Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave Oven

Product Description 

The Ultimate Multi-Function Kitchen Appliance

• The Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave Oven combines multiple cooking appliances into one versatile countertop unit.
• With a generous 26-litre capacity, it provides enough space for everyday meals while helping to reduce the amount of countertop space taken up by separate appliances.
• The appliance combines microwave, air fry, bake, defrost and reheat functions, giving you a wide range of cooking options from a single machine.
• It is particularly useful for kitchens where space is limited, allowing one appliance to perform the jobs of several.
• The combination of microwave speed and air-frying technology makes it suitable for everything from quickly reheating leftovers to preparing crispy meals with less oil.

5-in-1 Cooking

• The Daewoo Actuate provides five dedicated cooking functions:
  • Microwave
  • Air Fry
  • Bake
  • Defrost
  • Reheat
• This broad functionality means you can use the appliance for a wide variety of meals without switching between separate appliances.
• Microwave mode is ideal when speed is the priority, while the air-fry and baking functions provide additional ways to prepare food with different textures and finishes.
• Defrosting allows frozen ingredients to be prepared for cooking, while the reheat function provides convenient everyday meal preparation.
• The appliance also supports combination microwave and air-fry cooking, giving you additional flexibility when preparing certain dishes.

26-Litre Capacity

• The 26-litre cooking capacity provides plenty of room for everyday meals.
• It offers a useful balance between countertop footprint and internal cooking space.
• The capacity is suitable for preparing:
  • Family meals
  • Chicken
  • Pizza
  • Vegetables
  • Pasta
  • Fish
  • Meat
  • Reheated leftovers
  • Air-fried foods
• The generous cavity makes it considerably more versatile than a small microwave while remaining more compact than many separate conventional ovens.
• Daewoo specifically positions the appliance as a countertop space-saving solution.

Rapid Air Fry Technology

• The built-in Rapid Air Technology circulates hot air around food to produce a crisp exterior with significantly less oil than traditional deep frying.
• This makes the appliance useful for preparing favourites such as:
  • Chips
  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Vegetables
  • Frozen snacks
  • Pizza
• Air frying provides an alternative to traditional frying while still allowing food to develop a crisp texture.
• The air-fry function also means you don't need a separate standalone air fryer taking up additional space on your worktop.
• The included grill basket is designed to support the air-frying function and promote airflow around the food.

Powerful Microwave Cooking

• The microwave function provides a fast way to cook, heat and prepare food.
• The appliance has a microwave output of 850–900W, according to the technical specifications in the user manual.
• This makes it suitable for everyday microwave tasks such as:
  • Reheating meals
  • Cooking vegetables
  • Heating drinks
  • Preparing microwave meals
  • Cooking rice and pasta
  • Heating soups
  • Defrosting ingredients
• There are 10 microwave power levels, allowing you to adjust the cooking intensity depending on the food being prepared.

Bake Function

• The baking function provides an alternative to using a conventional oven for smaller meals and baked dishes.
• This makes the appliance useful for foods that require more gradual oven-style cooking rather than microwave heating.
• The included baking tray provides a dedicated surface for baking and other oven-style cooking.
• The bake function expands the appliance's capabilities beyond a conventional microwave, allowing you to prepare a broader selection of recipes from one countertop unit.

Reheat Function

• The dedicated reheat function is designed for quickly warming previously cooked food.
• This is particularly useful for leftovers and prepared meals.
• Instead of manually selecting cooking times and power levels, the appliance's preset functions can simplify common cooking tasks.
• The automatic menu includes a dedicated reheat programme, with selectable quantities from 150g through to 600g.

Defrost Function

• The dedicated defrost function makes it easier to prepare frozen ingredients for cooking.
• This can be particularly useful for:
  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Vegetables
  • Other frozen ingredients
• Defrosting provides a convenient alternative to leaving food to thaw naturally for several hours.
• The appliance also includes automatic programmes designed around different food types and quantities.

