Microwave in a modern kitchen - which is more important than style or practicality. What criteria were used to choose

A microwave in a modern kitchen is not a must, but a necessary thing in our family. Used to warm food and drinks. Puzzled by the choice, everyone sets certain criteria, the following were important to us:

1. Appearance. The color was decisive. They matched the glossy black kitchen. We made sure that the details of the new technology resemble the metal of the drawer handles. The model was needed not built-in, but separately standing on the table.

2. Chose a budget option. The kitchen has cooking appliances. Microwave just for warming up food doesn't have to be expensive. Our purchase price is 5300 rubles.

3. External dimensions are importantto fit into the allotted place. The inner diameter of the slewing disc is important - 27 centimeters. Plates that match the colors of the kitchen should be easy to fit. Chamber volume 23 liters.

4. Microwave power chose 800 watts, enough for a quick warm-up. The lower the power, the slower it warms up. Grill function and convection were not considered.

5. For the family, “child protection” is important.

We purchase all new home appliances with this option.

6. The best interior coating considered bioceramic. According to the descriptions, fat is easily removed. We did not find a suitable model with such coverage in the budget segment. We chose a microwave oven with enamel. We warm up the food under a special lid, so we assume not heavy pollution.

7. Touch control panel or mechanical was not so important to us. Based on the economy of the model, we have simple buttons.

As soon as we received the purchase, we saw that the metal handle in the picture in the online store looked much better than in real life. Plastic looks cheap and may not be durable. When using, it takes a habit that has not yet developed to control the time with the jog dial. But these are the only downsides.

The purchase pleased us - it perfectly fit into the existing interior. Heats up very quickly. A nice bonus - customized defrosting modes for different types of food. Separate warming mode for drinks. Although we do not plan to cook, there are several built-in cooking modes.

Manufacturer BBK, model 23MWS-828T / B.

What would be more important to you? Do you cook in the microwave?