philr
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For years, I've been waiting to find a RR4DW or older Radarange locally and I finally found one! It's a RR2.
And it works!
And it works!
My new Radarange!
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philr
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Cory or Ben, can you tell me what's the year of manufacture by the serial number? I'm guessing 1968-69 as it seems newer ones seem to have a darker color control panel in ads. But I'd really like to know more about these!
Nice rare find these days,, especially that model. It looks like you're missing the glass tray though?
Somethings wrong with mine right now that needs addressing... for some strange reason it began starting up all on it's own even though both dials were in the off position. I don't know what to make of it so I carted it down to the basement.
Somethings wrong with mine right now that needs addressing... for some strange reason it began starting up all on it's own even though both dials were in the off position. I don't know what to make of it so I carted it down to the basement.
Wow, that's a rare find right there. Looking at the serial number, I would put this one at 1969 (S).
What's funny about these is that the model tag is on the bottom of the machine, rather than the back like the majority of RR's made. This one looks C L E A N!
Congrats Phil!
Ben
What's funny about these is that the model tag is on the bottom of the machine, rather than the back like the majority of RR's made. This one looks C L E A N!
Congrats Phil!
Ben
philr
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You're right Pete, it's missing the glass tray. I hope to find one for it!
What's the model number of yours?
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What's the model number of yours?
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philr
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Ben,
The chrome has some minor pitting but it's in quite good shape and it seems to work well! Both timers light up and work too! I'll need to find a glass tray for it and probably replace the power cord.
I have been searching for one like this or a newer one for quite some time locally and I finally got one at a reasonable price. Not a 15$ bargain but twice that price was still ok I think!
The chrome has some minor pitting but it's in quite good shape and it seems to work well! Both timers light up and work too! I'll need to find a glass tray for it and probably replace the power cord.
I have been searching for one like this or a newer one for quite some time locally and I finally got one at a reasonable price. Not a 15$ bargain but twice that price was still ok I think!
2012...year of the RR-2's
Now that is a clean machine! Yes, the early powercords seem to fall apart on these based on the ones I've dragged home. It'll be interesting to see how it performs once you get a tray in there as it looks pretty low-hour.
Ben, I believe that's the back of the unit. The early models had a 'foot' installed on the back to keep space for airflow and prevent undue strain on the cord where it exits the unit. No way would a manufacturer do that today! -Cory
Now that is a clean machine! Yes, the early powercords seem to fall apart on these based on the ones I've dragged home. It'll be interesting to see how it performs once you get a tray in there as it looks pretty low-hour.
Ben, I believe that's the back of the unit. The early models had a 'foot' installed on the back to keep space for airflow and prevent undue strain on the cord where it exits the unit. No way would a manufacturer do that today! -Cory
philr
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Cory, it does have a foot at the back (I was wondering why!) but the model tag is under it. (just below the left side of the door).
I just had to eat a frozen dinner to try it! It's a bit slower than my two RCM-10, I guess it has a lower power rating. What are they? If I remember well, my RCM-10 (RR9) are something like 725 or 750W? Other than that, I noticed that these have a motorized stirrer. It's strange to hear the cooking sounds through the grille in the door! Which model introduced the glass door?
I just had to eat a frozen dinner to try it! It's a bit slower than my two RCM-10, I guess it has a lower power rating. What are they? If I remember well, my RCM-10 (RR9) are something like 725 or 750W? Other than that, I noticed that these have a motorized stirrer. It's strange to hear the cooking sounds through the grille in the door! Which model introduced the glass door?
philr
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There are two stickers at the back
philr
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The other one:
philr
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Another view of the back.
Back in the day when I sold Sharp microwaves, we had to buy an Amana like this so we could do the egg test. In the Sharp with the turntable, the eggs would always be evenly cooked. Unfortunately, in the Amana they would not. Often times the eggs would explode and then you had a real mess! The chrome does look nice!
So did it pass the refrigerant leak test?? LOL
Very, very cool microwave there, Phil! You have shamed me into dusting off the 68 Tappan that has been sitting and gathering dust in the storage loft in the garage - depending on if the fridge guy shows on Saturday or not, I may just have bring the Tappan out to play!
Very, very cool microwave there, Phil! You have shamed me into dusting off the 68 Tappan that has been sitting and gathering dust in the storage loft in the garage - depending on if the fridge guy shows on Saturday or not, I may just have bring the Tappan out to play!
philr
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Ed,
I have an Hitachi with a turntable (and a newer Sanyo too) and both make eggs explode on highest settings! (the Hitachi just has a Defrost function). With my newer late seventies Amana/Frigidaire "Touchmatic" style MW ovens, there's still no turntable but if using a low power setting (I use "2"), eggs won't explode... In both my newer MW ovens, the stirrer is air driven and they both didn't turn (which caused hot spots) because the plastic shield under them has deformed over time. I just had to cut about 1/4" of the stirrer blades to make them work again.
I have an Hitachi with a turntable (and a newer Sanyo too) and both make eggs explode on highest settings! (the Hitachi just has a Defrost function). With my newer late seventies Amana/Frigidaire "Touchmatic" style MW ovens, there's still no turntable but if using a low power setting (I use "2"), eggs won't explode... In both my newer MW ovens, the stirrer is air driven and they both didn't turn (which caused hot spots) because the plastic shield under them has deformed over time. I just had to cut about 1/4" of the stirrer blades to make them work again.
philr
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Paul,
I think this sticker applied to refrigerators too!
I think this sticker applied to refrigerators too!
There is no glass on the door?!
Interesting!
Interesting!
philr
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It's just a perforated piece of stainless steel. That's what's needed to stop the microwaves from going out. I'm wondering what happens if you put a paper clip through one of these holes while the microwave oven is working. I did use one to clean a few holes that were blocked by food particles but not while it was working!
Here's a link to Cory's website. Looking at it again has answered some of my earlier questions!
Here's a link to Cory's website. Looking at it again has answered some of my earlier questions!
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I hope
"exploding eggs" did not mean an attempt to cook eggs that were still in their shells, for that is silly, messy, and potentially dangerous.
I detest eggs, and only use them as a baking ingredient, but I know to poke the yolk with a clean toothpick before cooking one in a small dish (like a Pyrex custard cup) in a microwave.
Phil- Excellent catch!!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
"exploding eggs" did not mean an attempt to cook eggs that were still in their shells, for that is silly, messy, and potentially dangerous.
I detest eggs, and only use them as a baking ingredient, but I know to poke the yolk with a clean toothpick before cooking one in a small dish (like a Pyrex custard cup) in a microwave.
Phil- Excellent catch!!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Radarange Grail!
Now that is cool. Jon has one in Melrose that I have a lusty affair with every time I see it. It's a thrill to know there are deadly microwaves bouncing around, trying to get out but they're too fat to get through the holes in the door screen. All that gets through is the savory cooking scents. Congrats!
Now that is cool. Jon has one in Melrose that I have a lusty affair with every time I see it. It's a thrill to know there are deadly microwaves bouncing around, trying to get out but they're too fat to get through the holes in the door screen. All that gets through is the savory cooking scents. Congrats!
