Rostislav Kuzmin

Greetings to you, subscribers to my blog, and just seen readers! To surprise someone today the microwave is very difficult, it is in every house and in every kitchen. It is logical, because in it you can warm up a meal or drink in a couple of minutes, as well as make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Today we will deal with how to choose a microwave, advice professionals will help this.

Microwave or microwave oven works using ultrahigh frequencies, a special structural element called Magnetron emitters microwaves. They permeate the space and including food or drinks. These waves affect the water molecules and lead them in motion, which ensures heating. The frequency action begins very quickly, so the food is heated almost instantly. Due to the fact that the temperature of heating does not exceed 100 degrees in the microwave it turns out useful dietary food. The second positive moment is the faster the food heats up, the more useful vitamins in it are preserved.

Safety

There are people who with distrust relate to various kinds of radiation. Some even fear to acquire a microwave oven, as they fear its malicious effects. These fears are completely not justified.

  1. Microwaves are not radioactive.
  2. Microwaves cannot leave the camera limits, since the doors fit very tightly, as well as they are protected by a special grid.

According to international standards, the maximum distance in which the microwave radiation can be recorded from the furnace cannot exceed 5 cm, however, the overwhelming number of manufacturers make this parameter even less.

Basic selection parameters

About how to choose a microwave oven correctly, but in fact the question is not how correct, but how to choose a good oven for specific purposes. It often happens quite often that the buyer wants to buy a device only for warming up and defrosting food, in which case you can dwell on the simplest and inexpensive version. In other situations, there is a furnace for the house, which will be actively used for cooking. Then it will take a better thing with an extended set of functions.

So, when buying a furnace to navigate the choice in the parameters listed below:

  • Design. In this case, the question is sufficiently important, since the furnace will stand in the kitchen and in the open form, which means there should be at least not to break the overall design. There is an option to purchase an embedded microwave, then it will not be visible at all. For those who are very worried about the interior, this choice will be the most appropriate.
  • Volume and size. It is also an important point, since a device for heating food for 2-3 people does not have to be larger, quite enough for 20 liters. If there are often guests, this indicator may increase to 23-25 \u200b\u200bliters. There are even more roomy furnaces, but they should be chosen by those who prepare such models closer to the wind wardrobes than microwave.
  • Power. For the preparation of products of different types, power may vary, and in addition, it needs to be changed. First of all, it will provide more correct preparation with the maximum preservation of beneficial substances, the second point is saving money. The main parameter to which the power affects is the heating rate. However, when buying it is worth paying attention to the state of the electrical network home. Often in the private sectors of the city during the period of active energy consumption of the microwave oven, it simply lacks the voltage to give sufficient power to heat.
  • Functions. All microwaves can be divided into three types - ordinary, with a grill and confection. The first option is optimal for heating or defrosting, the remaining types will suit those who will cook. If you want to make baking, then the presence of convection is a mandatory parameter.
  • Control. Often the buyer is lost among the variety of microwaves and one of the elements that may differ in models - control. It happens mechanical, sensory and push-button. There is also a combination between the last two options. Professionals advise to pay attention to the moment that the mechanics are the most reliable and non-sensitive to malfunction. It makes no sense to acquire an expensive model with sensory control if you just need to warm up food. Another difference between the types of management is that the sensor and buttons tend to offer software modes that are set by the manufacturer to certain models of food cooking. In the mechanics, the owner himself puts the power and time of work.
  • Type of coating. This is what you need to pay attention not to the last. It happens antibacterial, stainless steel and enameled. The first option is the most expensive, but reliable and easy to clean. Moreover, it is resistant to high temperatures. Steel - reliable, withstands high temperatures, requires careful care, in addition, rub the food from it is very difficult. Enamel is the cheapest type of coating, short-lived. Another minus is constant care. In general, you can stop the choice on two cheaper options, as the high-quality microwave from a good brand does not always have antibacterial ceramics. In this case, it is best to use a lid that will save the surface from pollution and simplifies the care process.

In order for the microwave to serve for a long time, and users did not have any problems as it uses, simple tips should be observed.

  1. The dishes for the microwave should be selected special. Today there are many plastic and glass containers on the market, which are specially designed to work with microwaves. All of them have a special symbol that shows that the use of the furnace in the microwave is permitted. Use the metal dishes or objects to the microwave oven is categorically prohibited. This can lead to an explosion. You can also not take the dishes with which there is a Golden Cant. This paint contains metallic impurities.
  2. It was mentioned above that the easiest way is not to smear the microwave - use the lid. This Council is also relevant for models with a ceramic coating, despite the fact that their cleaning does not cause special difficulties. It is enough to put a cup of water and heat it up to the maximum temperature, and after just wipe with a soft cloth.
  3. During cleaning, you should not rub the surface with a sponge or other hard objects. It can damage the coating. What will lead to a rapid way out of the device.
  4. In matters of what kind of company it is better to choose a unambiguous answer. The most important element of the furnace is magnetron and control. As practice shows, little-known brands break more often than famous manufacturers. For its part, I advise you to take a simple branded model than an unknown device with a variety of functions.
  5. When choosing a model with a grill, the Type of Use is as follows - pay attention to the type of grill. There are models with quartz grill or ten. The latter is usually open, quartz closed. That is, from the point of view of care more convenient when the grill is closed. It gets less to food residues, but in terms of the quality of their functions, the TEN is always better.

