Modern microwave ovens will help to quickly defrost meat, cook grilled chicken, bake vegetables, warm porridge. The 2019 rating will make it easier to choose the most suitable model for your kitchen. A good microwave has long turned into an indispensable assistant for every housewife. This kitchen appliance is equipped with many different functions, has an intuitive interface, affordable price, stylish design, fits perfectly into the interior of the room.
Microwave Features
A microwave oven is an electrical appliance designed to defrost foods, quickly cook food, and heat ready meals. The uniqueness of the device in the impact on the food placed inside the electromagnetic radiation, the source of which is a special device - magnetron. The waves, penetrating several centimeters deep, heat the water, after which the latter shares energy with the products. In this regard, the dish is cooked evenly throughout the volume, it will not completely burn.
The first microwave ovens appeared a little over seventy years ago, were very large and heavy. Over time, with an increased number of functions, the device becomes smaller. Just some ten years ago, a microwave was considered an expensive pleasure, today almost any family can afford to buy such a kitchen appliance.
Important selection criteria:
- Configuration
There are two types of microwaves:- built-in (must fully correspond to the size of the niche allocated for them);
- freestanding (depending on the location, choose models with a hinged or hinged door).
In addition, these devices are divided into:
- solo (use only microwave waves in the work);
- multifunctional (microwave plus grill, convection).
- Volume
This parameter is considered perhaps the most important. It depends on him how much food can be prepared or heated at a time. Typically, the internal volume of the chamber varies from 10 to 40 liters, although today on the market you can find very small microwaves with a volume of less than ten liters. The most popular are devices with a capacity of 17 liters. They are inexpensive, ideal for defrosting or heating foods. If you plan to cook often, use the grill function, give preference to more massive appliances. Giants with a volume of over 30 liters will make it possible to cook not only quickly, but also a lot. Typically, this technique is equipped with a large number of modes. - Power
This indicator directly affects the speed of the device. In addition, the larger the internal volume of the furnace, the more power should be. A value between 500 and 800 watts is enough to defrost food, heat it up or prepare simple dishes. If you plan to cook quite complicated dishes, buy units with a capacity of over 900 V. - Coating inside the camera
The most familiar, inexpensive and strong enough is an enamel coating. However, it is important to take into account one caveat: these microwaves do not have a “grill” function, since enamel does not withstand too high temperatures. Ceramics or bioceramics are expensive, but they are not scratched, easy to clean, and can withstand high temperatures. The steel coating looks very stylish, copes well with high temperatures, but it is difficult to wash. It is better to choose steel models with a ceramic bottom. This will greatly simplify the care of the device. - Control
The main advantages of mechanical control are reliability and simplicity, the disadvantages are minimal functionality, complexity of maintenance, primitive design. Electronic control is less reliable, but it has a huge number of modes and a modern look. - Additional functions
A microwave oven may have an additional heating element - a heating element or quartz grill.Grilled products have a very tasty crispy crust. The convection mode guarantees the circulation of hot air throughout the chamber, so that food is cooked much faster. This feature is also ideal for baking. In addition, you can find appliances with a built-in bread maker or a double boiler.
Power management, automatic defrosting, heating, many programs for preparing individual dishes, the function of “own recipes” - this is just a small list of the functions of modern microwaves. The unique “steam cleaning” mode will no doubt appeal to any housewife, as it greatly facilitates the care of the inner surface of the chamber. The odor removal function allows you to get rid of the aromas of ready-made dishes in a matter of seconds.
By the way, experts advise you to be as rational as possible in choosing the right model: you should not overpay for functions that you do not plan to use.
Top most famous manufacturers
LG, Whirlpool, Samsung are the best microwave oven manufacturers to date. The equipment from the Korean company LG is equipped with the most necessary functions, has a high-quality assembly, a wonderful design, and an affordable price. A large number of service centers, a two-year product warranty only add to microwave popularity.
Whirlpool is only slightly behind the leader of this list. Microwaves of this brand are liked by consumers for their durability and elegant design. The top best manufacturers of any equipment will be incomplete without Samsung. Judging by the statistics, this manufacturer takes an honorable third place in terms of sales. An additional plus is the guarantee on the goods, an extensive network of service centers.
The microwave rating also includes models from Sharp and Daewoo. The devices boast an attractive appearance, ease of operation, durability and affordable price. The Electrolux company is a huge selection of high-quality equipment of various price categories. Devices from the German manufacturer Siemens are a little less common on the market, although they are no less high-quality. Vitek, Miele, Panasonic have their fans. The equipment of these manufacturers is easy to operate, reliable in operation, looks very aesthetically pleasing.
Technology Overview
Although the hype surrounding magnetic radiation does not cease, consumers are not ready to give up a quality microwave. Today, this household appliance can be found in catering establishments, modern institutions and offices. The microwave oven has become an indispensable tool in everyday life. As the safety test shows, the latest oven models are completely harmless, radiation leakage is within normal limits. Risk occasionally arises during operation in the event of cracks in the housing or seals. Buying this device is a troublesome business, requiring some knowledge. To at least somehow facilitate the choice, we offer a rating of microwave ovens last year.
