Swan Retro Digital Microwave Orange, 20 L, 800 W, 6 Power Levels Including Defrost Setting, SM22030ON [Energy Class E]
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Stylish Retro DesignThe 1950s inspired vintage design with a chic black finish and retro chrome accents make this toaster the perfect addition to any kitchen or workspace. An elegant design, made from high quality and durable material is perfect for someone looking for practicality and style. | Five Power LevelsThanks to the 5 power levels and defrost setting, life will be made easy for the time pressed cook, making it quick and easy for you to cook delicious meals for the whole family. Whether you’re heating leftovers from the night before or defrosting the mincemeat for tonight’s spaghetti Bolognese, the digital display allows you to easily select your setting and timer at the touch of a button. | 20-Litre CapacityThis microwave has a generous 20-litre capacity. This is the perfect size to fit a standard-sized dinner plate, allowing you to heat up a readily prepared meal. By using the lower heat setting you could also warm up dinner plates ahead of serving up dinner so your food stays nice and warm. The 270mm glass turntable even makes it easy to clean, taking away all the hassle out of food preparation. | Defrost SettingForgot to take the chicken out of the freezer ready for dinner? There’s no need to panic, thanks to the defrost setting you can have that meat ready to cook in the pan in minutes. The setting is also useful for defrosting ready-meals, frozen ingredients and bread for your morning toast. The cooking end signal will notify you when your food is ready too! |
| Weight: | 10.7 kg |
| Dimensions: | 29.7 x 45 x 25.6 cm; 10.68 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Swan |
| Model: | SM22030ON |
| Colour: | Orange |
| Colour: | Orange |
Value for money..
My old microwave was 7 or 8 years old and was becoming difficult to clean and was making clunking noises so I decide to invest in a new one.
I have heard of Swan before and have bought a halogen cooker made by them. I found their items to be cheap but reliable so bought this particular microwave as it was also in Amazon warehouse.
I like my kitchen tools to be simple to use and easy to clean and this fits the bill exactly. The dial has a few power settings and there is a start/stop button, it couldn’t be simpler really. My old one had a grill, oven, etc but I never used anything except the microwave function, my reason for going simpler to operate (also cheaper to buy).
I have no complaints so far, it heats my food and does it fairly quickly, so 5 stars from me..
Very Noisy Fa
Annyingly high fan noise degrading beauty of your product, believe me it is genuinely annoying.
Very Noisy Fa
Annyingly high fan noise degrading beauty of your product, believe me it is genuinely annoying.
Good produc
Good product for the price. Has a good retro look. Does what it says but doesn’t have many features (often not used). Not the sturdiest but I bought for look and ease of use, so suits my needs.
Easy to use you can’t go wrong
I love my new Swan microwave. I chose orange because it goes really well with black. It was so simple to use and easy to clean. Please if you’re looking for a great buy this is perfect so snazzy. Did I mention how much I love it? Great price too.
Good produc
Good product for the price. Has a good retro look. Does what it says but doesn’t have many features (often not used). Not the sturdiest but I bought for look and ease of use, so suits my needs.
Shiny and clean and reminder beep
Bought this to match my other swan kitchen items. Nice and shiny and clean looking.
It looks lovely and very striking with the polished door and chrome handle and dials. Nice that it has a digital display, although the display is blue and it seems to blur a little. It’s not just me, my hubby and a friend also noticed it blurs when you’re about 2 metres away.
The biggest down side is that it’s a little small.
Microwaveable pouches only just fit in and touch the top on the inside. But they do fit, so that’s good!
Plus my large plates do not fit and they stop the turn table glass from spinning. So I use my small plates instead!
It looks really nice.
Plus the feature I do like is that once the timer has finished amid it beeps, it also does a reminder beep until you open the door.
I’m forever warming up coffee and forgetting it’s in the microwave, so I love that aspect.
Great buy for me, the positives outweigh the negatives, so it’s all good.
Shiny and clean and reminder beep
Bought this to match my other swan kitchen items. Nice and shiny and clean looking.
It looks lovely and very striking with the polished door and chrome handle and dials. Nice that it has a digital display, although the display is blue and it seems to blur a little. It’s not just me, my hubby and a friend also noticed it blurs when you’re about 2 metres away.
The biggest down side is that it’s a little small.
Microwaveable pouches only just fit in and touch the top on the inside. But they do fit, so that’s good!
Plus my large plates do not fit and they stop the turn table glass from spinning. So I use my small plates instead!
It looks really nice.
Plus the feature I do like is that once the timer has finished amid it beeps, it also does a reminder beep until you open the door.
I’m forever warming up coffee and forgetting it’s in the microwave, so I love that aspect.
Great buy for me, the positives outweigh the negatives, so it’s all good.
Great retro looking microwave
Very happy with this microwave. Looks great and fits in well in our multicoloured kitchen.
Not had it long so it’s early days so far. I’d recommend keeping the instructions handy if you want to use the multifunction option.
