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Is This A Good Microwave

I was thinking of getting this microwave. Its on offer at Argos. Is the grill a good thing to have or would you not really use it.
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001501&langId=-1&productId=1500369327

Dont want to go anything over this amount as I have bought more expoensive onesbefore and they dont seem to last any longer.

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  • coolagarry
    coolagarry Posts: 1,261 Forumite
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    I haven't got this particular one but have one similar. I know what you mean about the grill and I used to feel the same way. With my present microwave I learned how to use the grill and now I use it regularly for cheese on toast. Much quicker, more ecenomical and less smelly than the grill on the oven.

    My two 'must haves' now on a microwave are touch controls (much more accurate) and a grill. This one has both
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  • lilac_lady
    lilac_lady Posts: 4,469 Forumite
    I had a microwave with a grill and never used it. ( the grill) My current one is a basic supermarket one (£22) with no grill or push buttons. I've had it for 3 years and it's still going strong. I personally wouldn't pay out for an expensive one unless I had no other cooking facilities.
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