Microwave ovens

Phil_aka_Pip · January 2018

Mine got a bit messy (my own fault) and recently started making odd noises. It is about 10 years old. Cleaned it and it still makes odd noises with flashes of light accompanied by small thunder. Have I killed it? Any suggestions for a cheap replacement (2 dials only 1 for power and another for time)?

Legionreturns · January 2018

....we've got to list them all.

Apparently

Phil_aka_Pip · January 2018

Legionreturns said:

....we've got to list them all.

Apparently

Is that a mark knopfler reference?

I've seen some that have a well known brand name but lots of 1* reviews. And others where the spec seems OK but the brand name suggests cheap&nasty with no reviews at all.

Legionreturns · January 2018

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Legionreturns said:

....we've got to list them all.

Apparently

Is that a mark knopfler reference?

It is. Sorry. Not much help really was it?

Phil_aka_Pip · January 2018

@Legionreturns ; 's ok mate, just making sure I didn't miss the joke

boogieman · January 2018

Always had Panasonic microwaves in the past. Not sure if they do a simple type though.

midlifecrisis · January 2018

Ive had my panasonic microwave 30 years,, it was an engagement present from someone. it still works brilliantly, not sure if its still safe but we still use it most days

BigBearKris · January 2018

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0091HOD10/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1517335936&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=microwave&dpPl=1&dpID=418cPETophL&ref=plSrch

I got one for home and one for work recently (people being fussy about controls). Super-straight forward to use and does the jobs very well. Easy to clean (wipe).

dano · January 2018

Just put your tin foil hat on and sit next to it, you'll be fine !

EricTheWeary · January 2018

We just picked up a cheap two knobber from Morrisons a couple of years ago and it’s been fine.

Danny1969 · January 2018

Do you need a microwave ? I got rid of mine and don't miss it. I use a halogen oven for cooking and reheating food and a saucepan for heating soup.

BRISTOL86 · January 2018

Sounds like you need a new waveguide cover. Only a few quid - much cheaper than a new microwave!

DiscoStu · January 2018

My microwave sparks and bangs every now and then. It adds to the fun!

blobb · January 2018

I had a cracking old Japanese one. It melted solidified milk fat like, er, butter.

Dominic · January 2018

You must have something to fix it.........otherwise there's no point in being a self confessed horder

Phil_aka_Pip · January 2018

Dominic said:

You must have something to fix it.........otherwise there's no point in being a self confessed horder

I've still got the glass plate from its predecessor. Does that count?

Foster · January 2018

midlifecrisis said:

Ive had my panasonic microwave 30 years,, it was an engagement present from someone. it still works brilliantly, not sure if its still safe but we still use it most days

My mum bought a panasonic one in 1980 - it's a terrific colour scheme of different browns. The different functions on it are (and the fact it's still going strong) one of the reasons she's never replaced it.

Found the receipt for it a few years back, it cost her £300!