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

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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.

Microwaves are a good way to cut your energy costs as they use significantly less energy than other cooking appliances. Some models at this price will come with other extras such as delayed start and multi-stage cooking (to automatically switch between heating modes such as defrosting and heating).

Microwave cookware

A microwave's power is measured in watts - and generally, the higher the wattage, the faster your food cooks. or High Ideal for anything with a high water content and the best setting for steaming. It’s also good for reheating ready-made meals, soups, canned foods, cold coffee and tea, mince or tender meat, poultry, fish, cooked pasta, and most vegetables. or Low The best choice for defrosting large items such as whole poultry and fish, and dense meat. Also good for softening butter or melting chocolate. This makes them very easy to use, but you won’t usually get much in the way of auto cook or defrost programs (see features to look out for, below). 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.

Auto cook programs Enter the type and weight of food, and the microwave will automatically set the time and power needed to cook it. Premium models can offer up to 30 programs, including specialised ones for popcorn or roasts. You may need to cook your food for longer than recommended to make sure it’s piping hot all the way through. Are microwaves energy efficient?

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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. Despite their relatively straightforward purpose, microwaves can vary considerably in terms of the accessories and features they offer.