28 Cooking Presets

• The Daewoo Actuate features 28 cooking presets, helping take some of the guesswork out of preparing everyday meals.
• These presets provide convenient starting points for different foods and cooking requirements.
• The appliance's automatic menu includes programmes for foods including:
  • Reheating
  • Potatoes
  • Meat
  • Vegetables
  • Pasta
  • Fish
  • Soup
  • Pizza
  • Chicken
• For example, the automatic chicken programme supports quantities from 500g to 1200g, while the pizza programme covers 200g to 400g.
• Presets are particularly useful when you want straightforward cooking without manually calculating the appropriate power level and duration.

10 Power Levels

• The appliance offers 10 power levels, allowing greater control over microwave cooking.
• Different foods require different levels of microwave energy, so adjustable power makes it easier to tailor the cooking process.
• Lower settings can be useful for gentler heating and defrosting, while higher settings provide faster cooking.
• This flexibility allows the appliance to be used for more than simply heating food at maximum power.

Eco Mode

• An Eco mode is included to help reduce unnecessary energy consumption when the appliance is not actively being used.
• This is particularly useful for households looking to reduce standby energy usage.
• The combination of an energy-conscious mode and multiple cooking functions makes the appliance suitable for everyday use where convenience and efficiency are both important.

One-Touch Cooking

• The automatic cooking programmes provide convenient one-touch cooking for selected foods.
• Instead of manually entering every cooking parameter, you can select the appropriate preset and adjust the quantity where required.
• This makes the appliance particularly approachable for everyday meals and common ingredients.
• The automatic programmes are designed to simplify cooking while still allowing manual settings when more control is required.

Easy-to-Use Controls

• The appliance features an LED display and straightforward controls for selecting cooking functions, times and settings.
• The digital interface provides clear information during operation.
• The controls allow you to switch between the different cooking modes and select the desired cooking parameters.
• This provides a practical balance between automatic presets and manual cooking control.

Internal Light

• An internal light allows you to monitor food while it is cooking.
• Being able to see inside the cavity makes it easier to check the progress of food without repeatedly opening the door.
• This is particularly useful when air frying or baking, where monitoring browning and cooking progress can be important.

Convenient Accessories Included

• The appliance comes with both a grill basket and baking tray, expanding the range of cooking methods available.
• The grill basket is particularly useful for air frying because it allows hot air to circulate around the food.
• The baking tray provides a flat cooking surface for baking and oven-style preparation.
• The accessories allow you to start using the appliance for different cooking methods without needing to purchase additional cookware separately.

Spacious Yet Countertop-Friendly

• Despite offering a 26-litre capacity, the appliance is designed as a countertop space saver.
• Its external dimensions are approximately 52.1cm wide × 45cm deep × 30cm high according to Daewoo's product information.
• This makes it suitable for kitchens where you want the functionality of multiple appliances without dedicating separate areas to a microwave, air fryer and oven.
• The unit's stainless-steel construction also gives it a durable, modern appearance.

Ideal for Busy Households

• The Actuate 5-in-1 is designed to simplify everyday cooking.
• Having multiple cooking methods in one appliance means you can quickly change between functions depending on the meal.
• It can be particularly useful for:
  • Busy families
  • Couples
  • Small kitchens
  • Apartments
  • Student accommodation
  • Home offices
  • People who regularly cook quick meals
• Its combination of rapid microwave cooking and air-frying capability makes it particularly useful when both speed and versatility are priorities.

Versatile Automatic Menu

• The automatic menu provides programmes specifically tailored to common foods.
• The preset system includes programmes for reheating, potatoes, meat, vegetables, pasta, fish, soup, pizza and chicken.
• This means you can use the appliance for much more than traditional microwave meals.
• Automatic cooking times and quantities provide convenient starting points, while manual controls allow adjustments when required.

