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Need a small over-the-range microwave that fits a 60's kitchen.

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. [more inside]
posted by Orb2069 on May 11, 2013 - 7 answers

 

Why does the microwave heat up my mug before the tea?

Why does the microwave heat up my mug before the tea? [more inside]
posted by dash_slot- on Apr 11, 2013 - 17 answers

Replacing an over-the range microwave without neending new mount

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. [more inside]
posted by odragul on Mar 4, 2013 - 8 answers

Three ovens enter, two ovens leave?

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

How do I get this sticky residue off my microwave plate?

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 arc currents when arcs occur inside a microwave oven?

What determines the frequency of the arc current when an arc occurs inside a microwave oven? [more inside]
posted by Juffo-Wup on Oct 26, 2012 - 7 answers

Get in my belly, bacteria filled fishcake.

Can I eat these fishcakes? [more inside]
posted by whalebreath on Sep 25, 2012 - 15 answers

How do I eat without cooking?

I know how to cook from scratch. Help me not do that this summer. [more inside]
posted by Wordwoman on Jun 18, 2012 - 29 answers

Very Minimalist-Microwave Cooking

Microwave-only 'real', healthy cooking-- give me tips,resources and recipes. [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on Apr 9, 2012 - 12 answers

Tell me about your favourite microwave popcorn!

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

Beef liver fireworks

Why does beef liver spark in the microwave? [more inside]
posted by HotToddy on Mar 11, 2012 - 11 answers

Bagged popcorn better than microwave?

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

So I get super powers, right?

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

The continuing saga of "Can I Eat This," microwave division

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? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on Nov 17, 2011 - 12 answers

It's cute but it doesn't cook.

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? [more inside]
posted by lunasol on Sep 26, 2011 - 27 answers

Asparagus making sparks in the microwave?

I tried to microwave some asparagus and it started sparking. What is going on? [more inside]
posted by mr frosted on Apr 10, 2011 - 7 answers

Is it dangerous to heat water in the microwave?

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? [more inside]
posted by JMB1138 on Mar 21, 2011 - 18 answers

Is microwaving OJ bad?

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? [more inside]
posted by jyorraku on Mar 1, 2011 - 7 answers

home science filter: Why is my water is singing!

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? [more inside]
posted by chocolatemilkshakes on Feb 25, 2011 - 13 answers

What Power a Paper Towel Holds in the Microwave!

Why does the addition of a layer of paper towel make such a big difference when microwaving certain foods? [more inside]
posted by curiositykilledthelemur on Feb 17, 2011 - 18 answers

My lunch is nuking Sirius

Why would a microwave oven in the next room ( approx 15 ft from the antennae) kill my Sirius reception? [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Feb 2, 2011 - 7 answers

Microwaved food safety question

Microwaved food safety question - help me argue with (or gracefully capitulate to) my hippie friends! [more inside]
posted by Frowner on Feb 1, 2011 - 26 answers

Shazam! Off goes the microwave! But why?

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? [more inside]
posted by cadge on Jan 25, 2011 - 15 answers

Help me find microwave-friendly foods!

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? [more inside]
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?

I got a combo microwave/convection/grill oven for Xmas. What/How do I cook in it? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Jan 5, 2011 - 4 answers

Help me find some green appliances!

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? [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit on Nov 24, 2010 - 9 answers

Cooking times for MicroMax sandwhich maker?

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

TEH NUKER KILLZ

Is my microwave leaking radiation? Is it worth worrying about? [more inside]
posted by rouftop on Oct 14, 2010 - 11 answers

Blackened microwave: windfall or demon core?

Is a blackened microwave dangerous? [more inside]
posted by foursentences on Sep 20, 2010 - 8 answers

I need a new microwave/convection oven

Please recommend a countertop microwave/convection oven. [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Jul 6, 2010 - 2 answers

Does heating / microwaving food mitigate mono?

How safe is it to eat cooking from someone getting over mononucleosis? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Apr 21, 2010 - 4 answers

Help me adapt Barbara Kafka's microwave risotto recipe to my new oven.

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

Shine on, little bulb

Is the light bulb in the microwave different than the ones in our lamps? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Mar 30, 2010 - 9 answers

Microwave - (turntable tray + wheels) = Fine long term?

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

One of the worst smells on this earth

My microwave is stinky -- burnt popcorn smell. How do I remove it? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Feb 22, 2010 - 16 answers

Help me cook my lean cuisines!

What's wrong with my microwave? [more inside]
posted by mingodingo on Feb 15, 2010 - 8 answers

(Dim)something strange is going on.

This is a should I eat it?* question of sorts. Exactly how is my Chinese take-out place attempting to kill me? [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Dec 11, 2009 - 14 answers

How dangerous are the fumes from a microwave fire?

How dangerous are the fumes from a microwave fire? [more inside]
posted by Iridic on Nov 12, 2009 - 7 answers

help me fix my microwave!

where can I find a missing part for my microwave? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Sep 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Need a very small (less than 9 inches height) stainless steel microwave oven.

Need a very small (<=9 inches height) stainless steel microwave oven. [more inside]
posted by zavulon on Sep 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Are holes on the inside of a microwave door a problem?

The inside of my microwave door has small holes melted in it. Is it still safe? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on Jul 11, 2009 - 13 answers

Can I put these plates in the microwave, and are they full of lead?

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

Microwave mysteries

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? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Apr 25, 2009 - 9 answers

How to get my microwave oven to heat again

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

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside?

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Best with a microwave

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

I want to eat well!

In search of awesome recipes that use microwaves, a stovetop and a toaster oven. [more inside]
posted by big open mouth on Feb 13, 2009 - 14 answers

Rice To Meet You

How do I make white rice for one person (me)? [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Feb 2, 2009 - 24 answers

Microwave vs motion detector

Why would my mum's (inside) microwave set off her (outside) motion detector? [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM on Jan 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me figure out how to microwave an egg

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? [more inside]
posted by Coventry on Nov 13, 2008 - 22 answers

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