Rating models

When drawing up the rating of the best models, the reviews and assessments of users and cooks - professionals were taken, and only after that I looked at what brand Microwave. Sometimes it happens that even not the most famous brands make quite high-quality equipment. In order not to make a mistake when choosing it is worth carefully examining the reviews and compare whether it makes sense to save on an inexpensive model or still better pay extra. I repeat - inexpensive and unknown, does not mean bad, but the question should be examined in more detail.

Daewoo Electronics Kor-5A37W

Inexpensive and compact model with mechanical control. Small dimensions, and the volume is 15 liters. This is enough to warm up food for one person. Due to small sizes fit in a small space. Laconic design in white color. Weight - 9 kg. Maximum power - 500 W. There is a function of the sound signal on the end of the program, as well as the defrost mode. Coating - enamel. Price - from 3 500 rubles.


Daewoo Electronics kor-6lbrWM

The inexpensive model in the style of Pin-en, will like it to buyers who want to furnish their cuisine in the American style 60 years. Rounded forms, chrome rotary control mechanisms and buttons. Available in combination of several colors - white and red, black and red, turquoise and white. Coating - enamel, capacity - 20 liters. Weight - 10.6 kg, maximum power - 800 W. Control - buttons and turning mechanisms. There are 5 power settings modes. Timer for 60 minutes. The model provides 4 automatic cooking modes. Cost - from 4 100 rubles.


Redmond RM-2002D

Model in gray, button control. Gray enamel coating. Weight - 10.5 kg. The volume of the chamber is 20 liters. Power - 700 W, setup modes - 5. Automatic cooking software - 8. There is a timer for 60 minutes, automatic warming up and defrosting. It has the backlight of the internal compartment, the sound notice of the end of the work. There is a display on which you can set the time, and control the residue to the end of the program. Price from 5,800 rubles. ( 2 store - worldwide).


WeissGauff HMT-202

Embedded model, white color, laconic design will suit any interior. Control button. Volume - 20 liters. Weight - 13.7 kg. Inner coating - enamel. Power - 700 W, 5 setup modes. There is a blocking from children, backlight, notification of the end of the work. Autobrograms of preparation are not provided. Price - from 11 thousand rubles.


Hotpoint-Ariston MWHA 2031 MS2

Model for 20 liters. Sensory control. Classic design, white color. Weight - 10 kg. Power - 700 W. Protection against children, notification of the end of the program, the backlight of the internal container. Coating - enamel. Price - 5 500 rubles.


LG MS-2336GIH

Completed in classic design, color - white matte. Weight - 9.4 kg. Volume - 23 liters. Power - 1000 W. Control Touch, biocheramic coating. An inverter magnetron technology is used for more quiet operation and energy savings. 8 auto-heating modes, 4 programs for auto-generation. There is a blocking from children, display, notification of the end of the cooking program, backlight. Price - 8 500 rubles.

Microwave has long become an indispensable kitchen appliances. The process of heating dish has begun due to it.

Each model of the microwave oven is unique and has its own technical characteristics and design. Thanks to this, each hostess can choose the goods based on the needs, kitchen space and interior.

Built-in microwaves

This is a functional and aesthetic option, which is installed in the kitchen furniture, creating a single composition. It is nice that such a technique can replace the oven, in the presence of the necessary functions.

Control options for embedded microwaves:

  • Button - control is carried out with buttons;
  • Mechanical - can combine the buttons and switches of modes;
  • Sensory - It is a touch panel with the notation.

Push-button and sensory models are additionally equipped with automatic cooking programs: "Recipes", which can be selected for a specific dish, and the microwave oven will prepare it at the necessary temperature and the desired time.

Equipment and assortment

Embedded microwaves, like other models, differ in size and completeness.

Accessories that may be included in the package:

  • Lattice for plates;
  • Pallet for fat;
  • Plastic cap to protect the chamber from splashes during food heating.

Built-in microwaves are installed in the kitchen headset and the size is played here. So, for small kitchens, the volume of the furnace is suitable for up to 10 liters, for spacious - you can choose an individual option, up to replacement of the oven.

If there are small children in the family, it is better to choose models with antibacterial coating of the inner chamber. Fat does not accumulate on such surfaces, there is no unpleasant smell and the bacteria do not multiply.

Separate microwave ovens

Pros of separate microwaves:

  1. The main thing - no need to adjust the kitchen set, do not make special openings. It is installed in the kitchen, on the surface.
  2. Easy to endure - if you make a permutation in the kitchen or buy another household appliances, and swap furniture and technique - then with this option to do it easily.
  3. Convenience during cleaning - it is enough to rub a rag from all sides.

Designers say that it is not necessary to make a separate microwave oven, like any other technique in the kitchen, was to the interior. Much more beautiful if an original design is created.

Functions

The difference between such models, from other options for microwave ovens, relates to functions: such a technique can be equipped with a grill and \\ or convection.

Microwave ovens with a grill

Microwave with this function is practically not inferior to the standard oven. At the same time, the speed of cooking is higher here than in the oven.

When choosing a microwave oven with a grill, pay attention to the camera capacity. This indicator speaks directly about the products of which sizes can be prepared in it. So, some models allow you to prepare a large chicken. For this, the oven should be at least 25 liters.

The most favorable version of the grill is quartz. It is distinguished by the fact that the food warms well, while in the chamber it takes less useful area, unlike other types of grill.

When buying, pay attention to the power of the grill. It directly affects the speed of cooking. For the grill, there is a standard one000 watts.

Microwave ovens with convection

Such models make it possible to prepare dishes with a crispy crust. Built-in fan - distributes air flow evenly, so food is evenly prepared from all sides. If the convection function is combined with a grill, it gives additional opportunities for cooking.