Can’t understand why the orange one is more expensive than the other colour ones.
Well made and simple to use.
We are pleased with this item, it is a nice colour and easy to use. We could see through the door of our old Swan microwave to see when the milk boiled in the cup. We cannot do this with our new one, it is very hard to see but not really a problem as we put the milk in a jug now so that it does not boil over. I am sure we will get to love the new Swan microwave as much as we did our previous one.
Well made and simple to use.
We are pleased with this item, it is a nice colour and easy to use. We could see through the door of our old Swan microwave to see when the milk boiled in the cup. We cannot do this with our new one, it is very hard to see but not really a problem as we put the milk in a jug now so that it does not boil over. I am sure we will get to love the new Swan microwave as much as we did our previous one.
Good value and nice colou
Took one star off for difficulty in seeing contents when using without opening doo
It looks great- I love the fresh green colour in my kitchen - and is so easy to use
The main point is that it’s incredibly easy to use. There are so many options clearly displayed around the dials that it is hard to make a mistake. And it looks so retro although it’s digital. Old and modern all in one machine.
The food comes out well cooked as well.
Easy to use.
Bought for my elderly mother thinking it would be easy to use she is really struggling says she needs a degree in electronics
Easy to use.
Bought for my elderly mother thinking it would be easy to use she is really struggling says she needs a degree in electronics
Great produc
It is the same colour as my kitchen which I had from Tylman of Leek uk, we are really pleased with it and also was very quick at arriving so thank you Swa
Fantastic value for money.
This is microwave is great value for the money. If you’re looking for a basic oven with easy controls, this is the one for you. Love it!
Good compact and works.
Really nice little microwave. I would advise though, that if you have it on a counter top its quite light and the door catch is strong. So I would make sure it’s either on something non slip, or you make sure you place one hand on top of the microwave before opening the door. As microwave will move.
Good
Love the colour was able to colour coordinate with my other appliances. The blue time light is always on a little annoying because it’s at 000 all the time, would like it to be the actual time / clock instead of stopwatch / timer.
Good
Love the colour was able to colour coordinate with my other appliances. The blue time light is always on a little annoying because it’s at 000 all the time, would like it to be the actual time / clock instead of stopwatch / timer.
Good value for money
I was looking for a specific colour for the microwave and this one did the trick. Very beautiful pale blue vintage design that matches my new kitchen. I am a big fan of this company as they produce very innovative and good looking products at an amazing price. I recommend this 100%, no issue whatsoever at the moment.
Looks great but noisy!
Looks great, lovely colour and design. Heats food well. Only downside is that is it very noisy in comparison to our previous microwave
Love i
Love the look of the microwave. Its easy to use and keep clean. Heats food hotter than my last microwave. Good value for money.
Lovely but bulb went pop on day one.
I wanted and love this microwave but the bulb popped on day one so very unhappy. I cannot return as it I will be left without one. I wished I had purchased from a SHOP it is much easier to return. I will use it until it stops and then replace but apart from that superb design and very easy to use.
Magic mic
Great retro look ….user friendly operation…..whats not to like!!!!
Easy to use and looks great too
Good value for money and doesn’t take up too much space
Simply stunning
I love pink! This microwave is stylish, different & brightens up my grey kitchen … I have the bin & canisters also, just waiting for the 4 slice toaster to come back into stock. Lovely statement piece that’s practical & fun.
looks retro and stylish
its all about the look it looks great and fits in the kitchen great I like the retro look as for how it works it seems to work okay well a microwave is a microwave lets face it but where it has the edge is its looks great.
Stylish Retro Desig
Great product – we buy Swan products all the time as they are made in UK and love the retro design. They are a little bit more expensive than other brands but they are very well made and look great in the kitchen, we’d prefer to pay slightly more to get something better and more stylish than other brands on the market. The colour is great too and fits in well with the decor. We had trouble choosing the colour as there were so many lovely shades but chose pastel Blue which fits in perfectly. Very easy to use – didn’t need to refer to the instruction manual but the manual is also very clear too if you do need it.
Stylish Retro Desig
Great product – we buy Swan products all the time as they are made in UK and love the retro design. They are a little bit more expensive than other brands but they are very well made and look great in the kitchen, we’d prefer to pay slightly more to get something better and more stylish than other brands on the market. The colour is great too and fits in well with the decor. We had trouble choosing the colour as there were so many lovely shades but chose pastel Blue which fits in perfectly. Very easy to use – didn’t need to refer to the instruction manual but the manual is also very clear too if you do need it.
Great microwave and compact - lovely colour!
