I continue to be pleased with the performance of this microwave oven. My previous oven, a Panasonic 1100 watt model, failed prematurely (at about 1.5 years - or, shortly after the warranty expired, take your pick). Because of this I decided to choose another brand, a Toshiba EM131A5C-BS, which is also in the 1100 watt range. It's a really big seller, but unfortunately, the item was either defective or extraordinarily underpowered, and never delivered the power of any other 1100 watt oven with which I have had experience. In addition, it apparently had some mode switching problems, and I returned it after having ascertained that an in depth study of the manual would not change the facts.
I ordered this Farberware model as a replacement despite its rather unconventional way of entering cook times, and I am continually impressed with its performance so far. First, in terms of power, it is at least the equal of, and in some ways surpasses the earlier Panasonic model that I owned. It cooks evenly, quickly and without undue fuss. The unit is quiet, and vents moisture well as long as you keep the sides clear as the instruction clearly say. The cook time setting is actually a lot easier than it looks. The settings panel takes the lightest of touches to initiate (this was a major area where the Panasonic failed. You'd have to literally nearly push the microwave off the table to make an entry).
The door mechanism on this unit is automated. You neither push a mechanical button or pull a handle. It is powered so that only a light touch causes the lock to disengage. There is also a device to open the door manually in case of emergencies. I have no reason to believe that this inclusion adds a liability, as it has operated really well during the time which I have owned the microwave oven. It really solves a problem with devices in this range, as they tend to be so light that opening the door, invariably moves the entire unit.
Its only possible drawback, one which has not caused me undue concern, is that it does not have an eco-mode which will turn off the light (clock and door button) when the device is not in use. IMHO small price to pay for what I consider to be a best in class for this kind of microwave oven. It represents what I hope is the future for these devices. Well done, Farberware.
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| capacity | 1.1 cubic feet | 0.7 cubic feet | 1.2 cubic feet | 1.2 cubic feet | 2.2 cubic feet |
| installation | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop |
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| number of programs | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| material | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
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Highly Recommend! Awesome Quality & Performance!
I purchased this microwave air fryer because the microwave we had was outdated and my wife has been asking for an air fryer for quite some time. This seemed like the perfect solution. Since we have limited counter space, I was really hoping this could be a all-in one oven. I instantly went from skeptical to obsessed over the weekend :).Its black stainless steel sleek design looks fantastic and doesn't take up too much space. The air frying capabilities in our first couple tests are excellent. This past weekend we made french fries with barely any oil and they came out browned and crispy. Since they were not frozen they needed a little extra time. We also made breaded chicken cutlets that surprisingly came out golden brown and tasty. There are pre-programmed settings for each type of food you make, which takes the guess work out of cooking.It also acts as a regular convection oven and can make virtually anything. My son loves brownies and we made a boxed mix which came out better than our regular oven.This microwave does it all and I highly recommend especially if you have limited kitchen real estate. I cannot wait to experiment with all the other functions like dehydrating, slow cooking and grill.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
Its black stainless steel sleek design looks fantastic and doesn't take up too much space. The air frying capabilities in our first couple tests are excellent. This past weekend we made french fries with barely any oil and they came out browned and crispy. Since they were not frozen they needed a little extra time. We also made breaded chicken cutlets that surprisingly came out golden brown and tasty. There are pre-programmed settings for each type of food you make, which takes the guess work out of cooking.
It also acts as a regular convection oven and can make virtually anything. My son loves brownies and we made a boxed mix which came out better than our regular oven.
This microwave does it all and I highly recommend especially if you have limited kitchen real estate. I cannot wait to experiment with all the other functions like dehydrating, slow cooking and grill.
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Highly Recommend! Awesome Quality & Performance!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
I purchased this microwave air fryer because the microwave we had was outdated and my wife has been asking for an air fryer for quite some time. This seemed like the perfect solution. Since we have limited counter space, I was really hoping this could be a all-in one oven. I instantly went from skeptical to obsessed over the weekend :).Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
Its black stainless steel sleek design looks fantastic and doesn't take up too much space. The air frying capabilities in our first couple tests are excellent. This past weekend we made french fries with barely any oil and they came out browned and crispy. Since they were not frozen they needed a little extra time. We also made breaded chicken cutlets that surprisingly came out golden brown and tasty. There are pre-programmed settings for each type of food you make, which takes the guess work out of cooking.
It also acts as a regular convection oven and can make virtually anything. My son loves brownies and we made a boxed mix which came out better than our regular oven.
This microwave does it all and I highly recommend especially if you have limited kitchen real estate. I cannot wait to experiment with all the other functions like dehydrating, slow cooking and grill.
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