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Microwave Appliances from Whirlpool India June 21, 2010

A high-quality microwave is a multipurpose appliance addition to any eventful kitchen, allowing you to heat up the food, cook ready meals and whole dishes in a little bit of time in a usual oven.

Microwave ovens generate electromagnetic rays. This radiation stimulates the water molecules in food which causes the food to heat up. Microwave appliances do not infiltrate very acutely so food heated for a small time will be warm on the outside but still cold in the center; this is why it is important to mix foods during heating. Because only the food is heated rather than the oven itself, foods cooked in a microwave will by no means build up a coating.

We can differentiate them in four types – countertop microwave oven, convection oven, combination oven and over-the-range or built-in microwave.  To help in selecting the right one for your kitchen we describes all the types here :-

Countertop microwave oven
This is suitable for those who have larger or wider kitchen countertop. This is simple in function you merely need to plug it into the wall and can start heating or cooking your meals.

Convection microwave
Such microwave type unites conventional microwave technology with heat energy to let you bake, auburn, and grill your food. It comes equipped with heating constituent and also includes a fan to assist hot air movement. These elements make this type of oven a real power saver. Cooking with a convection microwave requires some alterations, but proves much easier and more worthwhile in the long run.

Combination microwave
Combination ovens combine the good organization of a microwave with the traditional browning and roasting of a conventional oven and grill. The benefit of this type of microwave is it gives you the flexibility to switch between types, making it possible to heat food the way you do in a convection microwave oven or a conventional oven.

Over-the-range and built-in microwave
If your countertop is a bit jam-packed and you can’t just make a space for a countertop microwave, a built-in or over-the-range oven can be the best choice. Because of their features plus the fitting cost, these microwaves generally come more costly.

The microwave oven is a versatile time reduction kitchen appliance that uses radiation to heat food. This is the same food cooking way cooked in the microwave is as healthy as food cooked in other ways. Research advises that cooking food in microwaves preserves more vitamins, minerals and nutrients than boiling.

There are many kitchen appliance companies in the market with different range & variety.  Whirlpool is one of the leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances in India. It manufactures different types of microwaves. The Variety of models is designed to suit the necessities of different classes of consumers and is highly appreciated in the market.