Stainless Steel Microwaves
April 10, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
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Welcome to our site which is here to try to help you to know about Stainless Steel Microwave Ovens available in the UK.
Choosing the Best Microwave for You
April 9, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
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You only have to take a look in online store to realise that the choice of microwave ovens out there is immense. So how do you go about picking one which is going to be right for you? Well, I can’t tell you which is the one you should pick, but I can tell you that there are a couple of key questions you need to ask yourself that will help you choose which microwave ovens you should consider more closely.
What am I Going to Use my Microwave Oven for?
The first question is the most important for narrowing down whether you should consider standard microwave ovens or models with additional features. Most people only use their microwave to heat up food rather than actually cooking whole meals from scratch. For this, standard microwave ovens are definitely sufficient. If you were planning on using it for more diverse tasks you might want to look at combination microwave ovens which can also function like a normal convection oven.
This question will also help you to narrow down the microwave choice further by helping you think about the size of microwave you are going to need. If you live alone then a small microwave will probably be fine, but if you intend to cook for a whole family then you will probably want to look at bigger models.
What Type of Features Would I Find Useful?
Most models of microwave will come with a list of features, and for some the list can seem pretty immense. This doesn’t necessarily mean that those with more features will be better for you though. Extra features are only worth paying for if you think they will be useful to you. One of the first you should think about is the auto-program functions which are available. If you are quite lazy then it may be quite appealing to get one where you can just press one button to automatically set the time and the power level. As well as saving a few seconds, this feature is also really useful if you are a novice with the microwave and you aren’t really sure how long and at what power things should be cooked - it can save quite a lot of extra time that you would spend looking these things up.
An extra feature that many microwave ovens have is an auto-defrost feature. This lets you key in the weight and the microwave calculates the power and time needed for defrosting - again a handy time-saving device which saves you looking it up.
If you have a slightly higher budget you might want to consider a model which has sensors which will stop the microwave oven when they sense the food is cooked. Again, this is probably especially useful for all those novice microwave cooks out there.
Am I Getting the Best Value for Money
Finally, there are just a couple of things which you should know to make sure that you get the best microwave in your price range. Most microwaves come with removable plates and turntables as standard, but this is definitely something that will make your life easier, so choose one with removable parts over one with a fixed turntable if possible.
The power of the microwave (e.g. 700W/800W/1000W and so on) is an indicator of how fast it cooks. Make sure that you pick the highest power microwave you can within your budget, as even 100W extra can make a big difference in cooking times.
And Then You Are Left With…
So if you follow all of these tips then you should be able to narrow down the list of microwaves which are right for you. The only thing left to do then is choose the one which you find most visually appealing and that will fit in your kitchen.
Microwave Oven Benefits
March 1, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
Filed under General Information, Stainless Steel Microwaves
There are many benefits of using a microwave when cooking:
- Speed: You can slash the time it takes to carry out many cookery operations by using a microwave. This includes, but is not limited to, melting, baking, poaching, thawing and boiling.
- Cost: Compared to conventional ovens, microwaves are relatively cheap. This applies not only to the Read more
Microwave Strawberry Jam
May 1, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
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Ingredients
- 750g fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- pith from 1 lemon
- 2 cups sugar
Method
- Put two small plates in the freezer.
- Hull and quarter the strawberries and place in a microwave proof bowl with the lemon juice.
- Place the white pith from 1 lemon onto a square of muslin, tie securely with string and place in the bowl.
- Cook, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is soft and pulpy, stirring twice.
- Cool slightly then add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Cook, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture reaches setting point (105 degrees).
- Test for setting point a couple of times during cooking.
- Discard the muslin bag. Carefully pour the very hot jam into clean, warm jars and seal.
- Turn the jars upside down for 3 minutes, then invert and leave to cool.
- Label and date.
A Great Pavlova from your Stainless Steel Microwave
April 25, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
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Ingredients
- 1 tin mango pulp
- 1 packet small meringues
- 1 crushed aero
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 2/3 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add half the sugar and beat until dissolved.
- Gradually add the rest of the sugar and continue beating for 3 minutes. Mix in vinegar and essence to taste.
- Place baking paper on microwave turntable and spoon the meringue onto this, spreading into a large circle 1 cm thick.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Open microwave door and let it stand for 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Place waxed paper on top of meringue and on top of this place a baking tray. Turn over.
- Remove baking paper and allow to cool thoroughly.
- Spread the mango pulp over meringue and then top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed aero and roll up.
- Slide the roll onto a serving dish and spread with more whipped cream and sprinkle with aero.
- Chill before serving.
How do Microwave Ovens Work?
March 25, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
Filed under General Information, Stainless Steel Microwaves
A magnetron vacuum is the engine behind a microwave oven. Electrical energy is converted into microwaves, a high frequency type of wave. The microwaves then go in to the microwave through a wave guide and stirred by a fan to be distributed evenly.
These waves are then Read more
Buying My New Stainless Steel Microwave Oven
January 21, 2009 by stainlesssteelmicrowave
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I am replacing all of my existing major appliances to fit in with a brand new kitchen scheme that I have fallen in love with. My chosen modern contemporary kitchen design includes built-in stainless steel appliances that will have to integrate with an equally modern and stylish stainless steel microwave oven.
I have had very good service from my existing white enamelled counter top microwave oven therefore logically I would begin first by evaluating the newest and improved features and benefits of a microwave oven manufactured under the same reliable brand name.
Seeing as I am having my new kitchen built-in, I need to look to keep to the aesthetic flow by taking full advantage at this stage of accommodating my new microwave oven choice in the planned kitchen design.
Now to look at choices and options of which there appear to be so many that could just confuse my out of date perspective. I don’t have the time to go from store to store. Mmm, I’ll conveniently do a Google search on the web first, to collect relevant data and specifications on what is available for my new purchase.
I found the perfect built-in-over-the-range model stainless steel microwave oven. Lucky it happens to be manufactured by the loyal electric appliance brand of my own experience; therefore I am assured of its proven reliability. I am also especially pleased at the versatility of having both the microwave energy; combine with the convection baking features. This means for me, I can now have that second capacity oven that I have been in need of for some time. It has become difficult to do an oven bake as a main dish and compromise the pudding or another oven baked dish, for the want of needing that second oven.
An even more surprising feature that I was indeed not expecting is the ovens hidden touch control panel being safely situated behind the oven door, away from little mites and their curious fingers, Also, such clever technology for my easy understanding. Oh yes, last but by no means least, my concern regarding stainless steel as a medium is the annoying smudged finger-print marks I envisaged I would have to contend with. Actually, the model of my choice negates this issue. So, I’m done.
Well now, its time to cough up the bucks. This requires yet another search on the web to compare current prices and store location nearest to my home. Not to mention checking out the supplying stores reputation for the best possible deal helping myself keep within my set budget.
I have learned to come away from spontaneous buying and to rather develop a new habit of checking my available purchasing options first, then to go after what I have chosen, not compromising on quality and ultimately buying from the right source at the right price. I’ve done well and am very satisfied with my stainless steel microwave oven, at last!
