Hisense H23MOBS5HUK Freestanding 23 Litre Microwave – Black, 16 x 19 x 12 inches (L x W x H) [Energy Class B]
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| Weight: | 14.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 41 x 48.5 x 29.3 cm; 14.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Hisense |
| Part: | H23MOBS5HUK |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Colour: | Black |
| Dimensions: | 41 x 48.5 x 29.3 cm; 14.5 Kilograms |
I bought this for my 93 yo mother to replace her 23 year old microwave that finally gave up the ghost. She’s happy so I’m happy and it will probably outlast her.
I’m getting used to using the oven but found it a bit primitive to begin with. I didn’t realise when I purchased it there was no clock I like a clock on the microwave. But as I say I have got used to it now and it works well does what I want it for so yes happy with it. Delivery was prompt and delivery man carried it into the kitchen so that was a bonus.
I cannot understand why the microwave inside measures are not available even the manufacturer website.
I have taken pictures to sort our this issue.
I bought this to replace my Kenwood which had rusted quite badly. The main thing I liked about the Kenwood was the quick start feature, where you can press, say, the number 2 on the pad and it will immediately start cooking on full power for 2 mins. Most other microwaves I looked at didn’t have this very handy feature – you tend to have to press several buttons, turn a dial first, or maybe set the power level each time, or it’s only for 30 secs. So this requirement pretty much narrowed it down to a few Hisense products. (I think Kenwood still do one but it’s too small). I also like the memory function which remembers two settings if you regularly microwave something for a time that isn’t a whole number, and it’s big enough for a large plate or a packet of rice.
There are some minus points
– The build quality seems a bit poor, as it rattles when opening/closing the door
– The grill is not very good
– It gets quite wet on the insides due to steam. Not sure if this is just something I’m more observant of since my last one probably rusted due to not wiping away the steam, so I keep a cloth nearby to wipe the insides. Depends what you’re cooking, it’s not every time.
However given the quick start feature I mentioned, I would still buy this again.
The first one I ordered, the turntable did not work. Replaced within 3 days, great. Got the return label for the defective one but after a month it still has not been collected by Evri, despite several communications with them. The microwave was easy to set up, just remember it is a 12 hour clock not a 24 hour one. After 6 weeks it is going well and works beautifully.
I’m very pleased with this product I don’t use it much but it suits my requirements. It’s no problem to use just pop my food in and off it goes. So easy. No problems
Now to the microwave itself – it looks good, it is tall enough inside that microwave rice packets stand up properly without falling over. It is easy to use however the touch buttons are not very responsive, I have got used to them but my daughter has trouble using them. It is easy to clean.
All in all I am happy with the microwave
I thought good deal for price, considering grill in microwave.
Disappointed picture of microwave suggests unit is silver! What a shock when opening box! However, it’s very black. Mirrored door has slight silver colour.
Unit looks quite high tech, again good value considering cost, but overall black!
Seems easy to use.
The only problem with this microwave is the condensation buildup inside. The ventilation is not the best. I have to clean under the turn table every time I put something in that has liquid in it, not from spills, just condensation.
I heats very fast. The grill function is not at all clear, but it works.
You can not cook pizza in it – at least we haven’t managed that trick yet, just pressing the pizza button is not all there is to it.
One mug of a drink is heated well at drink level 1, level 2 may boil it if it’s already a bit warm.
The first appliance we got rattled badly, the replacement is quite quiet running.
Good purchase. Poor instructions.
You can quick start it as each button represents a time if you are in a hurry
ie 1 = 1 min etc
Start button is 30secs .
So 2 :30 mins can be activated by pressing 2 (mins )and then immediately start (30secs) and so on .
Reheat your coffee in 30 secs by just pressing start.
It has the usual controls you would hope for .
It is a little light so it moved as I was heavy handed when I first pressed it . But I easily adapted to it and It has been easy to clea
We bought this for my daughters birthday as her other one was much too small, she is delighted with it. Thank you
Very good value for the size and quality but my only issues is the “feet” very slippery on the worktop and moves around when opening the door. Also the start and stop buttons aren’t very responsive
The microwave is fine…buttons a bit hard to use. When you press them the oven gets pushed backwards.
Delivery was dreadful it took 2 attempts…first was a pre opened and then another 2 weeks before it arrived
This is a great quality microwave, which comes with an instruction manual for use and a uk plug.
The microwave has a reasonable sized screen, which displays a clock if set and clearly displays your settings when using the microwave to cook.
