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Smeg’s new microwave gives a retro glow‑up to the kitchen’s most‑used appliance
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The humble microwave has never exactly been the star of the kitchen. It’s the dependable sidekick for quick cooking and reheating.
Especially when the late-night leftovers need a blast. Well, appliance icon SMEG has decided it’s time for this countertop classic to step into the spotlight, and it’s had quite the glow-up.
Think less clunky humming in the corner, and more ‘is this thing on?’. With SMEG’s signature curves, retro colourways and Italian flair, the microwave has officially entered its main character era. Suddenly, heating last night’s pasta feels a little more glamorous, and your kitchen just got a serious style boost without a full makeover.
SMEG Microwave with Grill
This 29‑litre microwave makes everyday cooking simple, with inverter tech for even heating and four functions – microwave, grill, defrost and keep warm.
The 18‑programme Chef Menu handles everything from veg to pizza, while the grill accessory adds crisp, golden finishes.
A smooth soft‑close door completes the sleek, easy‑to‑use design.
Let us introduce you to the MOC01 microwave that retails for £349.95, and is available in four classy colourways: Emerald Green, Storm Blue, White, and Black. Meaning whatever your interior decoration is, you’ll be assured to find one that effortlessly fits in on your countertop.
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Not only does it heat, but it also has the option to grill, which is a game-changer. Inspired by the unmistakable Italian love of good food done properly, it’s designed to shift the microwave from part reheater to kitchen all-rounder. The model has been designed to make mid-week cooking fast, easy, and stress-free.
From chaotic midweek dinners to those ‘they’re coming over in an hour?!’ hosting moments, this is the appliance you’ll be quietly smug about owning. It turns out evenly cooked, properly crisped, actually-tasty food in record time, thanks to clever tech and easy settings that do the hard work for you. The result? Quicker meals, better texture, no flavour compromise, and zero evidence that you’ve cut corners. Which, frankly, is the dream.
Unlike conventional microwaves, the expert-developed technology provides a constant flow of energy, so you’re assured of better cooking results, and improves settings such as defrosting. Which is why this will be a hit with home bakers, as the power is delicate enough to prove dough inside, and speed up the process so you can get baking your homemade breads and pizzas in no time.
Consisting of 18 automatic programmes, the MOC01 puts efficiency at the forefront in a compact model. It boasts a 29-litre capacity, and can handle everything from pasta bakes, steaming vegetables, to our personal favourite dish, the classic jacket potato.
In addition to this, the grill function is perfect for adding that last crisp to dishes. It comes with a high grill rack so you can achieve even grilling, no matter what you’re cooking. A genius option to use is the multi-step sequence that defrosts and then grills in one cycle, so your dishes will be thoroughly cooked through before receiving that bubbling, golden layer.
Not that we need a new microwave, but we might now SMEG have launched the MOC01…
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