This isn’t a huge issue because the main fast combi, microwave and air fryer modes offer everything you could possibly need in the way of customisation. But as Sage has made the decision to include these smart food menu settings, it would be helpful if they offered a little more flexibility. Compared to BMO735 operation sound (59.7dBA), the SMO870 operation sound is 56.4dBA when using the microwave function, based on independent laboratory testing performed on 21/06/2018. The BMO735 is an overseas model not sold in this country. The settings are controlled by two dials and a selection of buttons, and are shown on a large display screen. The menu is intuitive and easy to navigate, and a bit of fiddling around revealed more options than I expected. On the inside of the door is a series of buttons for preset options, from popcorn to melting chocolate. I've wanted to try an air fryer for a while, since I started seeing them pop up online. The idea of getting deep-fried food without all the extra oil is appealing, but I couldn't justify the counter or cupboard space. The air frying function, on the other hand, is a bit of mixed bag. Due to the capacity of the cooking pan, you can’t cook as much as you would in a conventional air fryer; there’s enough room for two generous portions and that’s your lot. In testing, homemade chips and nuggets came out okay – not great but not terrible and certainly not as good as the top-end Tefal Genius 2-in-1 airfryer.

With a 31 litre capacity and cooking over two levels, there's plenty of space to prepare several foods at once. Make microwave cooking more convenient. For commonly used tasks such as melting chocolate or baking a potato, easily use the intuitive one-touch shortcuts control panel located next to the microwave oven LCD screen. An additional favourite setting allows you to create your own custom preset so you can cook your food exactly the way you like it. And if you need some additional cooking time, simply press the "A Bit More" button. The first thing to note about the Sage Combi Wave is that it’s like a spaceship – both in terms of its design as well as proportions. At a relatively standard height and width, the depth here – 513mm with handle, 490mm without– is the excessive dimension. But at a whopping 32-litre capacity, it’s not entirely surprising. Elements IQ System™: Smart algorithms steer power to where and when it's needed to create the ideal cooking environment, for perfect results. Enjoy crispy golden results and many more delicious meals when using the Air Fry, Roast and Bake functions.I air-fried some oven chips in the Combi Wave for 25 minutes at 230°C, according to the guide on the machine, and cooked some in the oven for the same amount of time at 200°C. The inside of two oven chips, air-fried (left) and baked (right)

This combination oven allows not just microwaving, baking and grilling, but also steaming. Once you've filled the appliance's 800ml reservoir, it will boil this water to produce steam and release it through two steam outlets. Using a similar technique to the Fast Combi function, this uses a smooth low temperature to deliver heat evenly without overheating or drying out – that means no more burning the top of last night’s leftovers while you wait for the middle to defrost. Fast Combi and "Cook from Frozen" Functions: The Fast Combi function is designed to cook your favourite dishes faster. Combining Convection Oven, Grilling and Microwave to achieve the desired temperature and perfect results faster than traditional ovens. The Cook from Frozen function is designed to achieve perfectly cooked results from frozen. The function uses the convection oven, grill and microwave at different cooking stages.On the microwave function, you can dial the power down to different percentages, and the display shows what each power level will do. Unlike previous microwaves I've owned, the defrost setting actually defrosts food without cooking any of it. Keep warm Compared to BMO735 door closing sound (99.6dBA), the soft closing door sound is 81.5dBA based on independent laboratory testing performed on 21/06/2018. The BMO735 is an overseas model not sold in this country. Following the recipe provided, I dunked king prawns first in flour, then egg, and then panko breadcrumbs. I cooked half of them on the air fryer setting for seven minutes with a coating of cooking oil spray. At the same time, I shallow-fried the other half in vegetable oil. The shortcut panel helps you to melt chocolate, soften butter or even pop popcorn, at the simple touch of a button.