There are some integrated settings for automatic use, as well as buttons to control defrost and cooking time according to weight.
The microwave is a plain black colour, which can fit with a range of decor.
Really happy with this microwave, all the settings work well and it heats or defrosts how you like it. Also easy to clean and use. Have had this for months now and came across no issues at all. I also like how it looks in the kitchen. Highly recommend.
Great value for money. It is a really good size microwave. I love all the buttons on the side which is something I struggled to find on other microwaves and is the main reason I bought this one. The buttons are sensitive which is great. I have given it 4 stars because it’s only 800w and only comes in black, would have preferred white to match my kitchen decor bette
Bought this to replace another new one which lasted a week before conking out! This one is easy to use and heats food quickly. Looks great on counter. Only downside is it is light and moves easily hence 4 stars instead of 5. Have ordered non slip mat for underneath.
It’s a lot bigger inside, quite deceptive. It’s very easy to operate although I don’t think I’ll ever use all the programmes. My only gripe would be the lack of stability, open the door and the microwave comes towards you. Knowing this I put my hand on the front to prevent this from happening. I expect there is a way of stabilising it but I’ve not given it full marks for this reason alone. However I would recommend it to anyone who likes simplicity
The delivery by dpd was great. Arrived to the minute. The microwave looks great and is easy to clean. Getting used to controls. So far it’s going well.
Have it 2 days after payment, nice look and easy to use with handle, heat power can be changed during warning the food, it is better than my old one Panasonic.
This is a Top Quality Microwave! It was not on the cheap side but definitely worth the price! Looks Amazing too
Well I must admit i’m very impressed with this freestanding 800w microwave from Hisense. It’s’s black, it’s modern, it runs at energy class B and it is very easy to use.
This microwave is very simplistic in design it has a 23 L capacity and a large turntable measuring 27cm which is big enough for large dinner plates.
The size of the microwave itself is 48.5 cm in width by 41 cm in length by 29.3 cm in height.
Made from stainless steel with a glass turntable and a glass panel in the door, makes for a very handsome wave that would fit in with most decor styles especially modern.
Hisense is a well-known brand in fact our main TV of the house is a hisense, it’s been going well for a number of years so far. I expect no different from this microwave.
This microwave has a good selection of user-friendly features. I especially like the smart cook feature which is basically the numbers on the front of the machine 1 to 6 represents the number of minutes. For example number two would be 2 minutes number for 4 minutes and so on, this makes it very quick to cook anything that needs a cooking time of up to 6 minutes.
There are also 6 automatic preset programmes, these are great to use for many of the everyday stuff. These include microwave popcorn, jacket potato, pizza, standard vegetables, drinks like tea, coffee and hot chocolate, and one for simply heating up a plate of dinner. To use one of these features simply place the item you’re cooking into the microwave, press the corresponding program button on the front then enter the weight and that’s it, off it goes and so far these have all worked out pretty well.
The feature I find the most useful for me anyway, is the auto defrost programme. I’m notorious for forgetting to get meat out of the freezer which is needed for dinner that evening, so this feature I probably use quite a few times each week.
Other features include a memory function and a child lock.
Cleaning this microwave is very easy I usually place a small bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice or a slice of lemon in it. I heat this on full power for about 5-minutes until it’s steaming hot, then I get a damp cloth and simply wipe over the whole of the inside and it cleans up really well.
This microwave is priced at 89.99 (price correct at the time of this review) which I think is a very reasonable price for such a good quality item.
Thank you for reading and I hope you have found my review helpful.
Love it ! Really good size.
Very smart looking. Easy to use.
Nice and easy to use, no complicated programs just straight forward, the only thing that I found on this Microwave, that they could improve would be the door as it does seem very clunky and flimsy when opening, but that is probably my little gripe
I read the reviews on lots of microwaves both more expensive and some cheaper. This one came out on top for all I was looking for. As well as the practical side it looks good too.
This microwave is very easy to use just press the start button for instant 30 seconds or you can change the power level and input any amount of time. Only negative is it is a bit larger then most microwaves and quite heavy.
Wow. I was not expecting to enjoy this Microwave too much…I think I found it to be not as ‘visually pleasing’ as perhaps I would like (I do prefer stainless steel if I am honest). However, the microwave offered absolutely everything I need and more.
Not too bad on the footprint – it is freestanding so you will lose some workspace unfortunately. I found it fitted near a plug well so I was happy.
Good range of programs but to be honest, I only really use the defrost and heat functions. They are perfect for what I need.