The item arrived very quickly and exactly as described! The colour is perfect for a country-style kitchen and fits neatly into the corner 🙂 We’ve been using it for a few months now and had no issues with it whatsoever. It heats well, defrosts well and considering we have 2 young children, use it on a reasonably regular basis for baked potatoes, soup etc The inside is a bit smaller than we are used to but that’s probably because it’s retro…and plates are bigger than they used to be but overall functions well! Thank you
New Kitche
Following a new kitchen refit I knew I’d be able to get the full matching range on here. I was happy to spend the extra few pounds to make sure I got the whole range and it was worth the spend. Safely delivered and well packaged
New Kitche
Following a new kitchen refit I knew I’d be able to get the full matching range on here. I was happy to spend the extra few pounds to make sure I got the whole range and it was worth the spend. Safely delivered and well packaged
good item but a note about Amazon...
Like this product, does exactly what you would expect from it. HOWEVER,
I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY REFUND FROM AMAZON AFTER 8 WEEKS ON ANOTHER ITEM THAT THEY OWE ME FOR, AND WILL CONTINUE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY, UNTIL I GET A PHONE CALL FROM SOMEONE IN THIS COUNTRY WHO UNDERSTANDS THE ENGLISH BANKING SYSTEM.
AMAZON IS GRETA WHEN EVERYTHING IS STRAIGHTFORWARD, BUT UTTER VILIANS WHEN IT DOESN’T.
Uneven on worktop
Lovely easy to use microwave.
Amazon customer very good when I received the first one it would not sit flat on worktop so had a replacement but again would not sit flat on worktop but I solved by taping a small piece of cardboard on rear corner.
Presume this is a design fault amazon customer care was good but swan customer care just not interested.
Would have got a different brand but all other kitchen appliances are all the retro desig
Love it ❤️❤️
Very stylish retro microwave , not to big or bulky , fits perfect in a corner of my kitchen the grey one is just what I was looking for , would give it a 10 out of 10 … highly recommend.
Looks great, small inside, door steams up and leaks
Love the colour of this microwave and the way it looks. However ot is very small Inside lower than a “normal” microwave and the door gets steamed up when cooking and drips from the bottom left corner onto worktop. Little disappointed as its an established swan brand !
Nice looking but small internally
Great looking microwave and very easy to use. My only quibble would be how small it is internally – although not especially small volume wise it doesn’t fit my plates and you can’t stand a packet of rice up in it.
MicroWave goodbye to the hob popcorn ...
We bought this in a sale for 60ish, and for that price we are very happy with our purchase. It looks stylish and works perfectly with our kitchen.
Assembly was simply, amazing pug and play really, and with a quick wipe down, you are good to go.
Appreciating its only a 800w microwave, I have to say I notice this when using, always have to put in for a little longer that recommended cooking instruction so would say it’s not that powerful.
It works for us, we have patience, and for the money, we are extremely happy with our purchase at this price. I wouldn’t recommend if was priced much higher because you can get a 1,000w for not much more.
Good brand, good purchase and so far so good .z
MicroWave goodbye to the hob popcorn ...
We bought this in a sale for 60ish, and for that price we are very happy with our purchase. It looks stylish and works perfectly with our kitchen.
Assembly was simply, amazing pug and play really, and with a quick wipe down, you are good to go.
Appreciating its only a 800w microwave, I have to say I notice this when using, always have to put in for a little longer that recommended cooking instruction so would say it’s not that powerful.
It works for us, we have patience, and for the money, we are extremely happy with our purchase at this price. I wouldn’t recommend if was priced much higher because you can get a 1,000w for not much more.
Good brand, good purchase and so far so good .z
Swan retro microwave Black. Model Sm22030
Worked the time out on this microwave, love the black.it really is a lovely microwave matches my kitchen to a t,and it came in good time as really desperate for a microwave, so yes all good so far.
Love the colour!
Brilliant microwave and lovely colour. Had to buy a new microwave due to old one not working anymore but this one is great. Looks and works great!! Wish they had the pink one in stock but they didn’t so bought the red one which is also very nice.
Highly recommended
I bought this microwave as part if a set with the kettle and the toaster. All the products look so modern and stylish. The colour of all the products are the same and they are really easy to clean.
A Super Swan Microwave
This Swan microwave is easy to use with very clear instructions and excellent guide book.
The colour range is amazing and would enhance any kitchen. Overall the microwave is small., neat and not too heavy to lift in place. I am delighted with my Swan – and it carries a guarantee too!
I would happily recommend this product to everyone who needs to brighten up their kitchen with a useful and important addition to their cooking range
A Super Swan Microwave
This Swan microwave is easy to use with very clear instructions and excellent guide book.
The colour range is amazing and would enhance any kitchen. Overall the microwave is small., neat and not too heavy to lift in place. I am delighted with my Swan – and it carries a guarantee too!
I would happily recommend this product to everyone who needs to brighten up their kitchen with a useful and important addition to their cooking range
Very powerful for a small microwave
Fantastic little microwave and powerful we needed one to fit under a unit and this was perfect easy to operate and very nicely made off grey colour very happy with the price too would recommend this microwave to anyone great delivery speed and friendly selle
SO EASY TO USE. UNCOMPLICATED DIALS
Bought to replace same model i previously had in black (it went a bit rusty inside after a few years use but I was very happy with it). I just find the dials so uncomplicated compared to digital ones where you’re supposed to memorise how many times to press a button to get the required feature!! Also love the retro style.
