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

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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). Microwaves come in all sizes, ranging from small, compact models to large, bulkier machines that will take up much more space.

That’s why, at B&M, we have a full kitchen range to help you to prepare the best food for less. Tableware, Cookware and Baking Sets Keeping your microwave clean will help to reduce energy costs too because bits of food, grime, and spills will add a couple more seconds to the cooking time of your food. 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. Multi-step programming This allows you to program different cooking modes in sequence, to automatically switch between defrosting and cooking your dinner, for example. 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.

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.

Head to our guide to microwave brands to discover those that Which? members recommend. Are high-powered microwaves better than low-powered? 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. Need we say more? For fast and easy clean-up after your meal, just pop it in the dishwasher with your plates and let the machine take care of the washing up. Our selection of cheap kitchen electricals from big names like Blaupunkt, Breville, George Foreman, Goodmans, Mo Health, Nescafe, Prolex, Russell Hobbs, Slush Puppie, Tefal, Tower and Weight Watchers will enable you to cook almost any food you can imagine - and many may save you money on energy. Keep You and Your Kitchen Tidy

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. 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? 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. Our Eco Buy models are also excellent at the key tasks, scoring 65% and above, so you get the best of both worlds.

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.If your turntable is on the grimy side, simply remove it and wash with warm soapy water – or pop it in the dishwasher if your model permits.