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Newest Microwave Features
Microwave ovens have been around for over forty years during which most people used them for exciting tasks such as heating leftovers, warming coffee and making popcorn. There were those adventurers that added to their cooking repertoire by preparing whole meals in the microwave. But how to improve a product whose entire purpose is to [...]
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- The Microwave Oven- a Brief History
May 24th, 2010I remember my parents first microwave; my father insisted my mother needed this newfangled appliance, and she was equally insistent that it would, and I quote, collect dust. Fast forward 35 years or so, and she’s using her newest stainless steel model daily. I was a kid when that first microwave appeared and never gave [...]
- MicroFridge-Sized and Designed for the Dorm Room
August 11th, 2009MicroFridge, the industry leader in compact specialty appliances, today introduced the next generation in small space convenience. The new product line includes patent-pending Safe Plug® technology and also features a Dual Outlet Charge Station that enables people to safely and conveniently charge a range of popular electronic devices such as laptop computers, MP3 players, cell [...]
- Cook Microwave Ready Meals Safely
March 13th, 2009After more than thirty people in twelve states contracted salmonella from microwaveable dinners, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a warning on February 12th about microwaving food. “Foods cooked improperly in the microwave have the potential to make people sick,” said Graciela Padua, a research associate professor of food science and human nutrition [...]
- Admit it – You Love Your Microwave
February 20th, 2009Microwaves are one of the great conveniences of life. They heat up our coffee and lunch at work, make popcorn for snacks and heat up leftovers for a quick dinner. While most of us admit to using the microwave for these tasks, there are fewer who find they truly cook meals using them. “Everyone says [...]
- Who Started it?
January 26th, 2009We are all so accustomed to having a microwave and dishwasher in the kitchen these days, but did you ever wonder who started it all? In some cases the answer is Whirlpool, and they are proud of it. Whirlpool introduced the first the countertop microwave and automatic washing machine. KitchenAid which is now owned by Whirlpool, [...]
- A Blonde Walked into an Appliance Store…
January 23rd, 2009A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. “I would like to buy this TV,” she told the salesman. “Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,” he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, “I would like to buy this TV.” “Sorry we don’t sell [...]
- Bread Bakers Can Use the Microwave
September 10th, 2008Now that my title has your attention, I’ll be a little more specific. Whirlpool suggests that it’s Speedcook microwave can be used as a proofing box for maintaining an appropriate and steady temperature while proofing breads. Home bakers who are trying to create their own artisan breads often find the loaves rising either too quickly [...]
- How to Buy a Microwave Oven
June 3rd, 2008Whether you are looking for a basic model for heating up leftovers or one with options for baking and broiling, we have tips and information to make your decision easier. Counter top ovens are the least expensive starting at as low as $25 and ranging in size from a compact 17″wide by 13′ deep to a [...]
- Basic Appliance Care and Safety
May 14th, 2008If you are lucky, you rarely need to pay much attention to the appliances that run, some of them 24 hours a day, in your home. But to keep everything trouble free, it’s good to follow some basic guidelines for care and safety when using or installing appliances in your home. Handymanclub.com offers some simples [...]
- LG Appliance Rebate
April 23rd, 2008If you have been considering buying a new kitchen appliance, now might be the time to act. LG is offering a rebate of up to $500 on their kitchen appliances. The deal starts at $250 for two appliances and goes up to the $500 if you buy four. You can outfit your whole kitchen if [...]
- Smallest Microwave Ever Built
April 3rd, 2008Phil Davis is the Managing Member of iCubed International, the company that makes the smallest microwave ever built. “I was looking for a way to do a hot towel treatment before my shave,” said Davis, “I figured the only way I could do that was to have a microwave in the bathroom. I went and [...]
- Guidelines for Safe Microwave Use
March 10th, 2008Microwaves are so common a household appliance and have been in homes for so many years, most of us can’t remember a time when we weren’t “zapping” our food. Still, using an appliance daily, we can get careless with how we use it. These guidelines can help you “zap” safely. Cookware, containers and wraps Only [...]
- Cooking Safely in the Microwave
February 29th, 2008Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat, poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared safely. Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave “cold spots,” where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is important to use the following [...]
- Cooking Safely in the Microwave
February 28th, 2008Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat, poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared safely. Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave “cold spots,” where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is important to use the following [...]
- How Food Cooks – Conduction, Convection and Radiation
February 21st, 2008If you are feeling scientific and have begun to wonder how it is that the microwave or convection oven really cooks your food, or even what good old fashioned heat is doing to your meal, we’ve found your answers. At drdavescience.com, a PhD candidate with a flair for explaining the scientific tells us how it [...]
