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Whirlpool MWP298BAUS review

Whirlpool MWP298BAUS

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Clear written labelling and symbols on control panel.
  • Cooking guide inside the door for some auto cook items such as air fry, defrost, soft and melt.
  • Some word prompts shown on digital display.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Once preheat temperature has been reached, digital display shows 'Add food' to prompt user.
  • Chef Menu with over 300 pre-programmed dishes.
  • Air fryer function.
  • Control panel is easy to wipe over. Sealed touch controls.
  • Microwave has an 'Auto clean' function. Need to fill a container with 300mL water and run the auto clean program.
  • Black glass exterior is easy to wipe over.
  • Air fryer has 9 auto programmed functions and can be used in manual mode.
  • Excellent result for pork belly using air fry function.
  • Good result for chicken nuggets, and marinated chicken wings using air fry function.
  • Rotisserie accessory, baking plate, air fryer plate, high grill rack and low grill rack supplied.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Symbols only on digital display so may need to refer to manual when selecting auto cook programs.
  • Digital display is not bright enough. Symbols on digital display are small.
  • Many small holes on the interior can accumulate dirt.
  • Shiny stainless steel interior only OK to wipe over, baked on residue can be difficult to remove, requires extra attention.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element, cannot be lowered.
  • Only OK result for air fryer chips, no prompt to turn or shake the food.
  • Slightly noisy cooling fan , cooling fan will stay on at least 3 mins this can depend on the power and time setting.
  • Door becomes hot when using grill or convection care needs to be taken so the door does not close on oneself.
  • May not be able to reach.
  • Unable to reach 200°C when preheated. Beeps at 170°C stops running and slowly drops in temperature.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Cooking performance score
79%
Ease of use score
53%
Visibility rating
Very poor
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
70%
Reheating score
64%
Grilling score
90%
High temperature baking score
95%
Combination roasting score
70%
Combination baking pizza
60%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
C

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
7
Microwave wattage (W)
900
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
30 x 54 x 51
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
18 x 33 x 34
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
30
Usable volume (L)
20
Website
whirlpool.com.au

Cost

Price
$649.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.14
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.18

Features

Sensor cook
Sensor reheat
Auto cook
Auto reheat
Adjust time during cooking
Quick boost start
Inverter technology
Delayed start or pre-set cooking
Kitchen timer (standalone)
Multi-stage cooking
Child lock

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