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The Asda P80D20EP-Y6A solo microwave is at the affordable end of the price range for solo microwaves, but is by no means a basic machine. This microwave boasts no fewer than ten auto-cook programs, you can create your own cooking programs and it comes with a child lock. But just how good is it at the main microwave tasks of heating and defrosting? Read on to find out.
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Microwave heating
Microwave heating We test how quickly and evenly microwaves heat in microwave mode and we record how much water is lost from the food during cooking. This is the overall score for microwaves heating one dish, from cold, in microwave mode. Subscribe
Speed of heating How quickly the microwaves can heat up when heating microwave mode. Subscribe
Evenness of heating How evenly microwaves heat in microwave mode. Subscribe
Quality of food We test how much water is lost from food when heating in microwave mode. Subscribe
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Defrosting
Manual defrost How evenly the microwaves defrost minced meat on a manual setting. Subscribe
Auto defrost How well the microwave defrosts using its automatic defrost program Subscribe
Baking and grilling
Grilling toast How widely and evenly the grill browns slices of white, crustless bread. Subscribe
Baking cakes How well the microwave bakes fairy cakes using convection. Subscribe
Convenience
Ease of use This includes setting the clock, opening and closing the door, loading and unloading the oven, using the power and time controls, reading the display, cleaning, and the instructions and information provided by the manufacturer. Subscribe
Cleaning How easy it is to clean inside and the casing. Subscribe
Noise We test each microwave in microwave heating and defrosting mode. Subscribe
Energy use
Energy use How much energy is used in microwave mode to heat a ready meal. Subscribe

Asda P80D20EP-Y6A

  • Launch date: May 2012
  • Type: Microwave-only
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Typical price
£58.00
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