SO EASY TO USE. UNCOMPLICATED DIALS
Bought to replace same model i previously had in black (it went a bit rusty inside after a few years use but I was very happy with it). I just find the dials so uncomplicated compared to digital ones where you’re supposed to memorise how many times to press a button to get the required feature!! Also love the retro style.
I loved i
I bought this as i’ve seen it and loved it, the only problem is that if you don’t use lid to cover your liquid food, in the long run this will ruin the painting inside the cooking chamber by chipping it. Real pity i had to dump it.
Looks good and works well
Brought mainly for the look which is as expected and a nice retro design which suits our kitchen well. A little smaller than I expected but is to the measurements advertised so my fault for not checking that exactly before I bought it. Nice features that work well and does what a microwave should with numerous settings.
Only had it a day or so, but pretty pleased with my new purchase. A lovely bright+vibrant colour..
So far just cooked sum jackets in it+warmed up a few bits, but it’s pretty idiot proof+Seems powerful for the job in hand. And the fact also get a two year guarantee If register it online, giving an extra year, is even better..!:-] All In all am chuffed with my purchase.
Great looking little microwave
I wanted to purchase a simple cheap good looking microwave to replace a rather ageing microwave that I bought second hand 10 years ago. Additionally I wanted something that was attractive and would fit in well with my kitchen and I have to say this Swan retro oven ticks all the boxes. It’s very easy to use, does what I require which is very basic sort of cooking/defrosting/reheating. Would highly recommend this oven as a good looking value for money microwave.
I absolutely love the colour and the whole cute round edged retro design of this microwave. It fits in well with my brightly coloured mis-matched appliances. I was put off by the 1 star reviews which said it rusts but I have had this microwave for 6 months now and there’s no sign of rust at all. I use it a lot but I do wipe it down and leave the door open to vent after use to prevent condensation.
I have a small kitchen so needed a small microwave which this is – it fits a 25cm (10″) plate no problem but if using a 28cm (11″) plate, they will fit but you have to tilt it slightly to get through the narrower front (see photos).
There’s no 30 second quick press button but you don’t need one as you just turn the dial for the required length of time then press start – so easy to use. It does have lots of features but I haven’t needed to use them. I don’t find food cooks well if I use High (which is supposed to be for quick cooking) so I normally just use M. High (normal cooking) which works fine.
Recommended!
More than I wanted to pay but so glad I bought it!
I absolutely love the colour and the whole cute round edged retro design of this microwave. It fits in well with my brightly coloured mis-matched appliances. I was put off by the 1 star reviews which said it rusts but I have had this microwave for 6 months now and there’s no sign of rust at all. I use it a lot but I do wipe it down and leave the door open to vent after use to prevent condensation.
I have a small kitchen so needed a small microwave which this is – it fits a 25cm (10″) plate no problem but if using a 28cm (11″) plate, they will fit but you have to tilt it slightly to get through the narrower front (see photos).
There’s no 30 second quick press button but you don’t need one as you just turn the dial for the required length of time then press start – so easy to use. It does have lots of features but I haven’t needed to use them. I don’t find food cooks well if I use High (which is supposed to be for quick cooking) so I normally just use M. High (normal cooking) which works fine.
Recommended!
Having read the reviews on how the paint flakes away i am hoping that they have sorted the problem . This is a small microwave you can get a dinner plate in ok so that is fine with us
The microwave is very simple to use 2 knobs and two buttons ,it looks very smart and classic and works very well , it is a little noisy but no worse than others
All in all this is a smart item i just hope it lasts longer than the warranty period .
Looks lovely in my kitche
Lovely retro looking microwave. Liked it because it was a little bit different from the usual microwaves. Do be warned that the door is plastic not metal and easily scratches so you need to take care when cleaning. Only use none abrasive cleaning equipment. I wouldn’t let this put you off purchasing. Easy to use no fiddly digital panel just a couple of turns and start. Easy to clean as no grill. Only given 4 stars as the plastic door was a surprise to me but I still like it.
Important please read full review
Love the microwave and I did want the full range ie orange kettle toaster, looked on amazon for them but none here, so went on Swan website and they are out of stock with no due back in stock date, which means I’ll have to find an other make of the Orange kettle and toaster, I am very unhappy with this as it will be hard to get a colour match.
