Did you know that there is a microwave without a turntable? But the first microwave ovens did not have any rotating elements inside the chamber. Later, a rotating circle appeared in order for the microwave waves generated by the magnetron to be evenly distributed and quickly penetrate into the products.
Such stoves exist today, but this does not mean that they are so “ancient” - on the contrary, these are improved options. What are their features and advantages, read on.
Principle of operation
Today, a small number of companies have begun to produce microwaves without a turntable. With its disappearance, microwaves began to enter the products not from the side, but from below. It is not the table that rotates (it is completely absent), but the microwave wave distributor, and this process takes place in a place inaccessible to the eye. The rotation of the distributor is necessary for uniform penetration of microwaves into the products.
Technical development allowed to speed up cooking by 13%, and increase the speed of defrosting by 12%.
On a note! In many microwave ovens without a rotating dish, the magnetron is located below.
However, there is another option in which there is no rotation anywhere: neither in the chamber, nor in the internal structure. This is a system of triple distribution of microwave waves. The essence of the technology is as follows: together with the main antenna, through which the microwaves generated by the magnetron pass, there are two more - this provides a wide range of actions.
Advantages of Microwaves without a Turntable
The rotary table is the weak point of the furnace. Therefore, with its absence, the technology has pluses:
- The absence of a circle provides a perfectly flat surface. This makes the care as simple as possible, dirt and grease accumulate nowhere.
- No breakage of the rotating mechanism. Replacing an electric motor in conventional models is a common malfunction requiring investment.
- Even fewer breakdowns: the wheels often bounce off the "plates".
- If there is no plate, you won’t be able to break it - you don’t have to search for a new one and spend money.
- The chamber has even more space, so the user himself chooses which dishes to cook for him.
- Most importantly, the lack of a table does not affect the functionality of the equipment. Such a design, by contrast, is more modern and thoughtful.
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Panasonic NN-DF383B
The microwave oven with 2-in-1 oven function is designed for a volume of 23 liters. Freestanding, size: 48.3x31x39.6 cm. The design provides for a grill of 1000 watts, the same power and microwave radiation. Inverter control is also implemented.
Electronic type control with display and push buttons. 1.5 hour timer. Programs and features: automatic cooking, defrosting (including automatic), memory for user recipes.
Features:
- The system of uniform distribution of microwaves.
- Backlit camera inside.
- Sound alarm at the end of work.
- The door opens with a button.
- It is completed with a dish for a crisp.
Price - 14 891 rubles.
User reviews:
Maryana, Irkutsk
The husband gave this stove for an anniversary. I began to use it from the first day: I cook meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and especially pastries. We actively use heating, with the whole family. The microwave has really been in operation all day for several months. I wipe the ceramic bottom every time after use so that there are no problems. Also included is a 300x300 mm baking tray, wire rack. Less in the "tenderness" of enamel - it can not be cleaned and scratched.
Sergey Sergeevich
Took because of the company and functionality. In fact, it turned out that the choice was a mistake. Enamel inside is a continuous headache. Grease sticks, it is necessary to immediately wash off - if it dries, it will be washed off with the coating. For six months of operation, the stove looks like a 20-year-old “old woman”. For such a price it’s easier not to eat or cook anywhere, but not in it. I do not recommend it to anyone.
CASO MG20C menu 2-in-1
The stationary microwave oven is designed for 20 liters. Case dimensions: 46x40x27 cm (WxDxH). Ideal for everyday use. 5 levels of wave power, 14 auto programs and 2 combined modes: microwaves + grill, with which you can cook dishes with a crispy crust or just warm up foods.
Simple operation will be clear to any user. The design provides for a timer with a maximum duration of 60 minutes, and an audible alert after a working time; convenient buttons. Inside the furnace is covered with stainless steel. The door is mirror-type, opens with a handle.
There is no revolving table on the ceramic bottom, due to which microwaves are evenly distributed and dishes are prepared even better. Also in this model with a flat bottom you can put dishes of any shape, for example, a rectangular pan.
The price starts from 9 663 rubles.
GORENJE MO4250CLB
The exquisite retro-style model from Gorenie does not include a turntable in the design. When cooking or heating, the user selects a container of any shape. Smooth bottom contributes to the rational use of the internal space and easy maintenance of surfaces.
Specifications:
- volume - 20 liters;
- dimensions: 47x28x36.7 cm (WxDxH);
- enameled inside;
- product weight - 12.2 kg;
- 800 W microwaves;
- power adjustment, 5 levels;
- management - mechanics with rotary switches;
- half an hour timer;
- there is a defrost mode;
- camera with backlight;
- sound alarm;
- hinged door, opens with a handle.
Price - from 7 990 rubles.
User reviews:
Irina G.
I will not advise her, despite the stylish design. Heats for a very long time, nothing is clear with the regulators. And the timer generally lives its own life - in general, management sucks.
Svetlana I.
Unhappy with the purchase, sorry for the money spent. Before buying reviews did not believe it - and in vain! There are pluses, but they are few: design, all the friends were envious. All the rest are disadvantages:
- water does not heat;
- a cup of tea warms 10 minutes;
- the food is cold as much as not gray.
Prior to this built-in Samsung has served faithfully for many years, warmed like a beast. And this is a misunderstanding.
I didn’t give it back - it’s in the kitchen for design, but I cook and heat it in the oven.
