I have a kitchen with cabinets colored and shaped like
these and a layout like
this. - I'm looking for a over-the-stove microwave that will work with the decor.
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posted by Orb2069
on May 11, 2013 -
7 answers
I have a Sharp R1500 microwave that was bought in 2001 that just blew up. I'd like to get a new one that can fit into the same slot.
Deets below.
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posted by odragul
on Mar 4, 2013 -
8 answers
We're remodeling our kitchen, thanks to a leaking roof and water damage. My husband would love to reduce the number of appliances we have on our counter. We currently have a microwave (used solely for defrosting/reheating), a toaster oven (for baking/roasting of small items; love the faster preheating), and a regular oven (for baking/roasting large things). I've seen conflicting reports about speed ovens, steam ovens, combi ovens, etc. that seem to be able to combine some of these features. Has anyone had experience with those? Can I truly say goodbye to one of my counter top ovens? If so, what's the most useful combination for someone who mostly needs to reheat and roast, with minimal preheating time?
Bonus points for specific brand recommendations.
posted by snickerdoodle
on Feb 26, 2013 -
10 answers
There is a sticky residue on the glass plate for my microwave. It's orange and kinda greasy, but the common sense ways of cleaning it (soap, rough sponge, all-purpose cleaner) are not working. Anyone have any ideas on what to use to get it off?
posted by Enchanting Grasshopper
on Feb 13, 2013 -
20 answers
What determines the frequency of the arc current when an arc occurs inside a microwave oven?
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posted by Juffo-Wup
on Oct 26, 2012 -
7 answers
I really like microwave popcorn. I make it by hand too, and sometimes via this
paper bag method, but I sort of really like factory processed microwave popcorn.
Especially kettlecorn! I love fresh fairground kettlecorn, but I also really like microwave "kettlecorn," which is a different beast altogether.
...and I'd like your recommendations!
posted by sawdustbear
on Apr 5, 2012 -
7 answers
I've heard all the cautions about microwave popcorn and bad chemicals - but do companies that make store-bought popcorn in bags also use a noxious process for popping their popcorn? I realized I might be making a "bagged popcorn is healthier" assumption when I have no idea if companies use giant microwaves and bags to pop their corn...
posted by agregoli
on Dec 6, 2011 -
15 answers
Why does this happen and is it dangerous? When I heat anything in the microwave for about two minutes or longer, the timer/clock display casts a blur on the glass in front of the numbers, i.e. if the display says 2:30, the glass in front of the display will have a very blurred 2:30 on it. From the front it looks like the display itself is blurry, but if you stand at an angle to the side you can see how far back the numbers are from the glass in front of them. The blur will disappear after a few minutes. Should I be concerned?
posted by Nattie
on Nov 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Left the metal pop-top on the soup can when I microwaved it for lunch. I think the microwave is ok, but the really important question is: Can I eat the soup?
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posted by Sweetie Darling
on Nov 17, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm considering renting a small apartment with a super-tiny kitchen. So tiny that it doesn't have an oven! Would a convection/microwave oven suit my needs? Also, do you have experience with induction cooktops?
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posted by lunasol
on Sep 26, 2011 -
27 answers
MythFilter: I get these chain emails every once in a while about how dangerous it is to heat water in the microwave. I can't seem to get a straight answer from anybody! Is microwaving water really that dangerous?
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posted by JMB1138
on Mar 21, 2011 -
18 answers
I like to nuke my orange juice, grapefruit juice, etc. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by heat. Am I drinking less Vitamin C when I nuke my OJ?
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posted by jyorraku
on Mar 1, 2011 -
7 answers
I just microwaved a mug of water. And after about a minute it started making a loud humming noise, like what happens when you run a wet finger around a champagne glass. It sounded like there were aliens landing in my microwave. What happened?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Feb 25, 2011 -
13 answers
Why would a microwave oven in the next room ( approx 15 ft from the antennae) kill my Sirius reception?
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posted by Gungho
on Feb 2, 2011 -
7 answers
Microwaved food safety question - help me argue with (or gracefully capitulate to) my hippie friends!
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posted by Frowner
on Feb 1, 2011 -
26 answers
My power strip has been spontaneously switching itself to off when my microwave's going. Nothing's plugged into it but that microwave. What's going on? Is the microwave safe to use?