Update I held of getting a different make of toaster and kettle and managed to order it from amazon some good months later so now very happy my toaster arrived 5 days early, still waiting on the kettle, the only downside at the moment is I can’t find anymore Swan orange kitchen equipment like the bin, bread bin, tea sugar and coffee containers again very disappointed with Swan, updated 5th November 2020 please stay clear of all Swan products I purchased the kettle, microwave and toaster, the toaster blew my electric 2 weeks in use managed to get a full refund, the kettle the lid is rusting away and it’s not even a year old, my microwave blew the electrics I purchased the microwave in 2019 and I only use it occasionally I’ve replaced the fuse and it’s no longer working, I’m very disappointed with swan, back in my childhood my mother only bought Swan and I honestly thought Swan was a name to be trusted, how wrong am I, they are rubbish, now I have to purchase a new kettle, microwave and toaster, I’m not happy that I now have to replace these in such a short time period, I have very little money and I struggle to purchase these swan items
Important please read full review
Love the microwave and I did want the full range ie orange kettle toaster, looked on amazon for them but none here, so went on Swan website and they are out of stock with no due back in stock date, which means I’ll have to find an other make of the Orange kettle and toaster, I am very unhappy with this as it will be hard to get a colour match.
Update I held of getting a different make of toaster and kettle and managed to order it from amazon some good months later so now very happy my toaster arrived 5 days early, still waiting on the kettle, the only downside at the moment is I can’t find anymore Swan orange kitchen equipment like the bin, bread bin, tea sugar and coffee containers again very disappointed with Swan, updated 5th November 2020 please stay clear of all Swan products I purchased the kettle, microwave and toaster, the toaster blew my electric 2 weeks in use managed to get a full refund, the kettle the lid is rusting away and it’s not even a year old, my microwave blew the electrics I purchased the microwave in 2019 and I only use it occasionally I’ve replaced the fuse and it’s no longer working, I’m very disappointed with swan, back in my childhood my mother only bought Swan and I honestly thought Swan was a name to be trusted, how wrong am I, they are rubbish, now I have to purchase a new kettle, microwave and toaster, I’m not happy that I now have to replace these in such a short time period, I have very little money and I struggle to purchase these swan items
Ok for the money.
I ordered this in black for my kitchen,It looks quite stylish,The only downside it’s a bit smaller than I thought,Some of my square plates will not fit,But I still use it on most days.
Colou
In use nearly everyday, but the base has become worn and is now starting to show signs of wear. Would have expected better quality from a named brand.
Lovely vibrant colou
Lovely colour. Only criticism is that when it finishes the cook it keeps beeping until you open the door – great so you don’t forget your dinner but annoying if you’ve sterlised baby bottles and gone to bed before the cycle has finished!
Really nice looking microwave and not too big in a small kitchen. Only gripe would be that my old microwave must of had the start and cancel button on opposites sides to this one. I often put the minutes on I want to cook the food for and press cancel instead of start. It’s easy to use and not to complicated though.
Really nice looking microwave and not too big in a small kitchen. Only gripe would be that my old microwave must of had the start and cancel button on opposites sides to this one. I often put the minutes on I want to cook the food for and press cancel instead of start. It’s easy to use and not to complicated though.
Looks nice
Nice little microwave.
There is a mark on the inside of the glass that I’m unable to remove, but didn’t contact Amazon as I couldn’t be bothered to wrap it all back up to send it back.
I only use it to heat my porridge currently and it does the job perfectly.
Liking it so far.
We are pleased with the styling of this microwave. It is a simple microwave, but really like the method of time setting by just spinning the dial. Love the reminder beep that lets you know that you have left something in the microwave after heating. I find it especially useful when I have warmed up a drink as it is easy to forget about when you are busy.
Liking it so far.
We are pleased with the styling of this microwave. It is a simple microwave, but really like the method of time setting by just spinning the dial. Love the reminder beep that lets you know that you have left something in the microwave after heating. I find it especially useful when I have warmed up a drink as it is easy to forget about when you are busy.
10 out of 10
I love my pink microwave. One Year on it still works perfectly and rather than a microwave with a dark inside it’s white and easy to see the dirt . Looks fab in my grey kitchen with pink accessories . If you want a 1960s retro and bright look I would 100% recommend this microwave .. it’s also very practical and easy to use too
Looks and works grea
Great looking. Easy to use. Very happy with this microwave. I have gone for the light green colour as I like to be different! I like the tip in the instructions, to wipe out the condensation after use (or I sometimes leave door open for a short while to dry out), as apparently this lengthens the life of the microwave. I can see this makes sense as my previous m.waves have all gone rusty with paint flaking off inside after quite short time spans. I have never read this tip before in other leaflets. Very useful and grateful.
Super retro fab microwave
Loved the design, cream and smaller than most microwaves so fits onto a smaller counter space, instructions a little difficult to follow but got the hang of it, very retro, would recommemd, I have had no condensation collecting on glass door at all as others who purchased said, no complaints
Fits in perfectly with kitche
When we got a new kitchen I wanted a green microwave to match the new decor. My choice was limited so I ordered this one (though would have preferred 900w).
