Hey, Just curious if there were any Radarange collectors around here... I see the Touchmatics starting to turn up when I'm snooping for washers and admit I've got a softspot for those chrome beauties. Chances are pretty good that they work too.
Radarange only by Amana
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Them things is HEAVY,too! Ever pick one up?
calypsobruce
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Amana Radarange
Hi Guys!
I have one from about 1975 and it works great. I will say that they are very heavy. The magnatron is huge in these as well as the metal used to build them. They are great looking with all the chrome. We probably won't see that again!.
Hi Guys!
I have one from about 1975 and it works great. I will say that they are very heavy. The magnatron is huge in these as well as the metal used to build them. They are great looking with all the chrome. We probably won't see that again!.
There was one left in a house my sister bought several years ago. She is no longer in that house, and I don't know what happened to the Amana. I imagine she left it as well when she moved. I know she did use it while she lived there.
I have a Touchmatic Amana in the garage as I have no space for it in the kitchen right now - I need to remodel!!
Jon (jetcone) recently found an Amana RR-2 Radarange - one of the very first domestic models.
JON - INSERT PICTURES HERE!
Jon (jetcone) recently found an Amana RR-2 Radarange - one of the very first domestic models.
JON - INSERT PICTURES HERE!
jasonl
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I saw one at the thrift store. It was the 70s version with the two big knobs. I plugged it in and it didn't work. So I left it there. I came back a day later wanting to pick it up but it was gone :-( . Those things are big beautiful and heavy.
YAY for Radaranges
I love my RR-4, I wouldn't have any other Microwave but an early Radarange. Not only do they look really cool, but its designed so well that you never have to turn the food midway through cooking.
I love my RR-4, I wouldn't have any other Microwave but an early Radarange. Not only do they look really cool, but its designed so well that you never have to turn the food midway through cooking.
Neato! I guess I better buckle down and bring them home while they're still out there. Below is a page I put together for a couple machines I got this summer, along with the Touchmatic we've used since new.
1980 Cookmaster
Hi Cadman, Neat website. I finally got all the grease off mine, and it works great! I looked everywhere for a light bulb for this thing and nobody had one. I went home and showed the bulb to my mom and she had three, the last place I would look. Ha! Enjoyed your pics, Don
Hi Cadman, Neat website. I finally got all the grease off mine, and it works great! I looked everywhere for a light bulb for this thing and nobody had one. I went home and showed the bulb to my mom and she had three, the last place I would look. Ha! Enjoyed your pics, Don
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I found a Radarange in a consignment shop once. I remember it had a solid metallic door, no glass.
Cool website - "Only By Amana" I love it!
The micro without a glass door, was it still see-through? Jon - jetcone's RR-2 has a metal mesh/screen in the door, no glass. The microwaves are too "fat" to get through the screen so it's perfectly safe. I can't wait to see it - so very vintage!
My aunt (with the BOL avocado dishwasher) had a Touchmatic oven that I was absolutely enthralled with for days. A while later, we finally bought an Amana touch control oven but it was one without a clock - who buys a digital microwave without a clock feature?? We did, and used that oven for many years.
I can't wait to get mine installed somewhere now!!
The micro without a glass door, was it still see-through? Jon - jetcone's RR-2 has a metal mesh/screen in the door, no glass. The microwaves are too "fat" to get through the screen so it's perfectly safe. I can't wait to see it - so very vintage!
My aunt (with the BOL avocado dishwasher) had a Touchmatic oven that I was absolutely enthralled with for days. A while later, we finally bought an Amana touch control oven but it was one without a clock - who buys a digital microwave without a clock feature?? We did, and used that oven for many years.
I can't wait to get mine installed somewhere now!!
mrb627
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Hey!
I learned to make S'mores in one of these things in the sixth grade. My mouth is watering as I type.
MRB
I learned to make S'mores in one of these things in the sixth grade. My mouth is watering as I type.
