What a marvellous video. I am a complete novice and this is exactly the sort of basic advice I was looking for but could not find on an ordinary Google search. I can now look at the possibilities with a much better informed eye. Thank you very much indeed!
Thank you very informative. My sister gifted my parents a Goldstar microwave that lasted more than 32 years. Yesterday it gave a weird sound and burning smell indicating its time for a replacement.
@@user-nt5et9jb4h Thank you. My second Goldstar in thirty-four years just started making a weird sound, and I couldn't find Goldstar anywhere. Now I know what to look for.
Your calming voice blew me away. Wish all my electronics salesmen were well informed wrapped in a soothing voice. Wouldn't hurt the sales at all. Great video :) Off to buy my microwave
Calming. Agreed. I do the same thing. I try to show, not only information, but why the information is true, other points of view, consider my audience, figure out who they are and what they might want and why I can be helpful, etc. And, from time to time I get, "idk how you knew all that, but you really sound like you know want you are doing." They bad part, I have put a person asleep on occasion because they really didn't care as much as I did and I just overwhelmed them. :)
I came to the comments to see if anybody else noticed that. My microwave just stopped working a couple of hours ago, and now I no longer feel stressed about it. LOL.
I had a 1980s hunk-o-heat in my student box back when I was in uni (2010-2017). It was so huge it hogged half the space in my already tiny kitchen. I dumped it to the corridor. It was gone in sixty seconds.
Just wanted size comparison to get a smaller microwave to warm my milk - now I’m seriously considering a bigger combo one 😆- good job, wish stores had good products in different price ranges with knowledgeable sales people 👍
One thing I find shocking is how difficult built-in microwaves or micro/oven combi are to operate. My old 1990's microwave had a big dial/button. You press the button anytime and it starts! Modern microwave/combi monstrosities are 8 (not kidding!) actions before it turns on. Are there any built-in microwaves that have a "GO!" button? Siemens: no. Miele: no. Neff: no. (I think)
Thanks for the info. I have used all 3. The one with the grill was difficult to clean inside at the top. Still have the flatbed which is good but haven’t enough room in my kitchen as they need 30 cm headspace. Never bothered with any other feature on the combination. I have gone back to the basic, often par cook jacket potatoes and finish off in the Hallogen. Steam Rice and veggies, defrost and reheat dinners. However, very interesting advice.
After having a Panasonic inverter microwave for years in my single years back in blighty; and loving it to bits; my husband bought one. However the one he bought here didnt have a carousel and was just awful. Typical non carousel microwave issues: Frozen on one end and burnt on the other. We replaced it with a cheap homebrand from aussie target, called concerto; that had a carousel, and it has served us far better than the pricier panasonic flat bottom. So that is one big bit of advice that should never be skipped. Never ever buy a microwave that doesn't rotate directly in some way. If you splurge, still consider that.
That is so true. My cheapo Kogan convection microwave even with a 5 year extended warranty with free shipping/returns to manufacturer for warranty claims didn't cost half as much as these ones and I've been using it for almost 5 years. Ones Panasonic meant quality but now Japanese are notorious for planned obsolescence.
Never had a microwave with a turntable. I had a Philips with no turntable, which was far bigger inside than most at the time . I only replaced it when the plastic inside the door broke up. It was still working fine. Almost the only domestic model available now without a table is the top end Panasonic. I ended up buying a Sharp Commercial model. Almost all commercial microwaves have no turntable. Easier to clean with more power. NEVER had problems with uneven cooking.
due to lack of space and funds we had to buy a cheapo bluesky microwave oven with grill. It comes with 2 combi settings. So I am at a loss how to get the best out of it. All i tend to do with it, is make jacket spuds, heat up drinks and cook rice.
Figure where you are keeping the microwave. A microwave needs just a little overhead clearance, whereas a combo needs 6 to 12 inches overhead clearance. You can’t place it on your countertop if there are cabinets above. This is my problem. I don’t want a cart sitting out just for that.
