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The Samsung Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. ft. capacity. The Power Convection quickly circulates heat, delivering oven like results. Additionally, PowerGrill functions like a grill, allowing you to brown and crisp your food on the outside while maintaining tenderness inside.
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Best Convection Microwave Out There
on February 1, 2017
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I recently purchased several models of microwaves, giving them trials to see which was the best unit. I tried convection microwaves from Breville, Cuisinart, & Samsung. The Samsung is definitely the best overall, and clearly superior to the other models.
I could go on and on about all of the features of this microwave, but I will leave most of the details to the manufacturer & other reviewers. I will say that so far, everything has exceeded my expectations. The power convection cooks things quickly, and the results are impressive. The overall design and appearance is very sleek, modern, solid, and high-end. The controls are a dream- no more pressure pads to fuss with, just a sleek glass panel.
I have seen some reviews stating that it is complicated to use, but, in my opinion, it is a breeze. It does require some thought, and settings must be adjusted to your specific cooking requirements, but seriously, look at all it can do. Yes, you should read the manual. Once the settings are learned, you quickly realize the incredible versatility of this microwave.
I strongly recommend this model to those who want a very well built, solid, modern, versatile, countertop convection microwave. There is nothing better on the market right now.
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Use this Quick Touch Crisp microwave for more than just making popcorn with its integrated crisper pan delivering delicious results with each meal you make. One-touch auto offers quick serving of popular microwave items. The forward-thinking design of this Quick Touch Crisp microwave includes 30-second instant start and A Bit More technology, letting you take the guesswork out of microwaving.
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I've purchased a number of Breville appliances over the years, and despite having had a varied results with product reliability, I took a chance and gave this microwave a try. To begin, this is not a convection microwave. It is not new technology. It is a regular, relatively underpowered microwave at only 900w. The "crisping" feature is nothing more than a round metal pan with a non-stick coating that sits inside the microwave. If you want foods to remain crisp on the bottom, you have to place them in the metal pan, turning them over mid-way through cooking. At least, that is how it is supposed to work. In reality, this crisping pan does not crisp anything at all. I've made numerous attempts, to no avail. Basically, the microwave makes the pan get really hot. I'm not impressed.
Like many others, no doubt, I was lured in by it's attractive design. Speaking of the design- there is no numeric keypad to enter the amount of time you want to cook something. Instead, there is a rather delicate metal looking dial. You twist this dial, and there are little clicks. The screen increases the cooking time with each click. Unfortunately, this dial malfunctioned right out of the box on my first unit. No matter how slow or how fast I turned the dial, the time on the screen would increase to about 1 min, then all of a sudden jump to 7 mins, or 5 mins. Very erratic and extremely annoying. Setting the cooking time is the most basic of features, and this unit fails miserably at it.
I returned the first microwave, and received a replacement unit, which, malfunctioned in the very same way right as soon as I plugged it in. Clearly this is an issue. I contacted Breville USA about this, and was told they have had no complaints, and that this is a sturdy model, which should last at least a year. A year? My old Samsung lasted 15+ years with daily use.
What you have here is basically a $99 underpowered microwave, with a $250 metal non-stick "crisping" pan as a gimmick. At least, that is how I see it. it is beautiful to look at, and has some fairly clever features, although some of which are bizarre. For instance, there is a narrow strip along the right inside edge after you open the microwave door, on which there are buttons for pre-set cooking times/heat levels. I have no idea why they put the buttons inside the microwave, other than to have a cleaner appearance on the front. It is very bizarre.
You can do much better. Get a regular microwave, and maybe one of Breville's Smart Ovens (countertop oven), and problem solved. In the end, you want a powerful, reliable microwave, with an easy to use control panel. This is not it.
My Best Buy number: 283707544
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Samsung Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. ft. capacity. The Power Convection quickly circulates heat, delivering oven like results. Additionally, PowerGrill functions like a grill, allowing you to brown and crisp your food on the outside while maintaining tenderness inside.
Does this toast bagels?
Yes, you can toast bagels. You can also bake, roast, slim fry, grill, defrost, microwave, or any combination of the above.
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