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VVK 25MWC-980T/B-M Microwave Oven Test: Oh-ho-ho, I’m a great cook, it turns out!

We’re used to seeing microwave ovens as auxiliary equipment, needed only for heating. But microwave ovens equipped with a grill and convection are truly skillful cooks, capable of such accomplishments that even ovens could not dream of. After all, the symbiosis of microwave, grill, and convection gives you new possibilities when cooking, allowing you to get delicious dishes with minimal time. So, we present – the microwave oven VVK 25MWC-980T/B-M.

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Some manufacturers call equipment of such level “multistoves”, but BBK Electronics left the traditional name – microwave oven. In my opinion, such a narrow designation does not reveal all the possibilities of the oven, because it is a microwave, grill, oven and steam stove, and a combined appliance that combines different ways of influencing the products.

We decided not just to quickly check the functions of this microwave, and “settle” it in the kitchen and see how often it will be used by a family of 4 people and what functions will be in demand.

TEST #1. Microwave test

As soon as VVK 25MWC-980T/B-M appeared in the kitchen, it started to actively heat drinks, soup, ready meals, etc.. The oven was also used for minor, but important tasks not directly related to cooking. I melted chocolate in the oven, heated honey for a cosmetic mask, and sterilized jars. Speaking of sterilization: since the internal volume in the oven is large enough, it fits two three-liter jars at once. The sterilization time is 5 minutes. Very convenient! Even with the largest amounts of canned food it’s no longer a problem to sterilize: everything is quick, easy and without unnecessary steam in the kitchen, which is already hot when actively preserving for the winter – both literally and figuratively.

And reheating in this microwave is convenient thanks to the quick-start button. But you can also cook on microwaves, and not only simple dishes, but such, which are considered the top of the culinary art. Not many people know that poached eggs in the microwave oven are ready in just a minute and do not require any special skills. I saw a recipe on the Internet, tried it – oh-ho, I’m a great cook, it turns out!

Crack an egg into a bowl. Pour boiling water into a tall glass, add a teaspoon of vinegar and carefully pour the egg in. Just place it on the microwave and in 1 minute it will cook. Take it out – the egg is ready. You take it out, put it on a plate with a slotted spoon and you’ve got a fancy breakfast waiting for you. You can surprise your loved ones with your degree of skill, most importantly, don’t show them how you do it so they will appreciate you as a great cook.

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Review along the way:The only BUT – you need to choose the right cup with boiling water. It is better to take it high and pour boiling water to 3/4 of the volume, otherwise it will spill out and you will have to wash the stove.

I recently came across a recipe for cooking condensed milk in a microwave oven, I will definitely try it.

In general, I realized that microwaves are an area of experimentation, allowing a new way to solve the eternal kitchen problems.

Microwave modes

P100, P80, P50, P30, P10 – different power levels.

C-1 microwave+convection.

C-4 – microwave+grill+convection.

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TEST #2. Grill in all its glory

The first thing we decided to do was to grill hot sandwiches, as we had very little time, and we didn’t want to turn on the oven because of them. We put the prepared sandwiches on the grill, turn on the grill, and press for 5 minutes. I really like the result. It’s not just like the oven, it’s better than the oven. The bread had a crispy crust on the bottom and the cheese on top melted perfectly. In general, crisp and tasty, just “on the five”.

But combined modes turned out to be even more interesting than grill. We use it to cook chicken wings, legs, breasts and even whole birds. Crispy outside, juicy inside – the perfect result, all in 15-20 minutes. It took the longest time to cook a large chicken breast – 25 minutes. And most importantly, not a gram of oil, all the fat drips onto the glass tray, which is easy to clean. In general, I stopped using the oven for frying. The most popular was the C-4 mode.

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Review along the way:With its combined modes, this oven is similar to a built-in oven with microwave function. Only, of course, the ergonomics are different, but it also costs a lot cheaper.

Modes with grill

G-1 – grill.

When half of the set cooking time has elapsed, an alarm sounds twice so that you can turn the food over.

C-2 microwave + grill.

C-3 – grill + convection.

C-4 microwaves+grill+convection.

Max time 95 min.

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TEST NO. 3. Convection

In this mode, the oven can also replace the oven, especially if the required volumes are not particularly large.

I decided to bake apples first. I cut out the middle, put a spoonful of honey in each one, put it on the ceramic tray and put it in the oven. Dessert is ready in 20 minutes.

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If you are pressed for time you can add microwave to convection, and in this case the dish will be cooked faster.

The convection mode in this microwave oven has a very interesting feature – preheating to a desired temperature. Every housewife knows how important this is in baking. I baked puff pastry croissants in the oven. First, I heated up the microwave oven. Once the oven temperature reached the adjusted level, it beeped and stopped, then I took out a glass dish that served as a baking tray , put the croissants in it and baked them. After 15 minutes they were baked.

Potatoes baked with cream and cheese on ceramic baking tray are perfect in convection mode.

Review: I was missing a special appliance for this cooking mode. I used a small ceramic tray or a glass dish. I wish there was some sort of baking tray included.

Convection mode

Preheat function

Convection

Temperature range 150 to 240 ⁰C.

