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General Forum - Combination Microwave ovens - Page 1
Elite
We used to have a Sharp combination microwave oven, that last over 5 years, until at least one of the heating elements died, and so it didn't seem economical to repair when we could get a new one for not much more than the elements cost!
So, in August we bought a Belling BEL CTS211A, which we always thought was a bit cheap and nasty (£80, Currys' cheapest combination). every now and again the turn table doesn't work, and today missus went to use it, and it doesn't turn, or heat as a microwave, an oven, or a grill.
Curry's have a Kenwood reduced from 119.99 to 84.99, so would that be a better alternative ,or should we spend a bit more? Are Belling normally good and we were unlucky? My aunt recommended it, who works in Currys, I've never known her recommendations be bad before.
Cheers
Al
Elite
We've had our sharp for over 15 years & it's still going strong. 4 of those years we had a hotel. We previously had a Panasonic that lasted for years until we sold it on to get a combination microwave. Facts are you have been recommended cheap crap, some may last some will not. Go for one of the better makes. I've named 2 but look for a Christmas specials on UK deals or MSE, etc.
Elite Donator
We had a Panasonic combination one for 7 years, but then re-did the kitchen and it didn't fit in (needed a smaller one).
Ours was sold to a friend where it is still going strong.
Needless to say, we bought a Panasonic again when the kitchen was finished (not a combi though, didn't have the room on the worktop where we wanted it).
Elite
it did occur to me there might be a good reason why the Panasonics and Sharps combinations start at about £150, rather than sub £100.
Cheers
Elite
Panasonic must be the most reliable and best quality mid-range brand out there.
Nick
Elite
Our Panny one still going strong 16years on
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Elite
Cheers all, we got a refund, and despite my suggestions of Panasonic, because the ppl on the forum says they're good, the missus wanted the Sharp, because of it's 40l capacity! Which means it's as big inside as our actual gas oven. Our oven's not that great so this will pretty much be a replacement.
Paull recommended Sharp, and our 1st was good while it lasted, and it did the lasagne I made last night well enough, so fingers crossed 
Elite
Still got a Sharp one that we've had since 1992/3 and still looks new and works perfectly. It was £200 back then ( a housewarming pressy) so was pretty expensive.
why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive
Elite
this one was £200, but missus is happy, she made a cake which turned out better than they ever did in the gas oven, and she made some biscuits to. I've only been allowed 1 so far, but that was good
I wonder how much more testing she will do 
Cheers, merry Christmas,
Al
Elite
The missus did a fine Christmas dinner in it it to
Good recommendation Paull,
Cheers
Al
