Microwaves - how to pick a good one?
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My current apartment doesn't have a microwave, so I'm thinking of getting one. I don't want a huge one or an expensive one, just a reasonably good model. Nothing so cheap it doesn't have a turntable.
Beyond that, I'm not sure how to pick a good one. I mainly use them for popcorn, frozen dinners (including those I make and freeze myself), occasionally some real cooking.
So what kinds of things did you consider when you shopped for yours?
Beyond that, I'm not sure how to pick a good one. I mainly use them for popcorn, frozen dinners (including those I make and freeze myself), occasionally some real cooking.
So what kinds of things did you consider when you shopped for yours?
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We have been extremely happy with the GE Profile. It has been in use for I think six years without a problem. I swear my Mom has replaced her micro's three times in that time period, other brands then GE.
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Only a couple of companies make the actual innards, so there isn't a whole lot of difference between them.
We really like our Kenmore Pizza Maker and Microwave Oven Combo. It does a great job of baking, or reheating, pizza and rolls etc., and the microwave portion also performs well.
We really like our Kenmore Pizza Maker and Microwave Oven Combo. It does a great job of baking, or reheating, pizza and rolls etc., and the microwave portion also performs well.
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Try and get one that is 900W. You may not have a single circuit to plug a high wattage into in your apartment. I can hardly wait for my 1100W to blow up so I can go back to a 900W. I also prefer one that has a handle to open the door , not just a button. Most of the features are very similar on all the models. Hope these couple of suggestions are helpful.
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I've decided to go with the ones who don't like any messing with my foods..if I don't want it irradiated then why am I microwaving it?
So I took mine to the latest Ewaste throwaway. Checked the records my late DH kept well, and we've had it for a LONG time. Still worked well, but....I kept the round table for crafts, that was an after market buy.
I remember going to a class held in town here before we dared to use it!!! So it's OLD...haven't used it for a long time.
So I took mine to the latest Ewaste throwaway. Checked the records my late DH kept well, and we've had it for a LONG time. Still worked well, but....I kept the round table for crafts, that was an after market buy.
I remember going to a class held in town here before we dared to use it!!! So it's OLD...haven't used it for a long time.
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I got my current microwave after reading a Consumer's Report on them. It's a Kenmore, was on sale. It's very good for everything I've tried. Has touch buttons for popcorn, potatoes and a bunch of other things. High power and cost about $89. This was a couple of years ago. I would recomend looking at Consumer's Report for ideas. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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