The best models handled it all without issue, though not every combi offered every cooking setting. We heated soup, cooked ready meals (chilled and frozen), baked jacket potatoes, defrosted minced meat, roasted a chicken, baked fairy cakes and used the grill setting to cook pasta bakes, sausages and macaroni cheese.
Our panel used each of the 31 combination microwaves to heat, grill, bake and roast. Ideally, choose a model that allows you to adjust your own settings. This means the microwave power level and convection temperature are fixed - medium microwave and 180C/350F, for example. Some combination ovens only have pre-set programs for combination cooking. In general, the higher the wattage, the quicker the cooking time. Microwave wattages range between 650W and 1950W. It's great for crispy cheese toppings! However, the grill element is likely to be less powerful than conventional grills, meaning toasting bread may be slower. This browns food as well as cooking it, improving its appearance and texture. Some combinations microwaves have a grill function that can be used at the same time as the regular microwave or separately. Freestanding combination microwaves are usually similar in size to solo microwaves, but they can be slightly larger. They require a ventilation kit, available from the manufacturer, and are best fitted professionally. They generally have a height of 46cm, a width of 60cm and a depth of 55cm, but this varies. This is especially important for a combination microwave, as a lot of air is expelled when using the dual function.īuilt-in microwaves look sleeker aesthetically and are great if you’re short on kitchen worktop space. Microwaves need a gap of at least 15cm above and behind for ventilation. If you're sold on a combination model, consider the following: Have I got room for it? If you only want a microwave for reheating leftovers and cooking the odd frozen meal, then a simpler, more affordable solo microwave might be a better choice.
How do I choose a microwave?Ĭombination microwaves are great if you think you'll use them fully. Sophisticated models have many programs and functions, capable of cooking everything from ready meals and baked potatoes to roast chicken and fairy cakes. You can use the microwave, grill or convection settings individually, or the microwave and grill at the same time. What can you cook in a combination microwave?Ĭombination microwaves offer more cooking flexibility. Best steam combination microwave: Panasonic NN-DS596BBP Steam Combination Microwave.Best built-in combination microwave: Indesit Aria MWI 3213 IXUK Built-in Microwave with Grill.Best budget combination microwave: Hotpoint MWH2734B Combination Microwave.Best combination microwave for auto-cooking: Panasonic NN-CT55JW.Most compact combination microwave: Samsung MG23K3575AK/EU.Best combination microwave for versatility: Panasonic NN-CD87KSBPQ Slimline Combination Microwave Oven.Best combination microwave for families: Samsung MC28M6055CK Microwave.Best combination microwave for steaming: Panasonic NN-CS89LBBPQ 4-in-1 Combination Steam Oven.Runner-up combination microwave: Panasonic NN-CD58JS Combination Microwave.Best combination microwave: Sharp R959SLMAA Combination Microwave.To find the best, the GHI put 31 combination microwaves to the test. The most advanced boast specialised functions like steaming and yoghurt making, while others have a grill but not a convection oven.
Capable of grilling, baking and roasting, some models can replace your oven completely. Combination microwaves have fancy features beyond that of a regular solo microwave.
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