Microwave Ovens
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I bought a Sharp Carousel II, convection/microwave oven in '92 and it's still going. I do roasts and bake breads in it quite often, it's quite handy, don't have to fire up the big oven for baking something smaller than a turkey; the stainless interior is nice too. It's also 1.6 Cu feet, so you Can put a smaller turkey in it. 
It quit on me once and I figured I'd open it up... no harm if it's toast, but I discovered a blown fuse... cost $1.00 at radio shack.
It quit on me once and I figured I'd open it up... no harm if it's toast, but I discovered a blown fuse... cost $1.00 at radio shack.
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Don't buy a GE. Half of my buttons don't work. Turns out my lady has the same one. Half of her buttons don't work...
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You get good and bad in every brand. Having said that I have a GE under the cabinet model that has given me great service for the past 8 years.
I have an older microwave that has a mechanical timer that is still going strong after 15 years! It's a KitchenAid if I'm not mistaken.
I have an older microwave that has a mechanical timer that is still going strong after 15 years! It's a KitchenAid if I'm not mistaken.
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Originally Posted by FghtinIrshNvrDie
Don't buy a GE. Half of my buttons don't work. Turns out my lady has the same one. Half of her buttons don't work...
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We have a Sharp Carousel, only had it 3 years so I cant comment on how long it will last, but it works beautifully.
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Fireworks are often caused by food particles that keep the door gasket from sealing. Sometimes cleaning that area up well will fix the problem. Test the microwave for leakage also. Testers have been available at Radio Shack and other places. Repair shops have them also.
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/safety.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/safety.html
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Originally Posted by FghtinIrshNvrDie
We both got them ~1 year ago, and they both started malfunctioning about 3 months after buying... They didn't even come from the same stores!
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