Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Microwave Oven and Its Types

Microwave oven uses the method of dielectric heating for heating the foods. It is used in kitchen to not only heat the food but also to brown or bake the food. The important part in the Microwave Oven is the Magnetron which is the microwave generating device.

Here are the few different types of microwave ovens:

Convection ovens:
Convection ovens mix traditional microwave technology with heat energy and are used to brown, roast and grill food. This type of oven also has a heating element in addition to a fan that circulates the hot air.

Counter top ovens:
They are suitable for large type of kitchens as they take more space. These are less expensive than the other types.

Built in ovens:
Built in microwaves are designed to fit in with the decor in the kitchen and they needs installation by the professionals. Common locations for installing them are over the stove and raised off the counter.

Commercial microwave ovens:
These can be used in the publihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifc places, such as office buildings and the restaurants. They are usually powerful and well built because they are used heavily.

Combination ovens:
This type of ovens can heat the food faster than other types and there is flexibility to switch to other modes for heating the food.

There are different types of microwave ovens available in the market which have different price ranges, so select a suitable microwave oven according to your needs, family size and the budget you want to spend on purchasing the oven.


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