Microwaves

Microwave ovens have made cooking and reheating meals as easy as pushing a button. From popcorn to cupcakes and potatoes, the microwave oven is as versatile as it is convenient.

Microwave ovens come in many different varieties. Their most distinctive differences are in their size, installation type and the features they boast.

Microwave oven capacity: Size & dimension

Microwave ovens vary in size, from around 15 liters to 32 liters and above. Size requirements depend not only on the size of the household, but also on the activity for which the microwave oven will be used. However, a useful rule of thumb for the right size is the following, but allow for more space if you plan to use the microwave oven more extensively:

1-2 people, light use for defrosting:

• Capacity: 20 liters and below
• Exterior dimensions: 45cm wide, 26cm high and 34cm deep with the door closed

3-4 people, mainly for defrosting regular meals:

• Capacity: 30 liters and below
• Exterior dimensions: 48cm wide, 30cm high and 37cm deep with the door closed

More than 4 people, use for defrosting and cooking small meals

• 30 liters and above
• Exterior dimensions: 54cm wide, 43cm high and 30cm deep with the door closed

Microwave installation type

There are two options for the installation of a microwave oven – built-in or freestanding.

Built-in microwaves, as the name suggests, are built into your kitchen like other appliances like your oven or dishwasher. They can be placed either under the kitchen counter or as part of your overhead kitchen cabinets, so they always have a fixed place in your kitchen.

Freestanding microwave ovens (also known as table top or compact microwaves) can be put wherever you want them to stand at any given moment, which gives you more flexibility if you need more room to do other things.

Microwave oven features & functions

Modern microwave ovens come with a variety of features and functions that let you create more intricate meals in addition to heating and defrosting.
Microwave ovens with grill functions let you grill meat to perfection, while convection oven functionality makes a microwave oven equivalent to a big oven in cooking versatility.
Finally, easy to clean interiors make them even easier to use and maintain.

>>> Check out some simple cooking recipes using microwave ovens:

• No-fail microwave roasted chicken recipe
• Try this 5-min microwave macaroni & cheese recipe

Choosing the right microwave oven with Electrolux

Electrolux microwave ovens offer the perfect combination of versatile cooking features and programmes for baking, grilling, reheating and everything in between. Appliances by Electrolux also boast outstanding energy efficiency and are known for their ease of use and nice design, making a purchase from Electrolux the best choice for your kitchen.

For more useful tips, read our Microwave Oven Buying Guide here.