Advice on microwaves
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Solo microwave or combi microwave?
With a solo microwave, you can heat up all your dishes. From ready meals to your own frozen meals. Some of these microwaves also have a defrost mode or a grill function that make your options even more extensive. With a combi microwave, you have even more possibilities. That's because it has an oven function in addition to the microwave function. It's also possible to use a combi microwave to bake a pie, make pizza, or prepare an oven dish. More expensive combi microwaves sometimes also have a steam function.
Dimensions
Which microwave fits your kitchen best, depends on the dimensions. If you opt for a built-in microwave, you have to take the niche dimensions into account. Make sure to carefully measure these dimension to know for sure which dimensions fit your kitchen. That way, you make sure your microwave fits. A freestanding microwave doesn't have a set size. This depends on its capacity. The dimensions of a freestanding microwave are important if your counter is on the small side.
Power
The number of watts shows you the power of the microwave. The higher the wattage, the faster your meal heats up. The wattage is usually divided into 3 categories: low, average, and high. All microwaves with a power up to 900W have a low wattage. Microwaves with a wattage of 900 to 1000W have an average wattage. Starting at 1000W and above, microwaves have a high wattage and can heat up your meal very quickly.
Preparation
The preparation quality of a microwave indicates how well the microwave prepares food and the different preparation methods. Do you want the microwaves to be spread well so your food is heated evenly, or do you want a large number of automatic programs? If so, choose a microwave with a high-end preparation quality. Do you only use the microwave to heat simple dishes? If so, a mid-range or basic preparation quality suffices.
Build quality
The build quality of a microwave gives an indication about its lifespan. The higher the build quality, the longer the microwave will last. We look at the material used on both the inside and outside to determine this, among other things. Want to be able to enjoy your new microwave for years to come? If so, choose a microwave with high-end build quality. If you don't think the quality and lifespan are as important, a mid-range or basic build quality is suitable enough.
