Buying guide - Microwave ovens
Sizing Types of microwave ovens Design & other decorations Most popular microwave ovens

Sizing

Kitchen Layout

There are a few things we recommend you consider if you are designing a new kitchen, which ultimately will complement the way you like to cook and move around your kitchen.

Consider your cabinetry

When looking at your cabinetry, you need to consider whether you would prefer a more traditional kitchen design or a more modern look. A traditional kitchen design comes with a cooktop and oven pair one on top of the other. Meanwhile, a more modern kitchen design typically comes with an oven within the cabinetry eye height, paired with another oven or microwave. Ultimately, the amount of space you have to work with can be a decisive factor on which you opt for.

Work triangle or work zones

The most significant consideration when thinking about the placement of your microwave oven and other appliances is the size of your working space. However, you will find that a work triangle or work zone layout can work in smaller areas, but some design will work better on a larger scale.

When it comes to a work triangle, you should have your appliances configured so that the line drawn between the refrigerator, cooking appliances, and sink/dishwasher creates a triangle which the cook can easily and efficiently move about the space. Whilst work zones will have you breaking everything up into 5 zones, consumables, non-consumables, cleaning, preparation and cooking zones, allowing the space to work in unison of each other.

Purpose of your island bench

Sinks are the most common element found in a kitchen island with a dishwasher underneath it. However, over recent years, there have been kitchens designed around the island bench becoming the workbench, the place you prepare could cook whilst entertaining guests on keeping an eye on the kids' homework. 

Size of Microwave ovens

When looking at microwave oven capacity, you will typically find them between 20-40 litres. Generally, the only advantage to a larger one is purely capacity and the ability to place larger dishes in it. If you are purely using it for defrosting and reheating, a smaller size would be more than suitable.

Types of Microwave ovens

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Built-in Microwave ovens
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Solo Microwave ovens
Built-in Microwave ovens
Built-in Microwave ovens
Solo Microwave ovens

Built-in Microwave ovens

Microwave ovens are not like they used to be; they are now designed with more advanced features and fit seamlessly into your kitchen with matching designs to your other appliances.

Ideal for:
  • Small family - Large family
  • Apartment living
  • Entertainer

Capacity
20-26L

Watts
900W
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Built-in

Designed to fit

The clean lines and design cues to the full AEG Kitchen collection allow our built-in range to seamlessly fit into any kitchen. With the ability to have your microwave oven installed into a cavity within your cabinetry, you won't have another appliance taking up your bench space.

Versatile cooking

With predefined options, you will be able to create dishes that seem like they come out of a convection oven at microwave oven speeds, with them being browned, crisped and packed with flavour. You are spoiled for choice with the ability to choose convection cooking or grill cooking on their own or combined.

Sleek and Stylish

Coming in two finishes with the stand out being our dark stainless steel, you will be able to add a modern touch to any kitchen aesthetic.

Full touch control panel

Simple to use and easy to clean, our touch control panel on our built-in microwave ovens make it an easy one or two-button touch, and you have total control over cooking temperatures, times and function settings. With the added safety feature of child lock, you can keep your family safe with ease.

Take out the guesswork

With a range of auto-cook features, including auto-defrost, you can select the weight of the food or power setting, and from there you can get perfect results every time.

Faster and even cook with 900W

Our built-in range of microwave ovens allows you to create an even and quick result with 900W of power, giving you flexibility in the kitchen to focus on other things.
26L 60CM 6000 SERIES BUILT-IN GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN
MBE2658DEM
26L 60CM 6000 SERIES BUILT-IN GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN
4,8 (105 reviews)

Solo Microwave ovens

Perfect for any household, a freestanding microwave oven allows you to plug and play. With its simple and modern design, you can place your freestanding microwave oven in a dedicated microwave oven spot or wherever you can fit it. With their easy-to-use control panel and easy-to-understand features, freestanding microwave ovens don't complicate the simple tasks of reheating and defrosting food.

Ideal for:
  • Family
  • Apartment living
  • Student accommodation

Capacity
20-26L

Watts
800-1100W
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Solo

Get started quickly

With a quick-start button, you don't have to wait around to figure out how to work your new microwave oven out. With pre-set programs, you can select a type of food and weight for your new freestanding microwave oven to do the work for you.

Easy to install

With the ability to place on your countertop and plug into power, a freestanding microwave oven allows you to move and use your microwave oven with ease.

Class-leading capacity

Coming with a range of capacities, you are not restricted to going big or small. With the choice up to  42L, you can select the right freestanding microwave oven for your lifestyle.
30L GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS
MFG3026S-M
30L GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS
4,6 (316 reviews)

DESIGN & OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Contrast or complement your cabinetry

When selecting appliances, it is essential to consider complementing or contrasting your splashback, cabinetry and other design accents in your kitchen aesthetic. 
Contrast or complement your cabinetry

Where are you going to install your microwave oven?

Are you going to plug in and use wherever you can find a spot for your microwave oven? Or do you have a dedicated area where you would like to place your microwave? The answer to these questions can determine what style you could go with.

If you want to plug and play, freestanding is the way to go. Whereas if you have a dedicated spot or want to pair with your oven, you may want to look at a built-in or integrated model which will have a trim kit keeping it flush to the surrounding cabinetry for seamless integration.
Where are you going to install your microwave oven?

Do you need basic or more advanced functions?

Do you want a microwave oven that is easy to understand and reheat, defrost and cook with a simple touch of a pre-set function? Or do you like to have more control with setting the temperature, length on time etc.? There are models for both kinds of microwave oven users; it is important to be clear what you ultimately need your microwave oven for and whether all the extra advanced functions will be wasted in your household.
Do you need basic or more advanced functions?

MOST POPULAR MICROWAVE OVENS

26L 60CM 6000 SERIES BUILT-IN GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN
MBE2658DEM
26L 60CM 6000 SERIES BUILT-IN GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN
4,8 (105 reviews)
  • Multi Cooking Modes
  • Defrost Functions
  • Anti-Fingerprint Surface
30L GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS
MFG3026S-M
30L GRILL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS
4,6 (316 reviews)
  • 8 Auto Cooking Functions
  • Cook by weight
  • Reheat Function
Discontinued
Built-in grill microwave oven with 26L capacity
MBE2658D-M
Built-in grill microwave oven with 26L capacity
4,6 (345 reviews)
  • Multi-Cooking Modes
  • Defrost Functions
  • Anti-Fingerprint Surface

TOP FAQs

  • What is a built-in microwave oven?

    Built-in microwave ovens are design to fit into cabinetry, which allows for free space on the counter. Built-in microwave ovens need to be installed permanently and are normally fixed in walls or cabinets. The installation needs to be done by a licensed contractor and you need to be aware of any restrictions around height position from the floor and breathing space around the sides.

  • What size is a built-in microwave?

    Built-in microwave ovens are designed to fit standard cabinets widths, which can have different capacities from 25L to 44L, or more.

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