Updated 20 Dec 2017
LG
MS4296OSS
Snapshot: The LG MS4296OSS is a 39L standard microwave with auto-cook and auto- reheat. How well does it defrost mince and chicken?
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Test results
Overall score
86
Cooking performance
?/10
Cooking broccoli
?/10
Defrosting mince
?/10
Defrosting chicken
?/10
Reheating quiche
?/10
Good points
- Excellent at cooking broccoli and defrosting mince.
- Very good at defrosting chicken and reheating quiche.
- Excellent at melting chocolate on auto-melt setting.
- OK visibility through door.
- Digital display is clear.
- Large pull door is easy to use.
But
- Cooling fan is quite noisy.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Cooking performance (70%)
The cooking performance score is based on defrosting, cooking and reheating.
Ease of use (30%)
The ease of use score assesses ease of using controls, ease of cleaning, and visibility through the door during cooking.
Avg prices are from a September 2018 survey (combination models) and November 2017 survey (standard/standard with grill models).
Running costs ($/year) are evaluated on reheating a plated meal once a day (with electricity costs at 26¢/kWh).
Key data
Model
Avg price
$380
Brand survey results
2018 brand reliability (%)
86%
2018 brand satisfaction (%)
79%
More test results (/10)
Grilling toast
n/a
Scones
n/a
Roast chicken
n/a
Pizza
n/a
Microwave
9.1
Combination
n/a
Grill
n/a
Convection
n/a
Ease of use
7.3
Specifications
Measured capacity (L)
39
Wattage
1200
Claimed external WxHxD (cm)
54 x 31 x 43
Measured useable internal WxHxD (cm)
40 x 24 x 41
Measured useable shelf/turntable diameter (cm)
35
Number of power levels
10
Running costs ($/year)
$11
Standby energy costs ($/year)
$1
Features
Sensor cook
Yes
Sensor reheat
No
Auto cook
Yes
Auto reheat
Yes
Grill
No
Quick start
Yes
Adjust time during cooking
Yes
Delayed start
No
Multi-stage cooking
No
Standalone timer
No
Stainless steel exterior
Yes
Inverter
Yes
More Info
Notes
-
Availability
-
