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

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While manufacturers do generally state the internal capacity, this doesn't actually tell you what size dishes you'll be able to get inside. 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. Touch-panel controls These take far less effort to press than push-button controls. If you do go for button controls, they should be large, easy to press and not too close together.

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. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with water, white vinegar and sliced citrus fruits (lemon, lime or orange) Head to our guide to microwave brands to discover those that Which? members recommend. Are high-powered microwaves better than low-powered? 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.

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. or Medium High Reheating single-serving leftovers, casseroles, stews, ribs, and foods with cheese. You can also use it to warm milk but be sure to stir it every 15 seconds so you don't end up with a thin film on top. or Medium Low Simmer foods such as chilli, sauces, rice and cereal on this setting. You can also use it to defrost smaller items - many microwaves use Medium Low as the ‘auto defrost’ setting. A microwave's power is measured in watts - and generally, the higher the wattage, the faster your food cooks. 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).

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.

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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. 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. Multi-step programming This allows you to program different cooking modes in sequence, to automatically switch between defrosting and cooking your dinner, for example.

Microwaves come in all sizes, ranging from small, compact models to large, bulkier machines that will take up much more space. If your family regularly has latecomers to dinner, or if you often dish up a meal for someone to enjoy when they arrive home from a late shift at work, cover their plated food with our Microwave Plate Cover and, when they’re ready to eat, it can go straight from the fridge to the microwave. It’ll help keep the moisture in their meal and – equally as importantly – keep any splatters contained so the inside of your microwave oven stays clean. 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. Cooking certain foods at full power will dry them out or burn the outside before the middle is done. And you’ll use more energy doing so, too. These tips will help you to save even more money when using your microwave. Choose the correct power setting for your dish

Microwaves are a good way to cut your energy costs as they use significantly less energy than other cooking appliances. 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). Clear labelling Controls should be clearly labelled with a large font size. Digital displays should be brightly lit and easy to read. If you're visually impaired, consider one that beeps when you make a selection. Basic microwaves tend to be the smallest; some combis measure almost twice the size of the smallest solo and grill microwaves we’ve tested. 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.