a smart convection microwave drawer oven for everyone

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Sharp may not be the first company you think of when it comes to kitchen appliances, but their smart Convection Microwave Drawer Oven is worth a closer look. The 24-inch built-in unit combines sensor microwave cooking with dual convection fans.

Why a Convection Microwave Drawer?

Clearly, combining two appliances in one saves space. So this is great for a small kitchen. Why else might you want to combine convection cooking with a microwave?

Microwaves are well known for their ability to quickly cook food. What you may not know is that two of the key benefits of convection cooking are speed and more thorough cooking. It’s estimated that using convection can save up to 25% of the cooking time for some recipes―without impacting the taste or appearance of the food.

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The built-in Convection Microwave Drawer Oven (SMD2499FS) debuted at the 2021 Virtual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). It’s WiFi-enabled―it pairs with Alexa―and ADA-compliant.

Cooking and Baking Versatility

Saving time is always a nice thing, but what can you make in the Convection Microwave Drawer Oven? Quite a lot, according to Sharp. Its cooking features include:

  • Three Speed Cook modes that mix convection with microwave cooking for faster, tastier meals.
  • Air Fry mode makes food tender on the inside and crispy golden-brown on the outside.
  • Convection Grill mode allows you to cook beef, pork, chicken, or fish. Grill up some burgers and hot dogs indoors for a fast, family meal any time of the year.
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Built-in airflow control safely redirects hot air ventilation away from surfaces, including walls and cabinets, allowing for flush mounting.
  • Convection Bake mode is perfect for bread, muffins, cakes, and pizza. The dual convection fans circulate heated air and lift your baking to new heights.
  • Convection Roast mode is perfect for roast dishes such as whole chicken, beef, and pork.
  • Toast mode makes toasting up to 6 slices of bread and bagels in your Convection Microwave Drawer Oven simple by selecting the desired level of browning with pre-timed options on the SHARP KITCHEN app.
  • Warm mode turns your Convection Microwave Drawer Oven into the warming drawer that every kitchen needs. Keep family dishes such as casseroles, vegetables, and quiches warm and delicious.

Other Features

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The controls are concealed when the appliance is closed. For easier viewing and operating, the control panel is on a 45-degree angle. This makes it easier for children or seated users to manage the controls themselves.

Depending on the user, a drawer unit may also be easier to reach and access than a more standard microwave or oven. This unit even comes with what Sharp calls Easy Wave Open technology. You’ll need to move the food in or out of the convection microwave drawer yourself, but a simple wave of the hand can open or close it.

The technology is smart enough to differentiate between a person or pet walking by. This prevents accidental opening.

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The Convection Microwave Drawer Oven comes with a dishwasher-safe, porcelain cooking dish. There are also two racks that can be used individually or simultaneously for up to two 9″ x 13″ baking dishes. Optionally, you can purchase and install a 2-drawer under-the-counter pedestal accessory (SKCD24U0GS) beneath the microwave drawer.

Some microwave drawers are notoriously small. This one, however, is spacious enough for “two 3-quart casserole dishes, 3 dinner plates, or a 20-ounce beverage”.

While you can cook manually, you also have the ability to send cooking directions to the microwave from your mobile device. You can also create and save up to 30 of your custom favourites or go-to menu items from Microwave Smart Cook or Convection Smart Cook.

Does this make you rethink installing a microwave drawer in your own home?

 

 

NB: This appliance may not yet be available in your area. It’s expected to roll out in North America in 2021. The MSRP at the time of writing is US$2,229.99.

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