The Sanyo Compact Microwave Oven with Grill EM-Z2100GS can add a bit of brown to your foods or make toast in addition to completing quick microwave tasks. This inexpensive model is a great starter for those on a tight budget or with limited space. Perfect for quick reheats or a piece of toast, this unit is recommended for college students and recent grads on the go.

While not a superior performer of browning, toasting, or microwaving, this hybrid model does make it possible to complete lots of simple cooking tasks with just one affordable appliance. The unit comes with a turntable that promotes even microwave cooking and a grill rack that must be used for tasks that use the quartz heating element. Five power levels and nine automatic settings simplify use and encourage accuracy. A handy defrost mode is provided and helpful for thawing small servings of ground meat, and single chicken breasts.

Controlled by tactile pads and a mechanical rotary timer, this oven is not particularly high tech. Careful reading of the directions is recommended in order to safely operate this model and achieve the best possible cooking results. Although a good compromise for those on a limited budget, better results can be expected from the separate purchase of a microwave and a toaster oven. Available from various Sanyo dealers, this product can also be purchased at Walmart.com.


Pros: one appliance completes three tasks, budget compromise to buying multiple appliances
Cons: model does not excel at any of the three tasks

Warranty
1 year