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1. Sizing

Kitchen Layout

There are a few things we recommend you consider if you are designing a new kitchen, which ultimately will complement the way you like to cook and move around your kitchen.

Consider your cabinetry

When looking to your cabinetry, you need to consider whether you would like to go down a more traditional kitchen design with a cooktop and oven pair one on top of the other or a more modern look with an oven within the cabinetry eye height, paired with another oven or microwave. What you decided could be limited by the space you have to work with.

Work triangle or work zones

The most significant consideration when thinking about placement of appliances is the size of your working space. However, you will find that a work triangle or work zone layout can work in smaller areas, but some design will work better on a larger scale. When we talk to a work triangle, you would have your appliances configured so that the line drawn between the refrigerator, cooking appliances, and sink/dishwasher creates a triangle which the cook can easily and efficiently move about the space. Whilst work zones will have you breaking everything up into 5 zones, consumables, non-consumables, cleaning, preparation and cooking zones allow the space to work in unison of each other.

Purpose of your island bench

Sinks are the most common element found in a kitchen island with a dishwasher underneath it. However, over recent years, there have been kitchens designed around the island bench becoming the workbench, the place you prepare could cook whilst entertaining guests on keeping an eye on the kids' homework.

Size of Microwaves

When looking at microwave capacity, you will typically find them between 20-40 litres. Generally, the only advantage to a larger one is purely capacity and the ability to place larger dishes in it. If you are purely using it for defrosting and reheating a smaller size would be more than suitable.

2. Type Of Microwaves

Built-in Microwaves

Built-in Microwaves

Microwaves are not like they used to be; they are designed to be advanced in features and fit seamlessly into your kitchen with matching designs to your other appliances.

Ideal for:

  • Small family - Large family
  • Apartment living
  • Entertainer
  • Capacity

    25-44L

  • Watts

    900W

  • Designed to fit

    The clean lines and design cues to the full Westinghouse Kitchen collection allow our built-in range seamlessly fit into any kitchen. With the ability to have your microwave installed into a cavity within your cabinetry, you won't have another appliance taking up your bench space.

  • Versatile cooking

    With predefined options, you will be able to create dishes that seem like they come out of a convection oven at microwave speeds, with them being browned, crisped and packed with flavour. You are spoiled for choice with the ability to choose convection cooking or grill cooking on their own or combined.

  • Grill Rack

    With a grill rack addition, our built-in microwaves allow you to get the best out of your grill cooking.

  • Sleek and Stylish

    Coming in two finishes with the stand out being our dark stainless steel, you will be able to add a modern touch to any kitchen aesthetic.

  • Full touch control panel

    Simple to use and easy to clean, our touch control panel on our built-in microwaves make it an easy one or two-button touch, and you have total control over cooking temperatures, times and function settings. With the added safety feature of child lock, you can keep your family safe with ease.

  • Take out the guesswork

    With a range of auto-cook features, including auto-defrost, you can select the weight of the food or power setting, and from there you can get perfect results every time.

  • Faster and even cook with 900W

    Our built-in range of microwaves allows you to create an even and quick result with 900W of power, giving you flexibility in the kitchen to focus on other things.

Freestanding Microwaves

Freestanding Microwaves

Perfect for any household a freestanding microwave allows you to plug and play. With its simple and modern design, you can place your freestanding microwave in a dedicated microwave spot or wherever you can fit it. With their easy to use control panel and easy to understand features freestanding microwaves don't complicate the simple tasks or reheating and defrosting food.

Ideal for:

  • Family
  • Apartment living
  • Student accommodation
  • Capacity

    23-40L

  • Watts

    800-1100W

  • Get started quickly

    With a quick-start button, you don't have to wait around to figure out how to work your new microwave out. With pre-set programs, you can select a type of food and weight for your new freestanding microwave to do the work for you.

  • Easy install

    With the ability to place on your countertop and plug into power, a freestanding microwave allows you to move and use your microwave with ease.

  • Class-leading capacity

    Coming with a range of capacities, you are not restricted to going big or small. With the choice of 23L or 40L, you can select the right freestanding microwave for your lifestyle.

  • Keeping your family safe

    With the ability to stop small hands from using your freestanding microwave, you can select the child lock option.

3. Design & Other Considerations

Contrast or complement your cabinetry

When selecting appliances, it is essential to consider complementing or contrasting your splash back, cabinetry and other design accents in your kitchen aesthetic.

Choose from one brand

It might be worth thinking about what brand your other appliances are in the kitchen to design seamless design cues across your kitchen as there are different finishes, handles and controls across competing brands.

Where are you going to install your microwave?

Are you going to plug in and use wherever you can find a spot for your microwave or do you have a dedicated area where you would like to place your microwave? It can determine what style you could go with. If you want to plug and play, freestanding is the way to go. Whereas if you have a dedicated spot or want to pair with your oven, you may want to look at a built-in or integrated model which will have a trim kit keeping it flush to the surrounding cabinetry for seamless integration.

Do you need basic or more advanced functions?

Do you want a microwave that is easy to understand and reheat, defrost and cook with a simple touch of a pre-set function, or do you like more to do with setting the temperature, length on time etc.? There are models for both kinds of microwave users; it is important to be clear what you ultimately need your microwave for and whether all the extra advanced functions, will be wasted in your household.

4. Warranty & Service

Warranty

Subject to terms and conditions our convection microwaves come with 24 months warranty in Australia and New Zealand, following the date of purchase. Click here to view Terms and Conditions.

Subject to terms and conditions our solo microwaves come with 12 months warranty in Australia and New Zealand, following the date of purchase. Click here to view Terms and Conditions.

Support & Service

We have a Customer Care team available to assist you over the phone seven days a week, and a national network of experienced technicians and selected service agents. Offering a fixed price guarantee with no additional hidden labour costs, giving you peace of mind that your appliance is in good hands. Click here to contact customer care. Click here to book a service online.

5. Top FAQs

What size is a built-in microwave?

Built-in microwaves are designed to fit standard cabinets widths, which can have different capacities from 25L to 44L, or more.

Enter your space dimension to find a suitable built-in microwave for you.

What is a built-in microwave oven?

Built-in microwaves are design to fit into cabinetry, which allows for free space on the counter. Built-in microwaves need to be installed permanently and are normally fixed in walls or cabinets. The installation needs to be done by a licensed contractor and you need to be aware of any restrictions around height position from the floor and breathing space around the sides.

Find out more about Westinghouse microwaves.