What is Cavity material?

Stainless steel vs ceramic-coated interior.

Short answer

Ceramic cavities scratch less and are worth a small premium.

Cavity material when buying a microwave oven

Stainless steel vs ceramic-coated interior.

Why it matters: Steel and ceramic clean easily and resist Indian masala stains; painted cavities chip.

Look for: Ceramic cavities scratch less and are worth a small premium.

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