Who would you nominate ass the best microwave ever built for home use? And why? I'm curious what everyone likes.
Best Microwave Ever Built For Home Use
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Litton. It lasted me for almost 25 years of intense daily use. Performed results very evenly. No subsequent microwave I've had can hold a candle to the Litton.
I've had a few since the mid 70s starting with a Toshiba 500 which had a single dial for up to 20 minutes iirc, 500 watts, no turntable. It was built like an Amana RR. A tank. Then got a Litton with defrost, no turntable,one power level. It worked really wel When I met Larry in the 80s and we got our first place we bought a full size GE with probe and auto cook, auto defrost, auto this and that, rack, still no turntable. THere were others in my collection , like a radarange etc, but we didn't really use those. We had the GE as our main mw for a long long time and I would say that it was probably the best performing oven of any I have ever used. It cooked evenly all over without a turntable, the auto cook and auto defrost worked perfectly. When it died I did bring up the Amana from the basement and we used it for a while but I wanted the counterspace for my mixer and the shelf in our cabinetry only holds a compact. I've had a little RCA $59 unit in there since 2010 which gets used umpteen times a day and it hasn't failed yet.
kalanikaau1
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The very first, and best countertop microwave oven I've owned was an Amana Radarange Touchmatic II, circa early '80's or so.
It gave us reliable service for 20+ years.
The magnetron on it was very robust, the unit weighed a ton!
It gave us reliable service for 20+ years.
The magnetron on it was very robust, the unit weighed a ton!
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Chet, you’re comparing to run-of-the-mill microwaves you should really broaden your experience. There have been many interesting things made in the world while I’m glad that you find happiness with a cheap Asian built microwave that doesn’t have a turntable. It’s hardly the best microwave ever built for home use.
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Not many microwaves have been in carbon copy production for 40+ years, found in millions of commercial institutions and literally imitated to the front panel lettering by Chinese manufacturers:
https://www.amazon.com/Z-Supply-Com...pf_rd_p=751acc83-5c05-42d0-a15e-303622651e1e&
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All microwaves have some evenness problems. It’s just the nature of having straight line microwave energy bouncing around in a metal box trying to find the food, generally the best most even cooking microwaves are ones that have both turntable and a wave stirrer. It’s definitely beneficial to cook foods at lower powers, especially when just reheating because it gives the food time to even out the temperature and it doesn’t damage food at the edges, etc. from overheating it. This is a must when defrosting.
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Telling me (and your up voters) have never used a commercial microwave oven without telling you've never used a commercial microwave oven. Power level is irrelevant. There is no evening out of temperatures and food doesn't damage around the edges. Everything you describe is a common symptom of most residential grade microwaves- even the ones you call "good". If a microwave despite having both a stirrer and turn table needs to lower power below 1000 watts its not a good microwave and no its not heating anything evenly.
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It’s too bad you can’t come out of your comfort zone enough to ever come and see, the 30 or 40 microwaves we have in our collection there are models that cook from multiple directions at once and of course the collection of micro thermal ovens that are the truly the winners for Speed and even cooking, we have 14 micro thermal self cleaning oven if you really wanna see something that works These are amazing.
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Commercial microwave ovens over 1000 watts also cook from multiple directions, even going as far as firing the cathodes in each magnetron out of phase to achieve a smooth, blended RF output in the cavity. If I had the space and motivation to run another 240 volt circuit I'd go with one of these:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/pa...rowave-oven-208-230-240v-3200w/609NE3280.html
https://www.acitydiscount.com/Amana...Programmable-S-s-3000w-RC30S2.0.27289.1.1.htm
And these are just restaurant startup LARP toys. If cost wasn't an issue there are high volume impingement ovens which put all the above to shame.
https://www.kitchenall.com/merryche...wave-speed-quiet-operation-oven-208-240v.html
The fact you believe you still need to vary power levels tells me not a single one of those 40 microwave ovens in your collection can cook evenly. Which does not surprise me, unless you go into the genuine restaurant world there are no expectations to be met.
The Sharp R-21LCFS provides $1,200 entry level restaurant performance and basic durability (ie stainless steal rust/scratch/chip resistant interior), easy quite close handle and NSF certification at a steal bargain price of only $300. $1,350 worth of selling points for only $300. Unmatched, unbeatable value.
