Wayne wrote:

> Conrad Edwards > wrote in
> :
<snip>
>>I can live to timing to the nearest 10s interval, but my wife is set
>>on having a 1sec timer...if you are married you understand how much
>>earache you can get if you buy something that they don't want.
>>
>>We wouldn't use a lot of the features...usually just use defrost or
>>basic timer/power level. Any 'proper' cooking is done in a 'proper'
>>electric oven.
>
>
> It appears there's a significant difference between microwave ovens sold in
> the UK and the US. Here in the US, I've never even seen a model that has
> such limited controls as you describe, regardless of price. As I stated in
> an earlier post, most units here in the US have almost infinite timing
> control from 1 second to 99:99 minutes.
>
> I would suggest posting your question on uk.food+drink.misc where folks
> will know what choices you're dealing with.
>

I don't know if they sell them across the pond but my GE Profile
Performance can be set to whatever time (minutes/seconds) that you
want. That may be due to it's being a combination
microwave/convection unit?? Dunno.

I'd never again buy just a microwave though I can tell ya that. The
micro/convection is *much* more versatile. You'll have two ovens for
holidays, parties, whatever.

As for why your wife would care about having a 1 second timer is
beyond me but having lived with women all of my life I can understand
your conviction to find one. I've learned over the years that it's
much simpler when dealing with the "fairer sex" to simply go into "yes
Dear" mode and give up. ;-)


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Steve

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