"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> my apologies for bringing up what surely is not a new topic, but i bought
> my dad a microwave for christmas, and he would like a book. i don't think
> he intends to cook much using it, but is there a good, basic book covering
> the fundamentals? (apparently the instructions with the oven were less
> than satisfying.) he does realize that he will just have to dick around
> with it some, but any insights here on a basic book would be welcome.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Step 1

Have your dad Read the instruction book cover to cover and make notes of any
questions.

Step 2

Unless you have a microwave purchased for yourself in the past few years
you'll need to do the same.

Step 3

The newest microwaves are usually 1 button operations as example push
reheat. That's it. Or push the popcorn button once for the large size a
second time for a 3 oz pack and a third time for the 1.75 ounce pack

In addition they use a heat sensor ( I suspect it is IR).

Unless the cookbook has been updated it's going to be of no use.

Most of the newer models also have several programs which make time cooking
difficult at best and impossible under normal circumstances.


Dimitri