Typical description
Display: Blue LED/LCD digital display showing cooking time, clock, and selected settings.
Controls: Usually buttons or a combination of buttons and a rotary dial for setting time, power level, and cooking programs.
Microwave cooking: Used for reheating food, cooking meals, and defrosting.
Power levels: Multiple power settings allow gentle heating or faster cooking.
Defrost function: Often allows defrosting by time or by food weight.
Timer: Digital countdown timer with an audible signal when cooking finishes.
Turntable: Most models have a rotating glass plate for more even heating.
Safety: Door interlock prevents microwave operation while the door is open.