On Mon 19 Dec 2005 07:57:06p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it ?

> Ken wrote:
>
>> I have a Panasonic that I got specifically because it has true power
>> settings, not full power that goes on and off. At the 5 setting, it's
>> on half power all the time, not full power half the time.
>>
>> I'm not touting any particular brand, but the true power setting works
>> much better IMHO.
>
> This is a boon for items that rise and set during cooking. When power
> cycles on and off, the food rises, then collapses, rises, collapses,
> and you end up with a collapsed result.
>
>
>
>> I believe the commercial type microwave in the lunchroom at work does
>> not have a turntable. But it doesn't have power settings, just super
>> high. I'm on vacation right now, but may stop in at work during the
>> next week. If my memory is working that day, I'll try to remember to
>> check the microwave there and get you a company name and model number.
>> If it will keep peace in your house, maybe try commercial kitchen
>> suppliers for a microwave without a turntable.
>>
>> I know there are professional chefs out there in this n.g. Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>> Ken
>
> why pay more for something that does less? The advantage of commercial
> nukes is larger size, high duty cycle, ruggedness and long MTBF. Theyre
> quite out of place for domestic use, as they dont have the features
> that are useful at home, and they have the features that are no use at
> home.
>
> TBH I think the OP is looking for something ill suited to the job out
> of misinformation. What is needed is a nuke with a tt switch, and one
> with both tt and stirrer, as performance with the tt off and no stirrer
> would be poor.

In our old office break room we had a large Panasonic with a turntable. It
was an older model, but it cooked very well and cooked evenly.

In our new office break room (we moved in last month), we have 3 brand
spanking new Amana microwave ovens, each with large capacity but no
turntables. These are commercial models, all stainless steel, power dial
from 10% to 100%. Compared to the old Panasonic, they don't cook worth a
damn. The unit cycles to maintain the power setting and there are hot and
cold spots which definitely require turning.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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