Caso IMCG25
This inverter 900 W microwave combines inverter microwaves, grills and convection, making it ideal for home use. Significantly saves electricity compared to a conventional microwave, and the inverter constantly maintains power.
The user has 15 auto-programs that will make cooking a variety of dishes simple and quick. You can also grill, heat and thaw foods.
The bottom, covered with a ceramic layer, allows the waves to be distributed evenly, to process products from all sides. The absence of a table makes it possible to use square and rectangular plates.
Specifications:
- volume - 25 liters;
- grill of the TEN-type at 2050 W;
- convection, 2050 W;
- 5 levels of power regulation;
- the door opens with a handle;
- chamber walls (except for the bottom) - stainless steel;
- weight - 13.95 kg;
- Case dimensions: 51.4x49.9x30.5 cm (WxDxH).
Country of origin - Germany. Cost - from 23 990 rubles.
Detailed review Hotpoint-Ariston MWHA 2622 MB
The magnetron is located below, rotates inside the structure (FlatBed technology). Among other things, there are a quartz type grill, a self-cleaning function, convenient control and the ability to save your own recipes in memory.
The case is made in glossy black design, the door has beautiful black glass, the glass control panel. But the user must prepare that, like on any shiny dark surface, fingerprints will be noticeable on the technique.
Fact! Dark glass on the door instantly becomes transparent during operation of the device to observe the cooking process.
This technique can be safely installed close to the wall - air circulation will not be disturbed. The power cord is wrapped in a fairly tight braid, its length is 0.9 meters, located on the right side of the case. The stove is mounted on plastic legs: in front there is one large mono-leg, and in the back - two small legs.
This is not the most compact model, its dimensions: 49x32x42.6 cm, and the volume is 25 liters. Inside, the dish is calmly placed up to 40 cm in length, which an ordinary 30-liter microwave oven cannot afford.
- Door opening - from below.
- If you open it in the midst of work, the microwave will stop.
- Another plus for safety: 4 cm thick walls for good thermal insulation.
- Inside the camera there is an enamel layer, there are holes for ventilation and backlight.
- The bottom of the camera is black, decorated with a decorative pattern.
The control panel has a small display. When the oven is on standby, time is displayed on the screen, and when cooking, the countdown lights up. Under the screen are tooltips for auto programs. For control, touch switches are provided, only one mechanical type button is for starting. Cooking time is selected using the adjusting ring, the power level or the desired recipe is also chosen.
The user has three modes of operation of the oven: microwave, grill and combo. In the first 7 power levels in the range from 90 to 800 W, it is regulated not by turning off the magnetron, as in budget models, but by reducing the wave intensity. In the other two, you can choose the time; the combined power is the highest, the grill always works at 1000 watts (quartz consumes 1350 watts).
Speaking of defrosting, in this model there are as many as 4 modes: on the first, time is adjustable, and in the rest you can set the weight of the product. Frosts thaw evenly, there are no cases when ice is inside the meat, and on top it is already fried.
The Auto Cook button launches the Auto Cook option. There are only 9 automatic modes, among them such delicacies as Bolognese meat, bruschetta, salmon with vegetables, meat pie, etc. In the user manual you will find detailed recipes for each of the dishes.
Protection is provided for children, so that the curious playful are safe by pressing the buttons on a beautiful device. To exit the lock, you need to open and close the door and select a mode - the kids are unlikely to come up with this.
The design is complemented by another innovation - steam cleaning. To do this, a container of water is placed in the stove, the auto-cleaning and the start button are pressed. After 11 minutes of operation and evaporation of all water, the remaining dirt is wiped with a napkin or paper towel - the microwave is clean to shine.
Test MWHA 2622 MB
Defrosting chicken legs. When trying to defrost chicken legs, experts encountered a problem in determining the exact weight. The process lasted 9 minutes.
Warm up. The dish that was used as a test dish is meat with a side dish. Full power was turned on. No particular difference was found in comparison with turntables. But it didn’t take much time either, the dish warmed up in 3 minutes.
Important! In both tested modes, the microwave makes a noise, but not much. Surfaces hardly heat up. If you plan to use it only for defrosting and heating, you can integrate it into the kitchen.
Cooking. The experts decided to cook what is cooked in almost every family - vegetables. To do this, they took such products: potatoes, eggplant, bell pepper, beets, carrots and tomatoes.
The stove is transferred to AutoCook. Diced vegetables, added 0.5 cups of water and spices. One cycle is enough for a small portion of vegetables, at least 2 per kilogram. The mode takes 9 minutes. A couple of minutes before the end of the cycle, the vegetables were sprinkled with grated Parmesan. The result was soft, completely boiled vegetables, and the potatoes did not fall apart at all.
Bottom line: the result is no worse than on the stove or in the oven, but the time spent is much less. At the same time, the surface has warmed up significantly, but you can put your hand calmly, do not burn yourself.
This model is much more convenient than the traditional one and has a high capacity. But speaking of cooking, defrosting and heating - all this takes as much time as in a conventional microwave oven.
Are there any downsides? Poor equipment: in the box there is only a grill; no “crisp” mode; missing programming. With a perfect design, a chameleon door, automatic cleaning, panel lock, AutoCook programs and other advantages, the technique can still be called quite successful.
Choosing a microwave oven without a turntable, you will not speed up the cooking process too much (12-13%), but significantly expand the capabilities due to its large capacity. You will also need less cleaning time. The main thing is to choose the right model. Have a good shopping!