Kitchen

[Jo1313]

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@PA Mom-mom wrote:

@mare54  We bought a Sharp in 1984, and it lasted us well into the new century. Solid and reliable. I don't know if they all have turntables these days, but that's a must. Also, as some have said, make sure the wattage is enough for your daughter's needs.

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When my 90's Sharp counter top micro kicked the bucket in 2022.I ordered another Sharp It's  a piece of garbage...with a turntable! I'm starting to look for another...

[Zhills]

 Whirlpool corner microwave!  Love mine!

750 W power...I cook, using the regular High (1,000 W) time and check with a thermometer.... and it is the same!  

[Hoovermom]

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@Shelbelle wrote:

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@PhilaLady1 wrote:
Well, this just shows how old and out of touch I am. I was not aware that newer kitchens have built-in microwaves. Thought they are all countertop LOL!

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Most microwaves in newer kitchens are now what they call Over the Range, and they fit over the cooktop into the wall. . My friend redid her kitchen a few years ago and hers is built in to one of her drawers. 

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I did a kitchen remodel a few years ago and opted to move my microwave from over my stove to a microwave in a drawer.   Love it and was able to incorporate a new gorgeous hood over my oven.  

[chickenbutt]

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@Jo1313 wrote:

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@PA Mom-mom wrote:

@mare54  We bought a Sharp in 1984, and it lasted us well into the new century. Solid and reliable. I don't know if they all have turntables these days, but that's a must. Also, as some have said, make sure the wattage is enough for your daughter's needs.

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When my 90's Sharp counter top micro kicked the bucket in 2022.I ordered another Sharp It's  a piece of garbage...with a turntable! I'm starting to look for another...

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I'm sorry you didn't love your second Sharp.   I've been lucky, I supposed.   My very first microwave (ages ago) was a Sharp and I liked it, but after about 18 years I wanted to upgrade to a newer one (buttons instead of dials!) but that first one still worked fine.  I had a friend who wanted a microwave but couldn't afford one so I asked if they would like to have this one.   They were happy to get it, so I  bought a new one.

My second one also a Sharp and I had that one for just over 18 years before something (I can't even recall what it was) went wrong and I had to replace it.

My third one is another Sharp, which I purchased many years ago.  Can't recall how long, but it's been quite a while and this one has been great so far.  I don't have any complaints.  I like the turntable, though.  I think it helps get stuff to heat/cook more evenly. 

[shoptilyadropagain]

Mine bit the dust last weekend.  I had gotten it at Wal-Mart and had lasted me 11 or 12 years.

I ordered a Toshiba from Amazon and it was right around $100.00.  It looks very similar to the Farberware MO that loriqvc posted.

[Zhills]

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@chickenbutt wrote:

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When my 90's Sharp counter top micro kicked the bucket in 2022.I ordered another Sharp It's  a piece of garbage...with a turntable! I'm starting

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Welcome back @chickenbutt 

[Estates]

@Kachina624 I have the exact opposite position.I have never owned a microwave. Old house with small kitchen so we couldn't make a spot for one. People are amazed we have lasted this long on earth without one!

[Kachina624]

@Estates.  8 hav3 limited counter space, never had a big kitchen, so years ago I got an over-the-range micro that replaces the oven hood.  Works out great.   I couldn't get along without my microwave.

[Zhills]

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@Estates wrote:

@Kachina624 I have the exact opposite position.I have never owned a microwave. Old house with small kitchen so we couldn't make a spot for one. People are amazed we have lasted this long on earth without one!

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I could get along without mine!  I'd rather warm the food at 325 for 12-15 minutes to reheat!  Tastes better to me!

Use my Breville mini oven daily!