Bosch HMT72G450B Serie 4 Freestanding 800W Microwave Oven with Grill, 17 litre, Brushed Steel
Bosch HMT72G450B Serie 4 Freestanding 800W Microwave Oven with Grill, 17 litre, Brushed Steel
Product Benefits from:
- 17 litre capacity: great for small households
- 5 power levels
- Maximum microwave power: 800 W
| Weight: | 12.7 kg |
| Dimensions: | 18.15 x 11.42 x 13.82 cm; 12.7 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Bosch Home & Kitchen Appliances |
| Part: | HMT72G450B |
| Colour: | Brushed Stainless-steel |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Colour: | Brushed Stainless-steel |
| Dimensions: | 18.15 x 11.42 x 13.82 cm; 12.7 Kilograms |
The microwave is aesthetically nice. Simple to use but the knobs are quite to turn. I would not recommend for the elderly with limited hand mobility/arthritis.
Does what it says on the tin. Difficult to be precise with an analog timer knob.
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Once you study the instruction the grill function is easy to use
Just my luck to have microwave break down during lockdown but as usual amazon came to rescue.
It has a sleek chrome type finish, which matches my kettle.
It has two dials, which are easy to operate.
It has a sturdy push button to open and close.
It sits perfectly level on the worktop. No wonky feet like some..
It isn’t a high temperature one, but I don’t mind that.
Grill facility – I’ve just done two slices of toast with cheese triangles on and it tasted fine. The toast was crisp and even and the cheese browned. The grill tray is supplied and you just put it on the turntable.
The manual is clear and tells you most of what you need to know. I would have liked a list giving a rough idea of how long it should take to grill things. Toast for example. And some idea of what you can cook well in it. Will I be able to grill a pork chop? But as all appliances vary, I am happy to just see as I go along.
The chrome finish means that fingerprints do show up on it, but they are easily cleaned off with a damp sponge and cloth to wipe dry.
So far I am happy with this little microwave and grill.
BUT: the 800W thing is an issue. First off most top end microwaves these days are 1000W. So its already a step down. Secondly as another reviewer says, it is not really a 800W at all – the instructions are very firm about only using the 800W for liquid (tho I have used it for porridge without ill effects). Now if you are used to 1000W the time taken to heat at 600W is pretty vexing! Also I am not sure about the evenness of the job done – I would put it behind the results of my old beloved old Sanyo combi (RIP). I am also struggling with the defrost programmes which are less user friendly than I am used to (no defrost bread, meat fish programmes) – and require resort to the handbook (which can be awkward if you lose it as I tend to do).
This sounds more negative than positive – and I don’t mean that. It is a good product – you just have to accept it for what it is – which is not perfect …
Neat steel exterior is good and I like the fact it had a two year guarantee.
Grill is quick and controlled by the timer. Rack is suitable for making a bit of cheese on toast
Has no clock. Just two dials one for function other for time, simply pings at the end.
Cons
If you required precisely 43 seconds with the dial you would struggle – distance to the first minute is rather small.
Choice of grill and microwave combinations on top dial – you do have to look see which it is on as there is no default to microwave, it will stay where you last left it.