DeLonghi 900W Encavity combination microwave 803/2836 review
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- Combi
- Freestanding
- Black
The DeLonghi Encavity is a 900W combi microwave, which means it can be used to bake and grill, as well as to defrost and reheat a simple ready-meal. Its black casing and bright silver handle ensure that it will look smart on your worktop - but does it cook well enough to justify being there? Read our review to discover how successfully it coped with our array of cooking tests in the lab.
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- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
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