We've been using this microwave for a month now and are thrilled with it. My main criticism would be the dim lighting on the display which can be hard to see, but this isn't enough to put us off. We have used the convection oven function and our Yorkshire puddings came out as good as our normal oven. Overall, very pleased!

Bought this because my Panasonic built in combination microwave had finally given up. As Panasonic do not do a built in one to suit my requirements any more I had to do some research. My research resulted in me finally purchasing this Hotpoint model. I must say it fits perfectly and looks very neat and tidy. It also has a vast array of grilling, convection and microwave functions. Here lies first problem. My Panasonic also had a vast array of combination cooking functions which I could not fault. The difference is how easy the Panasonic was to use. We did not really need the instructions. Everything was so simple and self explanatory whereas the Hotpoint could not be more complicated. This does not mean that it is to complex to use, just that it is extremely messy and tiresome. My belief is that much of this is the result of the poor touchscreen. Touchscreens may look very slick and are easy to clean,( which they need to be. Every finger print shows ) but they are so impractical to use. Give me a couple of rotating knobs and a few push buttons any day. This brings me on to the second problem with the touchscreen. Why is it so dim. Under normal slightly dim daylight conditions in my Kitchen I cannot see the keypads clearly without switching on the kitchen lights. This extra illumination is not needed for everyday tasks. Just to see the touchscreen. And if it is a touchscreen why do I need to press the start and stop function so hard it pains my arthritic fingers. Now we go on to the functions. Yes it does so many things so well, with the exception of the main thing you buy a microwave oven for. "Programmable microwave". Every microwave that I have owned I have been able to programme in up to 3 separate functions and just press the start button once. Not this one. I first discovered this when I went to bring an item up to heat and them simmer for 20 mins. With my previous microwave ovens I simply put on full power for 5 mins. then programmed 20 mins. on simmer then a further 20 mins. on warm to keep it warm whilst I finished my work. This took about 10 seconds to programme in and just press the start button. Not this thing. I needed to programme in 5 mins. at full power and wait for it to finish then programme in 20 mins to simmer. and then when I came back I had to use the reheat function. This programmable microwaving is possibly a very basic function and yet is missing on this, "all bell and whistles" Hotpoint. So listen up Hotpoint. I have a regular fan assisted oven to do my cooking in. The combination functions added to a microwave oven are all very well but are really more of a convenience than a necessity. You have left behind what people need a microwave oven for. First and foremost to MICROWAVE cook with it. All other functions are secondary. Furthermore what is the point of having all of the extra cooking functions when the touchscreen interface is so poor and infuriating to use that I simply cant be bothered. So I have knocked off 1 star for its poor microwave functions. 1 star off for the unnecessarily complex touchscreen. And one star off for the poor visibility, the way every finger mark shows and the fact the touchscreen is actually a press me hard screen. I am very disappointed and the final selling point of this unit to me was Jamie Oliver. I wonder how much he was paid to endorse this and what he really thinks of it. Think about it you design technicians All appliances first priority is user friendly ease of use. Then it must at least be able to carry out the basic functions that it was intended for.

Bought this for the 40 litre capacity and neat finish to replace a smaller Neff which has packed up after sterling service. It is complimentary to our main oven. Like the range of features, need to keep referring to the user guide as takes some getting used to, but pleased with it so far. The LED display could be a little bigger, and the touch controls more responsive, and it lets you when it's cooking- you can't mistake the sound! But it does the job perfectly well and comes with lots of handy accessories, like rectangular metal baking tray, glass turntable, steamer, round crisper tray which cooks bacon lovely, grill wire shelf, and detachable tray handle. Impresses friends when they see it. Will use it in preference to main oven whenever we can.

It seemed a bit daunting when I first looked at the instructions, but 2 minutes to press all the buttons and work out what did what and now I am quite comfortabl with the controls. It seems to cook food very evenly and to exactly the right amount. The only function I need to practice with a bit more is the "dynamic crisp" function, as I keep burning things. The auto defrost and reheat functions are amazing.

Great microwave, does everything and looks fantastic.

Bought this for our new kitchen - it looks smart and is relatively easy to work out how to do the standard stuff. Instructions could be better but once you get the hang of it, it's a good option as a reasonably priced integrated combi microwave.

VERY EASY TO USE & SEEMS GREAT VALUE WITH THE EXTRAS INCLUDED GREAT SERVICE & DELIVERY FROM AO !! WEBSITE VERY EASY TO USE & GREAT FEEDBACK & INFO RE DELIVERY TIME THANKS.

Good product easy to use the only gripe is the buttons should be illuminated as they are hard to see delivery was very good called to give me a time they was helpful and friendly would recommend ao every time thanks for a great service