Practical Cooking Flexibility

• The Actuate can be used for different stages of meal preparation.
• You could use the microwave function to quickly heat or partially cook food before using the air-fry or bake function to finish it.
• Combination cooking can also combine microwave and air-fry cooking for certain recipes.
• This flexibility allows you to choose between speed, crispness, browning and conventional oven-style cooking depending on the dish.

Easy Everyday Cleaning

• The appliance is designed with a removable glass turntable and removable cooking accessories.
• The included tray and grill basket can be removed for cleaning after use.
• Regularly cleaning the cavity and accessories helps prevent accumulated food residue and maintain good cooking performance.
• As with microwave combination appliances, cookware should always be selected according to the specific cooking mode being used; metal containers and the grill rack should not be used during microwave operation.

A Complete Countertop Cooking Solution

• The Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1 combines the functionality of several kitchen appliances into a single unit.
• Instead of using separate appliances for microwave cooking, air frying and baking, this unit provides all three capabilities from one countertop appliance.
• The addition of defrosting and reheating functions makes it even more useful for everyday food preparation.
• With 26 litres of capacity, 28 presets, 10 power levels and Rapid Air Technology, it provides a comprehensive cooking solution for modern kitchens.

Why Choose the Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1?

• 26L capacity — Provides generous internal cooking space while remaining countertop friendly.
• 5-in-1 functionality — Combines air fry, microwave, bake, defrost and reheat functions.
• Rapid Air Technology — Circulates hot air to create crisp results using less oil than traditional deep frying.
• 28 cooking presets — Provides convenient automatic programmes for common foods.
• 10 power levels — Gives greater control over microwave cooking.
• 850–900W microwave output — Provides effective everyday microwave cooking performance.
• Up to 1500W air-fry input — Provides the power required for rapid-air cooking.
• Eco mode — Helps reduce unnecessary energy use.
• One-touch cooking — Makes common cooking tasks straightforward.
• LED display — Provides clear digital control.
• Internal light — Lets you monitor food while cooking.
• Grill basket included — Supports air-frying and grilling-style cooking.
• Baking tray included — Provides a dedicated surface for baking and oven-style cooking.
• Combination cooking — Allows microwave and air-fry cooking together for compatible recipes.
• Stainless-steel construction — Provides a durable, contemporary finish.
• Countertop space saver — Replaces several separate appliances with one unit.

Specifications

• Product: Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave Oven
• Brand: Daewoo
• Range: Actuate
• Model: SDA2618
• Product/SKU: SDA2618GE
• Product Type: 5-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave Oven
• Capacity: 26L
• Cooking Functions: Air Fry, Microwave, Bake, Defrost, Reheat
• Combination Cooking: Microwave + Air Fry
• Microwave Rated Input: 1300–1400W
• Microwave Output: 850–900W
• Air Fry Rated Input: 1400–1500W
• Total Rated Power: 2400W
• Microwave Frequency: 2450MHz
• Microwave Power Levels: 10
• Cooking Presets: 28
• Automatic Menu Programmes: Reheat, Potato, Meat, Vegetable, Pasta, Fish, Soup, Pizza, Chicken
• Rapid Air Technology: Yes
• Eco Mode: Yes
• One-Touch Cooking: Yes
• LED Display: Yes
• Internal Light: Yes
• Turntable: Yes
• Grill Basket: Included
• Baking Tray: Included
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Colour: Black/Stainless Steel
• External Width: 52.1cm
• External Depth: 45cm
• External Height: 30cm
• Alternative Published Dimensions: 52.1 × 34 × 29.6cm
• Weight: 17.6kg
• Rated Voltage: 230–240V
• Frequency: 50Hz
• Protection Class: Class I
• Earthing: Required
• Manufacturer: Daewoo

What's in the Box

• Daewoo Actuate 26L 5-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave Oven
• Grill basket
• Baking tray
• Glass turntable
• User manual