Microwaves

Smeg SA34MX review

Smeg SA34MX

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent result for defrosting mince
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with some guidelines
  • Large pull door handle
  • Good visibility through door
  • Written functions for controls
  • Auto menu is displayed on digital display using symbols and written labelling
  • Grill rack supplied
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use
  • Poor result for manually reheating solid foods
  • Poor for grilling toast using grill function
  • Need to refer to instruction booklet initially when using controls
  • Start button may not be obvious
  • Labelling on controls is small
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior, around controls, making it difficult to clean
  • Many small holes on the inside of the microwave that can accumulate dirt
  • Shiny stainless steel interior requires extra attention when cleaning
  • Stainless steel exterior requires extra attention when cleaning
  • Vibration and noticeably noisy when in use
  • Noticeable fan noise after cooking completed
  • Brand reliability is below average

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
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
smeg.com.au

Cost

Price
$480.00
Running costs/10yrs

Features

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

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