Beko MCF28310X 28L Digital Combination Microwave Oven

Background: I wanted an inexpensive combination oven.The Good:* Device fairly simple, has three base modes. Microwave, Grill and Convection Oven and then combo (Micro+Grill and Micro+Oven).* HOT, There seems to be some disagreement with Output Power on these pages. It would appear it is 1KW (micro). Some items will need the power turned down. Simples - steps in 100 Watts (therefore P90 is 900 watt, P80 is 800 etc etc)* Bigger is better if you have space [in my view]. I can stick a whole oblong pizza in and it can still rotate freely on the pizza deck (which it should).* Stainless Steel (or some alloy?) interior. This is perfect, paint can chip and then this metal spark but this is very easy to clean.The questionable:* People have suggested the oven doesn't cook evenly. I haven't experienced this yet, the pizza was perfect but I always extend the time slightly against the instructions for a well cooked meal.* Never tried combo; how would I even calculate that? I dare say there will be some "trial and error" down the road.* This is an excellent budget device (I couldn't see anything even close on the market). I do expect to see not quite perfect corners on the outside paneling. This doesn't concern me - function over form.

I ordered this microwave blind, as I usually go to a store when wanting such things like this, as I like to touch-feel if it’s fabric and look at the size to check it fits where I want it to go, at the time of ordering I didn’t have a choice as my old microwave blow up and my husband was in hospital at the time, and I don’t drive so I ordered it blind, it’s all good but a little bit to large for where I wanted it to go, as I’m hopeless on sizes measurements ect it’s a lovely microwave but it’s taken me ages to figure it out, Hope this helps.

Bought this almost a year ago and am now going to replace it as it’s terrible I’ve been buying these small convection ovens for years, best one I had was the whirlpool jet chef which you cannot seem to buy anymore.Anyways, money was a bit tight at the time so I got this, first up the dam beeping noise every time you press a button or turn the dial., just irritating.Micro power is ok and when you pre heat the grill for a few hours it’s ok but the actual convection mode is so poor. Chips for example take more than double the time of any other oven and it doesn’t cook anything from raw, it just drys stuff out till it over cooks.It also has a problem getting rid of moisture and needs wiping out every time you us it. And yes I have removed all the relevant packaging.Do not waste your money and spend a few more £s on a Panasonic, Samsung etc. which is now what I have to do minus what this cost!!

Unit arrived faulty and, despite ordering a return and printing out return label, had to wait days for someone to pick up faulty item. (Pick-up was arranged after I finally managed to get past the hopeless “AI” to speak to a real person at Amazon). Will see how the replacement BEKO performs once it arrives.

This is an excellent product, once you have worked out just how quickly it cooks your food, but once you have its very easy to use.

Amazon was the cheapest option for this microwave. Curry's and Beko out of stock and dearer. Super combi microwave. Cooks more evenly. Very pleased with it. Been happy with all my beko products.

2 small dislikes, cavity light poor, control knob to sensitive, otherwise it's an excellent item,good value, easy to use, Xmas turkey fit's in nicely.

when I first saw the microwave I thought it looked huge but it was just the right size to put on the worktop and have some room to spare.I have only used the microwave function so far. It can be programmed or use the quick start feature .The microwave looks good.Happy so far.