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posted by cadge
on Jan 25, 2011 -
15 answers
Need your lunch suggestions! What can I make the night before that isn't lunch meat or that reheats well in the microwave without becoming rubber in texture and flavor?
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posted by royalsong
on Jan 25, 2011 -
28 answers
I got a combo microwave/convection/grill oven for Xmas. What/How do I cook in it?
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posted by bartleby
on Jan 5, 2011 -
4 answers
I need help finding the most eco-friendly and ethical small appliances (or at least, the least non-ethical and non-eco-friendly) that I can. The web resources are seriously lacking! Hope me?
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Nov 24, 2010 -
9 answers
At a house sale here in northern Thailand I picked up a MicroMax Microwave Hamburger/Sandwich Grill for the princely sum of one dollar. It's in like new condition but there were no accompanying instructions. Imprinted on the bottom is the notice, "See instructions for preheat and cooking times...DO NOT EXCEED." I wrote to the manufacturer Nordic Ware who replied that since the item was discontinued, they couldn't provide instructions. Does anyone else in AskMeFi land have one of these devices? Any input for times to create a fine grilled ham and cheese sandwich or tuna melt would be appreciated. Perhaps you may have found or created interesting recipes for the MicroMax? Those would be most welcome also. Many thanks.
posted by thaivagabond
on Nov 12, 2010 -
3 answers
Help me adapt Barbara Kafka's microwave risotto recipe to my new oven. Her timings are for 650-700 watts. My new Sharp R-305KS is nominally 1100 watts, but testing shows it's actually 900 watts. That's still too much power for Kafka's timings. Have you adapted the recipe for this oven, or are you so incredibly bright that you can transpose? (Remember, there is no straight-line relationship between microwave power and times, so please don't tell me to multiply by .636. Even I'm smart enough to do that, but it doesn't work.)
posted by markcmyers
on Apr 11, 2010 -
7 answers
This is likely a dumb question. :) But I have this little microwave. Both the glass turntable and the plastic wheel thing are broken. The microwave itself works fine and heats things up. Short of dripping stuff down into the motor enclosure where the wheel+turntable would normally sit, can I use this microwave normally long-term with no worries? I'm assuming that the only difference is the food would be unevenly heated (I could manually turn), but I just wanted to make sure the turntable motor business wasn't connected to anything else. Replacements would cost more than the microwave at this point.
posted by Ky
on Mar 30, 2010 -
7 answers
This is a should I eat it?
* question of sorts. Exactly how is my Chinese take-out place attempting to kill me?
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posted by emelenjr
on Dec 11, 2009 -
14 answers
My wife and I were recently given a set of '70s-era plates, bowls, etc. named Mikasa Checkmates (the "Butternut" line, as pictured
here). I'm wondering if anyone could tell me if a) they're microwave-safe (on the bottom it reads "Oven To Table To Dishwasher") and b) if they're full of lead (as
this site claims).
posted by The Card Cheat
on Jun 8, 2009 -
4 answers
Sometimes I use the microwave for a few seconds to soften hard-frozen ice cream (for spoonability), or to soften a cold stick of butter (for spreadability). In these cases why does the center of the food heat first but the edges stay cooler; but when I microwave leftovers or soup in a dish for lunch, the edges of the food get hot first and middle stays cool?
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posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy
on Apr 25, 2009 -
9 answers
Why did my microwave oven stop heating after I tried to use it to heat water in a clear pyrex measuring cup? And how can I get it to work again? I've had the not-heating problem before, and it has gone away. I can't remember whether I did something to make it work again. This time, I tried unplugging the oven and plugging it in again -- no dice. Everything works except for the heating up part.
posted by Sia Stewart
on Apr 11, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a recommendation for a microwave cookbook. I want it to be about what the microwave is
best at, not just how to hack normal stuff to work in the microwave. Perhaps a book on how to do things that are
only possible with a microwave.
posted by krisjohn
on Feb 16, 2009 -
9 answers
If I cook an egg in the microwave it explodes, often with spectacular and messy force. If I microwave one fully immersed in water, will the same thing happen, or will the water absorb all the microwaves, so that the egg will effectively be boiled?
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posted by Coventry
on Nov 13, 2008 -
22 answers
