TOP 8 ovens with microwave function for 2021. What parameters are used to select?

The more kitchen equipment a housewife has, the less time it takes to prepare food and the more dishes are served to the household.

Nowadays, ovens with microwave functions are becoming increasingly popular .

Kitchens in apartments are small and it is difficult to arrange all the devices that help you quickly and efficiently cook, heat food and perform other operations.

If you are in a hurry and want to immediately find out the best offers from different online stores , you can familiarize yourself with the table and see the current prices on the Yandex.Market service by clicking on the “find out price” button in the table opposite the model.

Rating of the TOP 7 best ovens with microwave function

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What is an oven with microwave function?

Note! Kitchen equipment that combines the functions of an oven and a microwave oven takes up little space and replaces 2 devices.

One housing contains heating elements and a magnetron – a short-wave emitter. It can be used as a regular oven and microwave oven.

A built-in oven with a microwave function has its positive aspects :

• a large number of modes for defrosting, heating and cooking ;
• saving useful kitchen space;
• Heating of products is fast and uniform ;
• One device requires maintenance;
• the cost is high, but buying an oven and microwave oven separately is more expensive.

Having placed the food in the oven, the housewife simply dials the desired program on the control panel.

Negative aspects of combined equipment:

• the working chambers of combined devices are smaller in size ;
• oven - microwave is more often used and consumes a lot of electricity , requiring a separate connection;
• If one unit fails, the kitchen is left virtually without 2 devices.

It is worth noting! The process of processing food in the microwave is short. It is usually placed on the countertop to quickly remove and place food.

The combined device is installed like an oven, lower, and you have to constantly bend over.

Often, manufacturers install additional functions in combined equipment that raise the price, but are not used during operation.

Alternatives to a full-size oven: compact ovens, air fryers and other devices

The traditional full-size oven is a seemingly integral part of the modern kitchen. We have become accustomed to this since those times when there were no built-in surfaces, and the only type of available equipment was the classic free-standing stove (usually with four burners). The solution turned out to be so familiar and “self-evident” that the vast majority of users do not even consider other options other than a free-standing stove or installing a built-in hob, and under it a full-size built-in oven. (But the oven does not have to be installed under the hob - it, for example, can be mounted higher, at the level of the countertop, which will significantly facilitate the process of operation and control over the preparation of dishes.)

However, the rhythm of life is changing: traditional pies and other “long” dishes are becoming an increasingly rare guest on the home table - many simply do not have time to prepare such dishes. At the same time, against the backdrop of rising real estate prices, the “specific benefit” of each square meter in the house is increasing: owners of studio apartments and small one-room apartments cannot always afford to “spend” an extra cubic meter on a full-size oven. Similar problems plague owners of small-sized kitchens in large apartments. The number of kitchen appliances and all kinds of appliances has increased significantly in recent years: you need to find a place for a multicooker, a grill, a coffee machine, and a dishwasher... As a result, many are beginning to wonder whether they really need a full-size oven. Doubts are justified: everyone can independently calculate how many times over the last month they have used this kitchen appliance and what its usefulness turned out to be.

What solutions are available to the modern user who has decided to give up the oven, but is not ready to give up the opportunity to cook a pie, bake chicken or cook boiled pork from time to time? First of all, these are, of course, small-sized ovens, which often have the same functionality and are inferior only in size. In addition, we have access to microwave ovens with grill and convection functions, air fryers, and even more exotic solutions (for example, some dishes can be cooked using a regular contact grill and some tricks). Let's take a look at such devices and figure out what opportunities they open up for us and how suitable they are as a replacement for a full-fledged stationary oven.

Mini ovens

The most obvious solution that comes to mind is replacing your full-size oven with a compact freestanding mini-oven.

This solution has several obvious advantages: a mini-oven (as the name suggests) takes up less space. In addition, if necessary, it can be put away for long-term storage in a box and removed only when needed (that is, it is not necessary to allocate time in the kitchen to permanently place another appliance). The most compact models are barely larger than a regular microwave oven. And the price of such a device will be much cheaper than an oven.