This is in part what happens when perfection becomes a timeless classic, mass produced for years, unchanged.
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Chet, you’re comparing to run-of-the-mill microwaves you should really broaden your experience. There have been many interesting things made in the world while I’m glad that you find happiness with a cheap Asian built microwave that doesn’t have a turntable. It’s hardly the best microwave ever built for home use.
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Not many microwaves have been in carbon copy production for 40+ years, found in millions of commercial institutions and literally imitated to the front panel lettering by Chinese manufacturers:
https://www.amazon.com/Z-Supply-Com...pf_rd_p=751acc83-5c05-42d0-a15e-303622651e1e&
<blockquote>
All microwaves have some evenness problems. It’s just the nature of having straight line microwave energy bouncing around in a metal box trying to find the food, generally the best most even cooking microwaves are ones that have both turntable and a wave stirrer. It’s definitely beneficial to cook foods at lower powers, especially when just reheating because it gives the food time to even out the temperature and it doesn’t damage food at the edges, etc. from overheating it. This is a must when defrosting.
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Telling me (and your up voters) have never used a commercial microwave oven without telling you've never used a commercial microwave oven. Power level is irrelevant. There is no evening out of temperatures and food doesn't damage around the edges. Everything you describe is a common symptom of most residential grade microwaves- even the ones you call "good". If a microwave despite having both a stirrer and turn table needs to lower power below 1000 watts its not a good microwave and no its not heating anything evenly.
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It’s too bad you can’t come out of your comfort zone enough to ever come and see, the 30 or 40 microwaves we have in our collection there are models that cook from multiple directions at once and of course the collection of micro thermal ovens that are the truly the winners for Speed and even cooking, we have 14 micro thermal self cleaning oven if you really wanna see something that works These are amazing.
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Commercial microwave ovens over 1000 watts also cook from multiple directions, even going as far as firing the cathodes in each magnetron out of phase to achieve a smooth, blended RF output in the cavity. If I had the space and motivation to run another 240 volt circuit I'd go with one of these:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/pa...rowave-oven-208-230-240v-3200w/609NE3280.html
https://www.acitydiscount.com/Amana...Programmable-S-s-3000w-RC30S2.0.27289.1.1.htm
And these are just restaurant startup LARP toys. If cost wasn't an issue there are high volume impingement ovens which put all the above to shame.
https://www.kitchenall.com/merryche...wave-speed-quiet-operation-oven-208-240v.html
The fact you believe you still need to vary power levels tells me not a single one of those 40 microwave ovens in your collection can cook evenly. Which does not surprise me, unless you go into the genuine restaurant world there are no expectations to be met.
The Sharp R-21LCFS provides $1,200 entry level restaurant performance and basic durability (ie stainless steal rust/scratch/chip resistant interior), easy quite close handle and NSF certification at a steal bargain price of only $300. $1,350 worth of selling points for only $300. Unmatched, unbeatable value.
This is in part what happens when perfection becomes a timeless classic, mass produced for years, unchanged.
[this post was last edited: 7/8/2024-19:41]
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SHARP R-930
I vote for the Sharp R-930 microwave - convection combination.
Not only does it do all things competently, it also has a fire-safe feature. The temperature of the oven cavity is monitored about every 32 seconds. Should a fire occur in the cavity during microwave operation and its cavity temperature rises too quickly, it shuts down, cancels the cycle, closes the air-vent, stops all fans which impedes oxygen infiltration and brings the fire event to a quicker end.
I vote for the Sharp R-930 microwave - convection combination.
Not only does it do all things competently, it also has a fire-safe feature. The temperature of the oven cavity is monitored about every 32 seconds. Should a fire occur in the cavity during microwave operation and its cavity temperature rises too quickly, it shuts down, cancels the cycle, closes the air-vent, stops all fans which impedes oxygen infiltration and brings the fire event to a quicker end.
