Thanks to the HotBlast, your dish is ready up to 50% faster.
The turntable can be turned off, so the edges of a large oven dish don't hit the walls.
The crisp function ensures that your chicken or oven fries are crispy on all sides.
The microwave takes up a lot of space on your kitchen counter due to its size, so make sure it fits.
The oven doesn't turn off automatically after it has prepared your dish.
Description
The versatile Samsung MC32K7055CK has the Slim Fry function, so you can prepare fries or crunchy snacks with 1 teaspoon of oil. The HotBlast function combines the microwave function with the fan function and ensures that dishes receive an extra hot air flow from above. This saves you time in the kitchen. Besides Slim Fry and HotBlast, the combi microwave has 49 automatic programs. You indicate what you want to prepare, then the microwave automatically chooses the right function. For preparing a healthy meal, choose the Healthy Cooking function and there's even a special setting for making yogurt or dough. This way, you can prepare a varied meal every day in no time.
The versatile Samsung MC32K7055CK has the Slim Fry function, so you can prepare fries or crunchy snacks with 1 teaspoon of oil. The HotBlast function combines the microwave function with the fan function and ensures that dishes receive an extra hot air flow from above. This saves you time in the kitchen. Besides Slim Fry and HotBlast, the combi microwave has 49 automatic programs. You indicate what you want to prepare, then the microwave automatically chooses the right function. For preparing a healthy meal, choose the Healthy Cooking function and there's even a special setting for making yogurt or dough. This way, you can prepare a varied meal every day in no time.
I have been using this oven for almost 2 weeks now and have already tested it quite well. In the beginning it takes some getting used to, but now after making various vegetable dishes, baked potatoes, meat and baking bread, I can definitely recommend this oven!
Build quality
The oven looks very good. Modern, black look with touch-sensitive display and large rotary knob. In my opinion, the 'buttons' are not buttons, but more of a display that you can press. The handle looks very sleek, especially with the subtle silver line, but it is made of plastic and therefore looks and feels a bit cheap.
Contents
The oven is larger in volume than my previous one, so the oven itself is smaller. So nice on my counter. The oven is also relatively low compared to other microwaves/ovens, making it easy to fit under a cupboard. The turntable is also nice and spacious, and thanks to the included racks (low and high) and baking tray, you can make delicious dishes for 2-3 people. Do you want to use a larger baking dish for more people? No problem. The turntable can be turned off so that you can use a bowl over the full width. Make sure that you turn the dish yourself halfway through the cooking time, so that you prevent one side from cooking a little faster than the other side. The heat comes from behind and from above.
Versatility
This is about the most versatile microwave oven I've come across. There are many pre-programmed options for the oven (HotBlast), but also for grilling (Healthy Cooking) and baking, such as with an AirFryer (HealthFry). You can even use it to rise dough, prepare yogurt or fry an egg using the baking tray. Although I haven't tried the last 3 yet. The versatility may scare you at first, but both the manual and the sticker on the inside of the door quickly make it clear which program to choose for which dish. Of course you can also keep control yourself and set everything manually.
Ease of use
1 word: great! It is a versatile oven with many possibilities which may scare you at first, but everything is self-explanatory. In addition to the many programs, the flap instead of a door was a great advantage for us. The microwave/oven is on our counter in a corner against the wall, so a door is not always handy. Please note, the valve is made of glass and just above this glass is the handle. However, if you miss the handle, your fingers will hit the glass, which can get very hot when using the oven. Once you know this and grab the handle several times, you won't hit the glass again.
Performance
The HotBlast technology is innovative and differs from traditional convection ovens. The heat comes from different angles and from above. This means that dishes are ready much faster. So you have to take this into account. For example, a lasagna was ready in 15 minutes, while bake-off rolls were ready after 4 minutes. The maximum temperature is only 200 degrees, but I have not seen this as a hindrance yet.
Finally, a tip that I hadn't read about anywhere: before you start using the oven, let it run at the highest temperature for half an hour. In this way you 'bake in the oven' and remove the new smell from the oven.
Bart
16 November 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
8,0/10
Great value for money, focuses on microwave functions.
Many programs
Looks nice
Comprehensive manual about (quick) programs
Oven can not be higher than 200 degrees
The Samsung combi microwave looks nice, not as cheap as white microwaves often look. Moreover, because it is black, it does not stand out on the counter. That is definitely a plus for us.
So much for the aesthetics. What can this combi microwave do?
The microwave has a standard 34 cm turntable. intersection. This makes it a lot smaller than our built-in combination, but a frozen pizza fits easily in it. So a bit on the small side for us, but this does not have to be a disadvantage for everyone.
A big plus is that you can also use the device without the turntable. As a result, you can still use a large square/rectangular oven dish (up to approx. 34 cm wide) in this microwave.
You will also immediately notice the many extra functions on this device:
- Fast heat up
- Healthy frying
- Yogurt maker / dough rise
This microwave offers many options.
First we tested the frying mode. Unfortunately not suitable for croquettes (these burst open and became tough), but fries and potato croquettes go a lot better.
The dough gray function also works well. You can choose programs for different dough types (pizza, bread, etc.) and this works well. The dough came out nicely, so definitely recommended if you like to bake bread. The manual is very useful here. All programs are clearly explained here, with a step-by-step plan for setting each program. Some recipes are also included. This really shows the versatility of this microwave.
In terms of ease of use, this microwave certainly scores well. Easy to understand and operate. Definitely a plus.
Food can also be prepared quickly, with the super-fast function, your food is ready in half the time (compared to normal). So you can quickly sit at the table!
The last advantage is the many supplied accessories. Two racks are included, which you can use at the same time (different heights, so you can make shelves). In addition, a 'crisp dish' for crispy frying of, among other things, chips. In addition, of course, a standard glass turntable. All accessories are removable and easy to clean. Also nice that the oven functions without a turntable. As a result, square/rectangular oven dishes can also be used.
Unfortunately, there are also some drawbacks for us. First of all, the dimensions. These are just a bit on the small side for us, because we bake a lot and often prepare large portions. If you bake less intensively (or have a smaller family composition), this does not have to be a disadvantage. As mentioned, a frozen pizza fits easily in it.
The temperature of the traditional oven setting (hot blast program) is also a disadvantage. It cannot be higher than 200 degrees Celsius. This is too low for many baking recipes. 250 degrees would have been better.
A final disadvantage (which many combi microwaves have) is that the oven does not work when the door is open. This is disadvantageous for drying food, for example.
All in all a nice microwave, which certainly has a lot to offer for this price. The various functions are clear and easy to operate. Excellent for those who mainly use the microwave functions: preparing/heating food, baking pizza, etc. However, if you are an enthusiastic hobby cook/baker, we would recommend looking a little further, because then this combi microwave does have some limitations.
Ruben
30 August 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
6,8/10
Nice oven, clumsy operation
nice design
fairly quiet
Pre-programmed cooking programs inconvenient
The oven is beautiful, and if you select the right program your dish will be prepared wonderfully. However, selecting the right support act is very inconvenient. There are many choices, and when you operate the oven you can select which setting you want, but then you only see the numbers for the preprograms (program 1, 2, 3 etc). Then you have to take the manual every time to see what you need for which dish. Super clumsy and unnecessary hassle.