Microwaves

Westinghouse WMB4425DSC 44L Built-in Combination Microwave and Oven 900W Dark SS review

Westinghouse WMB4425DSC 44L Built-in Combination Microwave and Oven 900W Dark SS

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Large, light and easy to use, pulls down to open door.
  • Touch controls are easy to use and comprehend. May need to refer to the manual initially.
  • Labelling is clear with written functions and symbols.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Very good visibility through door.
  • Control panel has sealed touch controls fairly easy to wipe over.
  • Mostly glass which a brushed grey stainless steel, fingerprint resistant.
  • Pre-heat indicator.
  • Sealed touch controls and controls panel are easy to wipe over.
  • Grill rack supplied accommodates low grilling and a recessed wire shelf, that sits into shelf support.
  • Enamel turntable.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with cooking guides.
  • Relatively large capacity.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Maximum weight for auto defrost is only 1kg.
  • Small holes on the interior can accumulate dirt.
  • Metal panel on back wall is difficult to clean.
  • A few cracks and crevices on exterior.
  • Polished stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention, may be difficult to remove baked on residue.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element and the element on the floor under the turntable.
  • One shelf support position only.
  • Unable to slide out wire shelf for viewing and can only be placed onto shelf support.
  • Need an electrician to connect plug, or to be hard wired.
  • Noisy audible beep at the end of operation.
  • Noticeable cooling fan noise, runs over 5 minutes at the end of operation.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Cooking performance score
81%
Ease of use score
70%
Visibility rating
Very good
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
80%
Reheating score
62%
Grilling score
90%
High temperature baking score
100%
Combination roasting score
75%
Combination baking pizza
60%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
92%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
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
5
Microwave wattage (W)
900
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
45 x 60 x 60
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 42 x 42
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
34
Usable volume (L)
39
Website
westinghouse.com.au

Cost

Price
$2,249.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.02
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.66

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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