My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.

I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.

How important is a turn table?
Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
evenly?
Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
Any other recomendations for me?

"buildmorelines" > wrote in message
om...
> My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
> while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
> dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
> watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
> higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
> home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
> of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
> in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
> done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.
>
> I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
> Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
> and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
> how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
> microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
> turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.
>
> How important is a turn table?
> Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
> evenly?
> Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
> Any other recomendations for me?

Go to Costco.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...9156*&Browse=1

a.. Model: EM-Z2000S
b.. 1000 watt
c.. .9 cu ft
d.. Stainless Steel Interior and Front on Black Cabinet
e.. 12 3/8" Glass Turntable
f.. Six Direct Access Keys for Quick Programming of Popular Foods
g.. Defrosts by Weight or Time
h.. 2-Color Digital Display
$77.00

Dimitri

"buildmorelines" > wrote in message
om...
> My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
> while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
> dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
> watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
> higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
> home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
> of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
> in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
> done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.
>
> I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
> Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
> and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
> how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
> microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
> turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.
>
> How important is a turn table?
> Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
> evenly?
> Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
> Any other recomendations for me?

Go to Costco.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...9156*&Browse=1

a.. Model: EM-Z2000S
b.. 1000 watt
c.. .9 cu ft
d.. Stainless Steel Interior and Front on Black Cabinet
e.. 12 3/8" Glass Turntable
f.. Six Direct Access Keys for Quick Programming of Popular Foods
g.. Defrosts by Weight or Time
h.. 2-Color Digital Display
$77.00

Dimitri

(buildmorelines) wrote:

>My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
>while.

Go to Sears and get the 99.00 micro....the best investment that you will ever
make.

(buildmorelines) wrote:

>My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
>while.

Go to Sears and get the 99.00 micro....the best investment that you will ever
make.

>
> How important is a turn table?

I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
nonetheless.

In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.

One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer and the other I had to buy to
replace the one in my kitchen that crapped out.
Turned out only one microwave, a specific GE model, would fit the kitchen
space where the old one came out - unless I bought one of the little dinky
reheater types.

So as it turns out......the Samsung has a turntable but has a definite
hotspot; the GE does not have a turntable and has no noticeable hotspot(s).
I don't know much about the mechanics of microwave ovens but I suspect the
GE may have a device that that rotates the wave generator ??

Anyway ....... it seems the presence of a turntable does not guarantee
performance. If you buy from a reputable dealer you should always be able
to return an unsatisfactory oven.

>
> How important is a turn table?

I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
nonetheless.

In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.

One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer and the other I had to buy to
replace the one in my kitchen that crapped out.
Turned out only one microwave, a specific GE model, would fit the kitchen
space where the old one came out - unless I bought one of the little dinky
reheater types.

So as it turns out......the Samsung has a turntable but has a definite
hotspot; the GE does not have a turntable and has no noticeable hotspot(s).
I don't know much about the mechanics of microwave ovens but I suspect the
GE may have a device that that rotates the wave generator ??

Anyway ....... it seems the presence of a turntable does not guarantee
performance. If you buy from a reputable dealer you should always be able
to return an unsatisfactory oven.

>
>>
>> How important is a turn table?
>

Heating water it makes no difference. Cooking a tray of something, or
heating a lasagna pan, it is helpful. Some brands use other methods to
deflect and even out the waves.

>
>>
>> How important is a turn table?
>

Heating water it makes no difference. Cooking a tray of something, or
heating a lasagna pan, it is helpful. Some brands use other methods to
deflect and even out the waves.

>
>>
>> How important is a turn table?
>

Heating water it makes no difference. Cooking a tray of something, or
heating a lasagna pan, it is helpful. Some brands use other methods to
deflect and even out the waves.

"BeeCee" > wrote in message
...
>
> >
> > How important is a turn table?
>
> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> nonetheless.
>
> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>
> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer and the other I had to buy
to
> replace the one in my kitchen that crapped out.
> Turned out only one microwave, a specific GE model, would fit the kitchen
> space where the old one came out - unless I bought one of the little dinky
> reheater types.
>
> So as it turns out......the Samsung has a turntable but has a definite
> hotspot; the GE does not have a turntable and has no noticeable
hotspot(s).
> I don't know much about the mechanics of microwave ovens but I suspect the
> GE may have a device that that rotates the wave generator ??
>
> Anyway ....... it seems the presence of a turntable does not guarantee
> performance. If you buy from a reputable dealer you should always be able
> to return an unsatisfactory oven.