Convection allows you to prepare dishes without coarse crust or with a burnt one side of the dish, which is found when cooking in a standard oven. Such a device facilitates cooking, makes the process much faster.

Among the additional functions of microwave ovens with the Convention are distinguished:

  1. Maintaining a given temperature;
  2. Defrost;
  3. Automatic warming up;
  4. Fast cooking.

Among the models with convection, such a function is found as a pair-cleaning - facilitates the content of the device clean, as well as in the removal of odors.

Large microwave ovens

Large microwave ovens is a set of features and opportunities for cooking a wide list of dishes. Such a model is best suited for a large family and for those who often invite guests.

Like other types of microwave ovens, these models may differ in features, design, control and installation options.

Microwave ovens up to 17 liters

Microwave ovens up to 17 liters in most cases relate to small and suitable for one person or a small family. If you just need to warm up the food, especially for one or two people, then it is better than the microwave oven to 17 liters not to find.

The main pluses include:

  • Compactness;
  • Optimal internal volume;
  • Ease of installation - In the kitchen, such devices will not occupy a lot of space, which is relevant for the premises of a small area;
  • A small price is due to small sizes of devices and low power.

The power of such microwave is about 700 W.

They differ, like other models:

  • Control;
  • Chamber coating;
  • Color;
  • Display;
  • Size.

Microwave solo microwave

Microwave Solo is nothing but the simplest technique for one person. We are not talking about any cooking, embedded programs, and so on. The only thing you can do in most such models is to warm up food.

Pros:

  1. Low cost - due to the simplest device;
  2. Only for heat heating - you do not need to understand additional settings.

Their difference from other options for microwave ovens is that they have different microwaves and design. The power of microwave ovens solo varies from 100 W to 1450 W. Their size is usually small, which is extremely comfortable for a small kitchen.

Standard solo models use an internal acrylic coating or enamel. Both are easily kept clean. Some solo models assume and defrost frozen semi-finished products.

Simple microwave ovens

Simple do not have any additional features in your device. The main functions here are heated products, defrosting and simple thermal processing. This option is perfect for buyers who do not need the functions of pair-cleaning, grill, convection, etc.


Today, the number of models is so great that a reasonable question arises: "How to choose a microwave and not mistaken?" Let's deal with what you need to pay attention to standing in the store or choosing a microwave in the online store.

Microwaves are safe or harmful?

The statements that microwave ovens are dangerous, do not correspond to reality - it is harmful only if you stand every day for 8 hours at a distance of 5 cm from the microwave oven. On each modern model there is a special protective grid on the window on the inside, as well as an electromagnetic "trap". The microwave radiation (ultra-fast-frequency) will not be able to penetrate the tightly closed door. So the mines of the microwave are more invented.

Factor First - Cost

The decisive factor in the question of how to choose a microwave for home will be the budget allocated for the purchase. The average cost of such a device is about 150 dollars. For this price, you can purchase a device with wide possibilities. The more expensive oven, the more functions in it. But simple budget models are suitable only for defrosting / warming up and cooking the simplest dishes. They can cost 60-80 dollars. These models most often acquire for offices to warm up dinners.

Factor The second - the volume of the working chamber

To make your choice correctly, you must necessarily take into account the technical characteristics of the microwave. The most important parameter here is the internal volume of the chamber. Recommendations here are as follows:

  1. If one person is used by the technique, the volume may be within 12-14 liters. Such furnaces are also called "solo";
  2. For two family members, 17-20 l volume will be enough;
  3. For a family consisting of 3-4 people, 20-25 liters will be enough. Perhaps the microwave models with such a volume can be called optimal in terms of price, functional and capacity;
  4. Those who are preparing often and a lot worth buying a model with a volume of more than 30 liters, then even a bird will fit inside. The same recommendations are valid if there are 5-6 people in the family.

Third factor - power

Such characteristics like microwave power are not less important. Pluses of powerful stoves are that dishes are prepared faster. The power range can vary within 450-1680 watts, but when choosing it is worth navigating the energy costs for a specific culinary process:

  • To maintain dishes in a warm state, 100-150 W;
  • For the preparation of "delicate" products and slow defrosts - up to 300W;
  • For rapidly defrosting the small amount of products - 400 ... 500W;
  • Slow cooking / warming up - 550 ... 700W;
  • Fast preparation / warming up - from 800 to 900 W.

It should be borne in mind that the power should be proportional to the volume - the larger the internal chamber, the more powerful the device.

And do not forget that the power in the process of preparation of different products is worth adjusting (it is 100% installed by default). For example, 50-70% of power recommended for meat dishes, then the product will not be tough.

Fast Factor - Internal Coating Material

Pros of proven microwave manufacturers are that they guarantee the quality of the internal coating of the chamber. Today, models are often produced using innovative materials, but there are several basic proven coatings:

  1. Heat-resistant enamel. Practical and easy to care, but not too durable. Emale although it is considered a heat-resistant, but cannot continue to withstand extremely high temperatures, and therefore the duration of the service of such a furnace will be less than 7 years. In order not to exacerbate the process of destroying enamel, it is worthwhile without abrasive tools and hard brushes leaving microzarabs.
  2. Stainless steel. This type of coating is better than the previous one in terms of durability, because it does not lose its properties and strength due to heating or temperature differences. However, the stainless steel is quickly covered with a fatty bloom, so this type of coating will require careful and time-consuming care.
  3. Among the new coatings it is worth highlighting biocheramics. It combines all the advantages - it is easy to clean, durable, durable and reliable, not covered with fat. The only drawback is a high price, roughly twice as much as the same as the model functionality, but with an enameled coating. But the deadline for the furnace will differ several times.

