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#1 Nov 14 2014 at 8:28 AM Rating: Good
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We've got one of them over-the-range microwave ovens. It quit working. I'll probably just replace it, but of course the frugal me insists I at least attempt a repair.

Anyone know anything about microwaves?

Is there a common failure that I can check?



.......or maybe we'd be better off just without one. Has anyone quit microwaving?
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#2 Nov 14 2014 at 8:36 AM Rating: Good
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I don't have a microwave. I have a digital clock that occasionally cooks things. Which is great for an occasional midnight pizza-bite feast.
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#3 Nov 14 2014 at 8:37 AM Rating: Excellent
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I went without a microwave for a few weeks once when my old one caught on fire. Man, ten years ago. I don't remember life without it being too difficult -- more pots and pans to wash, I guess, and probably less likely to reheat leftovers.

One thing I've noticed is that most frozen foods, even cheap frozen meals, come out better from the oven than from the microwave. So your Hot Pocket quality should see an improvement.
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#4 Nov 14 2014 at 8:44 AM Rating: Good
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I don't use Hot Pockets, but I do keep some oriental noodle things in the cupboard for emergency feedings. They require a microwave.

I reheat my coffee all the time, though I've been doing it on the stove top and it doesn't take much longer. I also pre-cook potatoes in it. Steaming veggies is really easy with it, but they're never cooked quite as evenly.

If I don't have a microwave, I'd have a big hole over my stove.
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#5 Nov 14 2014 at 11:19 AM Rating: Decent
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Microwaves are over rated, but I'd never not have one. I wouldn't steam veggies in it though, Microwaves can do a bit of damage to the nutrients and steaming on the stove tastes much better.

Also, noodles = kettle, bowl, plate on top. No need for a microwave.
#6 Nov 14 2014 at 11:26 AM Rating: Good
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Also, noodles = kettle, bowl, plate on top. No need for a microwave.
But then the microwavable bowl they come in is useless. It's ok though. I just had one of them for lunch here at work where we have abundant microwaving opportunities.

I'm gonna have to think about this. My husband who is mostly the cook, never uses the thing. I could use the old broken down microwave as another cupboard.

Can always use more cupboard space. Smiley: grin
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On the other hand, Ramen+bowl+2 cups very hot tap water+egg+plate on top+3 minutes in the microwave comes out damn near perfect.

Eat dongs, Google filter.

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I could use the old broken down microwave as another cupboard.

I like it. Reminds me of Fallout 3/NV when you open an old fridge and find some iguana-on-a-stick, a pair of forceps and 12 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

Edited, Nov 14th 2014 11:33am by Jophiel
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Jophiel wrote:
One thing I've noticed is that most frozen foods, even cheap frozen meals, come out better from the oven than from the microwave. So your Hot Pocket quality should see an improvement.
On the other hand, enjoy waiting half an hour plus warm up time for your two minute hot pocket.
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Eh, if you actually plan ahead instead of waiting until you're five minutes from starvation it's fine. It's not as though you need to actively labor for a half hour, you just do what you'd otherwise be doing while it cooks.

I'll fully admit to usually microwaving stuff. But, if you try the oven, you'd be surprised how much "Well, this explains why it's $1.50" stuff turns out half decent. Or at least improved. Anything with a breading or crust is a big one since they come out crisp rather than soggy from the microwave.

I laugh at myself sometimes because back in the day you didn't think twice about your TV dinner taking 45 minutes to heat. These days I'll see "Heat on low for two minutes, flip, heat on high for additional minute" and think "I'm not going through all that for a burrito!"

Edited, Nov 14th 2014 12:02pm by Jophiel
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Jophiel wrote:
Eh, if you actually plan ahead instead of waiting until you're five minutes from starvation it's fine.
Popcorn or random snack.
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#11 Nov 14 2014 at 12:50 PM Rating: Good
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You can get microwaves for $50, just suck it up and buy a cheap one if you rarely use it.
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#12 Nov 14 2014 at 12:51 PM Rating: Decent
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I sort of hate microwaves. I very very rarely use them. I reheat soup in a pan. I eat most other leftover things cold. I guess it's convenient for making popcorn, sort of? We are gentlemen of leisure, though, the boy and I, and are rarely in a hurry.

Nexa and I are replacing the range that came with our house, which is easily 50 years old and terrible. When we actually get around to it, we'll probably get a new over the range microwave/hood thing. I don't really care about it, Nexa's primary concern seems to be if the stainless steel shade will match and if the LEDs will be the same color.
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Microwaves are pretty much throwaway appliances. Beyond a few small rarely the problem pieces the biggest part is the magnetron or maybe the carousel or vent motor. At that point your just better off buying new.

All depends on what it is (or is not) doing.

But like most other small appliances these days repair costs and time are not usually worth it.
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I don't really use my microwave that much, as almost anything is better with another method. I suppose I do use it to reheat cold tea.

It's useful for emergency potatoes, although my pressure cooker has replaced that role now.
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Do potato related emergencies come up often over there?
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Jophiel wrote:
Eh, if you actually plan ahead instead of waiting until you're five minutes from starvation it's fine. It's not as though you need to actively labor for a half hour, you just do what you'd otherwise be doing while it cooks.

I'll fully admit to usually microwaving stuff. But, if you try the oven, you'd be surprised how much "Well, this explains why it's $1.50" stuff turns out half decent. Or at least improved. Anything with a breading or crust is a big one since they come out crisp rather than soggy from the microwave.
That's why I buy the $2.50 TV dinners. They're just fine out of the microwave. Smiley: tongue
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Jophiel wrote:
Do potato related emergencies come up often over there?

You have no idea.
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#18 Nov 14 2014 at 1:39 PM Rating: Good
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Every year, hundreds of Irishmen are injured by potatoes.
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Microwaved potatoes are essentially small starchy bombs
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And bombs solve a whole lot of emergencies.
#21 Nov 14 2014 at 2:31 PM Rating: Good
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Yeah, they blow up.

I have a potato bag. It works surprisingly well.

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I place my potatoes in a fine steel mesh sleeve before microwaving them to keep them from blowing up.
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I have a potato bag.

Interestingly, that's how I refer to my *******. Think of that each time you use that now. Think. Of. It.
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Weird name for your abdomen.
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Smash refers to his Nazis as "potato bags"?
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I think smash is calling Irish people *****

Edited, Nov 14th 2014 3:15pm by Xsarus
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