Top microwave heads the products of the world famous manufacturer - the company LG. MS-20R44DAR - the best user rated microwave ovens that excellently combine first-class quality, good functionality, affordable price. The device belongs to the category of "solo", has a stylish and elegant design. Power of 700 watts, a 20-liter chamber, a relatively large diameter turntable (24.5 cm) is enough to defrost food, prepare and heat a variety of dishes.
The camera has a unique Easy Clean coating, characterized by resistance to damage, absorption of fat, ease and ease of maintenance. The device is controlled using touch buttons, the necessary information is displayed on the LED display. An additional plus of this model is the ability to cook 32 pre-programmed dishes from around the world, the function of automatic temperature control, a system of uniform distribution of waves.
The review will be continued by the stylish Samsung ME81KRW-1 / BW microwave oven. Here, the company applied the latest system of uniform distribution of waves, thanks to which dishes are prepared very quickly and efficiently. The volume of the chamber of this solo unit is 23 liters, the power is 800 watts, there are seven levels of energy consumption regulation. Inside, the stove has a first-class ceramic coating, thanks to which bacteria do not multiply on the surface, scratches and rust do not appear. After many years, this coating will remain as attractive. The control of the device is mechanical (there are two rotary levers), the door opens with a light touch of a button.
Over the past few years, microwave ovens from the Supra company have been especially popular. SUPRA MWS-1814 is a small sized microwave from the solo category, is inexpensive, and is easy to operate. Although the consumer will find here only one mode, the quality of these devices is not much inferior to expensive models. An additional plus is the camera backlight, a sound signal, a 30-minute timer. The stove is controlled by special switches, the display, unfortunately, the device does not have.
Samsung FW77SR-W is the most popular solo oven among embedded models. Externally, the device looks beautiful and stylish in autumn. Installation does not require much effort: just insert into a suitable niche in size, and then fasten with screws and special brackets. The power of the device is 800 W, the volume of the internal chamber is 20 liters. Operation is controlled by electronic buttons, information is displayed on a special display. An important advantage is the presence of the child protection function, ease of use, easy care.
Whirlpool JT369 SL / BL - the best microwave among multifunctional models with microwave and grill. The 31-liter appliance copes with its main purpose, as well as easily replaces the oven and the double boiler. Here you can warm up the finished dish, defrost food evenly, make pizza, fry potatoes, cook any meat, fish, vegetables, rice or pasta. The presence of a grill in the kit will allow you to achieve a crisp.
Crisp technology, which involves the use of a special heating element, a fan and a special plate, will achieve the result of the oven, and in combination with microwaves, heating is much faster. The microwave is equipped with the unique “6 Sense” function, which makes cooking even easier. It is enough to select the desired recipe from the menu, after which the stove will independently set the cooking time.
The rating of the best microwave ovens in 2019 will continue with BBK 23MWG-923M / BX. The furnace is made of stainless steel, it has a sufficiently large power (900W), a capacious chamber (23 liters), ease of control of the cooking process. The combination of white and black colors along with classic controls make the device more elegant. Despite the fact that the device is equipped with only the most necessary functions, there are also combined modes that allow you to cook using microwaves and grill. A significant plus is the step-by-step cooking function.
Admirers of the Panasonic brand will certainly appreciate the NN-GT261-W. Externally, the device looks quite presentable. A reasonably compact microwave oven with a capacity of 20 liters copes well with the tasks assigned to it: defrosting, heating and cooking. The grill function guarantees an appetizing crispy crust. Consumers note a good combination of functionality with an affordable price.
Samsung CE118KFR - the best microwave ovens among appliances with microwave, grill and convection. Microwave power is 900 watts, grill - 1.45 kW, convection - 1.7 kW. The volume of the inner chamber is 32 liters, the bioceramic coating is almost impossible to damage, it is easily cleaned of grease and food residues, it is completely safe for human health. If you do not like to cook, cooking with such a stove will become your favorite pastime. It is enough to download the product, enter its mass, select the mode.The only drawback of this device is the high cost.
The Sharp R-8771LK microwave oven is a rich functional, interesting and stylish design. Inside, the device looks no worse: the stainless steel coating is not only beautiful, but also very durable. In addition to traditional functions, the device has many additional features: convection, lower and upper grill, it is possible to combine modes. If you like pizza, the appliance will provide three different cooking programs for this dish. In addition, there are 20 different modes of defrosting food, cooking or heating food. An additional advantage is the “Help” mode, which allows you to independently cope with problems encountered during operation. Although the cost of the device is rather big, it fully justifies the funds invested in it.
Completes the review of the top ten Körting KMI 925 CX microwaves. This model is considered one of the best among built-in multifunction devices. Such a device will allow not only to heat, cook, defrost, but also to show hidden culinary abilities. The capacity of the oven is enough to quickly provide seven delicious dishes. All available modes work automatically, which greatly simplifies the operation process. Perhaps at first the management will seem a little confusing to someone. However, having delved into a large number of programs, you will immediately forget about the initial inconvenience.
Any rating will be incomplete, as the modern market is full of good kitchen appliances. In addition to the above, there are other worthy models. Choosing the right microwave depends on your desire and financial condition. In any case, it is difficult to do without such a device both at home and at work.