panasonicvac
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I don't think I've ever recalled having a microwave die on us before, at least not in my lifetime. Our two Amana Radarange countertops are still going strong but our Whirlpool over-the-range is slowing down on us. I'd like to have it fix when it breaks cause I like that one more than the two Amanas. But if not, I'd replace it. Our Toshiba is trash, I'd like to get rid of it. I don't know about our High Pointe over at our trailer but I'd like to sell the trailer cause we just don't use it anymore. I also don't know about our GE Spacemaker over-the-range we had at our first cabin but from what I was told, it was a good one. I did however liked the Sharp Carousel countertop at our last cabin the best, that one was my favorite. Our first trailer had a Magic Chef, I thought it was good. And the Dometic made by LG from our second trailer was good as well. We did buy one white countertop microwave for our Disneyland trip at a hotel in 2012, never used it again afterwards but it did had a ridiculously fast turntable. Personally, I'm not a fan of using microwaves. I prefer cooking and reheating things the old fashion way cause I've noticed a difference. But if I had to use a microwave, I prefer over-the-ranges. I like the size capacity, it's also a fan and a light at the same time, and saves a space from a countertop. I don't think it'd matter which one I'd get today because almost all of them are made by the same company Midea.
OTR microwaves are weak for the exhaust function.
I have a Kitchen Aid slim OTR microwave. The exhaust fan is 500 cfm and relatively quiet compared to my previous GE microwave.
Gary
Gary
sharp
I'd vote for Sharp. I believe my dad's old workplace had one.
I'd vote for Sharp. I believe my dad's old workplace had one.
panasonicvac
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As much as I'm not a fan of using microwaves, I'll admit that I really do enjoy using Sharps the most. I wished we brought ours home with us when we sold our last cabin, had many fun times with using it. My grandfather has a Sharp at his house and when he goes, I'd love to take it home with me. I wish my great aunt still had hers before she passed, sadly it got replaced but I also did liked that one as well and it was over-the-range which I thought was just almost perfect for me. I say almost cause I'll also admit that black is my least favorite color on a microwave and hers was definitely black (she had a model R1470 down below). My ideal color choice would be either stainless steel like ours or at least white.
cfz2882
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mostly 1975-85 American
I kind of collect microwave ovens-have about 30,oldest '68 RR,newest '94 Magic Chef(US made) Several Japanese imports and one 1985 Korean in the mix too.DD used a 1984 GE and liked that one a lot-no turntable,so large items benefitted from being turned halfway through.That GE quit,and a 1983 RR took it's place for now.I liked the side hinged door of the GE better than the bottom hinged door of the '83 RR. The GE will eventually be fixed and rotated back in,or replaced with something else from collection
I kind of collect microwave ovens-have about 30,oldest '68 RR,newest '94 Magic Chef(US made) Several Japanese imports and one 1985 Korean in the mix too.DD used a 1984 GE and liked that one a lot-no turntable,so large items benefitted from being turned halfway through.That GE quit,and a 1983 RR took it's place for now.I liked the side hinged door of the GE better than the bottom hinged door of the '83 RR. The GE will eventually be fixed and rotated back in,or replaced with something else from collection
Best home microwave ovens
We probably never include any over the range microwave ovens, they’re just too much of a compromise. They never make good range hoods, and the microwave oven is compromised too much as well.
Sharp is definitely one of the biggest junk brands in microwave ovens you can see by the picture in reply number 11 what junkie plastic they used.
If you buy an over the range microwave, don’t put it over the range. It’s a big fire hazard. They don’t last very long. If you do much cooking on top your range and it’s even worse over a gas range. In other countries you’re not even allowed to put a microwave oven over range because the fire hazard when something goes wrong on the range top All of a sudden you’ve got 25 pounds of burning plastic in your kitchen not a good thing to have happen. I remember an article about 10 years ago. We’re home insurance companies were thinking of charging people more that had an over the range microwave in their kitchen. I guess nothing happened and they just gave up because they’re so common but every year thousands of homes are destroyed because of the stupid location for a microwave oven.
Microwave ovens always cook more evenly with a turntable and even better yet when they have both a stirrer and a turntable is the best combination.
John
We probably never include any over the range microwave ovens, they’re just too much of a compromise. They never make good range hoods, and the microwave oven is compromised too much as well.
Sharp is definitely one of the biggest junk brands in microwave ovens you can see by the picture in reply number 11 what junkie plastic they used.