On opening the box I was pleased with the design, but thought it looked too small. Our previous microwave was an oven/grill too, so it was quite a bit larger, and I was worried it wouldn’t fit our needs (family of 4 with two hungry boys!)
I had it all packed up to send back, then thought at the last minute that I’d try it out. I’m glad I did because it’s actually just right. It fits a dinner plate and one of my large baking bowls (just) which is all I need really.
It looks really smart with the rest of my green appliances and is easy to use and clean.
Good
It’s a good microwave that looks stylish. Just might be a watchout that if you slightly pull the door (but not fully open it) the microwave switches on by itself (included video).
Otherwise it’s quiet and will beep every so often if you haven’t opened the door after switching it on which is handy.
Microwave, heats food stuffs, and non metallic liquids.
Of all the Swan retro range this is my favourite. It heats food and liquids well, care must be taken on removal from the microwave as they become quite hot. Liquids and indeed most foods are best heated in a glass bowl or handled jug, to avert a swimming pool of molten liquid forming inside the unit. I don’t understand how this could be retro as I don’t think they had microwaves in the 1940’s-50’s? Did micro waves even exist before they were invented – discuss.
Blue Neon Display ...not very Retro
Loved the retro look which was why i ordered it. But was very disappointed when i switched it on to see the digital display was blue neon . Not shown like this in the picture. Totally ruined the retro look for me , why make something in retro style and do that ???
Super retro, super creamy!
Delivery came a day earlier than requested, luckily we were in.
We haven’t used the microwave yet as our kitchen is being finished. I can say however, that it is a colour match to the description given and that it actually looks even nicer than online. Very smart looking and exactly what we want for our retro/scandi inspired kitchen.
**UPDATE** We’ve been using the microwave for some time now, and it’s absolutely brilliant! Very easy to use, still looks smart, and I’m so glad we bought it. Very highly recommended!
Super retro, super creamy!
Delivery came a day earlier than requested, luckily we were in.
We haven’t used the microwave yet as our kitchen is being finished. I can say however, that it is a colour match to the description given and that it actually looks even nicer than online. Very smart looking and exactly what we want for our retro/scandi inspired kitchen.
**UPDATE** We’ve been using the microwave for some time now, and it’s absolutely brilliant! Very easy to use, still looks smart, and I’m so glad we bought it. Very highly recommended!
Beautiful microwave! I love it fits in well in my new kitchen and all the interior! So many functions to use on it as well and such a great price! I can now make the perfect pop corn thanks to its setting so no more burnt bits! Or a milky hot choc for my daughter at the perfect temperature not just a microwave a life safer to and such a fantastic price I live everything abouts it from the dignity display to the way it works I haven’t had any problems and I’m so happy! Also great service arrived way before its expected date! Thank you Swan I love it xx
Beautiful microwave! I love it fits in well in my new kitchen and all the interior! So many functions to use on it as well and such a great price! I can now make the perfect pop corn thanks to its setting so no more burnt bits! Or a milky hot choc for my daughter at the perfect temperature not just a microwave a life safer to and such a fantastic price I live everything abouts it from the dignity display to the way it works I haven’t had any problems and I’m so happy! Also great service arrived way before its expected date! Thank you Swan I love it xx
This microwave is amazing, what more can I say? It’s small and compact and even though it’s only 800 W, It packs a powerful punch it heats up soups, Stews, and other frozen foods with ease. There are multiple functions with only two dials on the microwave, one to set the function (including auto-cooking) which ranges from re-heating up a drink to defrosting your next meal, warming up bread (to make it as fresh as the day it was baked), rice to steaming veg You can even change the power settings which range from medium-low which is 40 percent medium-high which is 80 percent and 100 Percent being the highest setting which is obviously 800 W.
I have two concerns though, 1, when in use, the outside casing gets hot. I’m not too sure how this will effect the longevity as, other microwaves I have had (as far as I can recall) didn’t get hot to touch and 2, with it being compact, you can’t fit a normal sized dinner plate in and, when opening the door, the microwave moves as it is lighter than standard microwave ovens.
This microwave is amazing, what more can I say? It’s small and compact and even though it’s only 800 W, It packs a powerful punch it heats up soups, Stews, and other frozen foods with ease. There are multiple functions with only two dials on the microwave, one to set the function (including auto-cooking) which ranges from re-heating up a drink to defrosting your next meal, warming up bread (to make it as fresh as the day it was baked), rice to steaming veg You can even change the power settings which range from medium-low which is 40 percent medium-high which is 80 percent and 100 Percent being the highest setting which is obviously 800 W.
I have two concerns though, 1, when in use, the outside casing gets hot. I’m not too sure how this will effect the longevity as, other microwaves I have had (as far as I can recall) didn’t get hot to touch and 2, with it being compact, you can’t fit a normal sized dinner plate in and, when opening the door, the microwave moves as it is lighter than standard microwave ovens.
That wow is quickly delivery! Thanks very much. ...
