MICROWAVE OVENS

"Today's Home"™ began yesterday with a discussion about microwave ovens.  They are the most popular kitchen appliance,. purchased in higher numbers than any other appliance.  The reason for this?   They're often found in other rooms besides the kitchen (family room, garage, master suite, outdoor kitchen, etc).   Two factors determine how safe each unit is:  The type (or style), and the location.

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When originally developed, microwave ovens were very large, and the only place to store them was on a countertop or a cart.   Newer "countertop" microwaves  take up approximately half the space.  Other deveopments in the design of microwaves is:

►  Built-in units that can be integrated with other appliances or cabinetry

►  Microwave-hood combinations

► Microwave drawers

Let's start an ongoing discussion about microwave ovens. I want to hear from you about your experience with your microwave, and I want to help you . Following are some questions to get us started:

►  Where is your microwave located? 

►  Does it sit on a countertop? 

►  Is it installed in a cabinet? 

►  Do you have a microwave-hood combination? 

►  Do you have a microwave drawer?

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►  How does your microwave work for you? 

►  What problems, if any, have you had with your microwave?

►  Inconvenient location?

►  Difficult to see what's inside?

►  Hard to clean?

►  Has anyone gotten burned by a container or spills?

►  If you have a microwave-hood, how well does it work?

►  Is the exhaust fan powerful enough?

►  Do you see damage to wall cabinets adjacent to your microwave-hood?

► What other problems have you had?

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►  If you have a drawer microwave, have you had any problems?

►  How smooth is the drawer glide action?  Any spills?

►  Is the interior dimension limiting what you can cook?

►  Have you had difficulty cleaning the unit?

Your comments are greatly appreciated, and will be shared with manufacturers, to improve the function, safety, and appearance of future microwaves.  Together, we can make a difference!

For more detailed information about microwave ovens, read my blog in the D. P. Design website.

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