Bellini BMW18
7 reviews
Value for money but didn't last longer than 1.5 years – We have a Kaboodle kitchen and decided to purchase a built-in microwave to complete the look we wanted. The Bellini was our go to and as it was on display in the Kaboodle kitchens in their store so we knew it would fit our space. After the installation, we were very happy. Install was easy enough with the templates supplied for attaching the box… Read more
securely to the cabinetry.
After about 4 months, we began to notice after it was used to defrost something any longer than a few minutes, the glass would steam up. It wasn't steaming on the inside but in between the internal & external glass. I've never noticed any of our microwaves to do that.
We didn't think too much of it and not long after the numbers on the display dropped a few lines and all of a sudden there was no sound when it would end. The beeping just got quieter and quieter. As we couldn't find our receipt and it was approaching the 12 month mark we just accepted our microwave was silent and we'd just need to leave the door open for a bit after we defrosted anything to help with the moisture.
NB: there is ample airspace around this microwave at the back. The back of the microwave box there is open part that is accessible from the top of the cabinets. So I don't believe there is an installation issue here.
We spoke with Bunnings who told us to try turning it off and on again to 'reset' it as it was possible maybe the settings have changed (regarding the volume). This involved unscrewing the screw and sliding it out to reach the powerpoint at the back. Very frustrating and it did nothing at all.
Less that 1.5 years in and now the microwave now wont work. It doesn't register start so I'm assuming the moisture issue from the start has perhaps damaged the electronics in side.
Its in the bin and we are looking elsewhere.
Very disappointed. Having owned only 2 microwaves that were from cheap shops that lasted well over 10 years each, I did expect more. I understand this is a very very affordable built-in microwave and if you are only using it for the basics it was perfect for us. But 1.5 years of use with so many things going wrong. No, I wouldn't recommend this at all.
Solid microwave – Not anything different to your standard microwave but it’s been good so far. I have had it for about 2 months. And the microwave does heat the food evenly which i think is a must have for all microwaves because there is nothing more annoying then getting your food out and finding out half of it is cold Show details
Perfect family friendly design – Great value for money, this also comes with a child lock system which is perfect for use having three little ones who can cause trouble! My daughter loves the mirror finish to check her lipgloss and with the no turn plate style makes it a lot easier to keep clean! Grill function as well so can do toasties much quicker then setting up and waiting… Read more
for the gas grill to start working. Great size despite being compact we haven’t had any issues with fitting everything we need heated up.
Fantastic microwave!!! – I'm so happy with this microwave I love the stainless look and it sooo easy to clean because it has no turn table. The buttons aren't my favourite because you can't put in exact times it only let's you put one minute to 10 min intervals so that is a drawback if you wanted to heat more than 10mins you have to press the button again. Other than that I'm really with it :) Show details
Love the look and the functions – We bought this at Target and were really excited about the modern design and technology. It has no annoying rotating glass plate but features a wide interior ceramic floor on which you do all the cooking. No glass to break. It also has the ability to do what is termed the 'Grill/Combi' and you can either grill on the provided rack, microwave… Read more · 1
(at any of the built-in 6 power levels which is useful for melting chocolate slooooowly) or grill/combi using a combination of heat. It also has a defrosting setting which ensures an even thaw. There's a lot to this microwave unit that I have yet to use but so far, I love it. It is intuitive. Looks great in the kitchen due to its sleek, modern styling. The manual is a bit uninformative and though there is a cooking chart, some recipes would have been useful as it is a new technology (or an old one reimagined). The manual also talks about it being "turntable system' but there isn't one at all. It is 287mm (H) x 490mm (W) x 398mm (D) 6 cm deep and 1400W. Most of that is accessible inside for cooking. I had never heard of Bellini as a brand but now I am looking for more.
FLATBED MICROWAVE OVEN – This compact flatbed microwave oven has multiple functions including speed defrost, 11 auto cooking programmes and multistage cooking programmes. The flatbed allows for more space so larger dishes can be cooked. There is also a grill heater which is great for browning off dishes. Easy to clean and looks as good as the day I bought it. Extremely happy with this microwave. Show details
Great Microwave - Plenty of Space – New thing in microwave - Flatbed, no turning tray equals LOTS OF ROOM! Tried it and was pleasantly surprised who well it cooks. You can almost utilise the full space within the microwave. 900 watts packs some power. Looks good, stainless steel for easy cleaning. Great product
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