I'm definitely, going for a mainstream microwave for my next microwave after I blew up my Cobalt talking microwave last weekend, oops. The big problem though, I'm legally blind, so either, dials, push buttons or both are essential so I can use a microwave without sighted assistance. I'm thinking I'll go for the Russell Hobbs Easy microwave, because I'm not fond of the really cheap and cheerful mannual microwaves with dials.
The only reason i would buy a microwave is to make "Mug Cakes," (cakes in a mug)...Do you know if the cheapest microwaves can do that...?...i think it takes a few minutes...thank you...
Hi there. My biggest issue is the space. My old microwave was second hand from my mum and she bought it in 1981! It only died around a decade ago. It was a flatbed from the brand Sharp and was shaped like a portable TV. Then my friend gave me her old one when mine died which she had barely used. I believe it is either a grill or a combi although I've never used that side. It has taken up one work surface in my postage stamp of a kitchen! Now the turntable is squeaking badly and rust has developed underneath. Can I not find a square shaped microwave anymore? It would help with my lack of space greatly. I would appreciate a reply if you can.
My mums sanyo microwave is 23 years old and still works perfectly, except for the bulb which went out many years ago. Do you know any modern brands/models which could provide similar longevity? I'd appreciate it very much
On the whole, we mainly supply Panasonic Microwaves as the more reliable brand, but Sharp are also very good too. We used to sell loads and loads of Sanyo microwaves back in the day 😆
On the microwave it is the different power levels that it can heat at. Most microwaves have 3 settings and it would normally be around 180w for low, 400w medium and high is around 800 - 900w. not everything would need to be heated on high although most people only use the high setting.
Makes and models vary - I used a Samsung when staying at my sister’s house recently and it has the power level in steps of 10% eg medium = P50, medium high = P70. My Panasonic inverter model at home has a series of bars similar to what I see on my mobile phone for network reception
I love that I can easily disable the loud beeping which announces the microwave is finished ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxRDB_bcaZEIluKD5LMPVlvPAA2E1HbFNo No more walking up at 2 am when my roommate decides it's finally dinner time! Also, it heats food much faster than the microwave it is replacing. This surprised me, but it's great. The heat is even, and (so far) no problems. I only gave it 4/5 for small spaces, as I'm not sure I would agree to that. It fits perfectly in my kitchen, which isn't huge, but it would have been bulky in my condo. I am moving up from a smaller sized microwave, partly because popcorn didn't fit well in my old microwave. It will fit in this one.
Good question but some people use their microwave as an oven rather than turning on the main oven. Can be more efficient as you are only heating up a smaller area
Shielding is important because it can cause cancer to people in neighborhood, and power control otherwise the sun over heat is no good , and efficiency , and it must had metal detector so it can not explode if user forgot , and it must had heat absorbing detector so it can not burn the cooking object if the consumer not knowing
Your explanation was very good and very helpful. It was well appreciated. Would like to know which combination microwave would you recommended around £100+. I really thank you for your explanations which was welcoming. Thankyou. I also would like to know is Enamel Interior easy to clean than Stainless Steel? Would appreciate it, if you let me know your view on this. Thankyou.
The main combi microwave we sell is the Panasonic NNCT54 / 57. The main advantage of the stainless steel interior is that it is normally a bit easier to keep clean and doesn't peel off like enamel interiors can do.
I think you should have touched on inverter technology as well. Do you get combination inverter microwaves? Are they any better than the combination transformer microwaves?
I like with my Panasonic inverter that it doesn’t just pulse the magnetron off and on depending on the power level but delivers a lower level smoothly. Food seems to cook a bit more evenly and without the annoying clicks that come with it pulsing off and on
I have just bought a new microwave Panasonic standard 20L NN-28JBMBPQ, In side is a grey coating I have only just notice but there are a couple of white patches (not been painted or has come off ) I have used it once only . Should I return the microwave for a another one as i know this will get worse and eventually it will go rusty or more patches will appear. This happened to my previous microwave but i did have it for 8 years before i packed up Please advice I think i should return as faulty Jackie
You will need to make sure that the acrylic paint inside the machine isn't peeling off. If it is then do not use it and return it. Much better to do this now rather than leaving it and it going rusty in a year.
I would normally recommend the stainless steel interior compared to the cheaper acrylic interior as it is a lot more hard wearing and normally easier to keep clean.