If you buy an over the range microwave, don’t put it over the range. It’s a big fire hazard. They don’t last very long. If you do much cooking on top your range and it’s even worse over a gas range. In other countries you’re not even allowed to put a microwave oven over range because the fire hazard when something goes wrong on the range top All of a sudden you’ve got 25 pounds of burning plastic in your kitchen not a good thing to have happen. I remember an article about 10 years ago. We’re home insurance companies were thinking of charging people more that had an over the range microwave in their kitchen. I guess nothing happened and they just gave up because they’re so common but every year thousands of homes are destroyed because of the stupid location for a microwave oven.
Microwave ovens always cook more evenly with a turntable and even better yet when they have both a stirrer and a turntable is the best combination.
John
ozzie908
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I prefer Panasonic microwaves with inverter technology. That works much better than cycling on and off on full power. You hardly see the combination of rotating antenna. I prefer a rotating antenna over a turntable.
kalanikaau1
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I'd vote for Sharp
I had a Sharp countertop microwave oven, it worked decently, the one thing I disliked about it (and many others) is that you can only program 2 events in automatic cooking mode.
The Panasonic NN-SV79MS which replaced the Sharp allows 3 events to be programmed, I especially like it's very intuitive controls as well.
Being that it's Alexa enabled allows me to remotely monitor it's cooking processes also.
I had a Sharp countertop microwave oven, it worked decently, the one thing I disliked about it (and many others) is that you can only program 2 events in automatic cooking mode.
The Panasonic NN-SV79MS which replaced the Sharp allows 3 events to be programmed, I especially like it's very intuitive controls as well.
Being that it's Alexa enabled allows me to remotely monitor it's cooking processes also.
kalanikaau1
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over the range microwave
Why anyone would want one of these is beyond me, besides their location over a hot stove, their feeble exhaust capabilities is a joke.
When my Brother recently remodeled his kitchen, he got rid of his Whirlpool OTR microwave and installed a Wolf exhaust hood over his new Wolf 48" gas rangetop.
Microwave duties are handled by his Thermador built in microwave oven.
Why anyone would want one of these is beyond me, besides their location over a hot stove, their feeble exhaust capabilities is a joke.
When my Brother recently remodeled his kitchen, he got rid of his Whirlpool OTR microwave and installed a Wolf exhaust hood over his new Wolf 48" gas rangetop.
Microwave duties are handled by his Thermador built in microwave oven.
panasonicvac
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I haven't had any problems with over-the-range microwaves through my experience. My only downfall with them is the installation, I mean I could easily move a countertop anywhere I'd like whereas over-the-ranges can only be in one spot. I also haven't had any problems with the Sharps that I've used before, in fact my grandfather's is now the oldest microwave that's ever lived in his house and still works like the day it was bought. When I return up there this weekend I'll shows some more pictures of it. If I really had to get a countertop microwave, I'd prefer something like a GE JES2251SJ or anything that's similar to the Panasonic 2.2-cu ft Inverters. I think a Thailand made Sharp Carousel Convection would be too expensive for me and the rest of the Midea made ones I do question about because my Toshiba that's also made by Midea I really do hate.
Over the range microwave ovens
I haven’t had any problems with over the range microwaves through my experience?
Hi Alex, did you look at the picture you posted and reply number 11 if that’s not a problem with an over the range microwave I don’t know what is.
You can also install an over the range microwave anywhere in the kitchen. It does not have to be over a range I’ve even seen them installed over the sink. It’s just a matter of some, sensible planning think outside the box.
None of the high-end kitchens we work in ever have a microwave oven over a range or other cooking appliance.
John
I haven’t had any problems with over the range microwaves through my experience?
Hi Alex, did you look at the picture you posted and reply number 11 if that’s not a problem with an over the range microwave I don’t know what is.
You can also install an over the range microwave anywhere in the kitchen. It does not have to be over a range I’ve even seen them installed over the sink. It’s just a matter of some, sensible planning think outside the box.
None of the high-end kitchens we work in ever have a microwave oven over a range or other cooking appliance.
John
panasonicvac
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Clarification
I think my posts have gotten you confused here John. That Sharp wasn't my great aunt's, it was the one I took a picture off from a listing on eBay cause there aren't any other pictures of it online. She had one just like it but it's not really hers. And from what I recall, hers didn't had broken plastic. I don't know why she had hers replaced.
