If harmoniously selected furniture is responsible for comfort in the kitchen, then all the responsibility for convenience lies with household appliances. It's nice when a new miracle of technology, selected with special love for the household, succinctly fit into the interior. But it’s even more pleasant to replace the “stuffing” of the whole kitchen, using the vision of modern designers. So, in the life of a housewife, electrical assistants appear, which are mounted according to certain rules, this keeps the maximum of the working space free.
Pros and cons
The main advantages of embedded technology, experts call it practicality and convenience. The characteristics of such household appliances can save energy. Kitchen racks work as soundproof covers, significantly reducing noise. Some housewives worry about the difficulty of repairing or replacing equipment in the event of a breakdown. The installers claim that it is much easier to install built-in appliances than its heavy counterpart.
A significant drawback of such devices is the high cost. It is also believed that the amount of time spent on selecting the appropriate design of built-in appliances is several times more than the purchase of individual segments of kitchen utensils.
What can make life easier in the kitchen?
Undoubtedly, the following devices of the Tefal, Moulinex, LG, Electrolux, Bosch, Miele, Siemens brands can be attributed to the best representatives of cookery equipment: built-in microwave oven, oven, hob, extractor hood, refrigerator, dishwasher.
Indispensable in the kitchen will be household trifles placed on brackets and additional surfaces: a crock-pot, a bread machine, a toaster, a juicer, and a yogurt maker. And if with small items everything is not so complicated, then the choice of basic assistants imposes a certain responsibility. So, the most commonly used household appliance after the kettle is the built-in microwave.
Siemens is recognized as a leader in the optimal ratio of price and quality of goods. The most expensive brand in the world of home appliances is Miele. And Bosch equipment is especially popular in Russia.
Assortment Siemens
The company positions itself as a manufacturer of aesthetic household appliances manufactured according to international standards. The basis of product success is not only design ideas, but also technical innovations. So, in most Siemens embedded microwaves, an inverter system is used, which reduces the heating and defrosting time by 1/3. For sale on the Russian market, the manufacturer offers a dozen types, classified by capacity, volume of the working chamber, overall dimensions, color and design. Most of them are collected in the UK, which increases the cost of goods several times. Budget options complement in China. Almost every brand name has found a customer. The most famous modifications for today are the Siemens HF15M564, BE634LGS1, BF634LGS1, BF634LGW1, BF525LMS0 built-in microwave ovens.
Siemens HF15M564
One of the cost-effective options made in China. The original mix of colors, black and steel, fits perfectly into the modern design. Small overall dimensions of 38.2x59.4x31.7 cm expand the range of integration of the furnace. The volume of the working chamber is 20 liters. The microwave has 5 different powers from 90 to 800 watts. For convenience, a multifunction clock with a timer is built-in. The package includes a swivel pallet with a diameter of 24.5 cm and a cable with a European plug 1.3 m long.
In the line of Siemens embedded microwave ovens, this option is quite difficult to mount. A qualified assistant or an experienced specialist in completing household appliances can easily cope with the task, and self-installation of the device will make the owner of the kitchen a little nervous. The average person will first have to unscrew 2 screws from the device, and then attach an additional plate for greater stability. No other difficulties are expected in the installation and use of the furnace.
Advantages:
- acceptable price;
- it warms food well inside;
- equipped with a fan;
- a sufficient number of functions;
- strict colors;
- non-irritating signal;
- Touchpad.
Disadvantages:
- lack of automatic cooking;
- small volume of the camera;
- fan noise during operation and a few seconds after cooking;
- there is no bar to close the side gap;
- soiling due to the light appearance of prints.
Siemens BE634LGS1
The Siemens BE634LGS1 built- in microwave oven belongs to the category of the most expensive Siemens representatives. This is due to several reasons:
- assembly is carried out in the UK;
- touch control;
- automatic cooking in the usual and combined mode;
- the presence of a grill function and an additional grill;
- maximum power 900 W;
- there is protection against overheating;
- a glass pan instead of a spinning tray.
According to consumer reviews, the oven evenly warms up food and copes well with the preparation of frozen convenience foods such as pizza or pasties.
A significant minus is called a knob by the experts, and a sharp sound when closing the microwave oven. Some housewives also complain about the need to press several buttons in a row to set the desired mode. Over time, this shortcoming fades into the background. After several months of using the kitchen assistant, the inclusion of any of the functions comes to automatism.
Siemens BF634LGS1
If the buyer is not ready to seriously spend money and selects middle-class household appliances, then he will be interested in the Siemens BF634LGS1 built-in microwave oven. In terms of overall dimensions, camera volume and weight, this model does not differ from the first two representatives. Available in the UK, it also has 5 power levels with a maximum level of 900 watts. The furnace is characterized by an inverter heating system and touch control. The multifunction watch is equipped with many useful features. It is possible to automatically prepare fresh and frozen vegetables, potatoes and rice, but there is no grill and cooking function in the combined mode.
The microwave oven boasts a stainless steel inner surface, a special display, information from which is read from any angle, as well as bright, but at the same time economical lighting.
Siemens BF634LGW1
The main difference between the Siemens bf634lgw1 built-in microwave oven is the white color of the case. Some customers find this stylish, especially when combined with a glass front panel. Others are afraid of white in the kitchen, the third such a color scheme simply does not fit the design. Nevertheless, the stove earned a lot of positive reviews.
Firstly, the inverter cooking system today is considered the most advanced. Secondly, many automatic heating and cooking programs will satisfy the most demanding housewife. Thirdly, the internal lighting and light indicators on the panel greatly facilitate the culinary process. Also among the advantages of the reviews note a special coating that protects against fingerprints. With it, home appliances always have the perfect look.
Siemens BF525LMS0
Budget options include the Siemens BF525LMS0 built-in microwave. The cost of this modification is two times lower than analogues with inverter heating. Given the Chinese assembly, buyers do not regard the stove as a serious helper in the kitchen. However, the technology is not inferior to other Siemens representatives in terms of power, overall dimensions and the volume of the working chamber. The manufacturer notes a lot of advantages:
- CookControl function
- the possibility of automatic cooking in the usual and combined mode;
- memory function;
- cooling system;
- child lock.
The inconvenience of using the stove can be called:
- touch control;
- lack of grill;
- rotating stand.
How to choose your own stove?
Specialists in the installation of built-in appliances recommend purchasing household appliances based on the design of the kitchen, ergonomics and the wishes of the housewife. Only she knows with precision how to save time in the kitchen. Cooking and serving should be accompanied by a minimum of energy expended. The Siemens built-in microwave intelligently facilitates the cooking process. Family members can easily not only warm up food, but also prepare simple dishes at home. Using a modern kitchen gadget will help to comfortably eat not only for lovers of convenience foods, but also for those who like good nutrition.