Russell Hobbs | Microwave Ovens

Russell Hobbs Microwaves

Capacity and wattage are quoted together and they do different jobs. Litres is the internal space, deciding what physically fits: 17 litre is compact and suits a single person, a small kitchen, a caravan or a student room, 20 litre takes a dinner plate comfortably, and 23 litre and above handles a casserole dish or a full family plate. Wattage is the cooking power, and it determines how fast food heats rather than how much fits, so 700W is fine for reheating and defrosting while 800W and above cooks noticeably quicker. Packet instructions are usually written for 800W, so a 700W oven needs longer than the box says. The feature genuinely worth seeking out is a flatbed design. Instead of a rotating glass turntable it uses a fixed flat base, which means a large rectangular dish fits without jamming against the walls, there is no turntable to clean or break, and the usable space is closer to the stated capacity. Manual dial controls are simpler and more durable than digital keypads and are easier for anyone who dislikes menus. Combination microwaves that add air frying or convection replace two appliances with one, which is the practical answer where worktop space is the constraint.

Russell Hobbs supplies the whole range. At 17 litre and 700W, manual microwaves come in white, black, cream, red and silver, with the Inspire Compact in white, grey, black and cream. Larger models cover the Bronte at 20 litre and 800W in matte black and a 23 litre flatbed in black. Combination models cover the Inspire microwave and air fryer at 25 litre and 900W in black, an Air Fry Mini Oven Express at 20 litre and 1500W, and an electric mini kitchen multi-cooker convection oven. For other brands see Microwaves, and matching small appliances at Russell Hobbs Kettles and Russell Hobbs Toasters.