Yes you can have a over-the-range microwave anywhere you'd like in the kitchen. But if you had to relocate it, you'd need to do some cabinetry work. We had to redo some of our cabinets when we bought our black Whirlpool cause it wasn't going to fit at first, almost returned it but I'm glad we made it work cause it's been the best microwave in our house. My aunt had this white Whirlpool in her old home similar to ours and never had it repaired in all of 21 years she's lived in that house when my uncle built it.
I think my posts have gotten you confused here John. That Sharp wasn't my great aunt's, it was the one I took a picture off from a listing on eBay cause there aren't any other pictures of it online. She had one just like it but it's not really hers. And from what I recall, hers didn't had broken plastic. I don't know why she had hers replaced.
Yes you can have a over-the-range microwave anywhere you'd like in the kitchen. But if you had to relocate it, you'd need to do some cabinetry work. We had to redo some of our cabinets when we bought our black Whirlpool cause it wasn't going to fit at first, almost returned it but I'm glad we made it work cause it's been the best microwave in our house. My aunt had this white Whirlpool in her old home similar to ours and never had it repaired in all of 21 years she's lived in that house when my uncle built it.
White whirlpool MH 7140 over the range microwave
Hi Alex, these whirlpool units were very good units. They were made in China to whirlpool specs, of course the one you pictured that your aunt has was repaired once it went through the safety rework because of a fire hazard we did hundreds of those for whirlpool
The best thing about that microwave is it had a very good exhaust blower much higher quality than most over the range microwaves had.
It doesn’t look like your aunt used that one much and I hope she knew that she was not supposed to have that metal rack in there when there was not a large item of food on it.
John
Hi Alex, these whirlpool units were very good units. They were made in China to whirlpool specs, of course the one you pictured that your aunt has was repaired once it went through the safety rework because of a fire hazard we did hundreds of those for whirlpool
The best thing about that microwave is it had a very good exhaust blower much higher quality than most over the range microwaves had.
It doesn’t look like your aunt used that one much and I hope she knew that she was not supposed to have that metal rack in there when there was not a large item of food on it.
John
panasonicvac
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Yeah maybe it was repaired once cause it did had a service sticker, although I did remember it was slowing down in the later years. But definitely for certain ours never had a repair done though it's also slowing down on us as well. We did do a couple of modifications to it, ever since we got rid of our Jenn-Air stove we had it vented outside, and we put a metal ventilation sheet cover underneath to prevent from steam getting the outside of the microwave dirty. That'd be another downfall I have with over-the-range microwaves. Actually I don't think she ever used her metal rack, it was put back up there when she sold the place a few years ago. I really do miss that microwave, had many fun times making popcorn or bacon in it. Probably my most favorite over-the-range microwave if I had to choose. My grandfather had a stainless steel Whirlpool up at his cabin, pretty sure it was a model WMH1163XVS (picture #1). It replaced the stainless steel Frigidaire back in 2011 that only lived for about 8 years. I thought they were both good but wasn't too impressed when the Frigidaire died, it may have been a Professional Series PLMV168CC1 if memory serves correctly (picture #2). I was hoping the Whirlpool would stick around but unfortunately the insurance company bought us a replacement from the flood. I don't know one what we got but I'll find out when I go up to Montana this weekend.
Another model that I really liked is a white Amana Radarange MVH250W (picture #3). I used one when I was living down in Lake Powell for one summer. And a couple of my neighbors had one similar to it as well, really did enjoyed using them. I think my cousin's Magic Chef at their cabin was made by the same company as that Amana cause they're both from Korea.
Another model that I really liked is a white Amana Radarange MVH250W (picture #3). I used one when I was living down in Lake Powell for one summer. And a couple of my neighbors had one similar to it as well, really did enjoyed using them. I think my cousin's Magic Chef at their cabin was made by the same company as that Amana cause they're both from Korea.
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Microwave ovens always cook more evenly with a turntable and even better yet when they have both a stirrer and a turntable is the best combination.
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This is pertinently false. Uber false. I've used commercial flatbed microwaves which out cooked by order of magnitude compared to any turntable unit I have ever used.
Sharp is definitely one of the biggest junk brands in microwave ovens you can see by the picture in reply number 11 what junkie plastic they used.
