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From R5,000cheapest in this range
Free deliveryanywhere in South Africa
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Does Smeg make a 50s Style microwave?
No. Smeg has never produced a microwave in the 50s Style range that the FAB fridges, kettles and toasters belong to. The countertop models are from the Universale line and the built-in models are Selezione or Linea. If you want the retro look in the kitchen, it comes from the fridge, kettle and toaster rather than the microwave.
What is the difference between a countertop and a built-in Smeg microwave?
A countertop model plugs into a wall socket and stands on a worktop. A built-in model is designed to be enclosed in a 60 cm cabinet housing with clearance behind it for the cooling fan, and it is finished on the front face only. A built-in unit standing loose on a counter will overheat, so the decision has to be made before the cabinetry is built.
Which Smeg microwave has a grill?
All of them except the Neptune Grey Linea. The MOE25B has a 1000 W heating-element grill, the MOE34CXI2 has an 1100 W grill, and the FMI425X and FMI125N both use a 1000 W quartz grill, which comes up to temperature faster.
Which Smeg microwave can bake or roast?
Only the MOE34CXI2 34 litre combi. It adds a 2500 W circular convection element and a fan, which turns it into a small fan oven that can roast a chicken or bake a tray of scones. The other five models reheat, defrost and grill but do not bake.
What wattage are Smeg microwaves?
900 W of effective microwave power on the MOE25B and on all three built-in models, and 1100 W on the MOE34CXI2 combi, which also runs on an inverter for genuine low-power defrosting. Smeg quotes effective output rather than connected load, so the figure is directly comparable to real cooking power.
What does a Smeg microwave cost in South Africa?
From R5,000 to R9,800 here. The 34 litre combi is R5,000 against a Smeg South Africa list price of R14,999, the 25 litre countertop is R5,500, and the built-in models run R7,000 to R9,800. We are an independent retailer buying genuine boxed stock, which is why these sit below list.
Can I build the countertop model into a cabinet?
No. The MOE25B and MOE34CXI2 vent through their own casing and need air on all sides. Enclosing one voids the warranty and shortens the life of the magnetron. If the microwave has to disappear into the cabinetry, buy one of the three built-in models.
Do you deliver Smeg microwaves outside South Africa?
Yes. Delivery anywhere in South Africa is free with no minimum spend. We also ship to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Zambia, quoted per order with a duty estimate included so the price you agree is the landed price. Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini are inside SACU, so no customs duty applies.
