Built-in microwave: advantages and disadvantages

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Built-in microwave - double cost savings. This saves space, because few people in Moscow or Russia can boast large kitchens. And with the help of this device food is cooked much faster than by any other means. Microwaves penetrate into the product and “work” from the inside, and in all other devices, heat treatment takes place outside. Therefore, built-in microwave ovens are becoming more and more popular every year.

Advantages and disadvantages

The small size of the microwave allows you to place it in almost any kitchen space, even the smallest. The built-in appliance has very few gaps, gaps and cleaning planes. Dust and debris will not fall in the middle.

This technique has an impressive camera volume. It is always deeper and thinner from above. But such a microwave always costs more than usual. Therefore, manufacturers are trying to make it as functional as possible.

The most important disadvantage of the device is its radiation. But every year, models are becoming more protected. And the built-in microwave, in addition to a sturdy housing and delaying grids, is also further protected by the walls of the cabinets. Today it’s enough to be a little further than 20 cm from the device so that your health remains in order.

The price of integrated models is somewhere around 20% more expensive.

Kinds

There are three main groups of microwave ovens, and all of them are fully embedded.

1. An ordinary solo microwave, which acts on products only with microwaves. She can reheat cooked meals or thaw raw ones. It is impossible to cook food in them fully, but for offices this is the best option.
2. Grill microwave, allowing you to bake food. They can be TENovye or quartz. Teng heats the microwave slowly and works like an oven. It is usually installed below. But with the help of the grill you can achieve a crisp, but not bake the baking.
3. Convection microwaves, which have everything: a grill, microwaves and a fan that distributes heat. Such stoves allow you to cook foods in all kinds of ways, cook soups and bake pies. Convection can equalize the temperature in the entire chamber within 250 degrees.

Embedded Microwave Placement

The most common option is a cabinet in the work area, most often in the upper case. For ease of use, it is desirable that the device is placed in height not lower than the level of the chest and not higher than the eyes. In order for the stove to fit perfectly, you should order a niche with the kitchen or look for a microwave for existing sizes.

Many kitchen units have typical cabinets without a back wall where the appliances are placed. In non-standard models, the box should be made to order according to your scheme. But in any case, the integrated microwave, which matches the color and structure of the material with the facade, will look very impressive.

It is advisable for the built-in device to take into account the socket in the niche and make an allowance for the plug connector. Then the stove will not protrude beyond the facade. Sometimes a microwave is placed above the oven or hob, but in the latter case, consider the distance. Otherwise, hot air from the hob will affect the appearance and quality of the microwave.

Installation under the countertop is another common solution. But at the same time you need a special cabinet or additional shelves. Otherwise, the microwave will have to be washed more often, as there will be more contaminants and drips of liquids. This can be avoided by perfectly fitting the dimensions of the facade to the appliance, without gaps and gaps. It is good when the countertop protrudes slightly, creating a small visor.

Look at the photo of the non-standard placement of the microwave in the drawer. Fans of minimizing the space will love this method, but this option is also considered the most expensive.

Volume and inner coating of the working chamber

These indicators are the most important criteria for choosing an embedded microwave. Dimensions and volume of the working chamber:

• For one person, 12-14 liters of working chamber volume are enough. These are compact and affordable models, up to 50 cm wide.
• For a couple - up to 20 liters.
• For a family of 3 people - up to 25 liters. These are the most optimal microwaves in terms of price and quality.

The quality of the inner coating is another significant indicator. After all, no one wants to eat peeling particles of the walls of the microwave oven.

• Enamel. Although heat-resistant, it is the least reliable of all. It is used in inexpensive stoves and does not serve more than 5-7 years (depending on the intensity of use). To extend the life of the coating, do not use abrasive cleaners or hard brushes.
• Stainless steel. This material is much better in its operational properties - durable and resistant. But care is the most time-consuming - all effects are visible on the stainless steel (from steam, water and fat).
• Bioceramics - An innovative cladding that embodies the ideal properties. Meets with an antibacterial coating. Grease does not adhere to such surfaces; the oven is light, durable and harmless in care. But it costs much more than usual.

Rating models

Siemens This company is rightfully in the first place. Their models are affordable, understandable and convenient. At the same time, they consume a minimum of energy (class A). Many have a bioceramic coating.

BE634LGS1 \ RGS1 - The most successful model of the built-in microwave. You can choose a product with a right- or left-side door. The stove fits perfectly in design into the IQ 700 series product range, which includes hobs and ovens.

LG. This brand have a well-developed service network throughout the country. The company produces many new products that attract attention. The Mendini microwave oven has a round chamber that makes it much easier to care for. There are microwaves that allow you to cook food steamed (model MS 8289) or with a double grill, which also rotates around its axis (MR 6589).

Bosch Many stoves come in several color variations, so they fit easily into any interior. All products have a monochrome design and a control panel at the bottom or right. The Bosch BFL 634GS1 built-in model even has an auto-weighing function, as well as steam cleaning and odor removal.