On 5/31/2019 3:28 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "Terry Coombs"Â* wrote in message ...
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> On 5/30/2019 3:43 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> "Ed Pawlowski"Â* wrote in message ...
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>> I got an email this morning from GE.Â* You guys are living in the past.
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>> In the past, people used their phones to control their ovens.Â* I mean,
>> how old fashioned is that, taking out your phone and opening an app.
>> All you need to cook a gourmet meal is a microwave and Google Assistant.
>> Â*This is cooking at its best.
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>> https://www.geoutletstore.com/GEStor..._JES109 7SMSS
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>> With the Google Assistant, you can control your connected microwave with
>> commands like:
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>> "Hey Google, run the microwave for 60 seconds."
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>> "Hey Google, pause the microwave."
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>> "Hey Google, add one minute to the microwave."
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>> "Hey Google, how much time is remaining on the microwave?"
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>> And more, with just your voice!
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>> Once you have your connected microwave and Google Home Mini, getting
>> started is simple. Download the Google Assistant or Google Home app,
>> click "Add device" and search for "U+ Connect."
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>> Â* LOL enjoy!!!
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> Â* You see how bad it's gotten ?Â* Can't even nuke an egg without an app
> ! I forgot when I said in another thread that I was going to make bread
> yesterday ... that the oven was out of service . The control board died
> , new one arrived yesterday about noon . So this morning I made 3
> batches of dough . 2 loaves , 15 hot dog buns , 12 burger buns . Then
> discovered I still had a loaf out in the big freezer . And NOT ONCE did
> I use a cell phone , a computer , or an app . The nearest I came was the
> mechanical timers I use to time rise and bake cycles . Well , and the
> electronic control on the oven . I'd have analog if it was still
> available ...
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> Â*Snag
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> Â*Â*Â* *Applause* )Â* Bummer about the oven but ...Â* You sure make a lot
> all at once)
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> Â*Â*Â* I'm afraid I have to rely on my bread maker (unless I make a
> no-knead bread)Â* The old 'arfur' took over my hands ages ago.
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Â* I freeze most of it as soon as it's completely cooled off . It takes
just a few minutes to thaw anything but a loaf , I use the toaster oven
set on about 175°F . The stove is like most new appliances , controlled
by a circuit board and solid state electronics .Â* This is the second
time I've replaced it ...

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Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !