What Is The UK’s Best Combination Microwave Oven?
In this guide we’ll look at the best microwave combination ovens for the UK market.
We’ve compared capacity, features, ease of cleaning and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Combination Microwave Oven Reviews
Combination Microwave Oven Buyer’s Guide
Whether you want some extra kitchen capacity for busy mealtimes, a slick appliance for snacks and drinks or a workhorse that you use daily instead of a built-in oven, there are so many reasons to choose a combination microwave oven. Use this buyer’s guide to help you make an informed choice of product for your specific household needs.
Design
Most combination microwave ovens have a pretty standard oblong design, it’s just a question of choosing capacity which is expressed in litres, the overall size for your worktop space and the colour.
Capacity
Capacity is expressed in litres with the mid-twenties being modest to average and anything over thirty litres on the generous size. Don’t forget to ponder on the shape and size of the dishes you may want to use – some combination microwaves come with a turntable you can disable so this handy feature can make it much easier to cook with larger crockery.
Functions
Combination microwaves offer a standard microwave facility, a conventional convection oven and usually a grill too. Look out for auto defrost which is available on most models but also some more unusual options like fermentation for bread and yoghurt making. Pre-set programmes will make life much easier if there are certain functions you use the oven for on a regular basis.
Ease of Use & Cleaning
Read user reviews thoroughly if you really want to find how intuitive a product is to use. Most have easy to read digital displays with some displaying programme information and instructions so you don’t have to read the handbook. Ease of use can make or break an appliance so always undertake some thorough research.
Energy Efficiency
You are already an energy winner by choosing to use a microwave instead of a conventional oven as microwaves, in comparison, use anywhere from 30%-80% less energy. Check out whether your favourite model has an Eco mode option to drive down your costs even more.
Combination Microwave Ovens FAQ
What is a combination microwave oven and how does it work?
A combination microwave oven is a standard microwave that also has a conventional convection oven facility as well as a grill, making it the perfect appliance for every cooking function. Bake, grill, heat, roast and de-frost all within one countertop unit. It’s easy to switch between options and could make your integrated oven a thing of the past.
How to use a combination microwave oven?
Using a combination microwave oven is no different to any standard microwave, except you will be given the option to switch between cooking types on the control panel.
How to clean a combination microwave oven?
Choose a product with a ceramic interior which makes it super easy to clean, just wash gently with a standard ceramic hob cream and work away gently at anything resistant with a soft cloth. Some products offer a scratch-resistant finish which allows you to apply a bit more elbow grease and use a very gently abrasive tool for those very stubborn stains.
Conclusion
A combination microwave oven is a microwave and then some, for use in a small space or extra capacity in a busy household. For sheer capacity, menu range and features in a compact size (which will fit just about anywhere) the Panasonic combination microwave is our winner hands down.