Microwave oven Scandomestic HOME 33097210000MWC26B

A combination microwave oven heats food with microwaves, grills with a top element and bakes with a fan that circulates hot air around the cavity. The microwaves penetrate the food and agitate water molecules, raising the temperature quickly without drying the surface. The grill element browns and crisps the top, while the convection fan spreads heat evenly for baking and roasting. Air Fry mode uses the same fan to blow hot air at high speed, creating a crispy crust with little or no oil.

The operator loads the food onto the non-stick tray or the wire grate, closes the door and selects one of the 22 programmes. The rotary knob scrolls through automatic settings for pasta, fish, rice, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, beverages and Air Fry dishes. Each programme sets the power level, temperature and duration; the LCD display shows the remaining time or the clock when idle. A single press of the quick-start button runs the oven for 30 seconds, and each additional press adds another 30 seconds. The defrost programme thaws food gently over up to 35 minutes, preparing it for further cooking.

The oven is built with a black exterior and a stainless-steel interior. A special metal tray and a bottom heating element sit inside the 26 L cavity, which measures 322 mm deep, 251 mm high and 330 mm wide. The unit stands 495 mm wide, 435 mm deep and 290 mm high on the worktop and weighs 15.65 kg. A 100 cm power cord is pre-fitted.

Controls include a rotary knob for programme selection, an LCD display with blue backlight, a quick-start button and a child-lock switch. The 24-hour clock and 95-minute timer are shown on the display, which also indicates the remaining cooking time or the current time when the oven is not in use.

The 220-240 V, 50 Hz voltage requirement matches a standard single-phase kitchen circuit. The 0.9-1.5 kW power range allows the oven to draw up to 1.5 kW when the grill and convection are running together, so it should be plugged into a dedicated socket to avoid overloading shared circuits. The 26 L volume holds a standard 30 cm baking dish or a family-sized meal for four. The 15.65 kg weight means the unit can be lifted by two people and placed on a sturdy worktop or shelf.

Cleaning is done with a damp cloth on the exterior and the non-stick tray. The wire grate and the metal tray can be washed in warm soapy water. The interior should be wiped after each use to remove splashes and condensation, and the door seal checked regularly for food debris.

The MWC26B is a single model with no variants. It is listed in the Scandomestic HOME catalogue under Combination Microwaves.