Best Microwave Ever Built For Home Use

[Chetlaham]

I'm curious how well radar ranges compare to modern commercial units. I don't have enough experience with radar ranges as compared to menu masters. How are the sandwiches shaped and put inside? Do you know the age, make and model of their Amanas? Microwaves can't penetrate food roughly more than 2 inches, so if the sandwich is many inches thick the insides will remain cold. In such cases power-levels may (key word) help if enough time is given for heat migrate to the center however in those cases I simply open the sandwich up in two halves- cook on high power level- then close the sandwich back up.    

 

Jerome- my Sharp R21LCFS can heat up a fully loaded plate no problem. Nothing gets burned, dried, or bursts. Buy one and don't look back. The turntable is stupid and doesn't work well with towels over the plate, popcorn bags, ect. The flat bottom lets you cook multiple bowls at once:

 

 

 

[panasonicvac]

I usually call in my sandwiches to have them ready so I'm not sure. But the ones they use look like the sames kinds that you can still buy today. I remember before they had a couple of radaranges that were just like one of mine for a long time before slowly switching over to the commercial models. I'm pretty sure those didn't heat evenly either.

Anyways as I mentioned before, here's my grandfather's Sharp again. Still sounds and works like new. I think tomorrow I'm going to deep clean it cause I don't know if it's ever been done before or not. But unfortunately it is rusting a little bit. That's one of the reasons why I'd love to claim this so I can retire it. I know I said I prefer over-the-ranges but if I had to pick as what the top of the thread says best built microwave for home use, I think I ought to pick this one to be honest because it does better than both of my Amanas and probably the microwave that was here before the Sharp which my best guess was an Amana as well but that was a long time ago where I doubt my grandfather ever remembers

 

[mark_wpduet]

Over the years I've never had a microwave die on me...never....but this is the longest I've lived with the same one. Moved into house Sept 2004... so appraching 20 years with this one. Still looks new inside although the first year I chipped the turn table slightly but I can't remember how I did it...It doesn't operate any differently than it always has.... I honestly don't know what happens when a microwave starts to die... I've never experienced it... Does it just stop working or is it like a slow process?

anyway - this one has been great and used a lot... the oven below is the same age

 

[cfz2882]

2 failures I had,both with heavily used '84 GE were clock worked,but no action when start button pushed:1st incident was after lightning strike on power line-replaced PC board with one from junked unit.2nd incident,about a decade later has not been investigated yet.

 

[combo52]

What goes wrong with microwave oven?

All kinds of things, most common problem is it will die completely a bad fuse or thermal fuse second most common problem. The magnetron will die and it just won’t produce microwave energy.

Over-the-range models often just get to be in very bad shape from all the grease and steam from below it attacking the plastic handles break off plastic trim breaks and falls off and the membrane touch control and fail.

More minor problems are turntable stop rotating lightbulbs burn out sometimes some of the digits go out on the keypad. Sometimes the fan motors are stir. Motors make very loud noises at least 100 things can go wrong.

The impressive thing is with such good quality control and manufacturing today. Many people can have them for 20 years with nothing going wrong helps if you take care of things.

John

 

[2packs4sure]

1983 Tappan

I bought this for my parents as an early Xmas present in 1983,, they're both long gone,, it became my daily driver in 2014.
It's had three screw in glass fuses replaced over the years and a couple of light bulbs and that's it..
It works flawlessly with no quirks of any kind..
It's amazing.







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[cfz2882]

'83 Tappan

That is a proper and real microwave oven-and heavy enough to stay in place on the counter

 

[2packs4sure]

Lol,, it ain't no lightweight !!

Also,, thinking about it it's THE best "thing" I've ever owned..
The most reliable, longest lasting "thing"...
I own older stuff that's still going strong but those things have needed attention-repairs over the years.
The Tappan asks NOT....

