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Microwave Ovens
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 It depends on your needs, as these two appliances don't traditionally serve the same purpose. A microwave is perfect for quickly heating leftovers or defrosting frozen food. It uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food directly, making it more energy-efficient than an oven. On the other hand, an oven is ideal for baking, roasting and browning food. It uses a heating element to warm the air inside, allowing for even cooking and crispier results. 

 

Ultimately, the "better" choice depends on what you want to cook and your time. Many households find having a microwave and an oven provides the best of both worlds!  

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 While a microwave is great for reheating and some types of cooking, it can't fully replace an oven. Microwaves excel at quickly heating food, but they don't brown or crisp food like an oven does. If you're baking a cake, roasting vegetables or cooking a dish that requires a crispy texture, an oven is the way to go. However, a microwave is often more convenient and energy-efficient for ing vegetables, melting chocolate, or reheating leftovers.

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 In general, microwaves use less energy than ovens. This is because microwaves use energy to heat the food directly, while ovens heat both the food and the air inside the oven. Microwaves also tend to have shorter cooking times, further reducing energy consumption.

 

However, it's worth noting that ovens are often used for larger meals and tasks that a microwave can't handle. So, keep in mind that if you're cooking a larger meal in the microwave, you might end up using it multiple times, potentially increasing the overall energy consumption.

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 The "best" type of oven depends entirely on your cooking style and needs. If you love baking and need precise temperature control, then an electric oven might be your perfect match. But if you prefer a gas flame’s quick heating, then a gas oven could be the one. Meanwhile, if you're after perfectly browned and crispy results, a convection oven — with its fan-forced hot air circulation — could be the ideal choice.

 

Ultimately, the best way to choose is to explore the different types of ovens and see which best suits your cooking habits and preferences.

The LG cooking appliances range offers a powerful blend of function and design, harnessing next-level technology to make your life easier. In the LG kitchen collection, you'll find ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, and microwaves, many of which utilise smart connectivity to make your kitchen experience more seamless and convenient than ever before. Explore the selection of LG cooking appliances and revolutionise your kitchen experience.

 

LG is a proud partner of MasterChef Australia 2025, bringing together two brands with a shared passion for elevating the home cooking experience and showcasing how you can master both your kitchen and laundry with LG.