Microwaves

LG Smart Inverter MS5696OMBS review

LG Smart Inverter MS5696OMBS

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall
  • Excellent cooking performance score
  • Sensor cook and reheat function
  • Excellent for cooking broccoli and defrosting chicken
  • Functions are written and easy to comprehend
  • Digital display is bright and clear
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guide
  • Cooking and reheat guide for quick view inside door
  • Melt and soften function
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline for visibility through the door
  • Large unit can take up a lot of bench space
  • Running costs are relatively high
  • This is an unnecessarily large microwave oven
  • May need to refer to instruction booklet initially when using controls
  • Some crevices around the push door lever can trap residue
  • Brand reliability is below average

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Pizza cooking score
Chicken cooking score
Grilling toast score

Related products

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
lg.com.au

Cost

Price
$449.00
Running costs/10yrs

Features

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

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