Microwaves

Bellini 25L Stainless Steel Convection Microwave BMW625TKX review

Bellini 25L Stainless Steel Convection Microwave BMW625TKX

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Has a preheat indicator.
  • Built-in unit with trim kit included and already installed.
  • Controls have written labelling.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Digital display is faint and difficult to see, the display is small.
  • Start/Stop button is small and not obvious.
  • Need to refer to manual when setting auto cook modes and for control sequence.
  • No hot surface temperature label.
  • Glass door can become hot.
  • Control panel only OK to wipe over. Areas around controls can accumulate grime.
  • Polished stainless steel interior only OK to wipe over, requires extra attention. May be difficult to remove baked on residue.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior easy to wipe over, may show finger marks.
  • Reversible high and low rack, restricted diameter due to feet.
  • Borderline visibility through door.
  • Borderline instructions with limited cooking guides.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element. Possible to lower by unscrewing.
  • Noisy audible beep at the end of operation.
  • Many small holes on the interior can accumulate dirt.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Cooking performance score
76%
Ease of use score
49%
Visibility rating
Borderline
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
64%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
90%
Reheating score
88%
Grilling score
75%
High temperature baking score
90%
Combination roasting score
70%
Combination baking pizza
50%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
3
Shop Ethical rating
B

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
5
Microwave wattage (W)
900
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
39 x 60 x 47
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
19 x 33 x 35
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
30
Usable volume (L)
22
Website
belliniappliances.com.au

Cost

Price
$410.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.59
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.59

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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