Fifth Factor - Management Type

The usual and reliable is a mechanical control, providing for two rotating handles to adjust the power and setting the time.

And electronic control is the buttons or sensors. The sensory surface is easier to care than push-button, and also is considered more modern.

Factor Sixth and the most important - functionality

Of course, the technical characteristics and appearance matter, but the questionality is impossible to go around the question. Before making a choice, it is necessary to decide why the microwave will be used at home - exclusively for heating or as a full worthy alternative or oven?

To begin with, we will analyze that microwave furnaces are able:

  1. Defrost products. Here you can choose manual or automatic mode.

  1. Preparation of dishes for specified recipes. Food is loaded into the chamber, and you only have to select a recipe and specify the weight of the product. Power and time adjustment The furnace produces itself.
  2. Ability to program your own recipes. It is provided only in expensive models.
  3. Convection mode. Convection heating furnaces provide uniform supplies of the product. Convection, in fact, is the oven mode - and therefore, in the microwave furnace, rosy baking will be obtained, and useful substances will be fully preserved in the products. Convection mode is considered energy consuming.
  4. Grill mode allows you to fry meat or fish with a ruddy crust. The grill may be a quartz or standard Tanov. Quartz works and more economical, and faster. In addition, it does not require special care, because it is hidden in the ceiling, but the uniform of the roasted will be worse. The tank grill is a spiral with the possibility of adjusting height and in the angle of inclination - the roaster turns out to be uniform, the model with such a grill cost is slightly cheaper, but they have high energy costs.

  1. Ferry cleaning will allow the inner surface from residual food and fat quickly and efficiently.
  2. Removal of smells. Provides for the "ventilation" mode, eliminating the "aromas" of food from the inner chamber.

There are also models with built-in and steamer.

  1. Method of installation. You can purchase an embedded or separately standing technique. The embedded is placed inside the kitchen headset, allowing you to save space on the working surface, and separately worth the mobility. At the same time, the embedded may turn out to be more expensive.
  2. It turns out to be important. Choose it so that it corresponds to the shade of the kitchen headset or decoration.

  1. Pick right additional components. For example, it is very convenient to use a multi-level backrest for a plate, with which you can warm up several dishes at once, placing them one above the other.
  2. Pharmacies and plastic caps are attached to some microwaves so that the fat do not splash on the walls.

What can not be done during the operation of microwave ovens

To use the microwave to be safe, it is worth not to violate 9 simple prohibitions:

  • with the door open, the technique does not turn on;
  • no products in the chamber not used;
  • metal dishes, porcelain with gilding or silverly are not put in the microwave oven, otherwise there are visible electrical discharges, unsafe for technology;
  • roasting in oil is not conducted - you will not be able to control its temperature, and therefore a great risk of ignition;
  • eggs are not boiled and do not heal in the shell, because they can explode;
  • products are not placed in hermetically closed vessels - canned food, banks, tied polyethylene packages;
  • products with natural shells (liver, corn, potatoes and so on) are cut or punched, otherwise micro-explosions will occur due to the bundled shells;
  • do not put hot pivot tables on a cold turning table.


Microwave manufacturers provide a wide choice of microwave, but all different selection criteria. If you think about buying a microwave oven, first pay attention to several basic parameters:

  • the volume of the chamber;
  • the power of the device;
  • method of processing products;
  • the presence of additional functions.


Built-in and separate microwaves

Power microwave

The more powerful your microwave assistant, the faster you can cook food or defrost products.

Depending on the task, a different microwave power is required. For example:

  • conservation of dishes Hot: 80-150 W;
  • fast defrosting of a small amount of products: 400-500 W;
  • slow cooking or warming up: 550-700 W;
  • fast cooking or warming up: 800-900 W;
  • heat, defrosting or preparation of semi-finished product: 400-900 W;
  • preparation of a full-fledged dish: up to 1400 watts.

The greater the power of the microwave oven, the greater the camera and the higher the consumption of electricity. In different modes - grill, convection, combined - power consumption is also different. Choosing a particular microwave model, it is important to take into account the wiring condition in the house. For example, a furnace with convection and microwave mode has a power of up to 3500 W, and this will create an additional network load.

Is it possible to control power? Yes, if it is an inverter microwave oven. Unlike conventional microwave ovens, inverters automatically adjust the power level. It gives a quick and uniform heating. As a result, the structure of the products does not change, they are not overwhelmed. In dishes prepared in such a furnace, more vitamins and nutrients are preserved.

Inner coating microwave

The main types of internal coverage of the working chamber of the microwave oven: enamel, stainless steel and ceramics (biocheramics).

Benefits:
- Cam is cheap;
- easy to care for;
- strong enough.

Disadvantages:
- over time, the inner walls under the influence of steam and fat change color, microcracks and chips appear in the coating;
- Not for long use.


Benefits:
- steadily high temperatures;
- can be used abrasive tools for cleaning;
- Cheaper than biocheramic.

Disadvantages:
- It's more difficult to care - traces of drops, fingers remain on the metal, with time steel fades;
- an order of magnitude more expensive than with enamel.


Benefits:
- economical, durable;
- reduces cooking time;
- reduced electricity costs;
- Easily cleaner;
- steadily on the heat and formation of scratches;
- Fat is not delayed, thanks to a smooth surface.

