No matter what type, microwaves require adequate clearance on all sides. If it is placed in a confined space with improper airflow, the motor could overheat, and the oven could break. Overheating also increases fire hazards. But what is the right microwave oven clearance? The ideal countertop microwave clearance is about 3 inches on all … Read more
Buying a microwave when the grid’s energy source doesn’t seem complicated. But what if you need a microwave for your log cabin or RV? Powering it with a generator can be tricky, especially if you want to use an inverter. Most inverters on the market are portable and don’t have an excessive energy output. When … Read more
One of the hardest tasks when buying a microwave oven is figuring out how powerful the oven should be. The power rating of a microwave translates into faster and better cooking, higher temperatures, and more cooking options. But with ratings varying from 600 to about 1,250 watts, you may wonder if 800 watts is enough. … Read more
Microwaves come in many types and sizes, but countertop microwaves are the most affordable. Yet, if you don’t have enough kitchen counter space for the appliance, your options are quite limited – and often more expensive. Unless you put the countertop oven in a cabinet. Luckily, you can put a countertop microwave in a cabinet … Read more
Convection and microwave ovens are two of the most popular cooking appliances. In an ideal situation, you’d have both in your kitchen. But what if your kitchen is small and you don’t have enough counter space for two ovens? A microwave convection oven could be a solution, but are these ovens any good? And what … Read more
As you may know if you read this, I have been helping out with the editing for the cool Peko Peko cookbook. It’s an interesting project for me because I usually edit books written by just one person, so I find the same errors come up repeatedly, and I can often give the author a little coaching … Read more
A microwave is an electrical appliance that makes cooking, baking, and heating feasible. The microwave uses electromagnetic waves to heat the food. A microwave oven has ideal functions and benefits, but it also comes with potential risks. That brings us to our question; can a microwave explode? Yes, a microwave can explode and catch fire. … Read more