Choosing a microwave: Advice from Consumer Reports

Speed is being joined by smarts as the big brands heat up their microwave oven lines. Many now have sensors that automate a number of cooking chores beyond popcorn. Manufacturers are also adding convection cooking and other features aimed at homeowners who want a second oven without having to remodel. Get free buying advice on dozens of appliances: http://bit.ly/X50KD4

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[8189720]

You make a very good point. I've often thought the same thing myself when opening or closing a microwave door. I have yet to find one that doesn't close with a thud. The closest I came to doing that is with the ones that have a handle, and then you can control it somewhat, but still tedious and unnecessary.

[july1962]

The thing I hate most about microwaves is that the doors are always so loud to close! Hard to be quiet in the morning when other people are sleeping.

[mx5hong]

Holy hell, that temp. probe thingie looks like something you'll find in some freaky sci-fi movie.

[TheAviator365]

You sure it's ground beef or is it horse meat? You could have suggested at least one or two microwaves just to help us make a choice. Thanks for the video.

[ab102798]

Millions of people use microwaves everyday....

[AGreedyTree]

We have a over the range microwave at my parent's house. The only buttons that work are 1-5 and start. It's a Whirlpool and it was manufactured in 2005. I'll probably buy them a new one. I know which brand I'm NOT going to get...

[PeteRoy]

Real advice: Don't use a Microwave, Microwave kills any food you put in it, just google search: Microwave health risks

[Tim Joseph]

Don't invest in an over-the-range microwave-hood combination. When I was a teenager, the Kenmore Elite Microwave Hood Combination quit after 5 year. The kitchen was remodeled in 2002, when the microwave hood combination was installed. Today's build quality on microwaves are poorly made in terms of longevity and durability.

[tbok75]

I've never had one with such features aside defrosting and a varied power setting. Mine is pretty big tho. Fits lotsa stuff.

[TJ Hammersland]

I know that soon I will be in the market for one, but I will just bring my mum along cause she always knows best. She has had the same micro for 18+ years and its still going strong.