Disadvantages:
- fragile and most expensive.

There are microwave ovens with additional properties - antibacterial, non-stick, etc. They are distinguished by improved thermal insulation and increased strength.

Microwave control

There are two types of microwave oven control: manual (mechanical) and electronic. Making a choice, first think about the more convenient to use you.

Microwaves may have both ordinary and "movable" heating element (TEN) - its position can be changed, providing heating from top, and on the side.

Benefits:

  • long retains heat;
  • dishes perfectly embarcate (intensive roasting);
  • the spiral is placed vertically, but its location can be changed - at an angle or side (and convenient, and easier to care for the camera);
  • reliable;
  • low cost.

Disadvantages:

  • food is preparing slower;
  • it is difficult to clean;
  • large electricity consumption (heated long).

The quartz grill is located at the top of the microwave furnace, is a tubular quartz element for a metal grid.

Benefits:

  • dishes have a special taste, as if they were cooked on open fire;
  • quickly heats up - quickly prepares;
  • the quartz lamp does not occupy a place in the chamber;
  • very economical electricity consumption.

Disadvantages:

  • much more expensive than yesno
  • pierce crust is obtained only at the top of the product;
  • quartz lamp quickly contaminated (laundering problematic).

Infrared Grill

Benefits:

  • combined with a quartz grill, which is responsible for the "crispy crust";
  • can be used and separate;
  • easy and quickly prepares exquisite dishes;
  • allows you to choose various preparation modes;
  • the food is delicious, juicy, fragrant.

Disadvantages: not detected.


Convection in microwave

Dishes from a microwave oven with convection are not inferior in their qualities prepared in the traditional oven. Products are processed by a hot air flow. Its circulation helps evenly distribute the temperature in the working chamber. Due to convection, the cooking process is accelerated by almost twice, and natural look and taste of products are saved. Such furnaces - for fans of fresh baking and baked meat.

In the latest models with convection instead of a spit, metal lattices are installed on legs. We put on the grille, for example, a chicken, we turn on the convection / grill mode - and the carcass from all sides is evenly roasted.


Automatic defrosting and heating: very necessary functions!

Defrosting and heated dishes are the two most popular modes of operation of microwave ovens. Most often, we buy them for this. In most microwaves, the list of these modes includes frequently used products - "Bird", "Meat", "Fish". You only need to select the type of product and specify the weight of the portion - the remaining settings will make the program.

Additional features and modes in the microwave

Double boiler. The furnace is equipped with a built-in steam generator. You can prepare dietary dishes. Products not only retain a natural appearance, a consistency, but also get ready.

Auto reception. Modes "Chicken", "Frozen vegetables", "porridge" and other most popular dishes.

Automatic weighing.Electronic scales will indicate the weight of the product in the furnace chamber.

The program of built-in recipes. For example, "Russian Cook" (over 10 recipes). There are stoves with recipe memory - it will be useful if you like to invent your own dishes.

Fast start. The food is heated at maximum power for half a minute.

Double radiation oven. Provides uniformity of heat heating.

Removal mode of odors.The smell after cooking disappears in a few minutes.

Self-cleaning. Water is poured into a special confectioner, put in the chamber and set the "Purification of the ferry" mode. After the end of the wall is wiped with a napkin.

Phased cooking program. Food is preparing step by step. For example, 30 min The product is deflated, then 20 minutes break, then the grill starts working (35-40 minutes) - and at the end of the food is processed by microwaves.

"Protection against children." Lock / disable all keys. No less important is the possibility of disconnection during the sleep of the baby of the sound timer, signaling the end of the furnace.

Tableware for microwave

The basic requirements for such a dishes are thermal resistance and refractory.

Hem-resistant dishes (for simple microwaves) are most of the types of porcelain and ceramics, thermoplastic and table glass. Fireproof dishes - from ceramics, glass or porcelain - for furnaces with convection (grill).

Important to remember! The heat-resistant and refractory dishes are afraid of sharp temperature differences.

It is not necessary to buy special dishes for the microwave. You can use the usual (main, not porous) dishes from ceramics, clay, porcelain, glass. At the same time, it should not be any metal impurities, patterns, gold rims, as it will cause sparking in the chamber. Check the dishes easily: set the furnace to the pallet to the plate and a glass with water, turn on for 1 min. The mode of operation must be maximum. If the water has become warm, and the plate remained cold - boldly use such dishes in the microwave oven. Special plastic dishes will also fit. Below, give a small hint that will help you understand which dishes are suitable for microwave.

In addition, high and low, capacitances, spit, bowls, etc. can be included in the microwave microwave kit. Separately, you can purchase caps to protect the walls of the chamber from splashing, a multi-level plate for warming up several dishes and pr.

Advantages of microwave ovens

Without a doubt, the microwave stove has become a practically indispensable assistant of a modern man. She makes our life easier, freeing time for other pleasant lessons. Judge for yourself, with her help we can quickly warm up lunch and defrost meat, bake a cake or pie, cook soup or bake meat, vegetables and fish. At the same time, vitamins are saved in the products, the meat is delicious and juicy. When we cook on the stove, you have to use the exhaust or open the window. With a microwave, everything is different: heat, smells and soot when cooking is missing. And you can also cook without fat or with its minimum amount - food does not fry. And what is important, the electricity is consumed with the maximum efficiency. Is it not a miracle!

Benefit or harm. Safe operation of microwaves

When using furnaces with microwave radiation, the products retain the nutritional value and taste. At the same time, a microwave health oven is harmful, many are given. Let's figure it out.

