Swan Retro Digital Microwave Blue, 20 L, 800 W, 6 Power Levels Including Defrost Setting, SM22030BLN
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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. | 20L 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: | 10.8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 45 x 25.6 x 29.7 cm; 10.79 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Swan |
| Model: | SM22030BLN |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Colour: | Blue |
Love this microwave, looks stunning in the orange, bought the bread bin and kettle to match. Easy to use
Love this microwave, looks stunning in the orange, bought the bread bin and kettle to match. Easy to use
This is my second one first broke within a few weeks
Hopefully this will be ok.. I went for a brand I knew hoping it would be worth it
Great colo
This is my second one first broke within a few weeks
Hopefully this will be ok.. I went for a brand I knew hoping it would be worth it
Great colo
This is my second one first broke within a few weeks
Hopefully this will be ok.. I went for a brand I knew hoping it would be worth it
Great colo
Love it, adds the finishing touch to my kitchen, thanks.
Idiots that are giving 1 star reviews you just put a fork in there and your blaming it on swan? Be more respectful I think this is lovely I would recommend but don’t put a fork in i
Idiots that are giving 1 star reviews you just put a fork in there and your blaming it on swan? Be more respectful I think this is lovely I would recommend but don’t put a fork in i
Idiots that are giving 1 star reviews you just put a fork in there and your blaming it on swan? Be more respectful I think this is lovely I would recommend but don’t put a fork in i
Had one of these before, but it started to rust around the base where the turntable rotates. Looks nice then combined with other retro items such as fridge etc. It is just a microwave, so some might suggest you are paying extra just for the retro look.
Could not find this in stock except Amazon. Looked at the listings for other ways to buy, this was reduced as it said it had a minor defect in the paint. When it arrived I checked it over and could not see the defect. Happy with the purchase especially paying less.
Attractive microwave. Easy to use and looks lovely in my kitche
Excellent great microwave for price definitely recommend worth the money and looks great in blue
I mostly only use a microwave to heat up and this sets my kitchen off a treat along with it’s other matching kitchen accessories. Easy to use knobs (as opposed to digital settings). I can’t review any cooking as such because I don’t use it to cook in but I would imagine if you did it would perform well.
I love my swan microwave which I finally purchased from Swan directly after a chapter of mishaps and trouble as a result of the delivery company. Five days late and after several phone calls the parcel arrived damaged as was my microwave
I must commend Amazons customer service department who were incredibly helpful and responsive.
Very stylish easy to use my aim is to collect more items. Will mention 1st one had to be returned for a speedy replacement.
Very stylish easy to use my aim is to collect more items. Will mention 1st one had to be returned for a speedy replacement.
Very stylish easy to use my aim is to collect more items. Will mention 1st one had to be returned for a speedy replacement.
Very stylish easy to use my aim is to collect more items. Will mention 1st one had to be returned for a speedy replacement.
We bought the swan kettle and microwave plus kitchen roll holder and they are 3 different shades of green
Swans answer was green is the hardest colour to match !!! Not so helpful
Very easy to use, best microwave I’ve had. ( this is the second one I bought, so happy with first one , bought another for our holiday home. Do not understand the negative reviews about the quality.
Very easy to use, best microwave I’ve had. ( this is the second one I bought, so happy with first one , bought another for our holiday home. Do not understand the negative reviews about the quality.
Very easy to use, best microwave I’ve had. ( this is the second one I bought, so happy with first one , bought another for our holiday home. Do not understand the negative reviews about the quality.
My kitchen is all cream so always had a cream microwave. Decided on a change so had a green/sage one looks good bit different, I hope it doesn’t rust up, leaving the door open after each use for 20!minutes as suggested. Right size for my space. Easy to use . Good so fa
Love the colour and love retro for my kitchen, it goes with everything. It’s a bit smaller than my other one which is nice because I’ve only got a small kitchen. However my square dinner plates won’t turn but I have round ones and they’re perfect. Yes lovely microwave and very simple to use, all the settings are displayed on the front. Highly recommend.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great retro look ….user friendly operation…..whats not to like!!!!
Good value for money and doesn’t take up too much space
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Fab microwave looks marvelous in my kitchen and looks real expensive too
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ???
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
I totally love my new microwave i have decorated my kitchen an American diner theme the blue swan products look amazing and brighten up the kitchen perfect and also gives it the retro look. If like myself your changing colour scheme and buying a few new swan products it works out cheaper buying the items separate rather than in a package deal from Swan! I saved quite a bit of money doing this and as an amazon prime customer everything was free next day delivery. Best thing I ever did was subscribe to amazon prime the amount of money I have saved since joining has been great. I have recommended amazon prime to family and friends it’s has a lot of great benefits and bargains.
