SPARES2GO Universal Wave Guide Cover for ASDA Microwave Oven (500mm x 300mm)

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Touch-panel controls These take far less effort to press than push-button controls. If you do go for button controls, they should be large, easy to press and not too close together. Large door Wide-opening or dropdown doors make it much easier to get heavy or hot dishes in and out of the microwave, especially if you have reduced strength or dexterity. These models are proven to be energy efficient and come from brands that stay fault-free for longer, so shouldn't need replacing very often.

These combine normal microwave cooking with a grilling element. They can perform all the tasks you'd expect from a standard model, such as defrosting ready meals and reheating leftovers. The grill function can also brown food. Despite their relatively straightforward purpose, microwaves can vary considerably in terms of the accessories and features they offer.These tips will help you to save even more money when using your microwave. Choose the correct power setting for your dish Half of those we’ve tested need at least 30cm above them, but we’ve found plenty that only need between 10cm and 20cm.

All the microwaves we've tested have been given a heating category of E by the manufacturer, which means they're supposed to cook at between 741 and 800W, but this isn’t always the case. A microwave's power is measured in watts - and generally, the higher the wattage, the faster your food cooks. Auto reheat Enter the weight of the food and the microwave automatically calculates how long it should take to reheat. Better microwaves let you select what it is you're cooking, rather than giving one cooking time for every type of food. Look for a microwave with a selection of auto programs (to automatically set the weight and time for specific foods), digital displays and easy-to-use push-button or touch panel controls.

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If your family regularly has latecomers to dinner, or if you often dish up a meal for someone to enjoy when they arrive home from a late shift at work, cover their plated food with our Microwave Plate Cover and, when they’re ready to eat, it can go straight from the fridge to the microwave. It’ll help keep the moisture in their meal and – equally as importantly – keep any splatters contained so the inside of your microwave oven stays clean. or Medium Low Simmer foods such as chilli, sauces, rice and cereal on this setting. You can also use it to defrost smaller items - many microwaves use Medium Low as the ‘auto defrost’ setting. Cooking certain foods at full power will dry them out or burn the outside before the middle is done. And you’ll use more energy doing so, too.

While manufacturers do generally state the internal capacity, this doesn't actually tell you what size dishes you'll be able to get inside.Pizza function This tends to work better with grill or combi microwaves, as the grill helps to crisp the pizza base and brown the top. Some models come with ‘crisper plates’ which can also be used for quiches. You'll get better results if you use a frozen pizza and pre-heat the oven and plate for four or five minutes first. Basic microwaves tend to be the smallest; some combis measure almost twice the size of the smallest solo and grill microwaves we’ve tested. Combis usually have a much bigger capacity than standard machines. The average combi can fit a 35cm-wide dish inside, compared with 29cm for a typical solo model. Clearance space Multi-step programming This allows you to program different cooking modes in sequence, to automatically switch between defrosting and cooking your dinner, for example. Sometimes called 'solo' microwaves, these are the most basic. They're great for simple tasks such as warming soup, heating ready meals or defrosting food.

Microwaves come in all sizes, ranging from small, compact models to large, bulkier machines that will take up much more space. If not, they should have standout features, such as one-touch sensor cooking, which works out what's needed for you – all you need to do is put your food in and press the start button – or a built-in steamer. You can wipe down greasy, smudged viewing windows with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water, before rinsing and leaving to air-dry. Your best bet for getting the gunk out of the rubber door seals is a damp cloth dipped in a little bicarbonate of soda. Where to buy a microwaveAuto defrost Most microwaves offer an auto-defrost setting that uses bursts of low heat to defrost based on the weight of the food. Some come with settings for specific foods.