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Ikea VÃRMD AM820A8Y-SOFF40 review

Ikea VÃRMD AM820A8Y-SOFF40

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for cooking broccoli
  • Very Good for defrosting mince
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions
  • Very good visibility through door, although small window
  • cooking guidelines inside door for auto program cooking
  • Digital display is bright and clear
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use
  • Only OK for defrosting a chicken
  • Firm pressure required for push lever on door
  • Need to refer to instruction booklet initially when using controls
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior making it difficult to clean
  • Functions are symbols only

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Pizza cooking score
Chicken cooking score
Grilling toast score

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Status
Tested model

Specifications

Volume (L)
Oven temperature range (°C)
Power (W)
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Internal dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Weight (kg)
Pizza diameter (cm, claimed)
Contact
ikea.com/au/en/

Cost

Price
$299.00
Running costs/10yrs

Features

Fan forced
Fan assisted
Racks supplied
Rotisserie
Height extension ring
Lid holder
Thermostat light
Other accessories

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