In the range of online stores you will find more than one microwave solo. How do they differ from other microwaves, is it possible to cook in it or just heat it? In the article we will consider all the subtleties of this type of technique.
Briefly: such an oven works only on microwaves, has a low power and is intended mainly for heating up ready-made dishes.
Solo microwave: what is it
The technology on the basis of which the microwave oven was created was discovered by chance, conducting research in a completely different field. At the heart of the development of the US military back in the 20th century? Not so much time has passed from experimental designs to serial production, and the demand for microwave ovens has appeared instantly.
Progress swiftly swept this industry, therefore, in microwave ovens, developers increased their capacity, reduced their size on the outside and expanded their volume inside. Later, mechanical control was replaced by electronic control; not so long ago, touch control also appeared. Manufacturers began to build in fans and TENy for convection and grill, to offer steam cookers, bread makers and other options in a set.
So what is a microwave solo? These are the simplest units that are not designed to perform additional tasks. Power ranges from 500 to 1500 watts. The mysterious word "solo" means only that the oven works only using microwave radiation.
Such stoves are the progenitors of modern multifunctional devices. They are still in demand, as some buyers do not need technically sophisticated microwave ovens at all, they buy them for heating and thawing food.
In the solo oven, you can only cook food whose label has the appropriate permission. Other products can only be heated.
Under the influence of microwaves, the products are cooked in their own juice, so they do not burn, do not fry, do not bake, but simply heat up to the temperature set by the user.
What is the advantage of a solo microwave oven? Its design is simple, which ensures reliability and a long service life. The stove from a trusted brand will last as it should and even longer (subject to the rules in the user manual).
Check out the types and features that you should pay attention to when buying.
Criterias of choice
What should excite the buyer when choosing an electrical appliance?
Dimensions
The principle of operation of all furnaces is one, so the first thing that the user pays attention to is the design and dimensions of the case. Ease of transportation is important for some - compact designs will suit them.
Fact! Please note: the smaller the device, the lower its power.
Cost
The golden rule of the Russian buyer: what’s cheaper is better. But if, choosing a simple stove, you want to get modern functionality and convenient switches, take options with touch control. They can heat and defrost in different modes, and among the additional options:
- timer,
- delayed start function
- auto shut off sensor
- LED backlight inside the camera, etc.
Mark
It’s hard to say which company is better. On the market you can find a solo model from almost any manufacturer: Midea, Gorenje, Shivaki, Panasonic, Sharp, Vitek, Supra and others.
Brands that have been known to consumers for decades on the market are asking for more than less well-developed companies for their products. Moreover, a well-known brand does not always act as a guarantor of quality. Please note: often European companies have factories located in the vastness of China.
The other side of the coin: Bosch or Algie equipment is easier to hand over to a service center for repair than a little-known counterpart. A nice bonus of buying equipment not from the highest echelon is that the price will be an order of magnitude lower for the same functionality that Bosch or Siemens will offer you.
Parameters
You already know about the functions: heating, defrosting, heating cheese or chocolate, crisp on a ready-made dish, etc. They are chosen according to their own preferences. Therefore, pay attention to the power parameters. The higher it is, the more opportunities the furnace has: it copes with tasks faster, but consumes more electricity.
On a note! Planning to defrost large pieces of meat or fish? Or will you heat impressive portions? Equipment with a large camera is suitable so that there are no problems with the download.
Ease of controls
Do not like the newfangled touch buttons, are you closer to ordinary wheels for switching modes? Such devices are especially suitable for elderly people and those who are not interested in the wide functionality of the device.
Energy efficiency
Modern appliances are no longer available with an energy class below B +. But be guided when buying the equipment of classes A, A + or A ++ (the latter option is the most profitable).
Class A ++ devices are equipped with built-in surge protection in the mains.
Advantages and disadvantages
Similar designs have pros and cons. Let's start with the good:
- Budgeting.
- Just care, keep clean, use.
- Long serve.
- Modest sizes (compared to multifunction devices).
- Fast execution of programs.
Minuses:
- Few features and options.
- Expert Version: Microwave products lose their value due to the processing method.
- There are practically no models with an automated heating process (you need to independently ensure that the products do not overheat).
Browse Popular Models
Let's take into consideration the popular variants of ovens of different brands: both little-known and those that are well-known.
Horizont 20MW700-1378B
The volume of the Belarusian microwave oven is 20 l, dimensions in width, depth and height: 45.5 x 26 x 33.5 cm. The pallet is 24.5 cm in diameter. The chamber inside is covered with enamel. Product weight - 10.6 kg.
