The Gorenje microwave oven is the product of a renowned Slovenian brand. Microwave ovens receive not only well-deserved recognition by consumers, but also honorary international awards. "Combustion" is constantly introducing new technologies, monitors energy conservation and safety. In this article we will compare different models and try to understand how to choose the right one.
About company
Gorenje - a company from Slovenia, produces large and small household appliances. It is among the ten largest manufacturers in Europe. The main office is located in Velenje. Gorenje Group includes various companies: Czech MORA, Dutch ATAG, Swedish ASKO and others. All household appliances are famous for their stylish design and innovative technologies, and microwaves are no exception.
Features of the choice of microwaves
The microwave has long ceased to be perceived as a luxury - it is used on a par with stoves and ovens. Smart stoves “registered” not only in home kitchens, but also in offices.
When choosing a stove, you need to understand: for what purposes you need it. The price depends on a set of functions: the difference between primitive and complex, multifunctional devices can be 100-200%. Why spend money on an expensive model with a ton of programs that you don’t have to use?
If you only plan to heat and defrost, buy a model designed specifically for this. All Gorenje models, including the most budget ones, are of the same high quality.
What microwave ovens does Gorenie offer
The company produces microwave, differing from each other in price, features, way of placement in the kitchen. If you want the microwave to stand on the countertop, take a freestanding one. Are you going to place it in the kitchen set - so you need a built-in.
According to the functional filling of the Gorenje furnace, there are three types:
- Solo - only microwave mode is available. They are taken to just warm and thaw food. Food cooked in a solo oven will not be covered with a delicious crust.
- With a grill. They are necessary for baking - they prepare delicious meat and fish dishes. There are two types: quartz and heating elements. The first ones take up less space, heat up more quickly, and are easier to clean.
- With convection. Thanks to this function, it is possible to bake products, make baked goods in the oven. The products do not dry out, as they are uniformly blown by hot air.
A microwave with grill and convection at the same time is a real oven with microwave.
Benefits of Gorenje Microwaves
Smart stove is a godsend for those who do not like to cook. The owner of the stove with auto programs and built-in recipes only sets the mode, she does everything else.
Advantages of Slovenian microwave:
- Simple operation. No need to study instructions for a long time.
- Comfortable use: easy care, compactness, when removing cooked food from the camera, you can not burn yourself.
- Lots of features. You can cook any dish - from pizza to baked meat, warm up yesterday’s food, quickly defrost food.
- Energy Efficiency, Saving Time. Compared with an electric stove, in a microwave oven, food is cooked faster, half as much energy is consumed.
- You can cook in the dishes, which will be served on the table.
- Products cooked or thawed by microwaves retain much more vitamins than when cooked in the usual way.
Microwave Gorenie have a simple classic design without any stylistic fiction. Their main advantage is good characteristics. Thanks to a simple design and thoughtful functionality, there is nothing superfluous in them. The manufacturer managed to significantly reduce the cost: in comparison with analogues, the prices for Gorenje are lower.
How to choose a microwave oven in the kitchen
Household appliances - a purchase for several years, so you need to carefully study the proposed options. When choosing a furnace, its technical features, ergonomics, harmony with the interior are taken into account. But the main criterion is a set of functions. Don't want to play a chef? Interested in quick warm-up and defrost functions? Then you need a small volume solo. If you are a cook, buy a machine with a grill, convection, double boiler, with a large volume.
You also need to focus on:
- Management. It happens mechanical, touch, push-button. Sensors are more convenient, but sensitive to voltage surges. The mechanics are more reliable, this is the cheapest option.
- Camera coatings. Used: ceramics, stainless steel, enamel. In budget models, grill is more common with enamel - it is the cheapest. Stainless steel is usually used in convection ovens. It is stronger, more durable than enamel, but harder to care for. The ceramics are practical, durable, not afraid of scratches, easily cleaned.
- Power. It is determined primarily by the size of the camera. Range: 0.6-1 kW. The higher the power, the faster the heating of food and the defrosting of foods. But do not think that a few extra watts will make the device much more useful, it is better to choose according to the placement method, size and functionality.
It’s rare to cook at maximum. Meat is cooked at 70% of the maximum value, meatballs at 50%, pastries at 10%. It is also not recommended to set high power when defrosting or heating. Do not rush: it is more difficult for unsafe microbes to survive heating if the product is processed longer and more evenly.
Review of models Gorenje
Compare the specifications to figure out which is better: an integrated or freestanding microwave.
BM 6250 ORAW
The built-in oven fits easily in a small kitchen in any compartment of the headset. 23 liters is enough for a family of 2-3 people. The white case is the embodiment of minimalism.
