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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. The ovens
with microprocessor controls of
fer great capabilities, such as wid
er range of power setting, digital
readouts, precise time, tempera
ture, power control, and humidity
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The output of power generally
ranges from 525 watts to 900
watts. This'is the power available
in the oven for cooking food. The
higher the power output, the more
microwave activity and the more
quickly food will cook.
Most food manufacturers write
preparation instructions on food
packages for microwave ovens
that have 650 watts. 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.
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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.
Full or partial coverage and the
length of time varies from manu
facturer to manufacturer. Because
there is no standard, each warranty
must be evaluated on its own mer
its. The cost of warranty with
more coverage over a longer per
iod of time is quite often reflected
in the initial purchase price.
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Lancasttr Farming, Saturday, Juna 11,1994-B7
Lancaster County To Hold
Dairy Princess Pageant On
The Lancaster County Dairy
Princess Pageant will be held on
June 18 at the Farm and Home
Center, Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
The festivities begin with a recep
tion at 7:00 p.m., pageant at 7:30
followed by an ice cream social.
Amy Esbcnshadc, the daughter
of Harvey and Susan Esbenshade
from Eli/.abethtown and Joy
Young, the daughter of David and
Carol Young from Peach Bottom
will be competing for the title.
The 1994-1995 Dairy Darlings
Joy Young
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warranty of one full year replacement at no charge.
Single Reg. Ret. $189.95 OUR CASH PRICE $ 79.88
Double.... Reg. Ret. $289.95 OUR CASH PRICE $ 99.88
Queen.... Reg. Ret. $529.95 OUR CASH PRICE $119.88
King Reg. Ret. $609.95 OUR CASH PRICET&OO.OA
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717-792-3502
June 18
will be announced plus ihe win
ners of a cow coloring contest.
The Dairy of Distinction
awards will be presented also.
Plan to attend the pageant to
honor and thank the young people
who have promoted the dairy
industry the past year and those
who will be plomoting the indus
try this year.
Admission for the evening is
free. For more information contact
Donna Krcidcr at (717) 284-4776.
Amy Esbenshade
717-249-5718
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116 E GlenwoodAve.
302-653-5633