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SalterEK5652BGRY Marino

Freestanding
Solo Microwave
Turntable

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Marino is an Italian and Spanish word that means mariner or sailor and is often used in relation to the sea. Hence why the Salter Marino EK5652BGRY microwave is a contemporary blue-grey with pearlescent accents. But will it smoothly sail through our tests? Read our full review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Single use
Manual Defrost
Ease of use

Apr 2025Last checked by Which?
Jan 2024First reviewed by Which?
Aug 2023Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test microwaves

9 Sept 2024

Single use

How we test single use

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.

Speed of heating

How we test speed of heating

We test how quickly the microwaves can heat up when cooking in microwave mode.

Evenness of heating

How we test evenness of heating

We check for hot and cold spots in food to make sure it's evenly cooked.

Quality of food

How we test quality of food

We test how much water is lost from food when heating in microwave mode.

Continuous use

How we test continuous use

This is the overall score for microwave heating when the microwave has previously been in use and has warmed up. We test how quickly and evenly microwaves heat in microwave mode and we record how much water is lost from the food during cooking.

Manual Defrost

How we test manual defrost

How evenly the microwaves defrost minced meat on a manual setting.

Steaming

How we test steaming

How well the microwave steams a meal of fish, potatoes and veg.

Ease of use

How we test 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.

Cleaning

How we test cleaning

How easy it is to clean inside the microwave and the exterior casing.

Quietness

How we test quietness

We test how noisy each microwave is in microwave heating and defrosting mode.

Energy consumption single use

How we test energy consumption single use

How much energy is used by the microwave to heat food when it is only used once.

Energy consumption repeated use

How we test energy consumption repeated use

How much energy is used by the microwave to heat food when it is being used in quick succession.

General
Type	Solo Microwave
Freestanding or built-in	Freestanding
Turntable or flatbed	Turntable
Colour	Blue
Height	25.9cm
Width	45.2cm
Depth	34.4cm
Max plate size	27cm
Type of controls	Dials

Power
Stated Microwave Power (watts)	800
Number of power levels	5

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Single use

Speed of heating

Evenness of heating

Quality of food

Continuous use

Manual Defrost

Steaming

Ease of use

Cleaning

Quietness

Energy consumption single use

Energy consumption repeated use

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