Ultrahigh-frequency radiation is not radioactively. It permeates the products, affecting only liquid molecules. The oscillations of these molecules help quickly warm or cook food, retaining and taste quality, and maximum vitamins.

Microwave - This is non-ionizing radiation, they do not harm neither food products or substances nor biological tissues, so the microwave does not need to leave the kitchen at the working stove at all, as some of us think. During operation, the microwave furnace camera does not pass microwave, as it has a metal case.

According to the official conclusion of WHO (2008), radiation used in microwave furnaces does not have a negative impact on either products or a person. Restrictions relate to people with pacemakers. The only way to "catch" radiation is to use the microwave, which is dropped and damaged, for example, the door or body. If this happened, you need to pass the furnace to repair, and not try to repair it yourself.

An additional security system is tightly closed doors with a protective screen, which is from the inside the special grid is applied, as well as the automatic locking of the furnace.


Observe simple microwave Operation RulesAnd you do not have to fear for your health:

  • keep track of the state of the door seals, they are a microwave trap;
  • do not use microwave dishes in the furnaces, not intended for them;
  • check the door closing density;
  • watch out for the cleanliness of the working chamber;
  • do not turn on the oven if inside is empty - it can fail;
  • pay attention to the integrity of the microwave housing;
  • do not put inside the chamber tightly closed cans and other containers, as well as eggs in any form, since when heated, they can burst and damage the furnace.
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It would seem about the "microwave" everyone knows everything. The device found a long time in our kitchens. Without him, somehow uncomfortable. It is uncomfortable to warm up quickly, defrost products. Some are even prepared with a microwave oven delicious dishes. However, no matter how familiar to us the microwave oven, when choosing it in the store, take into account a few moments, to know about some intricacies. Zoom.cnews updates recommendations for choosing microwave ovens - To come to the store, our readers bought exactly what they really need.

Microwave oven - a device without which it is already difficult to present our lives. It seems to be its meaning in everyday life. This is not a washing machine, not a refrigerator. But remember that warming up soup without a "microwave" is needed in a saucepan, and not immediately in a plate. The fact that meat without a microwave oven is defined by half a day. The fact that hot sandwiches without this furnace will have to be prepared in the oven. In general, without a microwave oven "Kitchen happiness" of most of us would be incomplete. This material covers all the main points that it is worth considering buying "microwave".

Modern kitchen is difficult to imagine without a microwave ... in Tabice below - the main advantages and cons of microwave ovens


Brief historical certificate

The first serial microwave furnace appeared in 1947 in the United States. It produced her Raytheon commissioned by the US Department of Defense - to quickly defrost food in the soldiers' canteens. The same company originally developed it. The "Pope" of the microwave is the engineer of this company Percy Lebaron Spencer (PERCY LEBARON SPENCER). The furnace cost about $ 3,000 (very expensive at the time), weighed 340 kg, was height per person and had a power up to 3 kW. A few years later, the first desktop microwave oven was released in the United States, which cost about $ 500. Also, since 1952, microwave ovens were produced in Japan (a patent was bought in the United States). In the USSR, the development of industrial microwave installations also conducted. Domestic microwave ovens were produced in the eighties of the twentieth century, and on the territory of our country, only the assembly of devices from Japanese components was carried out.

Percy Lebaron Spencer (1894-1970). American engineer and inventor, "dad" microwave oven

How it works

Microwaves are used in household microwave ovens, the frequency of which is 2450 MHz. This frequency is installed for microwave ovens with special international agreements in order not to interfere with the work of radars and other devices using microwaves. The radiation source is a high-voltage vacuum device - Magnetron. On the thread of the magnetron, the high voltage must be supplied - about 3-4 square meters. Network supply voltage (220 V) Magnetron is not enough, and it is powered through a special high-voltage transformer. The power of the magnetron is approximately 700-1000 W. To cool the magnetron next to it there is a fan that is continuously blowing it with air. The fan provides forced air convection in the oral cavity with its simultaneous heating (from magnetron), which contributes to the uniformity of heating (preparation, baying) of products.

Microwave furnace device on the example of solo-models: 1 - lighting lamp; 2 - ventilation holes; 3 - Magnetron; 4 - antenna; 5 - waveguide; 6 - condenser; 7 - transformer; 8 - control panel; 9 - drive; 10 - rotating pallet; 11 - separator with rollers; 12 - door latch

The microwaves generated by magnetron are entered into the furnace - to the products - by the waveguide. This is a channel with metal walls reflecting the microwave radiation. The complex design has a "Microwave" door. It should provide the user with the ability to review (what is happening inside the furnace) and exclude the release of microwaves to the outside. This is a multi-layered "cake" of glass or plastic plates. Between the plates, there is a mesh made of perforated metal sheet. Metal reflects microwaves back into the furnace cavity, small holes of perforation (less than 3 mm) do not miss the microwave radiation. On the perimeter of the door mounted a seal from dielectric material.

How food is heated

To heat the food using microwaves, the presence of dipole molecules in it is necessary, that is, there are such at one end of which there is a positive electric charge, and on the other - negative. There are many such molecules in food - these are molecules of fats, sugars and water. In the electric field, they are built strictly in the direction of the field lines, the "plus" in one direction, "minus" to another. It is worth the field to change the direction to the opposite, as the molecules immediately turn 180 °. The field of the wave in which these molecules are located, changes the polarity of several billion times a second!