Gemlux GL-OR-1838MN with dimensions 502×335×454 mm

The key disadvantage of such devices is again their compactness (reduced volume of the working chamber), as well as the fact that such mini-ovens consume a lot of electricity (this will be important for owners of gas ovens). Some difficulties may arise with cleaning such devices: there are usually no modes for automatically cleaning the working chamber, and the materials used often get dirty easily.

Another potential disadvantage (which you can only find out about when you start using the device) can be the high temperature of the external elements (case, door, handle, etc.). Unfortunately, heat dissipation in such mini-ovens often suffers, and therefore the body or door can heat up to quite high temperatures (sometimes you can even get burned on them).

Starwind SMO2002 - oven and roaster

In most cases, mini-ovens are equipped with a standard set of accessories - a baking sheet (or a pair), a metal grid, as well as a spit and grip (if the device has a motor for rotating the spit).

Spit with grip

This accessory will be useful for lovers of grilled chicken and similar dishes.

Mini-ovens have two heating elements (upper and lower), the heating of which, as a rule, can be adjusted independently of each other. The convection and spit rotation modes are also independently turned on and off, which gives the user ample opportunity to configure the appropriate mode.

Standard view of the inner chamber of a mini oven

As we can see, the dimensions of the chamber are not too large, but they are quite sufficient for baking a not too large pie, as well as cookies, croissants and similar sweet products.

In general, if you plan to cook for one or two people, or if it is really important to save every centimeter of usable space in the kitchen, then such a solution can be an excellent replacement for the oven.

Mini-oven Redmond RO-5704: compact oven with convection, spit and lighting

The power of such mini-ovens, as a rule, ranges from 800-100 for younger models to 1600-1800 W for older ones. Based on these numbers, you can quite easily imagine what certain models will be capable of: less powerful ones are better suited for making hot sandwiches, and if you plan to regularly cook chicken or large pieces of meat, then it is better to pay attention to ovens with higher power (it would be unwise to save here).

Six miniature cupcakes is the capacity limit for some models

microwaves

Another alternative to full-size ovens can be the most common microwave ovens. More precisely, those of them that are equipped with grill and convection functions.

At the same time, we understand very well that such an alternative will require some effort: despite all the efforts of marketers, a microwave oven, as before, is rarely perceived as a device intended for cooking.

Microwave oven Candy CMXC 30DCS with grill and convection

The vast majority of modern users are ready to heat food in the microwave, prepare porridge and hot sandwiches, but further progress is difficult. And this despite the fact that many microwave ovens are equipped with full-fledged books containing detailed descriptions of dozens (if not hundreds) of recipes for various dishes and modes suitable for their preparation. At a minimum, such devices cope more than adequately with simple recipes like fried chicken.

Grilled chicken legs

The vast majority of microwave ovens equipped with convection and grill functions can operate in several modes: microwave, grill, convection, as well as combined modes - microwave with grill and microwave with convection.

This variety allows you to fully prepare a wide variety of dishes: during testing, our authors were able to successfully cook in the microwave not only baked meat and chicken, but also fish, country-style potatoes and jacket potatoes, pies and charlottes, baked vegetables and much more.

Charlotte from the microwave

Of course, these dishes do not always look as impressive as those that were prepared in a full-fledged oven, however, if we are not talking about “making it beautiful”, but about purely utilitarian tasks - preparing a variety of food in a limited space, then Microwave ovens can very well act as a compact oven.

When purchasing such devices, naturally, you need to make sure that the microwave has “grill” and “convection” modes, and also evaluate the size of the working chamber of the device. After all, it is this parameter that determines how large volumes of food can be cooked in the oven at one time.

It is especially pleasant that we did not note any significant disadvantages when using microwave ovens as a cooking device. Our reviewers noted only minor technical shortcomings of some models that were not directly related to the preparation process and the quality of the final result.

Combi ovens

A combi oven is a convection oven with a steam cooking function. This is practically professional equipment. Small combi steamers are used in cafes and mini-bakeries, large ones - in enterprises, confectionery shops and baking shops. They guarantee high, consistent cooking quality, wide range of use and excellent results. At the same time, a convection oven with a steam function is a fairly expensive device, the price of which can easily reach 100 thousand rubles.

However, similar devices can also be found on the home device market. Not long ago, our test laboratory received the Rawmid Future RFM-01 oven, which has the functions of professional combi ovens, but is much more affordable. The device has a modern design, it has more than 30 automatic programs, electronic control and the ability to combine the functions of an air fryer, grill and steaming.

