1) should be the distribution of the microwave radiation significantly more uniform than in the previously known me devices, and
2.) The device is simple and thus without specialized knowledge and infinite Tip orgies to operate in any knobs.
According to me this device was immediately apparent: a knob in the middle of just held control panel, which is surrounded by just a few function keys, as well as two additional buttons for start and stop, which are self-explanatory. According straightforward is also the operator. Only for the programs, an additional parameter is next to the time period set. But "creamy" stored with the rotary knob, which mediates how the snaps a fairly upscale feel is that done really fast.
That would in my view the full star number for the service, were it not for the Spartan display that "shines" with only 4 digits and barely recognizable symbols for the currently selected function. This economy also means that the programs (z. B. "quick thaw") for different foods (eg. As baked goods, fish, meat, vegetables, etc.) are to be set only on entering numbers, so do not be displayed in plain text. Although located in the door rebate corresponding sticker where appropriate to the respective food program numbers are read with self-explanatory symbols, but is no longer up to date.
All in all, the service but still very easy, fast and virtually self-explanatory. Therefore, there is of me 4 star in the discipline "Operation"; the less satisfactory display should not hit too negative effect here.
It continues with the cooking results and in particular the uniformity of the microwave distribution. And at this point the device can fully points, because the power output in the food seems to be almost completely uniform. Example: 230 g of myself frozen fish fillets were thawed almost ready for use with the automatic program in a little more than a minute without the outer parts have already been cooked or even warm. That's according to my previous experience outstanding results, as it were 5 star with distinction.
WITHOUT combination with microwave radiation creates the not quite the browning, because one should take time (eg for browning toast with the grill.): While there is the gold medal at the microwave function, the grill is good at best for bronze. But if we take the microwave function to (Crisp function), then the food will become apparent even without the Crisp-plate (see below) in addition so far heated that some weak grill heat sufficient for a delicate browning. Probably you would drive by lifting the food closer to the grill bars better, an appropriate instrument is however not provided. It shows once again: The strength of the device is the microwave function.
This brings me to the supplied Pizza plate (at Bauknecht "Crisp-plate"), and the works just fine - this is indeed also heated by microwave radiation. A meatloaf disc with this utensil on the bottom much faster than brown on the top, the edited so the somewhat weak Grill. So call again, then it fits.
Other things that have made a positive (+):
+ Ergonomic grip inside the oven to remove the turntable.
+ Grill bars are integrated into the ceiling of the cooking chamber and not protrude.
+ Overall pretty good processing without significant weaknesses (the defendant by some reviewers / reviewer indoor poor workmanship I can not understand so well, also is the unit completely jolt-free on my kitchen countertop).
+ Large, well-grip door handle.
+ Good heating in the microwave operation, although only 700 watt microwave are available (possibly saves energy).
Now the less good things (-):
- The feet are slippery (seem to be many other manufacturers also see above), the device moves every now and then on the kitchen worktop (Remedy: self-adhesive rubber plates inferior).
- The housing is quite hot during prolonged grilling.
- The connection cable is very short (90 cm), for me it has nevertheless served for a lying directly behind the device socket. If the had not been so, I would not even allow to connect an extension cable according instruction manual. It would then be an electrical outlet installed by a qualified electrician on installation space! Such oddities can indeed be found in other manufacturers, but can not be an excuse for the obvious and excessive use of the red pencil in the production.
Conclusion:
The real strengths lie in the microwave function (very good distribution of the microwave radiation), and - with small drawbacks - in the really easy operation. The grill can, however, only be considered sufficient when alone operation (no microwaves) in my opinion. If the microwave function hooked up, the grill result is at least satisfactory. Despite little weaknesses, I am of the device but overall satisfied and would buy again and also recommend.
Another set of the price for money:
Given the described shortcomings of the full list price of the device would have been too high, but I think the price paid by me price of 159 Euro to be appropriate.
Overall, my four stars is worth the five stars were also slightly with a little more effort on the part of the manufacturer may be. With a bit of product maintenance and less red pencil policy in some places a follow-up version could be a real star.