Under the action of microwave radiation, the molecule rotate with a mad frequency and "rub" one about another. The heat released and serves as the cause of heating of food. Product heating occurs due to the warm-up of the surface layer and further heat penetration into the depths of the heat conduction. Water boiling in the "microwave" occurs as in the kettle, where heat is supplied to the water only below. Microwave heating comes from all sides. In the "Microwave" water will reach the boiling point, but there will be no bubbles.

Is the microwave radiation dangerous

It is proved that microwaves (microwave radiation) do not have any radioactive effect on biological tissue and food. Cooking with microwaves requires a very small amount of fats, so food prepared by microwave is useful for health and does not represent any danger to a person. The design of modern furnaces provides hard measures to prevent the release of radiation outwards. The direct impact of microwaves (for example, on human skin) can cause a burn. But such risks are completely absent with such risks with a proper operation of a good microwave. Microwaves very quickly "fade" in the atmosphere. And already at a distance of the half meter from the "Microwave", the radiation becomes 100 times weaker. It is enough to move away from the oven to the distance of the elongated hand, and you can feel in complete safety (although there is no danger along with a good oven).

Microwave (if it is working and properly operated) is absolutely safe for humans. The microwave radiation does not penetrate the limits of the furnace. Products cooked in microwave ovens are safe to health (confirmed by the World Health Organization)

Types of stoves

Modern microwave ovens are on monofunctional (solo-models) - only with the function of microwaves. They will be useful to those who rarely trapes at home are suitable for office cuisine. They can warm up and defrost any products, prepare simple dishes.

Also in stores selling microwave ovens with a grill (the grill can be used separately or in symbiosis with microwaves). Such will suit not only for warming up or defrosting products but also for the preparation of various dishes (for example, grilled chicken, hot sandwiches, etc.). The grill may be a tan-oh (metal tube, a spiral, with a heating element inside) or quartz (tight-retained wire from the heat-resistant nickel alloy and chromium, which is placed in a quartz glass tube). Grilled Ten is at the top of the microwave working chamber, under the "ceiling".

There are models of furnaces in which the grill is movable. It can descend, move to the rear wall. If the grill is movable, it is easily like a product easily, it is easier to contain the upper part of the oven working chamber clean.

The quartz grill is usually fixed. It is not under, but in the "ceiling" of the working chamber, which serves as saving space in the working chamber. It is faster than the TEN, heats up, more economical, it is usually cleaned it easier. There are models with two grills. Most often from above quartz, and from the bottom or side of the TEN.

The quartz grill is always built into the "ceiling" of the microwave oven working chamber

Also on sale there are multifunctional (or combined) microwave ovens. In addition to microwaves and grill, convection mode is provided here, as well as combined modes. Behind the wall of the inner chamber of such a microwave oven is a fan. It pumps hot air and a dish, fastened from all sides, is evenly embossed, covered with a golden crust, as if prepared on a spit. In the stove with such a function, you can furnace everything that in the oven - up to puff pastry. There are also furnaces with microwave function, with a grill, with convection and with steam processing of food (pitching the steam generator).

Before buying a microwave furnace, you should decide to understand for what, to a greater extent, you buy a "microwave". If you are going to, mostly warm up and defrost - take the solo model. Sometimes you like to have breakfast hot sandwiches? Then buy a stove with a grill. If you are going to cook different dishes in the furnace - take a combined oven with convection.

Volume of the working chamber

Also before buying it is necessary to think about what kind of microwave oven you need. Meaning the volume (capacity) of the device's working chamber. This indicator may vary from 13 to 42 liters. In the smallest stoves - up to 20 liters - enough space for a small chicken or plates with food. For a bachelor or family of 2 people, this is enough. If the erats more or often enter Friends, it is worth seeking furnaces with a camera volume from 23 to 32 liters. And if you have a numerous family, it is better to choose a "microwave" with a camera volume of about 40 or even more liters to warm up a lot of food or, on occasion, bake a goose.

Rotary table

Most modern microwave ovens are equipped with a rotating round table - it rotates to the microwave evenly distributed on the product. The turntable is usually made of durable glass (but you can smash it, with careless handling you can still), attached to a special rotating rod and "falls" to the stand equipped with small wheels. The diameter of the turntable depends on the volume of the working chamber - than it is greater, the greater the diameter of the turntable. There are in sales and models without a turntable (but rather rarely).

With a turning table, you should contact carefully - it is made of glass

Power level

The power of the microwave ovens is an important working characteristic of the device. The power level depends, in many respects, how fast the furnace can prepare a dish, warm the product. The greater the volume of the working chamber, the greater, as a rule, the power of the microwave oven. In modern models, power can be adjusted. Set the minimum value, the average maximum (can be up to 10 levels, depending on the model). The power of microwaves in most modern household microwave oven - 700-1000 W. It has its own power levels in the grill and convection (here, with rare exception, the correction of the power level is not available).

Uniform distribution system of microwaves

So that the microwaves are distributed in the working chamber evenly, and not concentrated only on one part of the dish - in many modern "microwaves" there are several (two or three) microwave sources. They emit in different directions of the buffs of waves, which, repeatedly reflecting from the walls, are evenly distributed throughout the inner space of the furnace.

Ivators microwaves

Inverter microwaves are sold in stores. In such furnaces, the power of the magnetron decreases and increases smoothly. Magnetron is not disconnected (and in the "normal" furnaces the diagram of its operation is discrete - it works with interruptions and, when turned on, always "issues" the full power installed power). Continuous "soft" penetration into a microwave energy product in such a furnace helps to preserve its texture and nutritional properties, such furnaces are more economical and durable.