That wow is quickly delivery! Thanks very much. But very lucky a delivery man did dropped at on wheelie bin on behind. When I was out, Nobody taken it! I was worry about it and safe I got it phew! It expensive. It sound wrong hide the wheelie bin because will show it! So big thanks let me know and lovely new one! Merry Xmas!
Excellent microwave, could maybe be a bit less vocal!
Been using this microwave for a couple of months now, and so far so good.
If I had to find one fault with it, I would be really nit-picking, but when it’s finished, the beeps continue intermittently until you open the door. I use it to sterilise my baby’s bottles – however have quickly learnt not to do them just before bed, as once the cycle is finished, the microwave will continue to beep every few minutes, until you open the door! Slightly frustrating, but not the end of the world.
Very easy to use - twist and start and you're are done; and it is gree
95% of the time you want max power for a given time with as little faffing about as possible. I leave the rotary power selector at 100%, turn the timing wheel to the time I need and press go – barring telepathy, I think that’s as efficient as you are going to get. Having said that, you are probably choosing it because of how it looks which is a taste thing and dependent on the colour of the other kit in your kitchen (I’m told that’s important?)
Very easy to use - twist and start and you're are done; and it is gree
95% of the time you want max power for a given time with as little faffing about as possible. I leave the rotary power selector at 100%, turn the timing wheel to the time I need and press go – barring telepathy, I think that’s as efficient as you are going to get. Having said that, you are probably choosing it because of how it looks which is a taste thing and dependent on the colour of the other kit in your kitchen (I’m told that’s important?)
Microwave
Bought as a replacement for my ageing microwave. Am very pleased with the performance, though I must confess I do only tend to reheat and not actually cook from scratch in it. Easy to operate, lovely looking and smaller than my previous one which is great. Plenty of room inside and a large glass turntable. Overall very good product and I would recommend
Awesome microwave the orange is matt enough to not look crazy. Only thing is the start and cancel buttons are the other way round when compared to every other microwave I’ve ever had. So I keep hitting cancel instead of sta
Awesome microwave the orange is matt enough to not look crazy. Only thing is the start and cancel buttons are the other way round when compared to every other microwave I’ve ever had. So I keep hitting cancel instead of sta
Do not buy this
I ordered this item for my holiday home and went to a lot of trouble to get it installed. I have now had complaints from 2 sets of guests that it does not work: It does not heat anything up. My cleaner has also tested it, found the same so I would like a full refund. If you want it returned I will also have to add 30 plus postage as the cleaner will charge for taking this to the post office.
This was the second microwave I had. The first ...
This was the second microwave I had. The first was replaced because the light failed and they had sent it without a turntable. Two years on I had just noticed that the paint is peeling off the base of the machine. There is nothing I can do because it is out of guarantee. Surely a microwave should last more than two years.
Really nice microwave
Very stylish looking microwave. Simple to use and roomier than you would think, it certainly takes my full size dinner plates and the large size of pyrex bowl. So far I havn’t found anything that I have wanted to put in there that hasn’t fit! Works really well, it’s far better at defrosting than my old microwave. The only mildly irritating thing is that when it’s finished whatever it’s doing it will give three loud beeps but then repeat said loud beeps every three minutes until you go and open the door. It’s good in that you wont forget anything but I often put something in to defrost and then leave it whilst I go and do something else – the beeps then get quite annoying. You feel like your being ruled by your microwave!! A small point really but it could really annoy some!
Good Choice...
I spent ages choosing this microwave as my last one lasted 11 years and it didn’t give me a day’s problem. I couldn’t find the same make and wanted a retro style, so I finally opted for this one. As soon as it was out of the box I was really happy with my choice. It’s a beautiful looking piece of equipment! Really compact and stylish. The cream colour is really rich and it looks fabulous in my kitchen. I made a big jacket potato today and it came out perfectly done and piping hot in 10 minutes. No hassle. Here’s hoping it lasts as well as the last one. As usual with Amazon it arrived quickly and well packed. No complaints!
Good Choice...
I spent ages choosing this microwave as my last one lasted 11 years and it didn’t give me a day’s problem. I couldn’t find the same make and wanted a retro style, so I finally opted for this one. As soon as it was out of the box I was really happy with my choice. It’s a beautiful looking piece of equipment! Really compact and stylish. The cream colour is really rich and it looks fabulous in my kitchen. I made a big jacket potato today and it came out perfectly done and piping hot in 10 minutes. No hassle. Here’s hoping it lasts as well as the last one. As usual with Amazon it arrived quickly and well packed. No complaints!