C-3 – grill+convection.

C-4 – microwave+grill+convection.

Max time 95 min.

TEST #4. Steamer

Includes a small plastic steamer for preparing 1-2 servings. For example: it holds 2 corn on the cob. Using microwave mode, you can cook vegetables, fish or cutlets in it quickly. A nice bonus for diet meals.

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TEST #5. Automatic programs

In addition to extensive self-cooking options, this microwave oven has a number of automatic programs with a choice of dish weight:

Pizza – 200, 300, 400 grams

Potatoes 230, 460, 690 g

Meat – 150, 300, 450, 600 g

Fish 150, 250, 350, 450. 650 g

Vegetables – 150, 350, 500 g

Beverage – 240, 480, 720 g

Spaghetti – 50, 100, 150 g

Popcorn – 50, 100g

Pie – 475 g

Roast chicken – 500, 750, 1000, 1200 grams

I used auto mode for popcorn making without any cunning, and I took not prefabricated stuff, but simply bought on the market dried corn. I poured the seeds into a high ceramic bowl, poured a little oil, covered the bowl with an upturned plate so that the popcorn didn’t scatter all over the interior, and put it in the oven.

Since I put more than 100g, I had to repeat the program – but a whole bowl of crunchies was our reward.

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Notes along the way: The description of the automatic programs in the manual can serve as a hint when choosing modes for cooking similar dishes.

DEFROSTING

Naturally, the oven also has defrosting on time and by weight. And when half of the set time has elapsed, an acoustic signal sounds twice so that you can turn the food over. This will have a positive effect on the quality of the final result.

CONTROL

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Control panel on the side of door – narrow strip with buttons and large display. When the oven is running, the program and countdown timer appear on the display. The clock on the display works when the oven is not in operation.

Each button has a caption in American. Everything is very simple, intuitive and self-explanatory. The most searched for buttons – quick start and arrows.

It is convenient that there are separate buttons for Grill and Convection modes. The automatic programs are activated by pressing the “arrow” button, the display shows each program in turn, and most importantly, with a name although in English .

Clock is set quickly and there is also a separate button for this.

Steps for adjusting the cooking time:

First minute – 5 seconds,

1-5 min. – 10 seconds

5-10 min. – 30 seconds

10-30 min. – 1 min.

30-90 min. – 5 min.

Handling:Tiresome to push buttons. Step size is short and flexible, but this is a stick about two ends: it is convenient when choosing that you can adjust the accuracy of literally one second. When setting a long time, you have to press repeatedly, especially in the first five minutes, then it goes faster.

The oven can serve as a timer. It is possible to set the time from a few seconds to 95 minutes, after which an alarm will sound 5 times. But you can’t use the stove for its intended purpose during this time.

Very convenient that it has a lock against accidental switching on. The oven is very beautiful, with bright indicators and display, and it will certainly appeal to children’s hands. But nothing bad will happen – the blocking will help.

Design and care

I combined these figures. Oven with a mirrored door looks great when clean. But beauty has to be sacrificed – and that’s why it takes so much care. With cleaning the inside of the oven is clear and natural: the degree of contamination depends on what you’re cooking. But the mirrored door gets dirty of no known cause – fingerprints. Some spots appear rather quickly. You should use a glass cleaner to clean the interior. And rub, Dollars with a soft dry cloth.

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Specifications

POWER: consumed – Microwave mode – 1500 W, Grill – 1400 W, Convection – 2400 W output Microwave – 900 W.

INGREDIENTS’ VOLUME OF ACCOUNT: 25 l.

DIAMETER OF GLASS TURNTABLE: 315 mm.

DIMENSIONS: 307x513x361mm.

WEIGHT: 17,1 kg.

Notes on the move:This microwave oven is somewhat wider than most microwave ovens, but it is larger – after all, 25 liters. This allows you to grill a whole chicken, and a large pizza will fit on a glass tray of this size.

CONCLUSIONS: MultifunctionalBVK 25MWC-980T/B-Makes cooking a lot and delicious. Multiple cooking modes combined with large internal volume ensure the best results. In principle, this microwave oven can not just replace the oven, grill or steam cooker, but, thanks to the availability of combi-mode, provides a wide range of possibilities for creativity in the kitchen.

The oven looks great and adapts perfectly to both modern kitchens and classic interiors.

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John Techno

Greetings, everyone! I am John Techno, and my expedition in the realm of household appliances has been a thrilling adventure spanning over 30 years. What began as a curiosity about the mechanics of these everyday marvels transformed into a fulfilling career journey.

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Comments: 2
  1. Marlowe

    That’s wonderful to hear! I’m curious to know what specific features or functions of the VVK 25MWC-980T/B-M microwave oven you found impressive or helped enhance your cooking skills. Could you share some details about its performance, versatility, or any standout qualities that made you feel like a great cook?

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  2. Lily Coleman

    That’s great to hear! I’m curious to know if the VVK 25MWC-980T/B-M microwave oven played a significant role in enhancing your cooking skills. How would you rate its performance and features? Did it meet your expectations? And are there any standout features or functionalities that you particularly enjoyed while using it?

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