 

[william8]

Ever since I got my first Panasonic 1300 watt Inverter, that's all I'll buy. Imagine being able to thaw chicken or beef without cooking it at all. The power levels are actually variable, instead of turning on and off for different amounts of time..

The first one I had lasted 12 years, and was replaced with a new 1200 watt model in 2021, due to parts availability during the pandemic. The old one was repaired last year with a new magnetron for $31 from Ebay. I now have a spare.

 

[qsd-dan]

I've had 2 microwaves die, both GE. One lasted 11 years and the other 10 years. Both died the same way as follows:

Microwave suddenly gets loud out of nowhere then smell smoke. Always wondered what caused that but my guess is the magnetron.

 

[combo52]

Microwave oven magnetron failures

Other than occasional fuse or door switch, the magnetron is the number one failure of a microwave oven. That’s been used a good bit.

The magnetron is still an expendable part with a filament in it. They don’t last forever just like picture tubes and old television sets, they have a finite life

The good news is Magnatron are fairly inexpensive and they’re easy to install most microwaves so if you really like your microwave, consider replacing the magnetron if it goes bad.

Magnetrons have become less durable as the wattage has increased because the magnetron has not been increased in size , they are pushing them harder to get more watts out of it so they don’t fast as long as they used to.

John

 

[Chetlaham]

The beauty is multi magnetron commercial units drive their magnetrons at less power. For example, a 1200 watt dual mag unit only puts out 600 watts per magnetron vs 1000 watts. I wish home microwaves did the same. Two mags, two wave guides, two antennas. Home microwaves ought to be built for 30 years of service for a family of 5. And by family of 5 I mean not just daily re-heating but cooking whole chickens, casseroles, platters, through the week.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

@chetlaham

I'd love to have a microwave that evenly cooks my food properly without leaving spots. For real.

 

[Chetlaham]

Even Cooking Microwave

 

Try this, the absolute best microwave money can buy for the price. $1200 luxury quality cooking for only $300. 30 year production run and still going. Its a steal. You won't be disappointed.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RCGYL...RVRMWYGZ9X1P1TCZH8&pd_rd_wg=VHTb8&pd_rd_r=ba2

 

[Chetlaham]

If you need more cooking time, there is this model for $365:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Duty-...-b35be8d597a7&ref_=pd_hp_d_btf_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d
 

 

If you need cooking time + power levels + multi stage cooking there is this model for $500:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00345V43...lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&smid=A2Q1K7P9UYD1V2
 

 

All 3 models I listed are the same superb even heating. Only difference are the choice of controls. All 3 models feature NSF certification, all stainless steal rust and chip resistant easy wipe down design, spacious cavity that can accommodate 4 bowls or a large dinner plate, easy squeeze door handle, flatbed design, oversized precision wound transformer, durable construction, vent splash guards, real direct cavity venting, gentle sounding fan, full size relay switching, pawl triggered micro-switches, full length back leg rail, fully serviceable design, ample easily obtainable repair parts, top manufacturing quality and control- just to name a few of the many distinct, unsurpassed features.  

 

I encourage you to read the reviews, they all mention even heating and the stellar commercial quality for the price. These microwaves also have some of the lowest returns of any purchase. Many report falling in love, not expecting such stellar performance to the point of sheer perfection. You will come to realize just how uneven every other microwave in existence truly is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gelaundry4ever]

to chetlaham

I wonder how effectively and efficiently it would've heated up my plate of shrimp alfredo casserole. Speaking of which, check out a post on this website pertaining to that and tell me what you think.

 

[Chetlaham]

Very evenly and very efficiently.

 

 

I've fallen so deep in love with my Sharp R-21LCFS that nearly all my meals have become microwavable. When I go shopping its all frozen or ready to heat, I don't cook anymore. Meal prep time has become so enjoyable for me. Time and no clean up is also an added plus in all this.

 

Can you link me the casserole thread?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

shrimp alfredo casserole

I'll try and send it to you.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?96261

 

[wayupnorth]

This thread was about a microwave, NOT a casserole