Smeg Microwaves & Combi Microwave Ovens

Shop Smeg microwaves across built-in, freestanding and combination formats. The range includes dedicated microwaves with grills, reduced-height built-in models, 45cm compact combi microwave ovens and selected multifunction ovens with microwave cooking. Compare installation dimensions, cavity capacity, microwave power and cooking functions before choosing the right appliance.

Shop Smeg microwaves by type

• Built-in Smeg microwaves: dedicated microwave appliances designed for fitted kitchens, with selected models adding a grill.
• Smeg combi microwave ovens: combine microwave cooking with conventional oven functions for baking, roasting and grilling.
• Compact 45cm microwave ovens: built-in combination appliances designed to coordinate with full-size ovens, coffee machines and warming drawers.
• Freestanding Smeg microwaves: countertop appliances that do not require a dedicated cabinet niche.

Choosing a Smeg microwave

The first decision is whether you need a dedicated microwave or a combination microwave oven. A dedicated microwave is primarily intended for reheating, defrosting and fast microwave cooking, while models with an integrated grill can also brown food. A combination microwave oven adds conventional heating elements and can perform many of the jobs of a compact oven.

Built-in Smeg microwaves

Smeg's dedicated built-in microwaves are designed for installation within kitchen furniture and are available in different cavity sizes and control formats. Current models include microwave-and-grill appliances that can reheat and defrost food quickly while also providing a separate grill for browning and crisping.

Check the technical drawing before ordering. External appliance width alone does not confirm that a microwave will fit an existing opening because niche height, cabinet depth, ventilation and the fitting frame can differ between models.

Microwave power

Microwave power is measured in watts. Higher maximum output can reduce heating time, but power level adjustment is equally important because defrosting and gentler cooking require lower settings. Current Smeg models vary in microwave output, so compare the individual specification rather than choosing from capacity alone.

Microwave with grill

An integrated grill provides direct heat for browning the surface of food. Microwave and grill modes can also be combined on compatible models, allowing the microwave to heat food quickly while the grill provides colour and a crisper finish.

Flat ceramic base or turntable?

Many microwave ovens use a rotating turntable to move food through the microwave field. Selected Smeg MP models instead use a flat ceramic base. Removing the turntable creates a flat cooking surface and allows more of the cavity floor to be used, which can make rectangular dishes easier to accommodate.

Other Smeg microwaves continue to use a conventional turntable, so check the individual product specification if the internal layout is important.

Smeg combination microwave ovens

A Smeg combination microwave oven adds conventional oven heating to microwave cooking. Depending on the model, this can include fan cooking, conventional heat and grilling as well as modes that combine microwave energy with one or more heating elements.

This makes a combination model particularly useful as a second oven. It can handle quick reheating and defrosting while also providing conventional cooking for dishes that need browning or a dry oven heat.

45cm compact combi microwaves

Smeg's compact combination ovens are approximately 45cm high and are designed to coordinate with other built-in cooking appliances. They generally provide substantially more usable cavity space and broader cooking functionality than a dedicated microwave.

Despite the compact height, installation requirements are closer to those of a built-in oven than a simple microwave. Check the niche drawing and electrical load carefully because many combination ovens require a fixed electrical connection rather than a standard plug.

Freestanding Smeg combination microwaves

A freestanding microwave does not need a built-in cabinet niche and can be positioned on a suitable work surface with the required ventilation clearances. Selected Smeg freestanding models combine microwave, grill and convection cooking in one appliance.

Inverter microwave technology

Selected Smeg microwaves use inverter technology to provide microwave energy more continuously at lower power settings rather than repeatedly switching full power on and off. This gives more controlled heating during tasks such as reheating and defrosting.

Capacity and internal space

Microwave capacity is quoted in litres, but the internal shape also matters. A wider cavity, larger turntable or flat ceramic base can be more useful than the headline litre figure for particular dishes.

Dedicated built-in microwaves generally have smaller cavities than compact combination ovens. If the appliance will regularly be used for roasting, baking or larger dishes, compare usable cavity dimensions and shelf positions as well as the total capacity.

Cleaning a Smeg microwave

Dedicated Smeg microwaves commonly use stainless steel cavities that can be wiped clean after use. Selected combination ovens use easy-clean enamel and some models include Smeg's Vapor Clean system, which uses steam to soften food residue before the cavity is wiped down.

Vapor Clean is a cleaning aid rather than a fully automatic self-cleaning process. Always check the individual model because cleaning systems vary across Smeg microwave and oven formats.

Measure before ordering

• Built-in width: check the exact appliance and niche measurements rather than relying on a nominal 60cm description.
• Niche height: dedicated microwaves, reduced-height microwaves and 45cm compact ovens require different cabinet openings.
• Depth: allow for the cabinet, ventilation and electrical connection behind the appliance.
• Electrical supply: some dedicated microwaves have relatively modest electrical requirements, while combination ovens can require a substantially higher connected load.
• Door clearance: check whether the door opens sideways or downwards and allow enough space in front of the appliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Smeg microwave and a combi microwave oven?

A dedicated microwave primarily uses microwave energy for heating, defrosting and cooking, with selected models adding a grill. A combination microwave oven also includes conventional oven heating, allowing it to bake, roast and grill as well as microwave food.

Do Smeg built-in microwaves have grills?

Many current Smeg built-in microwaves include an integrated grill, but specifications differ by model. Check the individual cooking functions and grill power before ordering.

Does Smeg make a freestanding microwave?

Yes. Smeg produces freestanding countertop microwaves as well as built-in models. Freestanding combination models can add grill and convection cooking without requiring a dedicated cabinet niche.

What is a flat-base Smeg microwave?

Selected Smeg microwaves use a ceramic cavity base instead of a rotating turntable. This provides a flat cooking surface and allows more of the cavity floor to be used for dishes.

Can a Smeg combination microwave replace an oven?

A combination microwave oven can bake, roast and grill as well as microwave, so it can perform many conventional oven tasks. Compact models normally have a smaller cavity than a full-size oven, so capacity and shelf space should be considered if it will be the main oven in the kitchen.

What size cabinet do I need for a Smeg built-in microwave?

The required cabinet depends on the exact model. Dedicated microwaves, reduced-height models and 45cm compact combination ovens use different niche dimensions. Always use the manufacturer's installation drawing rather than relying only on the external appliance dimensions.

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