<![CDATA[Microwave oven- get it or not?]]>My trusty Panasonic microwave oven finally called it quits on me today. šŸ˜¢ It has been with me for almost 10 yrs and I have churned out many a meals in that oven.


I am so out of touch and I need help. I need a 'large-ish' capacity oven that will allow me not only to microwave but to bake and grill as well. Which brand and model should I look at. What are the differences in the technology like steam and what have you now. Are there any microwave ovens out there that has tiers for baking these days?

Many thanks! Need to get replacement fast.

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Axela\" post_id=\"1976913\" time=\"1589964426\" user_id=\"185626:

How to convert degrees to Watts, the package says bake 160 degrees for 10 mins...my Oven only had watts in the settings....headache!
Do you have an oven or a microwave oven? A microwave oven doesn't set a temperature (unless you are using the convection feature). Look on the package and see if there are instructions for microwave heating.

Based on the instructions, you are probably heating up something that is already cooked. If you microwave something like that for 10 mins, you are likely to end up with rubber or charcoal. If there are no mocrowave instructions, it could be that you are heating something that is unsuitable for heating in a microwave oven. If you still want to try, I suggest you try 30 seconds first, and then go in 15-30 second increments after that. Once you are familiar with your microwave oven and various types of food, you will have a better idea of how long to heat the food.

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JassyT\" post_id=\"1950017\" time=\"1574835807\" user_id=\"165768:

Any recommendations for the best microwave to buy in town? We are looking for a sturdy and will last for more than two years, if you know any brands that will fit our needs.
The usual reputable brands should be fine? Have you had problems with your microwave ovens breaking down quickly? Are you a heavy user? So far, all my microwave ovens (probably around 6 different ones over the years, various brands) have lasted more than 2 years. I think only 1 actually broke down while it was mine, after many years. Most of the others were passed on to other people because I moved around, but were already at least 5 yrs by the time I passed the on. I am not a very heavy user, but my microwave oven gets used at least a few minutes each day.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950017https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950017Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:23:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:48:41 GMT]]>We bought an LG Microwave Oven and what I like most about it is its cost-efficiency. It is a Smart Inverter Microwave Oven, attractive aesthetics, and easy to operate. I hope that this one will also last for several years like the one we had before we buy this one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1941123https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1941123Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:48:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:07:50 GMT]]>getting a microwave oven is one of the best decision I ever hadā€¦ it is so convenient when you have one at home. It is very useful esp if you want to start baking or if you still want to practice bakingā€¦

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1925857https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1925857Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:07:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:00:26 GMT]]>In the end, my guests are ok with ā€œcoldā€ kfc and I didnā€™t pop the kfc into the microwave

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ammonite:
Use combination setting - it alternates microwave with convection to give crispy finish.

Haha. Too complex for me

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802827Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:13:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:12:45 GMT]]>Use combination setting - it alternates microwave with convection to give crispy finish.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802826https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802826Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:12:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:14:58 GMT]]>Tks all for advice

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802814Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:14:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:56:31 GMT]]>The time depends on the quantity. Itā€™s best if you put the wings in the centre and the breast pieces on the outside as the thicker pieces take longer to warm up. You may want to turn them over and adjust their position after the first minute or so.


If you cover them (to avoid splatters), it may get a bit damp because of the steam. If you want the batter to be crisp, putting them uncovered in a warm oven (120C) may be better.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802812https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802812Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:56:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:42:23 GMT]]>Trial for 1 min first then adjust 1.5 or 2 min or as short as 30s

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MyPillow:
starlight1968sg:

May I ask if I can warm the kfc parts using the microwave? Tks


Yes , did this often for cold fried chicken

Tks. What is the duration in the microwave? I just want to warm it as I bought the kfc too early for my guests. Tks

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starlight1968sg:
May I ask if I can warm the kfc parts using the microwave? Tks

Yes , did this often for cold fried chicken

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802808https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802808Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:15:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:09:00 GMT]]>May I ask if I can warm the kfc parts using the microwave? Tks

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ilovelaksa:

Is the air fryer easy to clean? Yes, a conv oven can be bulky. I m not sure but I recall walking past a steam oven bef.
Yes, an air fryer is easy to clean. Plus I usually lined the bottom with aluminium foil, so even easier to clean šŸ˜‰ But the air fryer's capacity is small, so not good if you want to cook more than 2 people's portion at one go.

