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

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Half of those we’ve tested need at least 30cm above them, but we’ve found plenty that only need between 10cm and 20cm. While manufacturers do generally state the internal capacity, this doesn't actually tell you what size dishes you'll be able to get inside.

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. 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. 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).

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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.

Basic microwaves tend to be the smallest; some combis measure almost twice the size of the smallest solo and grill microwaves we’ve tested. 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).

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? 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. 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. Multi-step programming This allows you to program different cooking modes in sequence, to automatically switch between defrosting and cooking your dinner, for example. 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.Combis usually have a much bigger capacity than standard machines. The average combi can fit a 35cm-wide dish inside, compared with 29cm for a typical solo model. Clearance space These tips will help you to save even more money when using your microwave. Choose the correct power setting for your dish 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.