Combi steamer Rawmid RFM-01

Based on the testing results, we found out that a home convection oven is in almost no way (except for size) inferior to a full-fledged oven. In addition, it can replace a steamer and grill. Thanks to the presence of numerous automatic programs, as well as the ability to set your own program combinations in the settings, you can prepare a huge range of different dishes.

Chicken from the oven

Cooking in the steam mode will allow you to cook the most healthy food, and the grill mode with steam will ensure consistently excellent baked goods. The grilled chicken will not dry out or burn; the steamed rice will be appreciated by the most demanding cooks.

Steamed rice

Air fryers

Despite the fact that the fashion for air fryers has passed and now these devices are not in great demand and are sold at large discounts (just buy them!), they are still of interest as a replacement for the oven. True, you need to look closely at the air fryer carefully: practice shows that this device has an increased chance of being sent to the far shelf or mezzanine ahead of time.

Air fryer Kitfort KT-2209

It hardly makes sense to talk in detail about what this device is and what the principle of its operation is: this is already well known to everyone. Let us only remind you that food processing in a convection oven occurs due to the circulation of hot air. The main advantage of this method is the ability to cook with virtually no oil and get products that are tender from the inside with a crispy crust. The circulation system is responsible for uniform roasting.

The temperature of food processing in an air fryer can be either quite low (from 60 °C) or very high - up to about 200 °C, which allows you to cook the vast majority of simple dishes - baked potatoes, chicken, meat and fish, as well as baked goods.

Air fryer baked goods

A separate type of air fryer can be called an air fryer - this, as the name suggests, is a hybrid of an air fryer, in which products are cooked under the influence of hot air streams, and deep fryers, where they are cooked in heated oil. In the case of an air fryer, as the manufacturer promises, we will need very little oil, so the product will be healthier, and the question of what to do with one and a half liters of used vegetable oil will not arise.

Air fryer Gemlux GL-AF-15

What is the main difference between an air fryer and an air fryer? There is a special metal basket (they can be fixed or rotating), which is placed in the working chamber and in which, in fact, cooking takes place.

Cooking chicken in the air fryer Rawmid Modern RMA-02

Air fryers can also be equipped with a bread holder, a steak tray, a special pizza holder, a fryer, a frying pan, etc. All this opens up wide possibilities for preparing a wide variety of dishes.

In such an “oven” you can cook not only French fries or bake a whole chicken, but also fry a steak.

Maybe an air fryer can also act as a dehydrator (food dryer). To do this, the device must be started at low temperatures and set to a long operating time (at least several hours). This way you can dry vegetables and fruits, mushrooms or herbs.

Dried bananas

It's no secret that air fryers are sometimes called "multi-ovens." This name is fully justified: after all, deep-frying itself is only one of the device’s capabilities. In addition, this device allows you to prepare French fries, grilled chicken or fry meat. With skill and dexterity, you can bake a pie, dry fruit, or dry mushrooms in an air fryer. Separately, we note that the device heats up, unlike a conventional oven, almost instantly, so the cooking time for dinner is reduced.

Contact grills

Another (not too obvious) way to cook something “like in an oven” without having an oven itself is to use a contact grill. True, for this you will need a special container - a reusable metal baking tray (sometimes it comes with the grill itself) or a disposable foil tray.

Grill-oven Redmond RGM-M808P

Some manufacturers (for example, Redmond) specifically focus on this feature and especially emphasize that the grill allows you to cook “like in an oven.”

Baked potatoes with meat

Frankly, we were somewhat skeptical about such an “innovation”, but based on the test results we recognized that this method of baking (and baking) has a right to exist.

Lemon Pie

The only thing that the user should remember is that the volume of product that fits in the tray will be relatively small (maximum three to four servings), and the cooking time may be slightly longer than expected.

Vegetable stew with chicken

However, it is unlikely that the nuances listed above can be called a significant drawback in this case. The fact is that it is unlikely that anyone will seriously go to the store to buy a grill in order to use it as an alternative to the oven.