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.
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.
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!
I’ve not tested it yet but I’ve already gathered that it won’t fit an uncle bens (or any other make) packet rice in it that has to stand up, but if this is the only issue I can handle that. If you are particularly partial to packet rice though I would advise on buying the bigger capacity model or your rice will continually fall over while cooking.
It was delivered a day early and came well packaged as true to form with Amazon products. It is rather heavy (as you would imagine) I struggled to carry it up the three flights of stairs to my office but more because it was bulky. This was mainly due to the tons of air filled packaging than the product itself though.
I am really pleased with how it looks in my kitchen though and have now just got to figure out what all the fancy buttons do, I have however managed to set the clock which is a good start 🙂 I’ve rated it a 4 just because of the very slight difference in colour.
Let just hope it works as well as it looks now!
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!
Excellent microwave so far!
It has far more functions than I’ll ever need, (I’m used to just having 2 dials, one that was always on full, and the other for the time) but I guess it’s nice to have options!
It does appear far smaller than my last 20L microwave, it’s lower inside and out and it’s about 5mm off of letting me put my expensive larger plates in it (but our back up argos value dinner plates fit in with about 2mm to spare!) I personally am fine with having it lower in height as I don’t tend to microwave towers of food!
It’s also quite nice to have the time on it, although the light is awfully bright. (My clock also makes a high pitched buzzing noise, not sure if that’s because I have exceptionally amazing hearing or we just have a duff clock? The buzzing is why I’ve knocked it down a star.) It also counts down when nuking, which is nice!
I got cream, which is a slightly yellowy cream, but I like it 🙂
Inside, it is white painted, but looks easy to clean. I’m slightly worried about the lip above the door as it’s not curved, it’s jsut a right nagle, so you can’t see if it’s clean up there (or rusty!)
The light inside comes on when cooking, and whenever you open the door which is a little annoying when you’ve left the door open for it to dry out etc.
The Microwave arrived several hours ago. It was a bargain that I was grateful for given the time of year. I’ve now used it successfully and, although its voice is considerable louder than the 15 year old beautiful deep yellow Daewoo which was on its way out, sigh, it heated a bowl of yesterday’s stew efficiently.
However, before I got to using it, I noticed that this microwave just didn’t sit comfortable where my poor Daewoo recently sat. Seemed to have one of its feet off the worktop slightly. Fixed that temporarily with a piece of silicone to level it up so that I could see how it looked from a couple of yards away. Not too bad – its just that I’m still missing Daewoo.
It was when I went to open the door that the loss of a star came into it. Daewoo had a push-button door (but to be fair to Swan, no digital clock). WHY would a microwave that strangely has feet with no hint of a bit of non-slip material attached …. have a handle that, when pulled to open, starts moving a relatively light-weight item across the worktop? Not too convenient, or very safe, if you have to remember to keep one hand on the microwave while opening the door so that it doesn’t move forward.
Then I got around to fixing the slip as well as the wobble. For anyone finding the microwave slipping, silicone non-slip table mats are the answer. They’re non-slip on both sides and heatproof. They’re designed to ensure that sailors don’t get a bowl of boiling stew in their lap and can be bought from marine shops and probably elsewhere. I got mine from a friend who lives on a boat. They can be cut easily with scissors and are great for stopping lots of things from sliding or being pulled off surfaces. So now the Swan has some nice non-slip heatproof squares under its feet. This stops the sliding, I can’t even pull it forward.
Other than the above, the clock was easy to set up (once I’d found the page with the instructions) and the food heated up nicely.To me, I fear, it will never look as good as poor Daewoo, but it’s easy on the eye and it matches (near enough) the new Morphy Richards cream 4 slice toaster which was also needed to replace poor old Avanti who, having seen that kitchen mate Daewoo was dying, finally gave up the will to raise a toast, poor thing :/
I bought a whirlpool corner microwave three years ago. I loved the design but it broke just after the one year guarantee expired. I liked it so much, I bought another. This time the guarantee was two years. With incredible precision, this one broke as the two years expired. So, I have resorted to other makes and models. This one looks really nice and actually, fits in the corner previously occupied by its expired companions, just as well. I also think it cooks more efficiently. A range of settings to suit every purpose. All in all, so far, I am impressed!!
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.
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.