As a complement to Appliance Retailer’s Ultimate Guide to the 2015 Australian Microwave market, here is a selection of the best new models from the best brands on the market.
Breville Quick Touch Compact BMO625, RRP $249
- Compact 25-litre capacity to conserve bench space
- ‘A Bit More’ setting to add a little extra cooking time (15 per cent of programmed time)
- Smart Reheat and Smart Defrost settings plus manual power and time adjustments
- Eight unique shortcut buttons and Favourite
Panasonic NN-CS894S, RRP $1,209
- Multiple cooking methods including steam, convection, grill, microwave and defrost
- Split-level convection cooking allows you to cook on two levels simultaneously
- Intelligent Sensor Cooking option
- Flatbed design to increase cavity space to accommodate larger dishes
Sharp Midsize Flatbed Microwave with Grill R67B1W, RRP $219
- 850-watt microwave power
- Illuminated Smart Panel
- 12 auto menus and 11 power levels
Samsung MS32H5125GK, RRP $229
- Black Crystal Gloss design and blue Graphic LED display
- 1,000-watt power output and 32-litre capacity
- Ceramic enamel interior with 10-year warranty
- Smart moisture sensor to detect humidity level
LG Stainless Steel Convection Oven with Grill MC8289UR, RRP $579
- Humidity sensor to automatically measure vapour and adjust cooking time during cooking process
- Stainless steel interior with easy grease removal coating and round corners for easy cleaning
- Multi-directional i-wave technology and echo reflection interior for even cooking
Electrolux EMB2527BA, RRP $949
- 10 automatic cooking programs
- Child safety lock and mark-resistant stainless steel
- Seven cooking modes including powerful 1,100-watt grill
- Flush design with full touch control and push button opening
Bosch Combination Microwave Oven HBC84K553A, RRP $2,899
- Five cooking and heating methods
- 900-watt microwave with Inverter Technology
- 42-litre capacity and child lock
- Illuminated, retractable controls, LED display
Siemens Pyrolytic Combination Microwave Oven HB86P575BP, RRP $4,649
- TFT display technology and 1,000-watt microwave with Inverter technology
- 14 cooking and heating methods
- ActiveClean for automatic self-cleaning
- 42-litre cavity and child lock
Smeg Classic SA45MCX2 Convection Microwave Oven and Grill, RRP $3,290
- Fingerprint proof satin stainless steel
- Designed by renowned architect Guido Canali
- 11 functions include fan forced, pizza, static and fan grill
Miele H 6800 BM Built-in Speed Oven, RRP $5,199
- New ‘M-Touch’ user interface users to effortlessly browse through functions easily
- Electronically-controlled automatic programmes for more than 100 dishes
- Food probe and electronic sensors to monitor temperature and cooking
- Quickstart microwave function