How to Buy the Best Countertop Microwave Convection Oven

By lordkhomar | Apr 10, 2009 | 1 Comments | Rating: -1

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In today's instant gratification world owning a countertop convection microwave oven is a must. A countertop convection microwave oven allows you to make a good, tasty, home cooked meal in no time flat. There are many companies making countertop convection microwave ovens today and choosing the right model can be difficult, continue reading to find out how to find the best countertop convection microwave oven to fit your needs.

Set your budget on a countertop convection microwave oven

It's important, before you head off to the store, or even log into your favorite online site to set your budget. A countertop convection microwave oven can cost as much as $500 or more, depending on the features so set your budget first.

How will you use the countertop convection microwave oven

How much power should the countertop convection microwave oven have?

They vary in power from 600 watts all the way up to 1300 watts and more. The more power the countertop convection microwave oven has, the faster it'll cook. Keep in mind that most recipes are written based on an 800 wattt model.

How large should the countertop convection microwave oven be?

Choose the size based on how much food you'll need to cook at one time.

• 1 person - 0.5 to 0.8 cubic feet
• 2 people - 0.9 to 1.3 cubic feet
• 3 people - 1.4 to 1.6 cubic feet
• 4 people - 1.8 to 2.0 cubic feet

Based on the above you should be able to pick out the best size countertop convection microwave oven to fit your needs.

Another size consideration is if you already own microwave safe cookware, make sure the microwave you are considering can hold the cookware.

What does convection mean when it comes to a countertop convection microwave oven?

This is the best part. Convection means the oven actually circulates hot air and can actually brown food. So food cooks two ways, through microwave and through hot air. Food tastes great and cooks ridiculously fast when done in a countertop convection microwave oven.

Any other features I should look for in a good countertop convection microwave oven?

Here are some other features available. Don't spend extra money on features you don't or won't use.

• For easy cleanup choose a stainless steel microwave oven
• Make sure the countertop convection microwave oven has a turntable for even cooking
• If kids will use it make sure it has an auto off feature

Here's an example of a top notch countertop convection microwave oven on Amazon.

How much does a good countertop convection microwave oven cost?

Well, that will depend on the size, power and features of the countertop convection microwave oven, not too mention if it's on sale or not. I suggest reading microwave oven reviews on sites such as ConsumerReports or ConsumerSearch. These sites feature microwave oven reviews written by unbiased users just like yourself and often times have the lowest prices listed right in the microwave oven reviews. You will, of course, find many useful links right here on this page too.

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Comments

Jul 15, 2009 9:35am

Hecker
The first model pictured is not even a countertop model, but an over-the-range model. The article does not point out that countertop convection models over 1.5 cu. ft. capacity have become virtually non-existent recently; you must either forget about the convection feature, settle for 1.5 or below, or spring for one of the handful of larger over-the-range CC models. On the Internet, many plain microwaves are misidentified as convection, and many over-the-range models are misidentified as countertop. Double-check the model facts before purchasing, or you may get burned.

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