Miele built-in microwaves cover three types: compact combination ovens that roast and bake as well as heat, microwaves with a grill, and solo microwaves for reheating and defrosting. They come in several Miele design lines, including ContourLine, PureLine, VitroLine and handleless ArtLine, with Clean Steel or Obsidian Black finishes. That suits anyone planning a kitchen around matching built-in appliances.

The Miele built-in combi microwaves are 45 cm compact ovens that can also work as a second oven. Depending on the model, they offer 10, 12 or 15 operating modes, combining microwave power with fan heat, grill or Auto Roast. Auto Roast sears meat at a high temperature, then microwave power finishes the cooking, so you get a browned outside in less time. Each one lists Quick & Gentle, which uses inverter technology to adjust microwave power freely, as well as Rapid Heat-up and a keeping-warm function. The 15-mode ArtLine model adds conventional and bottom heat, a Crisp Function and a food probe for checking the core temperature of a joint.

If you mostly reheat, defrost and brown, the Miele built-in microwave ovens with grill add a grill to standard microwave cooking. The SideControl models have a 17-litre cavity, and one of them is 50 cm wide, with 900 W microwave power and an 800 W grill. For simple heating, the Miele built-in solo microwave ovens leave out the grill and fan. They come with SideControl or TopControl, and the ContourLine model adds a popcorn function and a soft-close door.

To narrow the choice, first decide whether the microwave needs to double as an oven. If it does, a combination model is the one to look at, and the number of operating modes shows how much cooking it can take on. Then check that your housing fits the appliance and match the design line and finish to your other Miele appliances. To include freestanding options, see all Miele microwaves.