Quite the contrary - the buyer needs a grill first of all, and the roasting and baking modes in this case will be a pleasant “bonus”. And therefore, the requests to them will be slightly lower. No one expects any miracle or magical result from such an “oven”.

conclusions

Our experience testing all kinds of kitchen appliances has shown that, if desired, finding an alternative to a modern oven is not such a difficult task. There are many different devices on the market that can cope with this in one way or another.

Sometimes the result of such a replacement will be barely distinguishable from the original, and sometimes some compromises will have to be made with regard to the quality of preparation and general ease of use.

And, of course, you will have to get used to the “alternative” device. Before you begin to confidently use the same microwave oven with a grill function or an air fryer, you will have to carefully study the instructions in order to get a complete understanding of the capabilities of the device and the features of the various cooking modes.

How the device works

In a conventional oven, food is heated by heat coming from outside .
Heating elements are built into the side walls, at the top and turn on depending on the selected operating mode.

In microwave ovens, a magnetron located on the side or bottom generates low-frequency radiation into the chamber.

Passing through food, the rays affect the liquid contained in the molecules.

Very fast heating occurs throughout the entire depth of the dish . At the same time, the water partially evaporates, the products become drier.

Keep in mind! Both types of heaters are built inside an oven with a microwave function.

All modes are launched from the control panel. The housewife can only choose what she needs now, bake a delicious roll or defrost meat.

To prepare dishes, oven modes are usually chosen . They turn out tasty and juicy, but they take a lot of time.

Ready-made food is often heated in the microwave and food is defrosted.

Operating mode and main functions

Stay up to date! The oven and microwave in combination equipment are switched on alternately, with the exception of special programs.

The convenience of the equipment is not only about saving space. You can cook food using alternately the oven and microwave without removing the baking tray from the cooking chamber .

For example, take ready-made meals out of the freezer, defrost them quickly using micro-rays and then bake them.

Conversely, bake the chicken in the oven, then turn on the magnetron and get a crispy crust on the bird.

Dishes for microwave oven

First of all, dishes for microwave use in the oven must be heat-resistant, i.e. heat-resistant with thick walls. Glass dishes are best for baking and baking. The dish does not burn, and such dishes are easier to clean than those made from other materials.

Important! When choosing dishes for the microwave in the oven, carefully inspect its surface; it should be uniform, i.e. without clouding or visible damage.

Dishes for microwave oven

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What characteristics should you pay attention to when choosing?

When choosing an oven with a microwave function, you should first pay attention to the equipment that meets the consumer’s general requirements .

Then, among the models, select a model with suitable additional functions.

Dimensions

For your information! With the same external dimensions of the case, 2 in 1 equipment has a smaller working chamber.

Therefore, for a large family and lovers of grilled chicken, you should choose a larger oven.

For built-in models, it is important that there is free space in the niche on the sides and top.

The heated air must escape freely, giving way to cold air so that the oven does not overheat.

For large non-standard models, it is necessary to make custom-made furniture.

Power

The more powerful the oven, the faster it can heat up , and cooking will take less time.

On the other hand, more powerful equipment consumes more energy. You should choose the best option.

Devices that use energy sparingly are marked with energy saving class A.

The most profitable ones, which have special programs for economical consumption of electricity, are marked “A++” . But the price for such equipment is higher.

Cleaning type

Reference! Ovens and microwaves have one thing in common - they constantly need to be cleaned inside to remove grease and steam deposited on the walls.

Doing this using conventional methods is difficult and time-consuming.

Ovens with microwave functions have built-in cleaning methods according to the principle:

• hydrolysis;
• pyrolysis;
• catalysis.

The hydrolysis method involves dissolving fat with steam. Place a container of water in the chamber and heat it.

Then soft dirt is removed manually with a napkin with the addition of detergents.

Cleaning by pyrolysis involves burning and turning fat into ash under high temperatures.

The maximum heating temperature is set. Then the dust is removed from the walls with a dry sponge.

Important! Purification by catalysis takes minimal time. Inside the case there are plates that absorb fat and excess moisture. They need to be changed periodically.

Safety

All electric stoves are designed to prevent human hands from entering the heating zone . When you open the door, the heating turns off immediately.

The child lock prevents a child from opening the oven and changing the program during operation.

Doors with 4 layers of glass always keep the outside cold. Thin double-glazed windows allow heat to pass through. You can burn your hand on them.

