Why Buy a Built in Combi Microwave?
You should consider a built-in combi microwave if you want to replace your countertop oven with one that can grill and bake. RDO stock a selection of new and ex-display models to choose from.
Before you decide on a model measure your cabinetry to make sure the product will fit comfortably. Select the power level and program settings that meet your requirements.
Multi-stage cooking
A built-in combi microwave is an appliance that can be used to cook, grill or bake in the oven with various methods. It is the most versatile microwave available with a variety of functions that can be tailored to a variety of cooking styles.
The most luxurious models will include a mix of microwave energy and fan convection hot-air to give you a wide range of options for home-cooked meals. Some models will have multi-stage cooking, allowing you to defrost and then microwave, roast or bake your meal for that perfect end.
This type of function makes them ideal for families with busy schedules, allowing you to avoid takeaway meals or other ready-to-eat snacks by keeping some frozen meals in the freezer that can be quickly cooked or heated when required. The most efficient combi microwaves will also let you bake or toast various kinds of frozen snacks, such as cinnamon crisps and fat free potato wafers - and within a minute or two!
The microwaves that mix different heating technologies, such as convection and fan can be used to steam foods. This can make for healthier meals. They can also cook food items that normally require a longer cooking time in the oven such as roasting meats, lasagna and baked pasta that will be soft and moist inside with perfect brown crust on the outside, after only a few minutes cooking in a microwave combo.
The most effective microwaves you can buy for your kitchen will include several pre-set programs that eliminate the guesswork and provide assurance that your meals are cooked properly and safely. This includes a menu for juniors for children who are younger, sensors technology and reheating programmes which are designed to ensure that your meals are cooked correctly every time.
Convection cooking
A built-in microwave can be a fantastic option to not have an oven and microwave separately in your kitchen. They tend to be smaller than traditional microwaves but provide a host of extra features that allow you to cook, roast, and grill food to perfection. Some models even come with broil elements that allow you to add an instant golden brown tinge to your food.
A good combi microwave should also feature convection heating to accelerate the cooking process, and improve the taste of the food. This is particularly helpful when you want to reduce the amount of moisture lost while baking a cake or roasting meats.
You should also consider the capacity of the microwave combo when making your choice. It will be based on the number of people you cook for regularly as well as whether your family has different meals. A large combi microwave oven with high power rating is ideal for larger households.
Steaming is another useful feature that can be found on various microwave combo ovens. This feature can seal in flavour and nutrients while keeping your food fresh, crisp and moist. This is especially useful when defrosting or heating food items such as fish, veggies and casseroles.
A Panasonic combination microwave will help you to experiment with new cooking techniques and recipes. Panasonic microwaves with multiple heating sources and pre-set programs let you master your favorite dishes, challenge your culinary boundaries and increase your cooking skills. Get one of these appliances and you could soon be enjoying healthy, home-cooked meals that beat the price and calories of takeaway food.
Grilling
You can cook delicious food in a microwave using the grill function. You can use it for various food items, including sandwiches, pizza and chips. It's ideal to roast meat and vegetables, and other baking tasks. Microwaves with a grill function are also faster than conventional ovens, which means they're perfect for busy families.
If you're unsure whether your microwave is beginning to lose its power, you can try heating the water in a glass. If it takes longer than normal to heat up, your microwave may be losing its power and needs to be replaced. You can also look for other indicators to determine whether your combi microwave is about to die for example:
Microwaves that have grill functions have numerous advantages over conventional models. They can cook and reheat simultaneously, and they're often more energy efficient. They're also easy to clean and come with more features than the standard microwave.
A microwave that has grill is the ideal option for anyone looking to make the most of their kitchen appliances. At RDO, we have an array of brand new, graded, and ex-display combi microwaves from leading manufacturers including Miele, Siemens and Smeg.
A combo microwave is the combination of a micro and an oven. It can perform all the things a normal microwave can, such as defrost, bake and roast but it also has additional capabilities, such as grilling and convection cooking. These features can cut down cooking time and provide delicious healthy and nutritious meals. RDO microwaves are equipped with a variety of smart features such as auto cook and flat bed surfaces and premium touch control panel.
Defrosting
A built-in combi microwave is the perfect option for those who want to get the most out of cooking. Not only are these multifunctional appliances capable of defrosting, baking and grilling, but they also have a range of innovative functions that enable you to create a wide range of outcomes.
Microwave ovens are perfect to defrost food quickly and evenly, and most models come with a Defrost setting. This setting typically requires you to input the type of food and its weight, calculating the ideal time to defrost according to these variables. You can also use the manual defrost feature by placing your food on a suitable microwave-safe plate and following the directions on the interactive display of your microwave.
The defrost cycle in a microwave functions by cycling the magnetron-which generates high frequencies that heat food-on and off. The defrost setting has lower power levels than other settings (around 20-30% of total output) which allows it to thaw the food more slowly and without overcooking. To ensure that your food is defrosted evenly, you may need to rotate the food or break it into larger chunks of meat to keep them separated.
It is important to remember that defrosting food in the refrigerator takes longer than when you use a microwave. However you can cook the remainder of the meal while it is defrosting. It is also important to note that letting defrosted meat sit out at temperatures that are too hot can cause bacteria to develop. It is therefore best to plan ahead by defrosting the meat at least one hour prior to when you plan to cook it. To aid oven with microwave built in in planning the meal, microwaves typically have an easy timer feature which shows how long is left on the defrosting cycle.