If money were no issue, what is the top model you would currently recommend with all the bells and whistles? I've been looking for a new microwave for quite a while now but have been paralyzed with indecision, because like you said, there's no many options to choose from.
@@JG-nx3jg I hope you now realize what an inappropriate irrelevant answer you gave that's like saying and a price point for a car with a big trunk you might as well by yourself a flatbed tow truck duh irrelevant . Try to think a little harder before you give advice as I know it all
P100? What does it mean? I'm only used to microwaves that actually says the watts, not giving me a P something bull... I googled and found out that P means Power and the whole idiotic concept of calculating the watts is to take the power times 10, so P100 is 1000 watts but only on a 1000 watts microwave, not on a 800 watts microwave, lol... I give up...
Yes yes I want to buy a microwave there are just too many options you see two microwaves that looks the same but one costs twice the price of the other what am I getting I don't want to waste my money on something that I'm never going to use apparently text-to-speech does not use commas 🤣
Normally the more expensive models have a oven and grill as well as microwave. Also some have flat bed technology which makes cleaning easier and some of the capacities are larger on the more expensive models.
@@lords-electrical thanks! I actually watched the entire video and it was very helpful, especially the point about paying a little more for one that doesn't have a painted cavity that will peel off over time.
What a marvellous video. I am a complete novice and this is exactly the sort of basic advice I was looking for but could not find on an ordinary Google search. I can now look at the possibilities with a much better informed eye. Thank you very much indeed!
Thanks for this great feedback
Thanks for not shouting like most reviewers on here😏
I try and keep it calm and just talk normally which seems to work for me. Thanks for the feedback
You do have a volume button right? Maybe some people just get really excited about microwaves..
AndNotSpeakingLikeThis
Thank you very informative. My sister gifted my parents a Goldstar microwave that lasted more than 32 years. Yesterday it gave a weird sound and burning smell indicating its time for a replacement.
Brought me back. For anyone wondering, Goldstar is now LG.
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Thank you. My second Goldstar in thirty-four years just started making a weird sound, and I couldn't find Goldstar anywhere. Now I know what to look for.
Very steady performance. Well done for educating us so diligently.
Your calming voice blew me away. Wish all my electronics salesmen were well informed wrapped in a soothing voice. Wouldn't hurt the sales at all. Great video :) Off to buy my microwave
I'm really only subscribed to this channel because I find these videos very interesting and calming
Calming. Agreed. I do the same thing. I try to show, not only information, but why the information is true, other points of view, consider my audience, figure out who they are and what they might want and why I can be helpful, etc. And, from time to time I get, "idk how you knew all that, but you really sound like you know want you are doing." They bad part, I have put a person asleep on occasion because they really didn't care as much as I did and I just overwhelmed them. :)
This is one of the best unintentional ASMR I've ever found
I came to the comments to see if anybody else noticed that. My microwave just stopped working a couple of hours ago, and now I no longer feel stressed about it. LOL.
i was about to comment this lol. His voice is so nice.
Back when I was a youngster, we'd say "that man has a nice voice", not "best unintentional ASMR I've ever found" lol. Jeesus
What microwave is seen at 8:40 with the chaos defrost button?
I had a 1980s hunk-o-heat in my student box back when I was in uni (2010-2017). It was so huge it hogged half the space in my already tiny kitchen. I dumped it to the corridor. It was gone in sixty seconds.
Just wanted size comparison to get a smaller microwave to warm my milk - now I’m seriously considering a bigger combo one 😆- good job, wish stores had good products in different price ranges with knowledgeable sales people 👍
Glad it was useful for you, thanks for the feedback
Very helpful, thanks. Noise levels and mute options would be interesting to know too.
Great, but you didn't mention the inverter technology.
One thing I find shocking is how difficult built-in microwaves or micro/oven combi are to operate. My old 1990's microwave had a big dial/button. You press the button anytime and it starts! Modern microwave/combi monstrosities are 8 (not kidding!) actions before it turns on. Are there any built-in microwaves that have a "GO!" button? Siemens: no. Miele: no. Neff: no. (I think)
Great video. Although one thing to take in to account is the length of the power cord, most of these are way too short.
