I wrote the last time about our problem with the burnt out extension cord and being grateful that the microwave and toaster oven were not goners.
Well... the following evening, Art was warming up some vegetables and the microwave just stopped. So he restarted it. And it stopped again. This was goofy. He did it one more time and suddenly there was a LOT of smoke coming from the microwave. The microwave oven was now plugged into the outlet (without an extension cord) so we thought everything was OK.
Nope.
It was now totally, completely, forever broken.
We've gotten so dependent on having a microwave that I immediately searched the web and decided on a LG microwave oven from Best Buy.
Art stared at the counter space and decided to move the toaster oven to the other side of the stove so it could have its own outlet.
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Nope. He moved it again. Mom's radio/tape player is now next to the microwave and Alexa will have to wait for directions from the other side of the room.
I hope he's satisfied now.
The GE Profile was bought in 2009. I hope this LG will last at least as long as that. 🤞
Uh oh... I'm waiting for mom to ask me where her tape player is.
That is really strange! I wonder why that happened? And this is Margie from Margie's Musings..not anonymous!
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that if this arrangement doesn't work you can play with the pieces until it does.
ReplyDeleteWe had a problem that our kitchen wiring could not handle certain appliances at the same time the fuse would blow. When we redid our kitchen the electrician did put the microwave on its own fuse
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you’ve found a good setup.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do without my microwave either! I use it for so many things.
ReplyDeleteOur neighbors had the same problem when they ran too many appliances at the same time. Older homes weren't made for modern conveniences.
ReplyDeleteWe've been in this house for 38 years... and I think we're on our 3rd microwave oven. We use it mainly for heating water for tea and reheating veggies. But the toaster oven/air fryer we use daily... and it sits across the room from the microwave. Our Aga is our main cooking source, but the other 2 are definitely helpful. Hope your new arrangement works... and your mom's radio/tape player is OK. (We don't have Alexa)
ReplyDeleteI hope the new setup works for you. Microwaves have become essential to most of us.
ReplyDeleteI have a microwave at one outlet, and a kettle that plugs into my stove when needed. Which is as much use as I get out of the stove.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May you have many happy years with your new applianceCongratulations! May you have many happy years with your new appliance
ReplyDeleteI did not have a clue that microwaves should have their own dedicated outlet. I guess I should read the instruction booklets a bit more carefully.
ReplyDeleteMicrowaves have become inexpensive, compared to when we first ot one. We are on our third one in twenty years. I hope you won't be having any more problems like this one!
ReplyDeleteMay you enjoy your new appliance for many years ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I hope this solves your issues! Good work.
ReplyDeleteOur condo microwave started turning itself ON for no apparent reason. Apparently it's a thing because there are repair videos on Google, but we got rid of it. We haven't replaced it and it's been well over a year now so I guess we don't miss it that much. The condo kitchen is so tiny that I prefer having the bit of extra counter space.
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