Older over the range microwave

[fan-of-fans]

I notice the older over the range microwaves had a much bigger control panel than the newer ones do, like my attached photo shows. To me the older ones look more robust, and in a way I like the sort of vintage look that they have. Were they better made than the newer ones? Interestingly this Whirlpool was made in Korea, not China. I would expect USA made for one of this era (October 1993), but I suppose microwaves were one thing that was made overseas early on.

My neighbor also had an Amana Radarange OTR micro from the early 90s era and I liked how it looked too. She also had a Maytag wall over and dishwasher and Amana side by side.

For some reason the early 90s white on white is one of my favorite eras. I actually like it better than the 80s woodgrain and almond in a way.

 

[ozzie908]

Such a pity they never made it to here

I have searched and still not been able to find OTR Microwave for use on 240v such a wonderful space saver, I have noticed on newer Dream Homes the program with the twin developers ( Swoon ) they are using stainless chimneys like we already have maybe we will swap designs and start having OTR models instead ??

Austin

 

[vacerator]

Most were still

Korean made back then. My GE Profile from '96 still worked when we remodeled. It outlasted the Kenmore that was here when we moved in. I know it wasn't over 8 years old.