When her kids bought my mother-in-law a microwave she didn’t use it for years and would leave the kitchen if anybody else did. She was sure they would all have their innards cooked from radiation.
My mom got her first microwave oven in 1977 – it was permanently mounted above an electric oven and electric stove-top, and she still has it right next to her gas range.
My first microwave oven was much smaller and lighter, but a hand-me-down – my mother-in-law bought us a new one 5 years ago because she couldn’t stand that the “Stop/Clear” button didn’t work.
Our first one was in a steel cabinet. Yes, it was heavy. We are on our 4th ( I think) and it’s mostly plastic. The same thing happened with VCRs, heavy metal cabinets to light plastic. Now, you can’t buy one without a DVD player included.
Charles Evans Premium Member almost 14 years ago
My first Amana RadarRange cost me $1000 in 1973, so yes, this is accurate.
pschearer Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I recently tossed my second microwave and bought my third. Not only was the new one lighter, but it cost only $38!!
wanderwolf almost 14 years ago
No such luck here… By the time my mother was willing to buy a microwave, it was only a one-man job. :)
paigebridges almost 14 years ago
Our first microwave was also an Amana RadarRange but we waited a few weeks for the price to “drop” and paid only $700 for ours!
jkoskov almost 14 years ago
Not when I grew up.
My mom was afraid I was going to turn it into a radio transmitter! She waited till after I was out of the house & married.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 14 years ago
you’re a plugger if you let rhinos in to your house
mccrearyk almost 14 years ago
You’re a plugger if you have non-virtual friends that are actually willing to help you move heavy furniture into your house.
Yukoneric almost 14 years ago
I’m still using a Radar Range at work………..
ottod Premium Member almost 14 years ago
My Radar Range with convection oven weighed a ton, but it worked a lot better than the Amana I have now. I’d give $1000 for another one like it (new).
If anyone from Amana is listening, I’m even willing to beg!
LuvThemPluggers almost 14 years ago
When her kids bought my mother-in-law a microwave she didn’t use it for years and would leave the kitchen if anybody else did. She was sure they would all have their innards cooked from radiation.
tedcoop almost 14 years ago
My mom got her first microwave oven in 1977 – it was permanently mounted above an electric oven and electric stove-top, and she still has it right next to her gas range.
My first microwave oven was much smaller and lighter, but a hand-me-down – my mother-in-law bought us a new one 5 years ago because she couldn’t stand that the “Stop/Clear” button didn’t work.
Smiley Rmom almost 14 years ago
We’re still using the microwave I bought before our oldest child was born. He’s 21 now.
Saucy1121 Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I bought my mother a GE microwave for Christmas in about 1985. I’m still using it.
cknoblo Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Our first one was in a steel cabinet. Yes, it was heavy. We are on our 4th ( I think) and it’s mostly plastic. The same thing happened with VCRs, heavy metal cabinets to light plastic. Now, you can’t buy one without a DVD player included.
soundpreacher almost 14 years ago
It took two people to bring my current microwave into the house!