Radiation power - 0.7 kW. Only 5 levels of regulation. Management is mechanics. Rotary switches, timer for 35 minutes. The functionality is supplemented by a defrost mode. The camera has a backlight, and there is also a sound notification at the end of the program. The door opens with a button - no need to pull the entire structure along with it. Design concise, white color.
Sells for 2800 rubles.
User reviews
Alina, Surgut
We bought with colleagues for heating lunch at the office, so the brand did not really matter - if only it warmed. We were very pleased: there is no smell of plastic, all modes are fast, there are no glitches.
Tatyana, Nizhnevartovsk
Great quality. For little money, such a working device, I am satisfied! Bought for heating breakfasts, sandwiches, so that guests quickly bungle something. No extra features, everything is simple and tasteful. Heats quickly, almost no noise, convenient to open by pressing the button. Now I know what the type of “solo” means, otherwise there were a lot of questions for the store consultant who initially wanted to sell us a convection and grill stove, but we don’t need it all.
Samsung ME713KR
The furnace is designed for 20 liters. Dimensions: 48.9x27.5x35.4 cm. Chamber coating - bioceramics. The weight of the structure is 11.5 kg. Power - 800 watts.
The panel has rotary mechanical switches. There is also a timer for 35 minutes. Defrost mode available. Feature: The system of uniform distribution of microwaves. The camera is equipped with a backlight. There is a warning signal at the end of work.
Button to open the door. The case is made in classic white color.
The cost, according to YandexMarket, at the end of 2017 starts at 4 160 rubles.
Customer opinion
Sofia, Kursk
I did not immediately understand what it means SOLO But then I read on the Internet that it was supposedly a microwave without gadgets, which was exactly what my grandmother needed. Great design, not artsy and simple. The levers spin easily. Build Malaysian. But shortcomings were found: the cord is short and the light in the camera is not very bright (grandma complains that it is hard to see) or this is due to too dark tinting. He copes with the warm-up excellently - such a budget variation for himself without frills.
Sergey, Oryol
A simple thing - and the first-grader son figured out, and the mother-in-law retired management pulled. Previously, the oven was more expensive, so we were all tired of explaining how to use the sensor, so we freaked out and bought the simplest Samsung microwave when moving. I do not regret a minute spent a few thousand. We use the third year: not a single glitch, glitch or breakdown.
LG MS-2044V
An elegant model in a silver case, designed for 20 liters. A freestanding microwave differs in dimensions: 45.5x28.4x35.3 cm (WxDxH). The turntable is 24.5 cm in diameter. The chamber is coated with enamel. It weighs 12 kg. Power - 800 watts.
It is equipped with electronic control, and the user panel has a display. Touch buttons simplify use. There is a defrost function and auto-cooking (32 recipes). You will also find auto-defrost (4 modes) and express defrost function.
The Algie stove is equipped with a uniform wave distribution system. The camera is equipped with a backlight. Additionally, you can block the device from the intervention of children. The mechanism for opening the door is a button. It is estimated at 5,140 rubles.
Customer reviews
Anastasia, Moscow
Design - 10 points out of 10! The buttons are comfortable, respond to the first touch. The door opening mechanism is impeccable (before that it was also ELGY, but simpler). The model suits completely and completely: from color to functionality. I was angry with the wire for 5 days - how can I do, dog, such a short cord ?! Okay, we settled it. And another heresy: the film in which the stove (such a vinyl) was wrapped had to be removed for almost an hour! This, of course, is cool, but why do I need such torment? Otherwise, everything is MEGA cool. Minus an extension cord and a bit of free time of my life, but plus the fact that she will now warm sandwiches, and not me - I'm tired of conjuring in the morning with this breakfast.
Pay attention to other models:
- Midea AM820CMF electronically controlled. 0.8 kW, 20 liters, from 4000 rubles.
- SUPRA MWS-1803MW - mechanics, 18 liters and 700 watts. Price - from 2 688 rubles.
- Gorenje MO17MW - designed for 17 liters and 0.7 kW, costing 2,949 rubles.
- Bosch HMT75M654 - built-in stove for 20 liters. 800 W push-button switches. Rates start from 16 691 rubles.
- REDMOND RM-2001 - mechanical control, 20 liters, 0.7 kW, from 4 550 rubles.
- Daewoo Electronics KOR-5A17 - a compact version of 15 liters, with a capacity of only 500 watts, with mechanical control and rotary knobs, sold from 2 890 rubles.
- Panasonic NN-ST251W - electronic control with touch buttons, 800 W, 20 liters, 4 960 rub.
- Akira P70H20-MS - 700 W, 20 liters, another record low price - 2 721 rubles.
Now you know perfectly well what a solo stove is, you can make a choice, focusing on the parameters you need. The option will be an excellent choice for those who appreciate the classics and do not spend money on extra functionality.