MRB
1989 model
I have what may be a 1989 model-I bought it the first year I worked in the GOVT in Wash DC area. Got it from Montgomery Ward.Used my hand truck to move it from the store to my apartment.Was a tabletop model. didn't have any knobs or chrome.Just the keypad and vacuum flouresecent display. Now just sits in the corner of my kithcen.Haven't used it since I moved here. Would imagine it would still work.I didn't have a car in the early Wash DC days.I hav e a GE Advantium oven at present.
I have what may be a 1989 model-I bought it the first year I worked in the GOVT in Wash DC area. Got it from Montgomery Ward.Used my hand truck to move it from the store to my apartment.Was a tabletop model. didn't have any knobs or chrome.Just the keypad and vacuum flouresecent display. Now just sits in the corner of my kithcen.Haven't used it since I moved here. Would imagine it would still work.I didn't have a car in the early Wash DC days.I hav e a GE Advantium oven at present.
RR-10A
Neat pic Don!
Here's today's find that I spotted earlier this week at a local appliance store. I was on my way there after work today when I saw the recycler blast by with a full load of app's. Lucky for me it didn't get thrown about when it was loaded on the truck, even the glass tray is in good shape. Just needs some light electrical repair...
Neat pic Don!
Here's today's find that I spotted earlier this week at a local appliance store. I was on my way there after work today when I saw the recycler blast by with a full load of app's. Lucky for me it didn't get thrown about when it was loaded on the truck, even the glass tray is in good shape. Just needs some light electrical repair...
Got the Hint Greg
Yes I found an RR-2 which John L tells me is the first counter top model. It has an electromagnet instead of the permanent magnet inside. John tells me its the only year they used an electromagnet. I have to say it is the quietest Amana Radarange I have used. And I really like the fact that there is no barrier on the door. You can smell the food while it cooks and see the steam rise out of the door. Take a peek at the pictures---SORRY For the delay Greg I had to edit them after recovering from the weekend.
cheers
jon
http://automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/_AMANA RR2
Yes I found an RR-2 which John L tells me is the first counter top model. It has an electromagnet instead of the permanent magnet inside. John tells me its the only year they used an electromagnet. I have to say it is the quietest Amana Radarange I have used. And I really like the fact that there is no barrier on the door. You can smell the food while it cooks and see the steam rise out of the door. Take a peek at the pictures---SORRY For the delay Greg I had to edit them after recovering from the weekend.
cheers
jon
http://automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/_AMANA RR2
Finally!
Well, tell us about the weekend then! I couldn't imagine where you'd got off to...
Super cool oven Jon - I love the graphics and lighted dials, a very lucky find!
Well, tell us about the weekend then! I couldn't imagine where you'd got off to...
Super cool oven Jon - I love the graphics and lighted dials, a very lucky find!
Now we're cookin'
Sweet!! So Jon, is there a story behind this one or was it one of those lucky 'falls in your lap' finds?
Recently I spotted one similar with the tri-color buttons, in half smashed shape at the recycler, I'm hoping those buttons were carryovers.
My earliest is an RR-6, this is something to shoot for!
Sweet!! So Jon, is there a story behind this one or was it one of those lucky 'falls in your lap' finds?
Recently I spotted one similar with the tri-color buttons, in half smashed shape at the recycler, I'm hoping those buttons were carryovers.
My earliest is an RR-6, this is something to shoot for!
I love my Radarange!
I have a later one, RR-700, with the "Accu-Dial" controls, 10 power levels, and the probe (which I do use. Great for taking liquids for bread making up to the right temperature!)
I used to do private catering, and used a lot of microwaves, and none were as solid, dependable, or easy to use as these great Radaranges.
I have a later one, RR-700, with the "Accu-Dial" controls, 10 power levels, and the probe (which I do use. Great for taking liquids for bread making up to the right temperature!)
I used to do private catering, and used a lot of microwaves, and none were as solid, dependable, or easy to use as these great Radaranges.
