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Default [slightly OT] cheap microwaves - how come?

Graham wrote:
I'm sure the turntable pleases itself which way it turns, much like
ancient synchronous electric clocks!



They all do, because they *are* powered with a self-starting synchronous
motor with no mechanical direction-of-rotation inhibit.
http://snipurl.com/1cplk


Our Panasonic always alternates direction each time you start it...

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