Swan SM22036LOAT Nordic Digital Microwave with 6 Power Settings, 60 Minute Timer, LED Display and Defrost Mode, 20L, 800W, Oatmeal

this is darker blue than on the image which was perfect to go in my midnight blue kitchen, the wooden door handle is sturdy and easy to grip, the interior is a standard glass turntable, which runs smoothly, there are multiple auto setting functions to use, but like I suspect most people use, we really only use the quick start (which is 1 minute then smaller time increments of 10 seconds) and defrost. The defrost button is also how you set the clock by holding it for 30 secs.

When we moved I, mom and I purchased the flats previous tenant microwave. It gave us two years before giving up its ghost and stopping abruptly. Purchased a digital m/wave from local Co-op . Lasted two days before it’s digital component mal-functioned . Got another from Wilco in the High street. It’s still brilliant but the enameling under the glass plate perioused and always looked dirty. Got a analog stainless interior but I was used to digital. The Wilco and the analog are in storage now . The current microwave, the Swan , is awesome . Bought a stand which arrived seven days after the Swan . Didn’t unbox it till the stand arrived. I was so glad I did as the swan looks much better at chest height. Can see into it without bending while cooking or do scrambled eggs that needs monitoring. Also has simple operating. Haven’t looked at the instructions which I put under it , just in case .

Had to return it after 18 months due to fire hazard fault.It looks nice and was relatively easy to use, we're two adults, only use a microwave a few times a month to heat up light items.It suddenly started switching itself on when nobody was nearby, then I used it to heat up a small ceramic bowl (just one minute) and the rotating part under the microwave glass plate melted, releasing lots of smelly plastic smoke!The microwave is clean, sits on a breakfast bar shelf by itself, so plenty of airflow, not covered, or anything that you think might have caused such an issue.After no response from Swan, I'd not feel comfortable buying one of their products again.

Most people that pick this microwave are probably choosing it because it is probably about as stylish as a freestanding microwave can be. Price-wise it's also pretty competitive and is often on sale.It looks as good in person as it does in pictures, with the only slight caveats being that the shiny door is a fingerprint magnet, the handle is not actually real wood, and the cream colour doesn't match the colour of the oval cream bread bin made by the same company. As already mentioned by others, the mirrored door also makes it completely impossible to see through it even when the internal light is on. The clock display is a bright white and I wish it could be dimmed.The controls are standard for cheap microwaves, and it does have that essential quick start (press the start button to get 1 minute, then you can use the dial to change it) for those that don't care for advanced functions. I think the software must be mass produced for multiple brands as my last microwave had pretty much the exact same controls. The more advanced functions are not intuitive but can be learned. Like my old microwave, it beeps loudly when finished and if you don't open the door, continues to beep at you until you do. Really annoying.In terms of functionality, it has defrost settings and you can set a limited programme. I don't know why it doesn't have more memory for more steps in the programme. The auto cook functions aren't very helpful in my opinion - for example the success of the defrost will vary wildly depending on what you are defrosting. Soup? Yes. Lasagne? Hahaha absolutely not. Another negative is that the manual suggests you can programme a delayed start (e.g. because you want some rice to be cooked and ready for when you're due home). You can't actually do this, the manual is wrong. Following the instructions to delay the start actually just sets the clock. Figuring that out was half an hour of my life that I'll never get back.My last microwave was also 800w and was just about still working, and I ran the two together with an identical mug full of an identical volume of water. This one heated the water less than my old microwave, so I do believe other reviewers that have found this one to be a bit slow. That said, it wasn't that much of a difference.If you can live with the basic software, the opaque door, the loud beeps and the bright clock, you won't regret having to look at this appliance on your kitchen counter. If you want a really simple, cheap microwave, don't get this - get one with two dials only. If you want something with fancy functions, also don't get this because at it's heart it is cheap and basic. I guess those are the two main reasons that Amazon currently warns you that this product has a higher than average return rate.But, it does look great.

Colour:matched my decor

Use it for a couple of years. It matches the color of my kitchen so a perfect fit.But it's a bit on a small side. Still fits a big plate or two cups but quite tightly.Also, clocks run faster and are super bright on this microwave. A touch annoyed by both of these facts.Also, the handle is not wooden: it's a vinyl film on top of smth. Not a huge deal but somewhat disappointed me. The film is yet to come off: after two years of active usage it's still there.

Very good product would buy agsin

Very happy with this item