How to choose the right microwave for you
Choosing a microwave for your home, on the face of it might seem like a straightforward decision, but really you aren’t just choosing it just for your home. You are also choosing it for your lifestyle, the kinds of food you like to eat, and the kinds you like to cook for others, as well as the time you have to spare to prepare the food you love.
You might also take into account your personal tastes, the design of your home and the space available in what is the hub of every modern household; your kitchen.
Take all those things into consideration, and it starts to become clear that the microwave is a much more personal thing than many of the other appliances that populate our modern homes. Get it right and you’ll have just the right range of options in a microwave you will love to use for years to come. Get it wrong and you’ll soon regret it.
So how do you choose which one is right for you? Let’s have a look at some of the most important factors to consider:
Versatility
Perhaps one of the most important aspects of any microwave oven is its ability to do everything you need it to. You might well need it solely for heating up a convenient dinner after a long hard day. Then again you might be cooking a fresh dinner for a hungry family, you might love to bake, or wish to broaden your horizons by trying some new and exciting recipe ideas.
It is important to remember that there is no single category that anyone falls into, you might love the convenience of heating up a ready-made meal, but have always yearned to bake. You might just want as many different cooking options as possible in a combination microwave. Everyone is different, and luckily Panasonic has an extensive range of microwaves to cater for each and every one of us.
For those who enjoy the simplicity and convenience that a microwave oven can offer, in conjunction with a 1300W quartz grill and convection oven, then the Panasonic NN-CD58 3-IN-1 combination microwave ticks every box. With its 27L capacity, stainless steel finish and impressive range of auto-programs it does exactly what it is designed to do, and looks great too.
The NN-CD58 forms part of an exciting new range for 2018; A collection of microwave ovens that give the convenience of cooking food quickly, and the added options of enjoying freshly grilled or baked food any time you choose.
The Panasonic NN-CT56 is another microwave oven with simplicity and versatility at its heart, with its impressive black finish fitting easily into any kitchen and an added range of grill and convection oven functions to go alongside the powerful 1000W microwave oven and 6 power levels. Giving all the benefits of a generous capacity 27L microwave and a 100-220°C convection oven, along with the options to try something different when the mood takes you; grilled mackerel with green bean and tomato pesto perhaps? Or maybe grilled fish with lentil curry?
A combination 3-in-1 microwave is the perfect choice for those looking to try something new or use their microwave in a different and far more convenient way.
When it comes to genuine versatility 3-in-1 microwaves can literally do it all, combining the power to microwave, grill or bake food simply and quickly. Ideal for families or those who love fresh, healthy food, these true combination microwaves present a revolution in the way you prepare your meals. Why have three or four different appliances cooking several different things in a range of different ways? Why not use one single combination microwave for everything, from delicious Roast Lamb to delightful fairy cakes?
Space
Another factor in choosing your perfect microwave oven is often that of space. Planning where your new microwave will be in your kitchen can be just as important as what you plan to use it for. If space is at a premium, then it might be wise to look for a compact and stylish solution. The Panasonic NN-CT55, with its striking white finish, has a compact, slim line design that reduces its overall footprint by 20% compared to conventional microwave ovens, giving you more valuable worktop space.
If you want your microwave oven to be compact, but still like the idea of a 3-in-1 combination microwave then the 2018 range of Panasonic combi-microwaves might well be the collection you need, giving you a wider range of cooking options with the 1300watt quartz grill, a convection oven and beautiful range of finishes. All without taking up too much space.
So we can see that choosing a microwave oven isn’t just a case of buy it and see, there are one or two pitfalls. Luckily though, with a little thought and planning, you will end up with an appliance you’ll treasure and which will serve your needs long into the future.
If you spend a little time thinking about yourself, your family and the way you like to live, there will almost definitely be a microwave oven to match, and a combination microwave could be the perfect solution.