Open up the microwave and add an extension cable ;)
Thanks for the info. I have used all 3. The one with the grill was difficult to clean inside at the top. Still have the flatbed which is good but haven’t enough room in my kitchen as they need 30 cm headspace. Never bothered with any other feature on the combination. I have gone back to the basic, often par cook jacket potatoes and finish off in the Hallogen. Steam Rice and veggies, defrost and reheat dinners. However, very interesting advice.
Glad you found this interesting, thanks for the feedback
Thank you so much, I've never been more excited to buy a microwave!
No problem, glad it was useful for you.
Thanks for this. I've learned a lot. 🙏🏾❤️😌
Thanks for the advice! This helped me buy a microwave!
Looking at buying a new microwave your 10 things to consider was very useful and given me “food for thought” thanks you
Amazing video! Just what I needed!
Wow !! I very much enjoyed your detailed and well thought out information. Thank you so much.😊
No problem, glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for the feedback
There is a video for EVERYTHING! =O. Thank you for making this.
This is so informative and helpful as I am making up my mind on what kind of microwave to get.
Many thanks for this
Glad it was helpful for you, thanks for the feedback
Thanks a ton for all your suggestions which are very very useful and you did a great research.....👏👏👏👏
How should sizes determine one's choice of a microwave oven? 15, 21, 25 litre...
What are models of all 3 microwaves ?
Thanks for the genuine guide. Enjoyed it yes. Thanks.
Great help. Thanks
I totally forgot to buy a microwave 🤣
so here I am again for your great advice!
And thank you for using centimeters!
Boo!
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unintentional asmr. His voice is so nice and calming.
I warmed food up at work and it tasted good. Very next morning I warm up the same leftovers at home and it was dry and the taste was gone
Great video, very informative, thanks!
Great info vid 👍🏾. Will help me a lot, thank you 🙂
Thanks for the nice and informative video.
After having a Panasonic inverter microwave for years in my single years back in blighty; and loving it to bits; my husband bought one. However the one he bought here didnt have a carousel and was just awful. Typical non carousel microwave issues: Frozen on one end and burnt on the other.
We replaced it with a cheap homebrand from aussie target, called concerto; that had a carousel, and it has served us far better than the pricier panasonic flat bottom.
So that is one big bit of advice that should never be skipped. Never ever buy a microwave that doesn't rotate directly in some way. If you splurge, still consider that.
That is so true. My cheapo Kogan convection microwave even with a 5 year extended warranty with free shipping/returns to manufacturer for warranty claims didn't cost half as much as these ones and I've been using it for almost 5 years. Ones Panasonic meant quality but now Japanese are notorious for planned obsolescence.
Never had a microwave with a turntable. I had a Philips with no turntable, which was far bigger inside than most at the time . I only replaced it when the plastic inside the door broke up. It was still working fine. Almost the only domestic model available now without a table is the top end Panasonic. I ended up buying a Sharp Commercial model. Almost all commercial microwaves have no turntable. Easier to clean with more power. NEVER had problems with uneven cooking.
@@SSchithFoo kogan aftersales service is just horrendous, as good as none
Thank you, this was very useful!
Are the microwave and oven a good functionally when im due?
because glass turntables ha a a dimpled effect underneath (why?) they get ingrainedbrown spots which are a bastard to remove
Thank you , you made good suggestions !
Wow, I will listen to this video to help me sleep better. Cheers!
very clear and logical explanation
due to lack of space and funds we had to buy a cheapo bluesky microwave oven with grill. It comes with 2 combi settings. So I am at a loss how to get the best out of it. All i tend to do with it, is make jacket spuds, heat up drinks and cook rice.
I use stainless steal 1600w micro/convection with airfry function
Figure where you are keeping the microwave. A microwave needs just a little overhead clearance, whereas a combo needs 6 to 12 inches overhead clearance. You can’t place it on your countertop if there are cabinets above. This is my problem. I don’t want a cart sitting out just for that.
