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 an August 2017 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
$399
More test results (/10)
Grilling toast
n/a
Scones
n/a
Roast chicken
n/a
Pizza
n/a
Microwave
9.1
Combination
n/a
Grill
n/a
Convection
n/a
Ease of use
7.3
Specifications
Measured capacity (L)
39
Wattage
1200
Claimed external WxHxD (cm)
54 x 31 x 43
Measured useable internal WxHxD (cm)
40 x 24 x 41
Measured useable shelf/turntable diameter (cm)
35
Number of power levels
10
Running costs ($/year)
$11
Standby energy costs ($/year)
$1
Features
Sensor cook
✔
Sensor reheat
×
Auto cook
✔
Auto reheat
Yes
Grill
×
Quick start
✔
Adjust time during cooking
✔
Delayed start
×
Multi-stage cooking
×
Standalone timer
×
Stainless steel exterior
✔
Inverter
✔
More Info
Notes
-
Availability
-
