"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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>
> "Conrad Edwards" > wrote in message
> om...
> > "Vox Humana" > wrote in message
> >. ..
> > a 1s
> > > Here is a link to microwaves sold in the UK. There are plenty of
touch
> pad
> > > controlled ovens available
> > > http://comparestoreprices.co.uk/microwave-ovens.asp
> >
> >
> > That's a good price list, but none of the specs actually list what
> > timer it has....looks like I'm going to be in for a lot of days out
> > looking at microwaves.
>
> The list does mention if the controls are dial or touch pad. For
instance,
> there are several Sharp microwaves with touchpads listed. If you go the
> Sharp website for UK products, you can look at the models. If you want
> details on operating the oven there are PDFs of the complete owner's
manuals
> available online. Here is the site for Sharp UK:
> http://www.sharp.co.uk/products/range.asp?id=69
>
> I have a Sharp Microwave/convection oven that I love. I did find it
strange
> that the Sharp oven for the UK seemed to only have three buttons for time
> selection: 10 minutes, 1 minute, and 10 seconds. I guess with all the
> sensor and pre-programmed cooking option these days, timed cooking is less
> important. I use the sensor option frequently on mine for cooking and
> reheating. I guess that for setting the cooking time for 5 minutes and 30
> seconds you just have to push the 1 minute button 5 times and the 10
second
> button 3 time.
>
> I find it interesting that you anticipate shopping for a microwave will
take
> a lot of days. In the US, there are giant retailers who have displays of
> dozens of different microwaves form several different manufactures. After
> visiting a couple of these stores, you will have seen about anything that
is
> available. Such stores are generally located very close together in my
> area. Within two miles of my home I can go to Best Buy, Circuit City, HH
> Gregg, Sears, Wal-Mart, and a couple regional chains that sell electronics
> and appliances. It might take two hours, but not several days.
>
>

You are lucky to be able to go to Circuit City and Best Buy within 2 miles
of your home! I can go to Walmart and Sears and a local appliance/furniture
store within minutes, but not CC and BB. We have to drive to Milwaukee to
see those! (an hour away!) The last time we bought a microwave, we ended
up buying it at the local appliance store, since they get rid of the old
one. I love my Sharp and use Popcorn, Baked Potato, Rice, Frozen Veggie,
Frozen Main Dish more than I use the timing buttons.

Dawn