It is quite easy to choose a microwave oven, and there are many commercially available at an affordable price. When choosing one you have to take your needs into consideration. Additionally, you can also buy a convection oven. So you can choose whether to cook in the microwave or convection. These ovens are a little more expensive but offer similar functions to a traditional oven.
Steps
Step 1. Determine the size of the oven
There are compact (20 liters) or large (30 liters) microwave ovens. Larger microwave ovens usually offer higher wattage than compact ones. Wattage ranges from 600 to 1000 watts. Current large microwave ovens may also have higher wattage.
Step 2. Take into account the wattage of the microwave
A higher wattage cooks faster than a lower wattage.
Step 3. Consider the functions
Many microwaves offer various functions, such as the setting to defrost. They can also have particular functions, for example to cook popcorn.
Step 4. Consider a microwave with variable settings
These allow you to choose the power needed to prepare the food. The settings range from 100% to 10% in most ovens. 50% is usually used for cooking stews or preparing food in casseroles.
Step 5. Consider programmable ovens
This function allows you to program multiple settings. For example: You can program one cooking at 100% and a second one at 50%.
Step 6. Consider ovens with a turntable
So you don't have to turn the food while you cook / reheat it. The turntable is for this.
Step 7. Also consider the ease of cleaning
Microwave ovens without handles are easier to clean. Some convection ovens have a non-adherent interior which makes cleaning easy.
Step 8. Think about where you will use the microwave
You need to have easy access to microwave ovens on worktops. Microwave ovens on shelves save space but need specific installation.
