All Microwaves at Abt
Microwaves are the ultimate user-friendly cooking appliance for fast heating and easy cleanup, all in one compact design. No kitchen is complete without one. While Abt is a supplier of a wide variety of high-quality microwaves, determining which one is ideal for your lifestyle and living space comes down to the types sold at our store and the high-tech features they offer.
Types of Microwaves
When considering what type of microwave to purchase, it's important to consider what style of cooking you do most, where you plan on putting your microwave and how much kitchen space you have for your appliance. For example, a typical countertop microwave is the most common option, as it's portable and plugs into the wall, ready to heat anything up immediately. A built-in microwave is designed to be installed in a recess in your upper cabinetry so it seamlessly fits into your kitchen and conserves counter space. A microwave drawer is designed the same way, but for your lower kitchen cabinets, pulling out like a drawer and giving you a bird's eye view of your food, allowing you to stir mid-heating for even cooking every time. For all the perks of a built-in plus air filtering abilities, try an over-the-range microwave, which places your appliance over your stove/cooktop and has it act as a range hood for extra ventilation. If an installation like this raises questions or concerns, check out our handy guide to replacing an over-the-range microwave. A commercial microwave and a microwave combination oven are both meant for cooks who intend to use their appliance for more than just the basics. Commercial microwaves are designed for heavy everyday use, for a high quantity of food at high speeds. Microwave combination ovens share the convenience of a microwave with the precision and versatility of an oven for a wide range of functionalities.
Unique Microwave Features
As technology advances, microwaves offer more special features that many users find useful in the kitchen. Taking into account what kind of abilities each appliance offers will help you make a perfect choice for your kitchen. Some have convection, a secondary heating element and a fan that circulates hot air all around your food. An auto-cook menu can provide preset dishes and serving sizes so you won't have to worry about adjusting the time yourself. If you enjoy presets, you may also desire a defrost, express cook or quick minute button (which adds to the cook time in one-minute increments with a single touch). Cooking a whole meal can be exhausting after busy days, which is why certain microwaves offer a Reheat button, which utilizes sensor cooking to customize the time for each specific food. Check out our guide to reheating your home-cooked meals to recreate the fresh-out-of-the-oven magic every time. Those with young kids in the household may need a microwave that offers a child lock on the control display. Along with these helpful controls, it's also crucial to learn the cooking power or wattage in each microwave before you buy; the more wattage, the faster food cooks. While some are constructed with the classic turntable, there are microwaves offered at Abt that may instead offer a raised oven rack so you can cook multiple dishes at once.
To learn more before purchasing the perfect cooking companion, explore our microwave buying guide or call our appliance team at 800-860-3577 and we'll answer any questions you may have.
