{"id":13583,"date":"2026-03-02T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=13583"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:42:47","slug":"smegs-new-microwave-gives-a-retro-glow%e2%80%91up-to-the-kitchens-most%e2%80%91used-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/smegs-new-microwave-gives-a-retro-glow%e2%80%91up-to-the-kitchens-most%e2%80%91used-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Smeg\u2019s new microwave gives a retro glow\u2011up to the kitchen\u2019s most\u2011used appliance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microwaves have just got a serious and stylish upgrade thanks to SMEG. (Picture: Metro\/SMEG\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The humble microwave has never exactly been the star of the kitchen. It\u2019s the dependable sidekick for quick cooking and reheating. <\/p>\n

Especially when the late-night leftovers need a blast. Well, appliance icon SMEG has decided it\u2019s time for this countertop classic to step into the spotlight, and it\u2019s had quite the glow-up.<\/p>\n

Think less clunky humming in the corner, and more ‘is this thing on?’. With SMEG<\/a>\u2019s signature curves, retro colourways and Italian<\/a> flair, the microwave has officially entered its main character era. Suddenly, heating last night\u2019s pasta feels a little more glamorous, and your kitchen just got a serious style boost without a full makeover.<\/p>\n

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SMEG Microwave with Grill<\/h2>\n

This 29\u2011litre microwave makes everyday cooking simple, with inverter tech for even heating and four functions – microwave, grill, defrost and keep warm.<\/p>\n

The 18\u2011programme Chef Menu handles everything from veg to pizza, while the grill accessory adds crisp, golden finishes. <\/p>\n

A smooth soft\u2011close door completes the sleek, easy\u2011to\u2011use design.<\/p>\n

Buy Now from \u00a3349.95<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Let us introduce you to the MOC01 microwave<\/a> that retails for \u00a3349.95, and is available in four classy colourways: Emerald Green<\/a>, Storm Blue<\/a>, White<\/a>, and Black<\/a>. Meaning whatever your interior decoration is, you\u2019ll be assured to find one that effortlessly fits in on your countertop.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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Super chic! (Picture: Metro\/SMEG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From chaotic midweek dinners to those ‘they\u2019re coming over in an hour?!’ hosting moments, this is the appliance<\/em><\/a> you\u2019ll 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\u2019ve cut corners. Which, frankly, is the dream.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Consisting of 18 automatic programmes, the MOC01<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

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It also comes in 4 gorgeous colours – to fit in with your existing SMEG appliances. (Picture: Metro\/SMEG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Not that we need a new microwave, but we might now SMEG have launched the MOC01…<\/p>\n

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