Short description:
- 6 auto modes, 2 combined.
- Auto reminder.
- The door opens with a handle - just pull it towards you.
- Near the handle is a touchpad + screen. Timer - maximum 60 minutes.
- Child lock option.
- Highlighting.
- Sound alert.
- The camera coating is stainless steel.
Minuses:
- No convection.
- Without self-cleaning.
- You can not memorize your recipe.
BM 6250 ORAX
The main advantages are: the abundance of built-in programs and modes, small dimensions, power, reliable internal coating of the camera.
Specifications:
- The camera capacity is 23 liters.
- Waves - 0.9 kW.
- Grill - 1.2 kW.
- Internal coating - stainless steel.
- Backlight
- The display shows the parameters, countdown time.
- Management is a sensor.
- Blocking from unplanned intervention.
You can bake a duck, cook steaks, cheese dishes. In combi mode - when combining a grill with microwaves - it’s much faster to cook pizza or meat slices. The microwave oven itself is able to choose the optimal power, time - you just need to specify the type and weight of the product. This is a reliable help for an amateur chef who will provide a small family with delicious food.
Cons: without convection, without self-cleaning, you can not make your recipes in memory.
BM 6240 SY2B
A worthy purchase for a modern kitchen. The model with a laconic design is modest only in appearance. It is equipped with a variety of auto modes, there are also combi modes. Aqua Clean function for cleaning the cooking chamber. Quartz grill economically consumes electricity, provides uniform frying. The case is black, made of metal looks stylish, strict.
Specifications:
- Capacity - 23 liters.
- Sound notification, backlight.
- The power of microwaves is 0.9 watts.
- Grill - 1 kW.
Minuses:
- no auto temperature support;
- it is impossible to program the cooking process;
- You cannot save recipes to memory.
Estimated cost of all three of the above models - 4000-5000 rubles.
MO20MW
Compact, which does not take up much space - it can even be attached to the hanging brackets. Invariably receives positive feedback. Specifications:
- Dimensions: 45.2 × 26.2 × 33.5 cm.
- Weight - 10.5 kg.
- Capacity - 20 liters.
- Tray with a diameter of 24.5 cm.
- The stainless steel case is coated with white enamel.
The design is classic, the glass has a rectangular shape on the door to track the cooking process. On the sides of the case there are ventilation holes. The door is opened by pressing a large button - located at the bottom right. It works only in microwave mode. There is a heater.
There are two rotary controls on the control panel. Lower set the time required for warming up, select the defrost mode upper, set the power. Two protection systems. The first to block functions - prevents access to children. The second system is to protect the device from overheating. Automatic emergency shutdown is provided.
Thanks to the sound notification, you can not follow the process - the signal sounds at the beginning and at the end. The backlight of the camera allows you to monitor the preparation of the dish.
The users include operational warming up, stylish minimalistic design in the spirit of minimalism, reliable operation, low cost - about 5,000 rubles. Complained of a rather weak power, problems with the backlight. Since the complaints were sporadic, problems were most likely related to factory defects.
Reviews
BM 6250 ORAW: Mikhail O., Novosibirsk
He took "Burning", as he selected ORA for a single style - there was already an oven, an extract from this line. I regretted it. You could take a microwave from another manufacturer three times cheaper. Deficiencies counted a lot. When I installed it, it turned out that there was a knock in the case - most likely, a self-tapping screw fell out. I couldn’t get it, I set it as it is. Heats slightly. Previously, I heated the soup for two minutes on the old Sanyo stove, and the new one spends 6 minutes on heating to the same temperature - this is at 100% power. When the tray rotates, a strange howl arises. I do not like the menu - confusing, uncomfortable. Disappointed grill - heats even worse than microwave. Six months later, the internal light bulb burned out. To replace, I had to remove the casing, so the warranty terms were violated - but otherwise the lamp could not be changed!
BM6240SY2B: Svetlana H., Bryansk
Picked up under the oven to have one design. Stylish built-in stove, looks cool. It costs about 8,000 rubles. Not cheap, but expectations were met. I can’t find any flaws. Pros: roomy camera, you can put a large festive dish, bake chicken or duck. I like that there is a program switch depending on the type of product. It’s good that there are no buttons, otherwise the child would try to poke them. Plus - ease of management. I do not like to deal with the interface for a long time.
All Gorenje microwave ovens are environmentally friendly, economical, and safe. The brand took care of both filling and appearance - you can find an option for any interior. Gorenie produces microwave ovens in the style of minimalism, retro, classic, high-tech. When choosing a microwave from a Slovenian manufacturer, you can always find the right one for the price and characteristics.