I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

"Todd" wrote in message
...
I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

I like the Panasonic Inverter 1300 watt model. I have two of them, one in
my house, and one at a vacation rental I used to occupy. What I like is the
% cooking levels.

Originally, microwave ovens on 50% cook power would simply turn on and off
half the time. This puts out a wave that is 50% of maximum. It heats a lot
more evenly without blowups of whatnots in the food, and makes reheating
much less exciting.

Not expensive, either. Both units, only had to replace one small fuse once
in one of them in three years now.

Steve

On 01/18/2010 07:29 AM, Steve B wrote:
I like the Panasonic Inverter 1300 watt model. I have two of them, one in
my house, and one at a vacation rental I used to occupy. What I like is the
% cooking levels.

Originally, microwave ovens on 50% cook power would simply turn on and off
half the time. This puts out a wave that is 50% of maximum. It heats a lot
more evenly without blowups of whatnots in the food, and makes reheating
much less exciting.

Not expensive, either. Both units, only had to replace one small fuse once
in one of them in three years now.

The reviews I am getting on the Panasonic are not good.
The pop out dial, instead of a keypad, is a pain in the
ass. Also the display can not be read unless you stick your
face right in it. The Inverter sounds really good. Everyone
seems to like that.

"Todd" wrote in message
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On 01/18/2010 07:29 AM, Steve B wrote:
I like the Panasonic Inverter 1300 watt model. I have two of them, one
in
my house, and one at a vacation rental I used to occupy. What I like is
the
% cooking levels.

Originally, microwave ovens on 50% cook power would simply turn on and
off
half the time. This puts out a wave that is 50% of maximum. It heats a
lot
more evenly without blowups of whatnots in the food, and makes reheating
much less exciting.

Not expensive, either. Both units, only had to replace one small fuse
once
in one of them in three years now.

The reviews I am getting on the Panasonic are not good.
The pop out dial, instead of a keypad, is a pain in the
ass. Also the display can not be read unless you stick your
face right in it. The Inverter sounds really good. Everyone
seems to like that.

My model Inverter has a keypad, and you don't have to put the manual right
next to the microwave to use all the functions. No dials on this one. Do
they still make them with dials?

Steve

"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Todd" wrote in message
...
I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

I like the Panasonic Inverter 1300 watt model. I have two of them, one in
my house, and one at a vacation rental I used to occupy. What I like is
the % cooking levels.

Originally, microwave ovens on 50% cook power would simply turn on and off
half the time. This puts out a wave that is 50% of maximum. It heats a
lot more evenly without blowups of whatnots in the food, and makes
reheating much less exciting.

Not expensive, either. Both units, only had to replace one small fuse
once in one of them in three years now.

Steve

I'm on my second Panasonic and find they are workhorses. My first one is
still in use at my brother-in-law's and it is now 22 years old.

On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:30 -0800, Todd wrote:

I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T


There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

On Jan 18, 9:59*am, Phisherman wrote:
On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:30 -0800, Todd wrote:
I love my Speed Queen. *Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. *:'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. *I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. *Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. *The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? *Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

Samsung is one of the bigger players and LG (Gold Star).

bob

"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:30 -0800, Todd wrote:

I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T


There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

I will NEVER understand microwaves above counter level. I can't image trying
to take very hot dishes out of an oven at chest height or higher. It's
insane. The first thing I did for my 80 year old mother when she moved into
her condo was move the microwave down to the counter from a 5ft shelf. She
uses the shelf as a liquor cabinet since she rarely needs the booze and
needs a step stool to reach that high. What are these people thinking when
they design kitchens in retirement communities?

"h" wrote in message
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"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:30 -0800, Todd wrote:

I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T


There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

I will NEVER understand microwaves above counter level. I can't image
trying to take very hot dishes out of an oven at chest height or higher.
It's insane. The first thing I did for my 80 year old mother when she
moved into her condo was move the microwave down to the counter from a 5ft
shelf. She uses the shelf as a liquor cabinet since she rarely needs the
booze and needs a step stool to reach that high. What are these people
thinking when they design kitchens in retirement communities?

Dittos on that. The only thing worse is to put one over a stove where it
can get all gooked up inside. Sure, people say, oh, it has a vent. Most
don't vent outside, but right back in yer face, and the ones that do vent
outside still have a huge buildup of skunge. It's just that most people
don't EVER pull the face until they change it, then see it. Or they have it
changed, and never see it.

Steve

On 01/18/2010 07:59 AM, Phisherman wrote:

There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

Maytag makes really, really crappy washers. Are their
microwaves any better?

"Phisherman" wrote
There are probably 15 brands with just 2 or 3 makers. I have a Maytag
over-the-range microwave, no problems. Maybe not the "Cadillac" of
microwave ovens, but it has a super 5-speed exhaust fan. The tray
moves side-to-side, not around, great for rectangular-dish casseroles.
Really, are folks requesting "countertop" models? Wouldn't it be
easier to a an eye-level oven?

I personally think any microwave that is chest high or higher is unsafe
because of a spill hazard. And one over a stove is an accident waiting to
happen.

Steve

On Jan 17, 7:44*pm, Todd wrote:
I love my Speed Queen. *Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. *:'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

I would get a commercial unit or a 3 year full replacement warranty,
im sure most consumer units are made by a few factories in china and
all are about the same quality, but maybe you have electric service
issues like surges.

I would get a commercial unit

Not finding any with a turntable. :'(

On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:41:41 -0800, Todd wrote:


I would get a commercial unit

Not finding any with a turntable. :'(

Get yourself a Sharp Microwave. I just replaced mine, which died after
a mere 19 years. Look in the kitchens of many restaurants, and you'll
find Sharp microwaves. I see them in fast food places, too. A lot of
mom & Pop restaurants don't even have the commercial models. They just
go to Target and buy the same one I have for about $160. That's for a
full size unit with turntable and all the bells and whistles.

Todd wrote:
I love my Speed Queen. Probably have it till
the day I die.

I do not like Microwave Ovens that blow out in one
to three years.

Margo's counter top Microwave just blew out.
It is a 0.6 Cu-ft model running at 10 amps.
She can not find anything on the web that people
do not say are one to three year units. :'(

Anyone know who the Speed Queen of Microwaves
is?

Many thanks,
-T

I'd suggest a Sharp if they still make them. I gave mine away after 24
years, and it's still in service. I've replaced twice in the past 5 years.

K



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On Jan 18, 11:20*am, wrote:

I have a 1973 Monkey Wards microwave that just won't die.

Isn't that the one that can recharge your pacemaker if you're within
15'?

R