I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE didn't
heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus. The
OP can always buy a turntable to use in his new oven.
http://www.happycookers.com/wc.dll/p...ge/1-9505.html

"BeeCee" > wrote in message
...
>
> >
> > How important is a turn table?
>
> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> nonetheless.
>
> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>
> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer and the other I had to buy
to
> replace the one in my kitchen that crapped out.
> Turned out only one microwave, a specific GE model, would fit the kitchen
> space where the old one came out - unless I bought one of the little dinky
> reheater types.
>
> So as it turns out......the Samsung has a turntable but has a definite
> hotspot; the GE does not have a turntable and has no noticeable
hotspot(s).
> I don't know much about the mechanics of microwave ovens but I suspect the
> GE may have a device that that rotates the wave generator ??
>
> Anyway ....... it seems the presence of a turntable does not guarantee
> performance. If you buy from a reputable dealer you should always be able
> to return an unsatisfactory oven.


I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE didn't
heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus. The
OP can always buy a turntable to use in his new oven.
http://www.happycookers.com/wc.dll/p...ge/1-9505.html

"buildmorelines" > wrote in message
om...
> My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
> while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
> dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
> watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
> higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
> home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
> of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
> in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
> done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.
>
> I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
> Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
> and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
> how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
> microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
> turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.
>
> How important is a turn table?
> Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
> evenly?
> Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
> Any other recomendations for me?

DCS makes as 1200 watt oven with a turntable:
http://store.yahoo.com/theappliancep...builinmic.html

BeeCee wrote:

>>How important is a turn table?
>
>
> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> nonetheless.
>
> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>
> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]


That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
bought a microwave oven?

I'm shopping at the wrong stores.

Bob

BeeCee wrote:

>>How important is a turn table?
>
>
> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> nonetheless.
>
> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>
> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]


That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
bought a microwave oven?

I'm shopping at the wrong stores.

Bob

Last year we bought a 1350 watt Panasonic "mid-size" unit at WalMart for
around $90. It has a power control feature called "Inverter Turbo" which
controls the cooking by varying the level of output, *not* by cycling on
and off. It cooks quickly and evenly, and it has what I consider
convenient controls. Yes, it also has a turntable.

Panasonic makes several models using this technology. It's explained he

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...rter_story.asp

--
Wayne in Phoenix

unmunge as w-e-b

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Last year we bought a 1350 watt Panasonic "mid-size" unit at WalMart for
around $90. It has a power control feature called "Inverter Turbo" which
controls the cooking by varying the level of output, *not* by cycling on
and off. It cooks quickly and evenly, and it has what I consider
convenient controls. Yes, it also has a turntable.

Panasonic makes several models using this technology. It's explained he

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...rter_story.asp

--
Wayne in Phoenix

unmunge as w-e-b

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> BeeCee wrote:
>
> >>How important is a turn table?
> >
> >
> > I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> > nonetheless.
> >
> > In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
> >
> > One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]
>
>
> That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
> bought a microwave oven?

That might explain the $22,000 bill for the microwave - ya think??

BeeCee

zxcvbob wrote:

> BeeCee wrote:
>
>>> How important is a turn table?
>>
>> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
>> nonetheless.
>>
>> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>>
>> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]
>
> That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
> bought a microwave oven?
>
> I'm shopping at the wrong stores.

Yeah. They lose money on each sale but make up for it in volume.
Sheesh. Anybody knows that.

Pastorio

zxcvbob wrote:

> BeeCee wrote:
>
>>> How important is a turn table?
>>
>> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
>> nonetheless.
>>
>> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>>
>> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]
>
> That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
> bought a microwave oven?
>
> I'm shopping at the wrong stores.

Yeah. They lose money on each sale but make up for it in volume.
Sheesh. Anybody knows that.

Pastorio

"Bob (this one)" > wrote in message
...
> zxcvbob wrote:
>
> > BeeCee wrote:
> >
> >>> How important is a turn table?
> >>
> >> I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
> >> nonetheless.
> >>
> >> In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
> >>
> >> One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer [snip]
> >
> > That's just ridiculous. They *gave* you a travel trailer when you
> > bought a microwave oven?
> >
> > I'm shopping at the wrong stores.
>
> Yeah. They lose money on each sale but make up for it in volume.
> Sheesh. Anybody knows that.
>


I don't know.......... How may people have room for a travel trailer in
their kitchen?