Inverter microwave ovens have a number of advantages over "ordinary"

Software

Somewhat how many words about basic cooking programs implemented in modern "microwaves". Automatic preparation is the recipes for making various dishes made in memory. These are the algorithms of the furnace, topical for the preparation of certain products, dishes (their "list" and the quantity depends on the brand and the furnace model) - the power level, time, the combination of modes (for example, first preparation in the "Microwave" mode, and then inclusion Grill). It is enough to choose through the control system of the product or a specific dish, introduce the weight of the product, everything else is to provide the furnace. The number of automatic cooking modes in different models may vary. There are also "microwaves" with the ability to program automotive user (stove "remembers" the preparation algorithm made by the user).

Automatic defrosting. It is convenient not to guess how much time it is necessary to defrost any product. Simply choose the type of product, enter its weight, put the product into the working chamber and click the Start button. The oven herself "knows" how much time she needs to defrost your meat, fish, chicken, vegetables or bread, at what power will defrost to occur.

Defrosting can be "ordinary" - not automatic. In this case, you yourself install the time of defrosting. In principle, it is possible to defrost products in any "microwave" even in the one where the program "defrosting" is not provided at all (setting the minimum microwave power). However, the special mode allows you to make it faster and more efficient.

Automatic heating. Almost the same as deathing. The algorithm is the same. Choose the type of product, its weight or volume and turn on the stove, which will solve it yourself how much time it takes time to warm up, for example, the soup plates, at what power it is made. Auto-heating programs can be somewhat - for different products.

Mode "Microwave + Grill". In this combined mode, the dishes are uniformly dodged and with a ruddy crust. "Microwave + convection" - food is preparing faster, to a greater extent retains the natural taste and type of products, they maintain more vitamins. It is especially good to prepare in this mode with a test with a lot of liquid, wet components (pies with vegetable, fruit or berry stuffing). "Grill + convection" - mode for the preparation of crispy and fringe dishes. Good, including for baking.

Cleaning the stove ferry. The program is relevant only for "microwaves" with steam generator. Allows the microwave oven to conduct almost independent cleaning of the internal volume. The process uses steam energy to dissolve fat and contaminants. To start the program, it is necessary to simply pour water into a special container provided by the stove design, add detergent and activate the process by pressing the button. Usually cleaning is required for 10-15 minutes.

Microwave control

Modern microwave stoves distinguish electromechanical, push-button and sensory control. Electromechanics are two swivel regulators. One set power and mode of operation. Another - the opening time of the furnace. Most often, such control is used in solo-stoves and in the stoves with a grill. Electromechanical control is simple, understandable, comfortable.

Built-in microwave with electromechanical control

Button control allows you to more finely program the furnace operation. Usually the power level, mode, cooking time is set by one or more presses on this or that button. All installations are usually reflected on the display (most modern microwave ovens, except for electromechanical control furnaces, it is). The only minus is under the buttons, with time, the dirt can be clogged - it can be difficult to wash it out.

Separately standing microwave oven with push-button and turning programmer

Sensory electronic control. In fact, these are the same buttons, only "recessed" in the housing. There are many such models in stores - this is now the most popular type of microwave control. It is understandable, because sensory management is very convenient - all settings are carried out with light touch of the fingers to the sensors. No problems when cleaning, because the touch control panel is a flat surface. There are furnaces with a combined control system (buttons and sensors).

Microwave Control Touch Control Panel

The three control type described above are basic. But there is still a fourth type. It is spread less. We are talking about the so-called "tactile" electronic control. Usually in this case one or two rotary program are also present (they are often blend), but the result of manipulation (programmer rotation) is displayed on the display. In many modern microwave ovens there are a dialogue mode when the display shows the recommendation to the user.

Inner covering of the working chamber

The working chamber of the microwave furnace can be with an enameled wall coating - the cheapest option. Enamel is good because it is easy to wash and clean. But long-term high temperatures of such a surface are contraindicated. Therefore, this coating is used in low-cost furnaces (usually it is only solo models). Stainless steel (another version of the inner walls) withstands the most "hot" modes provided for in the microwave oven. But it is more difficult to maintain clean. To bring shine to the "stainless steel", sometimes you have to clean it with a sponge or brush, but not too tough, so as not to scratch the walls. Another option is a ceramic or biochemal coating. It is durable, smooth (and therefore it is easy to clean), resistant to scratches and the emergence of Nagara.

Installation of microwave oven

The package of any modern microwave oven, in addition to the device itself and manual, includes additional accessories. This, for example, high and low grills for frying (are relevant for furnaces with a grill and multifunctional, in the kit can be both, and maybe one, usually high). Also included with various pallets, dishes, spit, stand for children's bottles. If you choose a microwave oven with a large camera, it is not bad if the "multi-storey" stand is supplied with it to warm up the food at once for several people. There are stoves with containers for baking bread, with a set of dishes for cooking for a pair. It is better to stock in advance with special dishes for cooking in a microwave oven. Under the microwave radiation you can put any dishes, at least paper cups. The main thing is no metal! Under the action of microwaves, even golden grooves on cups and plates begin to sparkle.

In the package of some microwave furnaces includes a special stand-holder holder with baby nutrition.

Main producers

Microwave ovens are now producing many well-known and not very companies. However, not all, but those who have long and proven themselves in this segment have not been attributed to the main manufacturers. In stores Pay attention to Bosch stoves, Daewoo Electronics, Hansa, LG, Moulinex, Tefal, Samsung, Electrolux, Gorenje, Sharp, Panasonic, Whirlpool ...

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