Well made but perhaps expensive
I bought is for my mother who needed something simple. It can seem to be complex as it does offer a number of options. However, put the top dial on full power (high) and turn the bottom knob ANTI Clockwise and it dials down to thhe required to the required time….Simples! The other option is set it to Speed cooking and pressing the lower button increases cooking time in 30 second blocks. It seems reasonably well made and carries a 2 yr warranty. I’m happy. 4 stars rather than 5 simply because it seems a little expensive.
ok, so its small and lots of cheap plastic but it has a nice retro look and is supper simple to use with just two toggle knobs and a clear LCD screen. Its been in use for 6 months now. I heats at a very good speed unlike many other budget models with vastly overrated power ratings. One real upside a reason for a extra star is just how easy it has been to keep perfectly clean. it seems to almost repeal grime and a simple wipe once every two weeks has it looking brand new inside and out.
Brilliant retro/shabby colour and easy to use.
I love the colour and size of this small retro blue microwave. It fits perfectly in to my flat giving me more surface space after my last combination giant. Easy and quick to use with just a turn dial to increase the seconds timer, a nice bright internal light and clock function. Ideal for someone who eats microwave meals and space is an issue. Measure your plates before purchasing if you want to put them in as it might be squeeze, I haven’t tried them. My only negative comment would be the handle is bit plasticky, I would prefer a sturdy metal one but overall I love this item and wouldn’t change it.
I am pleased with my purchase which sits well in a small ...
I am pleased with my purchase which sits well in a small kitchen alongside the Swan Retro fridge freezer. It is light and is easy to use, although its 20 litre capacity means that it is not big enough to take a large dinner plate. It is perfect for my needs as I tend only to use a microwave for jacket potatoes, vegetables and reheating. I would not recommend it for serious, heavy duty microwave cooking because of its size.
Beautiful design and easy to use with dexterity problems
I purchased this product at Christmas 2014 – I love the style of it and the colour – it fits well into my kitchen – the design is compact and stylish, however I do find that the controls are a little complicated to figure out and tend to just “do my own thing” if I’m honest. Also another little niggle is that when you use it I find that it tends to fill with fluid at the bottom – ie the steam doesn’t seem to escape properly – so you end up with a puddle in the turntable well every time you use it – but this is a minor problem as over all it is a good efficient microwave and well priced. Also I have dexterity problem (I have arthritis) and I find the pull handle really easy to use and the knobs are very easy to use much easier than a push button control.
All in all – despite the niggles – I would highly recommend this Microwave to anyone.
Such a beautiful microwave. I know that having to try to find out all the dimensions and where the vents are on this microwave it was a pain in the arse. If anybody wants to know where the air vents are on this microwave don’t hesitate to get in touch, seeing as the pictures and info on amazon or any other website for that matter, seem to be so limited. It’s a beautiful looking microwave and works well, i think Swan should champion this beautiful retro microwave more. If you’re looking for a super powerfull microwave then this is not for you, I find it perfect for what i need in my home.
Love the look of this microwave it suits the kitchen ...
Love the look of this microwave it suits the kitchen well and matches my kettle and toaster. Works well and very easy to use. My only gripe is that my rice pot doesn’t fit in with the lid on properly I have to put the pot in without the lid and put the lid on once inside. Mind you it does state its size but I’m just not very familiar with microwave sizes! Just bear this in mind when purchasing.
Bought to replace a boring stainless steel microwave, this machine goes perfectly in my clotted cream country kitchen.
Lovely rich colour, and fantastic retro styling make it a pleasure to use. There is a really bright digital display clock, very clear.
The manual is minimal, but I don’t want to do fancy stuff in my microwave, I just really want to heat stuff up or cook veggies, and I can do this very easily, by keeping the top knob on at 100%, then just whacking the time dial and pressing the little Start button.
I have just bought it, so no idea how it will stand up to everyday wear and tear. I will try to update you in a couple of months to let you know how it’s going. However, so far, for the price, I am ridiculously pleased with this purchase.
Update July 2015 I am still loving this microwave oven, it is really easy to clean and has kept its good looks. I have even mastered the defrost function now, but still using it mainly for heating up things!
I love this, with a couple of minor reservations (both of which probably say more about me than they do about the product). We bought ours to replace a similarly cream-themed Daewoo microwave which stopped working after two years. The Swan model is smarter, reassuringly more expensive to buy, and has the same capacity but a slightly smaller footprint. It’s well made, with good sturdy metal fixings throughout (none of this chrome-coloured plastic nonsense), and does everything you’d expect of it quickly, quietly and efficiently. My only reservations are as follows: firstly, the Swan branding. A cursory glance at their website proudly displays the Union Jack and the 100 year history of this great British institution, home of the Teasmaid etc. The product itself though is made in China, so don’t be fooled into thinking you’re Buying British when in fact you’re not. Secondly, it doesn’t have an energy saving standby mode – it’s either on, or its’ off. When it’s on there’s a beautiful clear (digital) clock display; turn it off though (for instance at night) and the time isn’t saved, so you either have to reset the clock each time, or simply leave it showing 00.00 all day long which is, I must confess, what we tend to do.
As I say, neither of these minor reservations are exactly show-stoppers, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the machine to anyone looking for something smart, efficient and a little bit different.