6 tips to keep in mind when buying a microwave oven

If you just want an appliance for quickly reheating food, cooking ready meals, and defrosting frozen food then the solo microwave is the most suitable option for you. But if you are looking for something robust that can handle a fair bit of cooking, then a convection oven is the one you should go for.

A microwave doesn’t come in just one size, and you can find ones ranging from 0.5 cubic feet to 1.5 cubic feet in size. The rule of thumb to pick the perfect size is to consider the space available in your kitchen. Don’t forget to make sure that the available space in your kitchen can fit the oven securely that you are planning to buy.

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Another parameter to check is a microwave’s capacity, which is in liters. It dictates how much food can be cooked in one go. The perfect size for you depends on how many members are there in your family.

A large family will naturally require a bigger microwave oven to cater to their needs. If you have four or fewer members then 15-20 litres will be ideal. Families with more than four members generally go for ovens with more than 25 litres of capacity.

Besides the above though, its also important to remember that microwaves have fairly complex workings. It is therefore a good idea to invest in an Annual Maintenance Contract for your microwave, which can help ensure it stays in tip top condition throughout its lifecycle, for a relatively nominal amount.

Here’s a little pro tip. Consider investing in Croma’s ZipCare Maintain 1 Year AMC Plan for Microwave, which covers a basic function check, cleaning of any deposits on the outer body and panels, a deep cleaning of the inner surface, including removal of food deposits and grease. The plan also covers a check on the functioning of components such as the magnetron, the tray motor, and so on. If that wasn’t enough, it also covers a cleaning of the immediate premises around the microwave.