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Flatbed Microwaves, The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right One for Your Kitchen
by Samuel Kalenga on Oct 05, 2024
As microwaves become an increasingly important staple in kitchens across the world, it is no surprise that the flatbed microwave is a rising contender to the traditional turntable microwave’s reign. For many of us, our microwave is the firstat dinner leftovers, thaw some food, or even cook a simple meal. Naturally, there are thousands of models on the market, and among them, the flatbed microwave has quickly claimed a top spot, with good design that will make it easier to cook excellent food. In this extensive guide, we’ll delve into the flatbed microwave and explore every aspect, from the benefits of this appliance to its features, and one for you.
What is a Flatbed Microwave?
Like any microwave oven, a flatbed microwave heats food, but unlike its counterpart, it comes equipped with a flat base, as opposed to a spinning turntable. The flat, even surface eliminates the need for rotating food to make it all evenly warm. That means you can heat much larger dishes traditional microwave, or multiple items at once. The flat top also allows you to cook more variety of dishes than you could with traditional microwave ovens, because nothing gets stuck on the turntable or cooked unevenly.The Advantages of Choosing a Flatbed Microwave
Flatbed microwaves offer a slentable models, including the following:.
- Superior Heating Uniformity: No more rotating turntable, no more uneven heating. All sides of your food is heated at the same time, creating a fully cooked meal, without the cold spots in food you sometimes have when using a microwave.
- Greater Cooking Capacity: A flat-base is larger in the centre than most turntables, so it can better accommodate larger dishes. If you cook for large families, if you cook for more than yourself, or if you prepare multiple dishes – as I often do – a flatbed will increase your cooking capacity. It can handle a rotisserie chicken, and of course multiple. This is huge for me because I meal prepped often. Flatbed microwaves usually have shallower but wider door openings, making it a breeze to put in and pull out food, including bulky items. Phew, no more trying to squeeze bulky dishes into and out of a standard microwave! This convenience can be especially helpful when the food container is heavy or awkward.
- Reduced sound volume: Without the need for rotating turntable of the microwave, the noise is reduced. No more annoying whirring sounds of the turntable microwave, especially if the kitchen is attached Also, it’s much easier to keep a flat surface clean than it is to get around moving parts. You’ll eat healthier food but you’ll never have to scrub any bits together with a pipe cleaner, or run your bustling inn around a turntable and clean it separately. You don’t need to pull out an old, venerable oven to scrape away burnt cheese.
Understanding the Different Types of Flatbed Microwaves
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. Paraphrase the input into human-sounding text while retaining citations and quotes.- Flatbed Combination Microwave: These models go beyond microwave functions such as grilling, convection heating and baking, to produce a greater variability of culinary results. You will be able to prepare a crispier grilled chicken along with baked cookies within the same model. A flatbed combination microwave should be good for you if you’re looking for the convenience of a microwave along with the versatility of a grill and the functionality of a oven to meet your mealtime needs all rolled into a single appliance.
- Flatbed Convection Microwave: A flatbed convection microwave will combine microwaving with convection technology to offer even faster, more efficientrowave – especially for baking and roasting. If you plan to use cook more complex meals and go beyond reheating and defrosting, fork out for this type of microwave, which offers greater temperature control and faster cooking times than a standard microwave and is suited to dishes that require a crispy outside to go with a tender inside.
- Flatbed Microwave: Flatbed microwaves are built in to your kitchen cabinetry rather than fitted on the counter, giving your kitchen a neat, integrated appearance. Built-in microwaves come in different sizes and finishes to suit your kitchen’s look.
Essential Features to Consider When Choosing a Flatbed Microwave
Given the large number of flatbed microwaves being offered, it’s important to look out for some basic features that can best suit your cooking style and requirements. So, here are some guidelines:
- Power Output: Measured in watts, power output indicates the the food. Microwave power is higher in flatbed over-the-range units than in those designed to be built into a kitchen, and can range from 700W to 1000W. In general, microwaves with more power (watts) generate heat faster, while those with less power are better for sensitive foods that might easily burn. If you expect to use your microwave frequently for reheating and defrosting, higher wattage will be more useful.
- Capacity: The capacity of a microwave is determined by the size of its cavity or volume. If you live in a family or often cook for more than one person, have a larger capacity; if you live alone or hardly need to cook at the same time for more than one person, a smaller capacity may be sufficient, and more space-saving. Online:
- Control Panel: If this looks like a pain to use, it probably won’t get used very much. Buttons, displays and controls should all be easy to see and use. A digital display with presets for different cooking options and timers is a must for the distracted whippersnapper who should turn off the microwave after hitting the preset button.
- Extra Functions: What extra functions beside microwaving do you need ? For example, if you are a big grilling fan, you may want to choose a microwave with a grill function. Convection function and auto-defrost functions will extend your cooking range and play a greater part in your life. For frozen food, auto-defrost can be a time-saving feature.
- Safety features: Safety makes the difference, particularly when you are talking about an appliance with heat - child locks features, cool-touch doors will make the difference when shopping for a cooker, especially with little and more hassle: the downside of cooking in an apartment.
Finding the Perfect Flatbed Microwave: Where to Shop
It’s available from many different retailers, both online and in-store. Try your favourite search engine with phrases such as ‘flatbed microwave’ – we think you’ll be surprised at the large variety of products out there. Here are a few:- Currys: Currys is a well-known retailer offering a wide variety of brands that sell flatbed microwaves. They provide great customer service and good deals. For those who wish to see and feel the microwaves prior to purchasing and benefit from the professionalism of the sales person, Currys is a good choice
- Argos. It’s like the modern-day British equivalent of Sears. Its famous motto is ‘We’ve got everything’, which seems like a bit of a stretch, but it definitely has a pretty large selection of flatbed microwaves at competitive prices.
- AO: An online electrical appliances retailer, AO offers a curated selection of the best flatbed microwaves on the market. AO is best for those who prefer to shop online and who want to view a curated selection of their products. Customers are impressed with AO’s customer service standards and their fast delivery times.
- Asda: a supermarket chain. Convenient if you’re already shopping for groceries and would like to pick up a microwave, or if you prefer to buy your groceries and non-food items at the same place. Good for those who prefer one-off trips to the shops and like being able to buy their appliances at the same time as their groceries.