Thank you - far better info than that provided in the manual
I'm definitely, going for a mainstream microwave for my next microwave after I blew up my Cobalt talking microwave last weekend, oops. The big problem though, I'm legally blind, so either, dials, push buttons or both are essential so I can use a microwave without sighted assistance. I'm thinking I'll go for the Russell Hobbs Easy microwave, because I'm not fond of the really cheap and cheerful mannual microwaves with dials.
Why did it blow up? 😄
Thanks it was very informative you just got yourself a subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
i see all your microwaves are Panasonic, do you recomend Panasonic
The only reason i would buy a microwave is to make "Mug Cakes," (cakes in a mug)...Do you know if the cheapest microwaves can do that...?...i think it takes a few minutes...thank you...
Yes any microwave should be able to do that.
btw Mug cakes are awesome, my kids love making them.
Hi there. My biggest issue is the space. My old microwave was second hand from my mum and she bought it in 1981! It only died around a decade ago. It was a flatbed from the brand Sharp and was shaped like a portable TV. Then my friend gave me her old one when mine died which she had barely used. I believe it is either a grill or a combi although I've never used that side. It has taken up one work surface in my postage stamp of a kitchen! Now the turntable is squeaking badly and rust has developed underneath. Can I not find a square shaped microwave anymore? It would help with my lack of space greatly. I would appreciate a reply if you can.
I am not aware of any now that are square unfortunately
Thank you, very useful!
So helpful, thank you ☺️
My mums sanyo microwave is 23 years old and still works perfectly, except for the bulb which went out many years ago. Do you know any modern brands/models which could provide similar longevity? I'd appreciate it very much
On the whole, we mainly supply Panasonic Microwaves as the more reliable brand, but Sharp are also very good too. We used to sell loads and loads of Sanyo microwaves back in the day 😆
I need instruction on how to use my De Longhi 800w E
What do you mean by low,medium,high setting. Where do we find them on the microwave? Are they labelled as such?
On the microwave it is the different power levels that it can heat at. Most microwaves have 3 settings and it would normally be around 180w for low, 400w medium and high is around 800 - 900w. not everything would need to be heated on high although most people only use the high setting.
Makes and models vary - I used a Samsung when staying at my sister’s house recently and it has the power level in steps of 10% eg medium = P50, medium high = P70. My Panasonic inverter model at home has a series of bars similar to what I see on my mobile phone for network reception
Awesome video!!! Thank you for the advice.
No problem
Great video. Thanks.
Good informative video, thanks
A light, many expensive microwaves are missing an internal light.
please advise if there is any difference in using the inverter microwave oven vs the defrosting button on normal microwave oven when defrosting meat?
Which one is the best in terms of energy safe for solar systems.
that was very helpful thanks👍
It's really very helpful for me. Just now I subscribe your channel. Keep it up dear....
really helpful, thanks
No problem, glad the video was helpful for you.
I love that I can easily disable the loud beeping which announces the microwave is finished ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxRDB_bcaZEIluKD5LMPVlvPAA2E1HbFNo No more walking up at 2 am when my roommate decides it's finally dinner time! Also, it heats food much faster than the microwave it is replacing. This surprised me, but it's great. The heat is even, and (so far) no problems. I only gave it 4/5 for small spaces, as I'm not sure I would agree to that. It fits perfectly in my kitchen, which isn't huge, but it would have been bulky in my condo. I am moving up from a smaller sized microwave, partly because popcorn didn't fit well in my old microwave. It will fit in this one.
who uses the microwave to actually fully cook things???
Good question but some people use their microwave as an oven rather than turning on the main oven. Can be more efficient as you are only heating up a smaller area
People that care about their energy use and are intelligent enough to learn how to use all the functions efficiently.
Shielding is important because it can cause cancer to people in neighborhood, and power control otherwise the sun over heat is no good , and efficiency , and it must had metal detector so it can not explode if user forgot , and it must had heat absorbing detector so it can not burn the cooking object if the consumer not knowing
Really useful thanks how about warrenty please
Your explanation was very good and very helpful. It was well appreciated. Would like to know which combination microwave would you recommended around £100+. I really thank you for your explanations which was welcoming. Thankyou.
