Microwaves

Smeg SAM34CXI review

Smeg SAM34CXI

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good visibility through door.
  • Large pull door handle.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Auto menu is displayed on digital screen using symbols and written labelling.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Grill rack supplied accommodates high and low grilling.
  • Audio feedback to prompt user to put food in once preheated on convection mode.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Start button may not be obvious.
  • Labelling is small.
  • Press controls can accumulate dirt and grime around the crevices.
  • Stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention.
  • Possible discolouration of stainless steel interior, difficult to remove.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element.
  • Stainless steel exterior shows fingerprint marks and may require extra attention.
  • Few cracks and crevices on the exterior, mainly around controls when dirt can accumulate.
  • Noticeable fan noise after cooking completed.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Cooking performance score
83%
Ease of use score
68%
Visibility rating
Very good
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
90%
Reheating score
76%
Grilling score
85%
High temperature baking score
85%
Combination roasting score
75%
Combination baking pizza
70%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
77%
Brand satisfaction score
71%
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
5
Microwave wattage (W)
1000
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
31 x 52 x 52
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 35 x 35
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
30
Usable volume (L)
27
Website
smeg.com.au

Cost

Price
$890.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.45
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.21

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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