The overheating protection system is a particularly important feature for built-in models.

Sensors turn off heating when the body temperature is high and prevent equipment from burning out and furniture from warping.

Additional functions

Many additional functions are built into the combined equipment.

Need to know! About 30 types of different bells and whistles are installed in an oven with a microwave function. Among the popular options:

• grill - an open spiral on top makes the crust crispy;
• convection - forced air movement inside the chamber equalizes temperature and heating;
• turbo grill – simultaneous grill operation and air ventilation throughout the chamber;
• spit;
• with steamer function ;
• telescopic guides - sheets and grates move outward from the hot chamber;
• electronic programming of cooking modes;
• delayed start;
• sound signals when opening the door , at the end of the working cycle;
• fault indication.

Manufacturers, in addition to useful functions, sometimes install a lot of bells and whistles, many of which are not needed by the buyer or are used extremely rarely.

This affects the cost of ovens.

Microwave oven

If not installed, there will be splashes inside the casing. With inverter control, the equipment will not allow the food to heat up to the point of crackling. Consumers note the disadvantage of the inverter stoves under consideration in terms of vulnerability to grease. To operate the oven, a temperature sensor is used to maintain modes. The food is prepared quickly; frying meat takes 20 minutes. For the oven, quartz lamps located near the ceiling are used. Forced airflow is provided by a fan, like in a convection oven.

The difference between the expensive Panasonic NN-CS596S microwave oven is the absence of a rotating table. The technology of creating a uniform field has been applied, the principle of the spit becomes unnecessary. The inverter models under consideration also operate in normal mode, when time and power are set. On a par with touch, where there is automation. With forced convection, an air fryer is obtained. This is a publicity stunt showing the versatility of the device. Panasonic NN-CS596S can work as:

1. Microwave.
2. Oven.
3. Grill.
4. Double boiler.

The last function requires that water be added to the generator tank. The Panasonic NN-CS596S microwave oven has combined modes and a good effect is achieved.

An oven means baking trays that create conditions for uniform heating. This cannot be achieved without a fan. Nowhere does it say that the Rolsen MG2080TH has one. The difference lies in the presence of baking sheets; without them, the device becomes a grill.

Review of popular models

The demand for combined ovens with microwave functions is constantly growing.

Manufacturers offer a large selection to suit every taste. We offer an overview of the TOP 8 most popular models. The rating is based on the ratings and reviews of customers that they left on the popular shopping service Yandex Market.

For each model, technical characteristics, pros and cons, as well as current prices are indicated.

#1

Midea TF944EG9-BL

Touch control, self-diagnosis of faults, operating mode indication.

Additional functions: electronic programmer, built-in clock, sound timer, convection.

The Midea TF944EG9-BL model has a special coating that does not leave fingerprints.

Specifications:

• dimensions 595×454×568 mm;
• volume 44 l;
• power 3350 W;
• energy efficiency class A;
• cleaning type – steam;
• safety child lock.

Advantages

• stainless steel chamber;
• 13 programs;
• glass baking tray included;
• emergency shutdown;
• 2 year warranty.

Flaws

• high energy consumption;
• housings are only black;
• double-layer glass.

#2

Bosch HMG636NS1

Large oven with 4D heating, 6 power levels and telescopic guides.

The Bosch HMG636NS1 model with touch control and 9 programs has an intuitive control system.

When cooking in the oven, you can simultaneously connect the microwave functions.

Temperature range 30 – 300⁰.

Specifications:

• dimensions 595×595×548 mm;
• volume 67 l;
• power 3650 W;
• energy efficiency class B;
• cleaning type – TitanEmail enamel for easy cleaning;
• safety - emergency shutdown.

Advantages

• power is adjusted depending on the mode;
• laminated glass;
• oven size XXL;
• handle lock;
• the cooling system has an impeller;
• soft door closing system;
• automatic temperature adjustment;
• residual heat indicator.

Flaws

• only 1 level of guides;
• high energy consumption;
• You can cook only one dish at a time;
• requires a niche of non-standard size for installation.

#3

MAUNFELD MCMO 44.9S

Compact, energy-saving, with an independent installation type and memory for preparing 13 dishes.