I also would like to know is Enamel Interior easy to clean than Stainless Steel? Would appreciate it, if you let me know your view on this. Thankyou.
The main combi microwave we sell is the Panasonic NNCT54 / 57. The main advantage of the stainless steel interior is that it is normally a bit easier to keep clean and doesn't peel off like enamel interiors can do.
@@lords-electrical
Thankyou so much for your advice and getting back to me. Much appreciated!
I think you should have touched on inverter technology as well. Do you get combination inverter microwaves? Are they any better than the combination transformer microwaves?
FAR better!
I like with my Panasonic inverter that it doesn’t just pulse the magnetron off and on depending on the power level but delivers a lower level smoothly. Food seems to cook a bit more evenly and without the annoying clicks that come with it pulsing off and on
I have just bought a new microwave Panasonic standard 20L NN-28JBMBPQ, In side is a grey coating I have only just notice but there are a couple of white patches (not been painted or has come off ) I have used it once only . Should I return the microwave for a another one as i know this will get worse and eventually it will go rusty or more patches will appear. This happened to my previous microwave but i did have it for 8 years before i packed up Please advice I think i should return as faulty
Jackie
You will need to make sure that the acrylic paint inside the machine isn't peeling off. If it is then do not use it and return it.
Much better to do this now rather than leaving it and it going rusty in a year.
Can you suggest about ceramic cavity vs steel cavity in microwave
I would normally recommend the stainless steel interior compared to the cheaper acrylic interior as it is a lot more hard wearing and normally easier to keep clean.
Very informative, brilliant.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Thank you for all the information.I m thinking to get the Panasonic 4 in 1 microwave.You think is the best one to get?😊
Yes these are great microwaves, i would recommend them
Inverter I’m curious about
Wow, good to know
I now have a microwave with a working timer after 6 years of using my phone as a timer. I probably should've bought one 6 years ago but oh well.
informative indeed.
BRILLIANT! SIMPLY BRILLIANT
If money were no issue, what is the top model you would currently recommend with all the bells and whistles?
I've been looking for a new microwave for quite a while now but have been paralyzed with indecision, because like you said, there's no many options to choose from.
At that price point just buy an actual oven
@@JG-nx3jg There are a lot of benefits to having a microwave in place of or as well as an actual oven. Space, convenience, speed, etc.
@@JG-nx3jg I hope you now realize what an inappropriate irrelevant answer you gave that's like saying and a price point for a car with a big trunk you might as well by yourself a flatbed tow truck duh irrelevant . Try to think a little harder before you give advice as I know it all
I need something that won’t frickin break after 1 year
I brought microwave last week I just found out that it doesn't have a name and am worried right now
Thank you for not talking at a breakneck speed which would mean I'd have to rewind video a thousand times to get info.
🐢🐢👍👍
What is combo actually?
it's all just microwave?
Oven, microwave, and grill.
well let me ask you this. What is a centimeter?
It is a unit of measurement. The are 2.54cm in an inch
Nice.
🙂😇👋👍!!! THANK YOU ! FROM, U.K. (2023).
P100? What does it mean? I'm only used to microwaves that actually says the watts, not giving me a P something bull... I googled and found out that P means Power and the whole idiotic concept of calculating the watts is to take the power times 10, so P100 is 1000 watts but only on a 1000 watts microwave, not on a 800 watts microwave, lol... I give up...
My new idea make portable microwave yes
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Yes yes I want to buy a microwave there are just too many options you see two microwaves that looks the same but one costs twice the price of the other what am I getting I don't want to waste my money on something that I'm never going to use apparently text-to-speech does not use commas 🤣
Normally the more expensive models have a oven and grill as well as microwave. Also some have flat bed technology which makes cleaning easier and some of the capacities are larger on the more expensive models.
@@lords-electrical thanks! I actually watched the entire video and it was very helpful, especially the point about paying a little more for one that doesn't have a painted cavity that will peel off over time.
Watch it at 1.25x
video i watched whilst wiping my arse
Quite enough of the Internet.
You could get a job reading audiobooks 🎤
Working on a new channel as we speak 😁
147th.......
ok
What A Lousy Commercial !
No Thoughts... All Sales.
Boooo!
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