oven has a variety of cooking options.
- 11 automatic cooking programmes which makes cooking various food straight forward and easy as the power levels and time is pre-set by the oven itself.
- uto defrost system enables the food to be thawed automatically without the need for estimating the time and power levels.
- Express start allows the oven to heat the food for 30 seconds at the highest power level. This is very useful for reheating the food that is gone cold after cooking.
- Multi stage cooking options allows the user to stop the cooking programmes according to the need of the recipe.
- Auto cook empowers one touch cooking for food items like vegetables, fish, meat, pasta, potato, pizza, porridge and soup. There is no need to set the time or power levels for these items mentioned above.
- Auto reheat supports the heating of the food item and encourages hassle free cooking.
Additional features:
Internal light is provided while the appliance is functioning so that one can see the entire cooking process. Crisp plate and grill grid is provided as accessories along with the oven. The grid is useful while using the grill and the porcelain crisp plate gives the food the greatest crisp finish. Child lock is enabled in the appliance that prevents accidental operation of the oven or changes in the already set programme. The interiors of the oven are of stainless steel. This enables effortless cleaning making the oven free from germs and bacteria too.
Hoover HMC2596DBK Black Colour Microwave comes with a 12-month guarantee that ensures long performance and durability. With options of defrosting by time and weight and features like cancellation of the programme anytime and combination of cooking process makes the oven user friendly and simple.
Hoover HMC2596DBK Microwave Oven – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Hoover |
| Model Name | HMC2596DBK UK Combination Microwave |
| Oven Type | Combination |
| Dimensions in cm (W x H x D) | 51.1 x 28.4 x 48.5 |
| Colours | Black |
| Construction | Freestanding |
| Capacity/Cavity size | 25 litres |
| Special feature | 11 cooking programmes Crisp plate Express start |
| Functions | Microwave and combination Auto defrost and defrost by weight or time Auto cook Multi stage cooking Auto reheat |
| Power levels | 5 for microwave, 1 for grill and 4 for combination |
| Power consumption | 900 watts for microwave 1100 watts for grill 1400 watts for combination 2500 watts for grill and oven |
| Interior light | Yes |
| Viewing window | Yes |
| LED display | Yes |
| Child lock | Yes |
| Electronic timer | Yes |
| Controls | Electronic |
| Cooking programmes | 11 |
| Combination grill | Yes |
| User friendly features | Child lock and digital display |
| Accessories | Grill grid and porcelain crisp plate |
| Guarantee | 12 months |