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mommyNg:
Thanks for the advice. I don't have a conventional oven (and no space for one), so hoping to get a new microwave oven (or the likes) that can do baking or grilling to replace my current microwave that has only one function. I prefer to steam food/rice on the stove, have an air fryer, and I don't cook a lot/often, so getting a many-in-one would give me an option to bake/grill on top of frying and steaming.

Is the air fryer easy to clean? Yes, a conv oven can be bulky. I m not sure but I recall walking past a steam oven bef.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1770054https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1770054Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:30:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:34:52 GMT]]>Thanks for the advice. I donā€™t have a conventional oven (and no space for one), so hoping to get a new microwave oven (or the likes) that can do baking or grilling to replace my current microwave that has only one function. I prefer to steam food/rice on the stove, have an air fryer, and I donā€™t cook a lot/often, so getting a many-in-one would give me an option to bake/grill on top of frying and steaming.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769995https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769995Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:34:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:44:11 GMT]]>I hv a microwave oven but rarely used it. Bought it 20 years ago. Maybe itā€™s still ā€˜aliveā€™ since we seldom ā€˜gorekā€™ it : )

I prefer to steam with the rice cooker/steamer and bake with the convection oven.
For me, its most useful application is the quick reheatg of food.

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mommyNg:
SuperTutors:

I have a Samsung microwave that has settings for me to bake/toast/grill and also steam food. Very useful, and the recipes have worked well in this versatile oven


Nice! What's the model? Thinking of getting something like that...

Just consider carefully about your cooking schedule and how often you need to do all those various things. I tend to multitask, and I found that having an all-purpose item meant that I could only do 1 thing at a time which was limiting. But if you have space constraints and are unlikely to want to, say, bake and steam at the same time, then it's fine.

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SuperTutors:
I have a Samsung microwave that has settings for me to bake/toast/grill and also steam food. Very useful, and the recipes have worked well in this versatile oven

Nice! What's the model? Thinking of getting something like that...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769908https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769908Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:49:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:45:49 GMT]]>I have a Samsung microwave that has settings for me to bake/toast/grill and also steam food. Very useful, and the recipes have worked well in this versatile oven

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maryp39:
I think the waves are harmful to the health as they may have harmful radiation! I also use http://bakingreview.com/breville-bov800xl-smart-oven-1800-watt-convection-toaster-oven-with-element-iq/ but not all the times, I use for small requirements like warming up, soup, water etc.!

Elizabeth12:
If you only need a microwave for heating and defrosting, you probably need a solo microwave ā€“ a basic model for simple tasks like reheating coffee, cooking a ready-meal or defrosting chicken.
But if you want something more advanced, you may find youā€™re better off with a microwave grill, which includes a heating element, or even a combi, which can heat, roast, crisps and brown just like a traditional oven. Some top microwave oven are:
1. Wilko Colourplay: Ā£50, Wilko
2. Swan Retro SM22070: Ā£120, Argos
3. Dunelm Mill Candy Rose Microwave: Ā£55, Dunelm Mill
4. Samsung MS28J5255: Ā£140, amazon
5. Russell Hobbs RHFM2363B: Ā£104, amazon
Suddenly everyone recommending microwaves?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1730144https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1730144Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:11:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Microwave oven- get it or not? on Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:47:05 GMT]]>If you only need a microwave for heating and defrosting, you probably need a solo microwave ā€“ a basic model for simple tasks like reheating coffee, cooking a ready-meal or defrosting chicken.

But if you want something more advanced, you may find youā€™re better off with a microwave grill, which includes a heating element, or even a combi, which can heat, roast, crisps and brown just like a traditional oven. Some top microwave oven are:
1. Wilko Colourplay: Ā£50, Wilko
2. Swan Retro SM22070: Ā£120, Argos
3. Dunelm Mill Candy Rose Microwave: Ā£55, Dunelm Mill
4. Samsung MS28J5255: Ā£140, amazon
5. Russell Hobbs RHFM2363B: Ā£104, amazon

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