(buildmorelines) wrote in message . com>...
> My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
> while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
> dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
> watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
> higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
> home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
> of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
> in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
> done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.
>
> I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
> Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
> and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
> how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
> microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
> turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.
>
> How important is a turn table?
> Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
> evenly?
> Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
> Any other recomendations for me?



my very first microwave which lasted almost 20 years (the removal
men dropped it) did not have a turntable but it did have a very large
cavity making it easy to put a large dish of whatever in it, and there
were no cold or hot spots just even distribution all over. underneath
the ceramic base was a "turntable" of sorts, so although not seen
there was one in the machine.Alas i cannot find one like it now so i
have to put up with a much smaller one with a turntable that limits
the size of what i can cook/defrost etc.

(buildmorelines) wrote in message . com>...
> My microwave shorted and died and will be in the repair show for a
> while. I need another microwave anyways (need 2 at the same time). I
> dont want a $40 toy (600 watt) microwave from wallmart. I want a 1200
> watt or higher (2500 watt would be my functional limit, but even
> higher is ok I guess), and I want a 240v (high voltage) model with a
> home-like feel (telephone style number pad, window in door). I am sick
> of waiting 4-5 mins for a cup of water for tea to boil, I want it done
> in 10-40 secs, plus almost all my recipies and foods and cooking is
> done around a microwave, I rarly use a gas range.
>
> I have looked at the commercial Amanas and Panasonic Commercial
> Microwaves, I can live with them (strange number pad layout, small-ish
> and cube-ish inside), except they dont have a turntable. I dont know
> how important that is, but I've always bought turntable domestic
> microwaves before, and there is uneven cooking when I turn the
> turntable off. So can someone answer my questions.
>
> How important is a turn table?
> Do the high wattage (1600+) commercials need a turn table to cook
> evenly?
> Are there any high wattage commercials that have a turn table?
> Any other recomendations for me?



my very first microwave which lasted almost 20 years (the removal
men dropped it) did not have a turntable but it did have a very large
cavity making it easy to put a large dish of whatever in it, and there
were no cold or hot spots just even distribution all over. underneath
the ceramic base was a "turntable" of sorts, so although not seen
there was one in the machine.Alas i cannot find one like it now so i
have to put up with a much smaller one with a turntable that limits
the size of what i can cook/defrost etc.

> wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:53:45 GMT, "Vox Humana" >
wrote:
>
> >I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
> >Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE
didn't
> >heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus.
>
> Which model? ? I had one of these in the past, but when I needed a
replacement
> couldn't find one. I really liked the convection part.
>

This is the one I got. It is the best appliance I have ever owned. I
seldom use the oven in my range now that I have this:
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Mod...58,766,00.html

> wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:53:45 GMT, "Vox Humana" >
wrote:
>
> >I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
> >Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE
didn't
> >heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus.
>
> Which model? ? I had one of these in the past, but when I needed a
replacement
> couldn't find one. I really liked the convection part.
>

This is the one I got. It is the best appliance I have ever owned. I
seldom use the oven in my range now that I have this:
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Mod...58,766,00.html

wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:53:45 GMT, "Vox Humana" > wrote:
>
>
>>I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
>>Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE didn't
>>heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus.
>
>
> Which model? ? I had one of these in the past, but when I needed a replacement
> couldn't find one. I really liked the convection part.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
I don't what the other folks have but my Sharp Microwave/Convection oven
is a Model R-930AK and works fine except the turntable drive is slipping
after two years. I've been delaying taking it apart and correcting that.
The previous Sharp M/C I had was purchased in Saudi Arabia in 1981 and
finally the tube bit the dust in 2001 so it was finally scrapped. It was
somewhat bigger than the 930AK, IIRC the old one was 2.2 cubic feet,
this one is a little smaller but will cook a 16 lb turkey with no
problems. Both had/have touch pads but the new one has more features.

George

wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:53:45 GMT, "Vox Humana" > wrote:
>
>
>>I had to replace my GE over-the-range microwave. I got a Sharp
>>Microwave/convection oven. The new unit has a turntable. The old GE didn't
>>heat as evenly as the new Sharp oven. I think the turntable is a plus.
>
>
> Which model? ? I had one of these in the past, but when I needed a replacement
> couldn't find one. I really liked the convection part.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
I don't what the other folks have but my Sharp Microwave/Convection oven
is a Model R-930AK and works fine except the turntable drive is slipping
after two years. I've been delaying taking it apart and correcting that.
The previous Sharp M/C I had was purchased in Saudi Arabia in 1981 and
finally the tube bit the dust in 2001 so it was finally scrapped. It was
somewhat bigger than the 930AK, IIRC the old one was 2.2 cubic feet,
this one is a little smaller but will cook a 16 lb turkey with no
problems. Both had/have touch pads but the new one has more features.

George