GE has them beat by far in the amount of junk microwaves they've sold. Sharp quality varies highly depending on the age and model. Sharp has easily produced some of the best microwaves in existence as it has produced some mediocre ones. It greatly depends.
As for their commercial side they are among the best if not the best microwave oven one can purchase.
I highly advice you pick, buy and try one. You'll rethink you're 34 microwaves even if you won't publicly admit to it.
https://shop.sharpusa.com/products/commercial-microwave-ovens/
Microwave ovens always cook more evenly with a turntable and even better yet when they have both a stirrer and a turntable is the best combination.
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This is pertinently false. Uber false. I've used commercial flatbed microwaves which out cooked by order of magnitude compared to any turntable unit I have ever used.
Sharp is definitely one of the biggest junk brands in microwave ovens you can see by the picture in reply number 11 what junkie plastic they used.
GE has them beat by far in the amount of junk microwaves they've sold. Sharp quality varies highly depending on the age and model. Sharp has easily produced some of the best microwaves in existence as it has produced some mediocre ones. It greatly depends.
As for their commercial side they are among the best if not the best microwave oven one can purchase.
I highly advice you pick, buy and try one. You'll rethink you're 34 microwaves even if you won't publicly admit to it.
https://shop.sharpusa.com/products/commercial-microwave-ovens/
mattl
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Commercial Microwaves are good at the one thing they were built for -reheating a gas station burrito or a grab and go meal. There is no subtly there, it's on blasting energy for the duration. I use my microwave for cooking, I use various setting based on what I'm cooing - not possible in those commercial units.
I really like my OTR KA convection microwave. Does a nice speedy job on chicken - mico + heat, is great as a small oven and does a decent job as a vent fan, IIRC it's 500cfm with 4 speeds. If I had to replace it I'd find something just like it.
I really like my OTR KA convection microwave. Does a nice speedy job on chicken - mico + heat, is great as a small oven and does a decent job as a vent fan, IIRC it's 500cfm with 4 speeds. If I had to replace it I'd find something just like it.
Matt, the oven I listed above has a "selectapower" membrane. The oven can do multi stage cooking such as defrosting frozen food on a low power level, warming it on a medium level, then finishing it on full power automatically with one programming sequence. All commercial microwaves have power levels except the very basic ones intended for front of house/self serve.
My question to you is, have you ever tried various commercial microwave ovens such as an Amana Menu Master, Pansonic NE, or Sharp Twin Touch or even a combination impingement oven?
These ovens don't just blast microwaves, but evenly distribute, reflect, attenuate, and blend them where multiple magnetrons are involved. There is tremendous finesse involved. There has to be in that the owner has to please and maximize the quality of the food involved not for one but for a minimum of thousands of customers. Nearly all commercial appliances are specifically engineered to maximize their intended goals- in the case of cooking appliances absolute congeniality- ie texture, flavor, evenness, appearance, color, ect. This concept entirely behind the success of restaurants and fast food corporations. They can take ingredients of any kind, even those of very low quality, and with the help of congeniality maximizing appliance produce very tasty results that would otherwise not be obtainable. Classic example, a commercial BUNN coffee maker can extract the full flavor of economy food service coffee grounds producing a smooth bitter free taste rivaling or exceeding organic/gourmet coffee in a residential drip machine that may produce a bitter/burnt taste on top of the rich flavor due to a lack of temperature control and poor water distribution capabilities.
How food is cooked depends just as much, if not more, than its quality or how it was made. The entire American economy was and is built upon maximizing the outcome of cost efficient materials. No commercial appliance maker will ever stay in business otherwise.
Try a Taylor clam shell grill, Taylor ice cream machine or a Henny Penny pressure fryer with some slightly above average ingredients and your perception of flavor will change forever.
My question to you is, have you ever tried various commercial microwave ovens such as an Amana Menu Master, Pansonic NE, or Sharp Twin Touch or even a combination impingement oven?
