Microwaves

Ikea Varma review

Ikea Varma

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent result for defrosting mince
  • Excellent for defrosting chicken
  • Comprehensive instruction booklet with cooking guidelines
  • Steamer basket provided
  • Word prompt on screen to stir/turn food
  • Oven stops and prompts user to stir/turn food
  • Digital display is bright and clear
  • Good visibility through door
  • Auto defrost and steam menu guide inside above door for easy reference
  • Large pull door handle
  • Built in kit supplied
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use
  • Only OK result for manually reheating solid food
  • Controls are only OK to use, may need to refer to instruction manual initially
  • Symbols around digital display are small and not easy to comprehend
  • No audible sound when using controls
  • Press controls can accumulate dirt and grime around the crevices
  • Few cracks and crevices on the exterior, mainly around controls

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Pizza cooking score
Chicken cooking score
Grilling toast score

Related products

Status
Discontinued 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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