Microwaves

Combi microwave or combi oven?

Combi microwave

Combi microwave

  • Compact and useful for a small kitchen
  • Both freestanding and built-in
  • More affordable than a combi oven
  • You can't bake extensively due to the little oven functions
  • Oven dishes won't be evenly cooked throughout
Combination oven

Combination oven

  • Bake cakes and quiches with the various oven functions
  • Oven dishes and pizzas come out of the oven completely cooked
  • Spacious, so you have space for large oven dishes
  • More expensive than a microwave
Freestanding solo microwave

Solo vs combi microwave

A solo microwave only has a microwave function. As a result, this model is easy to operate. A combi microwave has both a microwave function and oven functions like upper and lower heat or a grill and fan function.

  • A solo microwave only has a microwave function.
  • A combi microwave has oven functions like upper and lower heat, a grill function, and a fan function.
  • With a combi microwave, the focus is on the microwave functions.
  • With a combi oven, the focus is on the oven functions.

Extra microwave functions

Fan function

Fan function

On this setting, the microwave uses a fan that distributes the heat evenly. This way, you can prepare an oven dish, bread rolls, or fries, for example.

Grill

Grill

With the grill, you can gratinate a dish or give a piece of chicken or fish a crispy crust. You can also prepare vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant in a tasty way.

Steam

Steam

With the steam function, you can prepare vegetables with a steam container that you fill with water. This way, you can prepare vegetables without them losing taste, vitamins, and structure.

Dimensions freestanding microwaves

When choosing a freestanding microwave, it's important to choose an appliance with the correct dimensions. Important points to keep in mind are:

  • Check whether the interior space is large enough for your dinner plates and bowls.
  • Measure whether the microwave fits where you want to put it.
  • Take into account the microwave door and whether you can open it properly.
  • Check whether the microwave has about 15cm of ventilation space on all sides.

Frequently asked questions

What do the symbols on my microwave mean?

You can find an explanation of the symbols in the manual. Don't feel like looking this up?

How do you clean a microwave?

To clean your microwave, loosen the dirt. After this, clean the oven with soapy water with warm water and dish soap or with microwave cleaner.

Can metal go in the microwave?

It's better not to put metal in the microwave. It causes sparks, which makes it a fire hazard.

What does the cardboard plate in my microwave do?

On the side of the interior of your microwave is a cardboard plate. This is a mica plate that prevents short circuits in your microwave.

Which microwave function do you need for which dish?

Upper and lower heat is used to make apple pie, and you can prepare lasagna with a fan function. With the grill, you can gratinate a dish or provide a fish filet with a crispy layer.

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