The turntable is a little bit smaller than my old microwave, so my big dinner plates don’t fit. Its just a niggle but maybe I need smaller plates?!
Well made and finished – I’m really pleased with it.
Buy it, this is the best Microwave I have ever had, I purchased an American style fridge freezer in this make and it is brilliant, so thought, try the microwave and it is the best decision I have made fantastic.
An awkward admission – in general, we don’t use a microwave very often. Could we go without one? Yeah, that too. But having one for that odd occasion is absolutely, no doubt, handy.
So, given our use/lack of use of a microwave, we can only report that this is a perfectly decent microwave. It’s got an old school turntable, which made me feel all nostalgic. It’s got the time traditional timing options for weight, defrost or power. Defrosting is still a black art nightmare where is doesn’t defrost evenly. Nuking food for a quick zap is simple and the buttons are simple to understand. There are those options for Popcorn, Pizza, spuds, etc… but these aren’t things that we would ever do so can’t comment.
As a microwave for simple warming/cooking, it fits the bill. Don’t expect Rolls Royce door closure but all in all, a simple microwave that does what it should.
Only downside was the turntable glass was broken on delivery and trying to get it replaced is a nightmare still waiting to get it replaced
The appliance itself is on the larger size than your standard run of the mill cheap microwave. The casing does feel quite thin and it is rather lightweight, which causes it to shift and slide as you pull the door open. To counter this, I am looking at sticking a rubber foot onto the base of it. (Something for the price you really shouldn’t need to do).
It is however, smart in design. The buttons are touch buttons that do take a little getting used to at first if you are used to a dial or standard push buttons. However the buttons are very self explanatory and guide you around without having to refer to the instructions.
It has a number of basic programmes available at the push of a button. These include beverage, pizza, vegetable and potato settings, meaning all you have to do is pop your item of these descriptions in and press start.
An unexpected surprise is that it also has a kitchen time setting. This allows you to set a timer that counts down before letting you know it has finished with an audible beep. This can be really handy is you tend to forget to check on something whilst cooking other elements. This function only utilises the timer and will not run the microwave oven alongside it.
Overall I am very pleased with this microwave however do feel that at its current price (108.99) is a little bit on the high side. Whilst it has a lovely extra function it doesn’t offer much more than models around the 75 mark. Due to the earlier issues highlighted and the only one extra programme of significance, I feel that if they were to reduce the price to this area then I would recommend it.
Looks like the photos, simple to use, easy to clean and looks good in a dark toned modern kitchen. However, the package was left outside without a slip through the letter box so didn’t know it had arrived for a few days and it rained heavily. Luckily no water damage so far noticed.
arrived before time and we are very happy with i
Checking over the microwave it looks stylish and well made, the controls are easy enough to use and the manual is very informative, the microwave measures 410mm deep (door to back) x 485mm wide as you look at it x 300mm high, the door is left hand hung and the handle is easy to use and feels comfortable, the size is 23 litres and power rating of 800 watts.
Set the clock before you begin, it only accepts numbers up to 12 hours and there’s no am/pm, the display is clear to read and there’s many functions to select to suit your needs, for quick use I press the start button 3 times for a 1 minute and 30 seconds full power blast! each press adds an additional 30 seconds.
The microwave has 6 pre installed programs for popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, beverage and my plate for a meat side dish, just select the above then enter the weight and away it goes.
There’s 2 defrost modes and a memory function to allow you to customise a heating mode for a particular item.
You can lock the control panel by holding the stop button until it beeps and to unlock do the same again.
I would have liked to see ceramic non stick coating inside and the door can feel a little flimsy at times, the feet could have been wider and have a larger non slip surface to them to ground the unit better, these are the only picky things I can think of to be honest and they aren’t much! Overall its a solid build microwave that looks stylish and is easy to use with enough functions for general use, thank you.
This microwave is the best one by far. I’ve had a few microwaves and this one is easy to use and clean, also the functions on it are easy to follow. I’m pleased with my purchase.
has a defrost function
Multi phase cooking
Touch screen controls
Preset programmes:
Popcorn, potatoes, pizza, vegetables, beverage, my plate
Kitchen timer
Clock and power level.
I found this microwave easy to use, it comes with instructions and a 2 year warranty that you need to activate.
It looks smart. You open it and close it using the handle on the microwave door
It’s all touch screen to select settings and programmes.
I found it heats food up really quickly.
I definitely recommend this Hisense microwave