Consuming ■v Thoughts Fay Strickler Penn State Extension Home Economist For Berks Go. Since many June brides will be combining marriage with a career, a microwave oven may be an ideal wedding gift from a parent or a group of friends. Because the marketplace offers microwave ovens in many styles, sizes, wattages, features and prices, the purchaser must consid er the advantages and disadvant ages of each model and feature. It pays to shop comparatively for prices and features. The microwave oven has been adapted in a variety of models, styles, and combinations. The countertop model is still the most common, but models are available which can be built-in above a counter or range or in a wall. Countertop ovens require a 120-volt circuit. The controls for lime and power can be dials, slide bars, push buttons, or touch pads. They can be operated mechanical ly or electronically. Some models have separate controls and some have a single, multi-purpose control. 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Ovens that have 525 maximum wattage tend to be the smaller, less expensive, less elaborate, simple models. The ovens with a lower wattage will require a longer cooking time for most foods. All ovens are available with a full power setting. Ovens with variable power levels have as many as 10 power level settings. Some models have a tempera ture probe which is a device that allows microwaves to cook food a predesignated temperature rather than for a predesignated time. This device is particularly good for meats, but should not be used with baked goods, fresh vegetables, or frozen foods. The probe helps eliminate overcooking, but it does not allow for carry-over cooking or standing time. rt CLIP THIS VALUABLE COUPON In j 4 DRAWER CHEST i I I 11 I 11 I 11 I Pine Finish and Brass Hardware. Rag. Ret. $149.95 OUR CASH PRICE $69.95 I WITH COUPON $39.04 •5 | Other microwave ovens are available with a browning element in the top of the oven. The heat from the element browns the food, • but it will .brown foods slower than an element in a conventional range. Microwave foods brown best and most quickly after cook ing. Browned food may be import ant to some people, but other peo ple find that browned foods are not essential. Convection/microwave ovens ate also very popular because they allow for mote flexibility in cook ing. A consumer can cook with the microwave or convection oven or use the combination cook on con vection broil feature. The wide range of purchase prices depends on the style, mod el, and features of the oven. The consumer should consider whether the oven is affordable for the features wanted. Special sales or promotions may be beneficial, but only if the oven is suitable for the user. The warranty, service compe tence, availability, and the seller’s reputation should be other major aspects of the purchasing deci sion. The warranty should be con sidered a feature of the oven. 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