Through intensive study we came across this whirlpool microwave. I'd say from the outset that this unit can not, namely microwave, grill and convection function in 3x combination to operate, which is very advantageous for some roast. That's also already on deficits, particularly since this is a verschmerzbares in this case: namely Whirlpool has a stroke of genius called "Crisp system" invented. This allows using the Crisp-plate the crispy preparation of various dishes: Whether frozen fries, chicken legs, baked potatoes or fried - here much succeed easily and quickly. Two handful frozen fries are done in relation to the normal recirculation mode or in the oven in half (!) Cooking time, so about 10 minutes. One only has to enter the food category and the quantity. The coated Crisp-plate is then very easy to clean.
In recirculation mode to bake cakes or aufzubacken Aufbackbrötchen, is also a pleasure. The circulating air is evenly distributed and can be completely crispy buns. Cake is also carried evenly cooked, is not black on the outside and raw on the inside at the same time (as in our Severin microwave). For fun, you can advance the still Schnellvorheiz function (runs on connecting the grill) choose to ruckzuck auxiliary heating the oven to the desired temperature.
In addition to the preparation of the defrost Crisp plate is the biggest for my taste level of the device: You put the frozen food the best directly on the turntable, specifies the categories (meat, vegetables, etc.) and the weight. When a beep sounds, z. B. the roast must be turned over. 600 g meat is thawed so in about 7 to 10 minutes, and the very uniform, not even half the outside, the inside still frozen. The "3D" -Mikrowellenfunktion works excellent (with two microwave generators). However, one must experiment when thawed somewhat over time, what the manufacturer but does not conceal: The thawing time is calculated for -18 ° C cold food. Is it even colder, the thawing extended. But that's OK, you get the hang of it quickly.
The grill is certainly not the most powerful, one can imagine, but absolutely sufficient. Here's no point deductions. Many of the automatic cooking functions, we have so far hardly tested, so I can say this only somewhat limited. The quality that we've come to know, gives us hope, however, that it is this experience no disappointments.
The processing of the 24-kg Brummers a quality image, the keys have a defined pressure point, it wobbles nothing. The coated oven is easy to clean. Even the turntable is of impressive quality of materials. He does not discolour, even if often used him as a drip pan when grilling. So far I only knew that turntable already discolored dark brown with frequent use of hot air and grill for just a few weeks.
The operation comes after some familiarization off very well. There are quite noticing some key functions, but other than the normal manual is a quick start guide attached to that one has at hand. Pleasantly the automatic shutdown of the interior lighting is by a few minutes. So you can ventilate the oven after cooking a roast, without unnecessarily consuming power. To prepare in bulky (z. B. large angular shapes) can be switched off the turntable.
Overall, there is something for the FT 338 SL a big recommendation from our household - two thumbs up! The price of just 230 euros is more than adequate, but a lot of quality and comfort as possible.
SUPPLEMENTARY November 2014:
Fortunately before the expiration of the warranty period broke the microwave function recently. Spare came relatively quickly in the form of a brand new FT 380 SL. The Bauknecht Hausgeräte Service is a bit difficult to reach, but handled the warranty claim, together with the cost of shipment for the defective device quickly.
