It is known that the oven can be combined with the stove and be a separate appliance - an oven. The oven is designed for long-term exposure to temperature on products. It is not possible to heat or defrost food in the oven, as:
- in the case of a gas oven - quick heating and a lot of inertia (heats up quickly, but it is impossible to warm everything up evenly);
- in the case of an electric oven - a slow process, not economical.
The solution may be a microwave or an alternative - an oven with a microwave function.
Such an oven can be either separately built-in (oven) or combined with a stove. It's all about your preference and capabilities. It should be noted that the electric oven may have a forced ventilation function. This is due to the fact that in a gas oven open fire and the setting of such turbines is impossible. Forced ventilation gives an increase in cooking speed and uniformity. An oven with a microwave function is a fairly popular appliance. There is quite a bit of debate on the Internet about which is better - all in one or separately? Naturally, separate devices will be the best option anyway. It's all about the needs.
If you have the space and budget, then a built-in oven with microwave function will be a good solution. The built-in oven can be located in a convenient place for you, which facilitates the design of ventilation. Built-in ovens have a number of their own nuances that you should pay attention to when buying such an appliance. The first thing that characterizes the oven is the working volume. Out of it, dimensions also follow. If you are not going to cook for a large family or bake a whole boar, then it is quite reasonable to buy a compact oven. In the case of a built-in oven, color is of secondary importance. The only thing that matters is the panels and the door.
The functionality of the oven can be quite large (for example, an oven with a microwave function). The internal structure also depends on the functional. If you have a grill, a separate heater will appear. If the microwave function, then there will be a special coating and a rotating pan. A variety of operating modes, in terms of temperature and operating time, intensity and distribution of heat - all this is only a plus. But if you only occasionally make fries, then all these functions will be unnecessary for you. The next point that plays a huge role in choosing an oven is the design of the door.
This is a matter of design idea of the manufacturer. It’s all about stretched baking sheets. First, note that an oven can have one to three removable baking sheets. Any oven with a microwave function usually has two baking sheets, both for different purposes. Regardless of the functionality, these technological shelves can be simply removable and rolling out. Depending on how the manufacturer took care of your convenience during cooking and subsequent washing, there may be one door that opens down or two doors (open to the side). In addition to the construct, it is necessary to pay attention to glass. If it has several layers, it means that the heat sink will be less. This affects the tightness too. Speaking of tightness, you should choose ovens with compaction seals and corrugated door edges.
So what are the requirements for a normal microwave oven? If you really need such a "transformer", then be sure to pay attention to the operating modes and quality of materials. It often happens that two devices combined in one device work much worse. Choosing a quality manufacturer such as AEG, Siemens and Bosch, you are already laying the foundation for a quality device. Also check the internal materials. Cheap plastic and seals will give you an odor and harmful toxins. High-quality heat-resistant steel will give not only a good resource of the device, but also ease of washing. The last thing to be sure to check is the presence of various baking sheets and additional forms and trays. Options play an important role, as it is a convenience. You will not need to buy something extra, and also guess with the dimensions. Add to the manufacturer’s proprietary materials and you get not only a bonus, but also peace of mind.