These ovens don't just blast microwaves, but evenly distribute, reflect, attenuate, and blend them where multiple magnetrons are involved. There is tremendous finesse involved. There has to be in that the owner has to please and maximize the quality of the food involved not for one but for a minimum of thousands of customers. Nearly all commercial appliances are specifically engineered to maximize their intended goals- in the case of cooking appliances absolute congeniality- ie texture, flavor, evenness, appearance, color, ect. This concept entirely behind the success of restaurants and fast food corporations. They can take ingredients of any kind, even those of very low quality, and with the help of congeniality maximizing appliance produce very tasty results that would otherwise not be obtainable. Classic example, a commercial BUNN coffee maker can extract the full flavor of economy food service coffee grounds producing a smooth bitter free taste rivaling or exceeding organic/gourmet coffee in a residential drip machine that may produce a bitter/burnt taste on top of the rich flavor due to a lack of temperature control and poor water distribution capabilities.
How food is cooked depends just as much, if not more, than its quality or how it was made. The entire American economy was and is built upon maximizing the outcome of cost efficient materials. No commercial appliance maker will ever stay in business otherwise.
Try a Taylor clam shell grill, Taylor ice cream machine or a Henny Penny pressure fryer with some slightly above average ingredients and your perception of flavor will change forever.
I agree with you.
Chetlaham, I agree with you. My dad had one of these at his old work. It heated up a slice of pizza to perfection. No cold spots, no drying out, just perfection.
Chetlaham, I agree with you. My dad had one of these at his old work. It heated up a slice of pizza to perfection. No cold spots, no drying out, just perfection.
mattl
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I've only used the basic units in break rooms and such, not impressed. I'd be curious about the higher end models but I've never come across any.
Commercial microwaves
Are notorious for very uneven cooking, I’m sure almost everybody reading this has tried to use a commercial microwave in a 7-Eleven or something and seen the poor results that sometimes occur from uneven heating.
I can’t imagine why anybody would hold this up as an even cooking Appliance, they’re made for speed and durability but microwave you’re talking about chat has nothing to do with a true commercial microwave they’re made for speed and durability but microwave in you’re talking about chat has nothing to do with a true commercial microwave.
The oven you got would be lucky to last six months in a 7-Eleven or Burger King, etc. it’s not commercial quality at all. Why don’t you post some pictures of your oven in 7-Elevens, etc. that would be a good project for you.
John
Are notorious for very uneven cooking, I’m sure almost everybody reading this has tried to use a commercial microwave in a 7-Eleven or something and seen the poor results that sometimes occur from uneven heating.
I can’t imagine why anybody would hold this up as an even cooking Appliance, they’re made for speed and durability but microwave you’re talking about chat has nothing to do with a true commercial microwave they’re made for speed and durability but microwave in you’re talking about chat has nothing to do with a true commercial microwave.
The oven you got would be lucky to last six months in a 7-Eleven or Burger King, etc. it’s not commercial quality at all. Why don’t you post some pictures of your oven in 7-Elevens, etc. that would be a good project for you.
John
Jerome, indeed, I get the same results. Even heating, no hot or cold spots, no burning, , no shriveling, no drying out and nothing exploding.
@john- based on the replies here its safe to say that you nor anyone else opining on commercial microwaves has no real experience using a commercial microwave oven. Commercial microwaves are not just made for speed and durability but also maximum food congeniality far above anything residential. Commercial microwaves come in three tiers: Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty. The model I posted above is a light duty unit intended for relatively occasional use such as offices and front of house dinning areas. It features introductory commercial quality cooking, basic durability and NSF certification. Light duty commercial units are perfect transplants for home use given their cost, size, weight and power requirements (NEMA 5-15p). A Burger King or restaurant kitchen would use a Heavy Duty, High Volume oven intended for near continuous use.
https://webfiles.acpsolutions.com/documents/20001703.pdf
@john- based on the replies here its safe to say that you nor anyone else opining on commercial microwaves has no real experience using a commercial microwave oven. Commercial microwaves are not just made for speed and durability but also maximum food congeniality far above anything residential. Commercial microwaves come in three tiers: Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty. The model I posted above is a light duty unit intended for relatively occasional use such as offices and front of house dinning areas. It features introductory commercial quality cooking, basic durability and NSF certification. Light duty commercial units are perfect transplants for home use given their cost, size, weight and power requirements (NEMA 5-15p). A Burger King or restaurant kitchen would use a Heavy Duty, High Volume oven intended for near continuous use.
https://webfiles.acpsolutions.com/documents/20001703.pdf
