SPARES2GO Universal Wave Guide Cover for ASDA Microwave Oven (500mm x 300mm)

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Keeping your microwave clean will help to reduce energy costs too because bits of food, grime, and spills will add a couple more seconds to the cooking time of your food. We also offer stylish water bottles, flasks and reusable takeaway cups or tumblers for a practical and attractive way to stay hydrated and cut down on plastic waste.

Six evenly spaced vents in the top let steam escape without letting all the moisture out of your carefully prepared meal, and deep finger grips in the centre make it easy to lift on and off the plate.Touch-panel controls These take far less effort to press than push-button controls. If you do go for button controls, they should be large, easy to press and not too close together. Clear labelling Controls should be clearly labelled with a large font size. Digital displays should be brightly lit and easy to read. If you're visually impaired, consider one that beeps when you make a selection. These tips will help you to save even more money when using your microwave. Choose the correct power setting for your dish or Medium High Reheating single-serving leftovers, casseroles, stews, ribs, and foods with cheese. You can also use it to warm milk but be sure to stir it every 15 seconds so you don't end up with a thin film on top.

or Medium Good for warming dense foods, meals requiring a slower cooking time or that can’t be stirred. You can also use this setting for slow-cooking drier or bigger joints of meats such as ham or pork and whole poultry. This makes them very easy to use, but you won’t usually get much in the way of auto cook or defrost programs (see features to look out for, below). Half of those we’ve tested need at least 30cm above them, but we’ve found plenty that only need between 10cm and 20cm. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with water, white vinegar and sliced citrus fruits (lemon, lime or orange) What’s more, you can improve or expand upon your current culinary repertoire with the help of our high-quality cookware selection, or produce mouthwatering bakes every time thanks to our baking range. Kitchen Essentials for a BargainIf this seems like too much effort, look for a microwave with auto programs that'll set the time and power level for you. Switch it off at the wall Our Eco Buy models are also excellent at the key tasks, scoring 65% and above, so you get the best of both worlds. A kitchen should be a hub of activity, a place to express creativity and a space to share with the whole family. It’s the heart of the house. For this reason, we believe that excellent cookware, utensils, storage products and accessories should never break the bank.

Pizza function This tends to work better with grill or combi microwaves, as the grill helps to crisp the pizza base and brown the top. Some models come with ‘crisper plates’ which can also be used for quiches. You'll get better results if you use a frozen pizza and pre-heat the oven and plate for four or five minutes first. While manufacturers do generally state the internal capacity, this doesn't actually tell you what size dishes you'll be able to get inside. You may need to cook your food for longer than recommended to make sure it’s piping hot all the way through. Are microwaves energy efficient? or Low The best choice for defrosting large items such as whole poultry and fish, and dense meat. Also good for softening butter or melting chocolate. Auto cook programs Enter the type and weight of food, and the microwave will automatically set the time and power needed to cook it. Premium models can offer up to 30 programs, including specialised ones for popcorn or roasts.These combine normal microwave cooking with a grilling element. They can perform all the tasks you'd expect from a standard model, such as defrosting ready meals and reheating leftovers. The grill function can also brown food. Cooking certain foods at full power will dry them out or burn the outside before the middle is done. And you’ll use more energy doing so, too.