The MAUNFELD MCMO 44.9S model has 9 operating modes, including grill with 3 power modes and convection.

Panoramic glass, always cold outside. Additionally, a timer and multifunctional clock are installed.

The door opens in any mode.

Specifications:

• dimensions 460×550×600 mm;
• volume 44 l;
• power 3350 W;
• energy efficiency class A;
• cleaning type - manual;
• safety - automatic shutdown.

Advantages

• compact;
• fast heating;
• The grill and convection are turned on at the same time.

Flaws

• switching modes using rotating knobs;
• the door opens downwards;
• no child lock;
• difficult to clean.

#4

Fornelli FEA 60 Duetto mw IX

Miniature and simple for the garden with a silver body and child protection.

The Fornelli FEA 60 Duetto mw IX model is compact, with independent installation.

It has 11 heating modes, including additional grill, convection, defrosting.

Rotary mode switches. Digital display. Energy consumption class A.

Specifications:

• dimensions 455×594×545 mm;
• volume 44 l;
• power 3350 W;
• energy efficiency class A;
• type of cleaning – traditional;
• safety – protection from children.

Advantages

• timer with shutdown;
• digital display;
• protection from children;
• compact, lightweight, easy to transport.

Flaws

• difficult care;
• handle control;
• no spit.

#5

Gorenje BCM 547-ORAW

For gourmets and supporters of proper nutrition, eco-cooking function, large grill and ventilated heating.

Compact multifunctional model Gorenje BCM 547-ORAW with multi-level cooking.

The panel is glass, electronic control with recessed switches and a touch programmer.

The door has 3 glasses, a protective mesh and a thermal layer.

Specifications:

• dimensions 595×455×546 mm;
• volume 50 l;
• power 3000 W;
• energy efficiency class A++;
• steam cleaning type;
• safety – child lock, thermoelectric fuse.

Advantages

• Several dishes are prepared at the same time;
• quick oven heating;
• low power consumption;
• a large set of baking sheets included;
• replaceable guides; eco cooking mode.

Flaws

• vaulted body shape;
• no grill.

#6

Zigmund & Shtain EN 102.112 S

Compact, independent oven with touch switches and grill, long warranty period.

Robust and miniature model Zigmund & Shtain EN 102.112 S with hinged door. Touch switches.

The camera has a backlight, a fan for cooling, a child safety system, and automatic shutdown.

The electric grill is located on top. There is a defrosting program, convection, 14 heating modes.

Specifications:

• dimensions 595×455×565 mm;
• volume 40 l;
• power 2550 W;
• energy efficiency class A;
• type of cleaning – traditional;
• safety – child lock, auto shut off;

Advantages

• warranty period 3 years;
• child protection installed;
• removable door;
• sound timer.

Flaws

• door with 2 glasses;
• difficult cleaning.

#7

Bosch HNG6764W6

German quality, powerful and large oven, 15 operating modes, energy saving.

The Bosch HNG6764W6 model is designed for a large family. It has an emergency shutdown, child protection, and a door closer.

4-layer glass is always cold on the outside.

Specifications:

• dimensions 595×595×548 mm;
• volume 67 l;
• power 3650 W;
• energy efficiency class A;
• cleaning type: pyrolytic;
• safety – locking, child protection.

Advantages

• telescopic guides;
• meat temperature probe included;
• built-in steam generator;
• LED and side lighting;
• Multi-level cooking;
• mode indication;
• individual cooking time;
• steaming;
• sleep timer;
• easy care.

Flaws

• telescopic guides only on level 1;
• high electricity consumption.

#8

Siemens CM636GBW1

Small in size, with a large number of programs and easy oven cleaning.

The Siemens CM636GBW1 model has mixed control of buttons and rotary knobs.

There is a built-in energy saving program. Large selection of programs - 11.

Catalytic cleaning allows you to clean your oven in minutes.

Specifications:

• dimensions 455×595×548 mm;
• volume 45 l;
• power 3650 W;
• energy saving class A+;
• catalytic cleaning type;
• safety – door lock.

Advantages

• energy efficient;
• Beautiful design;
• The oven is easy to clean;
• there is a grill;
• many programs.

Flaws

• no spit;
• white – easily soiled for the kitchen;
• It is impossible to cook more than 1 dish.