Built-in microwave oven

All those who have used a microwave for at least once in their lives could not but appreciate the comforts that they gave - safety and high speed cooking. But, unfortunately, many apartments are so small that there is no possibility to put a microwave oven in the kitchen. But there are also built-in microwave ovens! It is about this kind of home appliances that we'll talk about in our article.

Built-in appliances for the kitchen - microwave oven

So, it is decided - we will buy an embedded microwave oven. What characteristics must be taken into account when choosing? First of all the following:

1. The determining parameter when choosing a microwave oven, as well as other built-in appliances for the kitchen, will be its overall dimensions . Usually built-in microwave ovens are available in such dimensions: width from 45 to 60 cm, depth from 30 to 59.5 cm, height from 30 to 45 cm. It should be taken into account that when installing a microwave oven in a niche intended for it, between the oven and the walls of a niche there should be a gap of 2-3 cm. This will allow air to circulate freely around the oven, and it will be easily removed if necessary for repair.
2. The second, not less important, parameter is the volume of the working chamber . Today on sale it is possible to find built in microwaves in volume from 17 to 42 l. The most universal are furnaces with a chamber volume of 18-20 liters. They are compact enough to meet the needs of a small family of 2-3 people.
3. Having defined the size and volume of the microwave oven, we turn to its functional capabilities , and here there is something to choose from. Those who need such a stove only to quickly warm up their lunches, the simplest models that have only one regime - "microwaves" - will do. Fans interested in the kitchen should pay attention to microwave ovens with a combined mode of operation - "grill + microwave". Those who like to cook and are willing to pay a decent amount for a microwave oven will surely like the multifunctional models that have additional capabilities. Such multifunctional units can cook for a couple, work in the mode of a conventional oven and automatic warm-up. In addition, with such a microwave oven, you do not have to buy an oven, which means that you will save money and a place in the kitchen.
4. Do not forget about the electrical parameters of the model chosen, because it must withstand the existing wiring. The power of built-in simple models ranges from 0.7 to 1.2 kW, while in multifunction models it can reach 3.5 kW. Reduce the amount of energy used and reduce the load on the grid will help the use of inverter control technology, which avoids large power surges.
5. We also pay attention to the inner coating of the microwave oven. It can be made of stainless steel, which will make the furnace as durable as possible, or special bioceramics, which will allow it to be cleaned quickly.
6. By the control method, the microwave ovens can be divided into mechanical, push-button, touch and clock. Each of these options has its pros and cons. For example, furnaces with mechanical controls are devoid of a digital display, but are more resistant to voltage drops.

Where to build a microwave in the kitchen?

When planning placement of appliances in the kitchen, the place for the built-in microwave oven should be chosen in such a way that it is at the breast level of an adult member of the family. This height of placement is maximally ergonomic, because it avoids unnecessary slopes of the body or raising hands when using the oven. A multi-function microwave can also be placed under the hob.