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Types of Microwave Ovens – Introduction

When you start shopping around for a microwave oven, you’ll find that there are numerous types, makes and models available for you to choose from and it can be difficult to know which to choose.

To narrow down your search, the first decision that you’ll need to make is about the type of microwave that you want. This will depend on whether you want to use it just for straightforward microwave cooking or whether you also want your microwave to be able to grill food or to function as a convection oven.

You also need to decide whether you want a freestanding microwave that you can wall-mount, place on a shelf or stand on a worktop or whether you would like a microwave that can be built into your fitted kitchen.

You can find out more about the different types of microwave available by clicking on the links below:

• Standard Microwave Ovens

• Microwaves with Grills

• Combination Microwaves

• Built-in Microwaves.
  

Further Information

You can find more hints and tips on what to look for when buying a microwave oven on our How to Choose and Buy a Microwave page.

You can find out more about some of the online suppliers that offer great deals on microwaves in our Where to Buy section.

You can learn more about some of the leading brands and models of microwave available in our Brands of Microwave and Top Models of Microwave Ovens sections.