Whirlpool AMW420IX , microwave

+ Looks stunning with reflective glass door. Slots into standard 30cm deep cabinet. Cupboard door needs modifying for built in look. No need for ugly venting kit around the edges like some built in microwaves. Solid construction. Timer can be used independently for things like timing boiled eggs on a hob. No problems so far with microwaving and heating food. Good at grilling with crisp plate. DVD demonstrates its uses for baking cakes, biscuits, meals etc.. looks tasty but haven't tried any of the recipies. Apparently, according to the instructions you can fry bacon and eggs in it. The surround appears to be anti fingerprint although this isn't stated anywhere. The fascia and glass door are easy to keep clean with micro fibre cloth. Having a built in microwave frees up valuable space on the worktop. Am really pleased with this oven if only for its looks!

- Expensive. Costs 3 times as much as same spec freestanding models which are also supplied with a load of accessories. You only get a crisp plate and pan handle with this. My 25cm square plates fit in it but the angled corners prevent them from turning.They only just fitted in my previous much larger microwave. The That's not a fault of the microwave. My plates are the wrong shape! A 26 cm diameter bowl was ok.