Buying a Microwave

[smurfchops]

I need to buy a new microwave, mine is 5 years old and has discoloured inside where the rubber wheel goes round - looks rusty and corroded.  Can anyone recommend a good microwave (not a cheapie but not too expensive either)?  Thanks !

[kazza55]

It depends on whether you want just a microwave or would you use a combination microwave oven and grill? Also you need to think about the size of oven you need. If it's a family,a larger oven is probably best although they do take up more space in the kitchen.

There are 3 of us and we've got a large Sharp oven that grills,bakes and microwaves. I think it's about 900W.It's got 2 removable oven shelves and is very versatile. I use it every day for microwaving,grilling,baking etc. and rarely use my main electric oven for cooking.(It takes ages to heat up) I can't be bothered waiting for that. The microwave oven only takes minutes to get hot. I have never had one of these before but wouldn't like to be without it now. It was fairly expensive,about �220 but worth every penny. You might not need one that large though.... Hope this has helped.

[smurfchops]

Thank you for your answer, but I tend to use my oven a lot and mainly need the microwave just for heating things up, so I only need a small one, plus it has to fit on the worktop and under the kitchen cupboards so it can't be too high!  II've never had a microwave before that has corroded like the one I have now, it works OK but looks dirty inside under the plate!  So I am looking for a smaller microwave, medium priced (around �120) please!

[loelliott]

Hi  I replaced my microwave recently, from Tesco's!  I also had a space restriction, and also only really use it for heating and defrosting....... �49 was the cost, and I am extremely pleased with it.

[smurfchops]

I looked on the Tesco website this morning and a Panasonic microwave caught my eye, I will probably go for that one - and thanks for all your help.