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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 BMO870BSS review

Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 BMO870BSS

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Large door pull handle with comfortable grip – soft close door.
  • Labelling is clear with written coloured functions and good contrast.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Word prompt helps with program sequence.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Adjustable beep volume, including mute and changeable sound profile.
  • Low grill rack, crisp pan with fold down support legs (but see bad points).
  • Hot surface sticker on glass door.
  • Melt and soften function and air fry function.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Auto defrost only suitable for up to 1kg for defrosting meats.
  • May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Control panel OK to wipe over. Areas around controls can accumulate grime.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element.
  • Many small holes on the interior that can accumulate dirt.
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior.
  • Polished stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention. May be difficult to remove baked on residue.
  • Plastic legs supports on crisp tray melted during combi mode use – legs become locked in folded position and cannot be extended.
  • Noisy cooling fan.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Cooking performance score
84%
Ease of use score
71%
Visibility rating
Good
Cooking vegetables score
100%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
90%
Reheating score
54%
Grilling score
80%
High temperature baking score
95%
Combination roasting score
80%
Combination baking pizza
75%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
92%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
1
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
10
Microwave wattage (W)
1100
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
32 x 52 x 49
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 36 x 36
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
29
Usable volume (L)
29
Website
breville.com.au

Cost

Price
$799.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.57
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$17.93

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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