Microwave buying guide

Microwave capacity

Microwave ovens can go from 17 to 44 litres in capacity. A larger capacity will have a larger turntable and more interior height, letting you cook larger dishes or more than one dish at once.

A large capacity microwave will give you the most space to cook big dishes. Combination microwaves can grill and bake as well heat and defrost, so they’re great for cooking all kinds of dishes.

Microwave colour

We have a great choice of microwaves in different colours and designs to match the look of your kitchen. From stylish cream colour microwaves to a bold microwave red colour, find your perfect colour match!

Flatbed or turntable microwave

Flatbed microwaves don’t have a cooking turntable. This means flatbed microwave ovens are really easy to clean, give you even more cooking capacity and guarantee uniform and even cooking.

Humidity sensor microwave

A humidity sensor checks moisture levels in your microwave oven to cook food without drying it out – all at the touch of a button.

Steam function microwave

A steam function injects high-density steam into the upper area of the microwave, giving you a fast way to cook all kinds of food. And because it cooks with steam, it helps to reduce fat content while retaining moisture. Great for healthy eating!

Microwave inverter technology

Inverter microwave tech allows the microwave to cook at different powers to suit the food you’re cooking. That means you get better results with an even temperature and texture.

Microwave cleaning

Ceramic enamel and stainless steel microwaves are easy to clean and cut odours inside the microwave. So, you’ll be able to easily wipe away food mess.

Intelligent sensor technology

Intelligent sensor technology allows you to select the type of food you want to cook, rather than inputting a time, power or weight. The microwave sensor analyses the humidity inside the oven, letting you know the exact moment your food is ready to eat.

Auto cook/auto defrost

Some microwaves also include functions that let you enter the weight and type of food before calculating the optimum settings, so you can safely defrost and cook without the guesswork.

Microwave interior

Microwaves come with lots of different interiors ranging from ceramic enamel to stainless steel interior microwaves. These help make microwave cleaning easier and reduce odours inside the microwave.

Microwave power

Measured in watts, microwave power varies from 800 to 1200W. The higher a microwave wattage, the faster your food will be cooked.

Built-in or freestanding microwave

Where do you keep your microwave oven? Built-in microwaves are designed to slot seamlessly into your kitchen units. Whereas freestanding microwaves are designed to sit on top of your worktop – so you can put them where you want.