Microwave Ovens (Inverter)

[oj88]

Yeah only my ref and aircons are inverters. The rest aren't used for prolonged periods so no need for an inverter.

Saving on electricity is not the reason you'd want an inverter microwave.

I also ordered a Sharp microwave (R-32E) early this year.

[ninjababez]

Thank you Ms. Cathy and Sir Jut.. Sige, i-give up ko na yung idea ng Inverter sa Microwave.. Na-curious lang din ako since 8 years na nakakaraan and iba pa din ang may feedback sa actual users..
I"ll check Panasonic pala kung ganun.. Adik ako sa brand na yun eh hahahahaha [emoji23]..
OT: Kapag appliances sa Japanese brand lang din ako natingin.. Nung bumili ako air purifier dun ko lang nalaman na yung Sharp pala Japanese brand.. Wala kasi air purifier yung Panasonic..

same with washing machines, unless araw araw ka naglalaundry and more than 5 hours siguro.

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[jut703]

Saving on electricity is not the reason you'd want an inverter microwave.

I also ordered a Sharp microwave (R-32E) early this year.

I don't cook using my microwave, I just reheat leftover food, so the even cooking isn't worth paying extra for. Though a nice-to-have feature of my microwave is the Grill functionality.

I also looked at the Elba microwaves (para matching with my stove/oven) but the Elba microwaves feel flimsy compared to Sharp and Panasonic despite being expensive.

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[misseksaherada]

Saving on electricity is not the reason you'd want an inverter microwave.

I also ordered a Sharp microwave (R-32E) early this year.

Kamusta Sir yung loob? Kulay black din ba? Ngayon naman nalilito ako kung ano ba mas maganda sa controls yung digital (buttons) or yung mechanical (pihit lang) since mga senior kasi madalas gagamit..
Di ko alam kung big compromise ba kung mechanical (de pihit) lang pipiliin ko.. Mas madali kasi i-explain sa seniors yun..

OT: First time lang kasi ako bibili microwave.. Ayaw ng parents ko kasi puro gastos lang daw naiisip ko..(sobrang tagal ko na tiniis dahil hindi ko sila makumbinse).. Pero talagang di ko na matiis pareho na sila ngayon nakakasunog ng pagkain dahil lang nagpa-init.. Naka-hiwalay kasi kitchen namin sa main house kaya kung nasa loob kami ng main at sarado lahat dahil aircon hindi namin maaamoy yung nasusunog.. Ending sunog talaga.. Sayang ang gas, nasisira yung mga nilulutuan, sayang ang food, sayang tubig at sabon pang linis.. Feeling ko yung gastos sa kuryente ok lang sakin, parang mas practical..

[oj88]

I don't cook using my microwave, I just reheat leftover food, so the even cooking isn't worth paying extra for. Though a nice-to-have feature of my microwave is the Grill functionality.

I also looked at the Elba microwaves (para matching with my stove/oven) but the Elba microwaves feel flimsy compared to Sharp and Panasonic despite being expensive.

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The primary reason you'd want an inverter microwave is for even cooking. While it is true that the inverter model can potentially save you some electricity, it's nowhere significant as a ref or aircon because of the very short amount of time it is used. Further, unless you set the power to less than 100%, you're not saving any.

Another way to put it, unless that microwave sees a very high duty cycle like if you're running a restaurant or a convenience store AND you use the lower power settings, the power savings are going to be anywhere from negligible to none.

The microwave+grill models, I definitely stayed away from. When we use the microwave, we use a cover so food splatters doesn't mess up the oven cavity and ruin it. That was what killed our old one. But if you think about it, grilling something means splatter and that kinda makes a mess of the inside of the microwave. For roasting or such, just use a conventional oven or even a charcoal grill.

[jut703]

Di ko alam kung big compromise ba kung mechanical (de pihit) lang pipiliin ko.. Mas madali kasi i-explain sa seniors yun..

I would strongly recommend digital timer because you can be exact with your reheating time. I have a hard time cooking popcorn when using my inlaws' microwave because it's hard to be exact at 2 min 30 (sometimes 10-20 sec too short or long). Same with reheating anything for a fixed time.

The primary reason you'd want an inverter microwave is for even cooking.

Yeah so if you don't cook, then unnecessary.

I don't cook using my microwave, I just reheat leftover food, so the even cooking isn't worth paying extra for.

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[shadow]

I would strongly recommend digital timer because you can be exact with your reheating time. I have a hard time cooking popcorn when using my inlaws' microwave because it's hard to be exact at 2 min 30 (sometimes 10-20 sec too short or long). Same with reheating anything for a fixed time.



Yeah so if you don't cook, then unnecessary.





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Kaso Jut meron seniora eh. Kung pang reheat lang naman pwede na winding.


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[jut703]

Kaso Jut meron seniora eh. Kung pang reheat lang naman pwede na winding.


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Yung Panasonic na microwave user friendly naman - 1 button for minute, 1 button for 10 seconds.



My parents are able to use our Panasonic (National) microwave at home naman so shouldn't be an issue for older folks.

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[misseksaherada]

My parents are able to use our Panasonic (National) microwave at home naman so shouldn't be an issue for older folks.

Thank you po Sir Jut.. Ito po need ko, coming from old generation na perspective..

Thank po sa lahat ng nagbigay feedback.. Laking tulong po.. [emoji4]

[3GEMS]

I don't cook using my microwave, I just reheat leftover food, so the even cooking isn't worth paying extra for. Though a nice-to-have feature of my microwave is the Grill functionality.

I also looked at the Elba microwaves (para matching with my stove/oven) but the Elba microwaves feel flimsy compared to Sharp and Panasonic despite being expensive.

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I want to hear your input sir Jut why did you choose Elba over Lagermania stove? We replaced our old reliable lagermania sira na kasi oven, my partner wala ginawa kundi magluto or mag bake during lockdown nagreauest bago lutuan. LOL!

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[jut703]

I want to hear your input sir Jut why did you choose Elba over Lagermania stove? We replaced our old reliable lagermania sira na kasi oven, my partner wala ginawa kundi magluto or mag bake during lockdown nagreauest bago lutuan. LOL!

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Honestly no big difference spec and price wise between the Elba and La Germania stoves I was looking at. Just went with Elba because I grew up with La Germania and wanted to try something different.

Elba just has a more modern feel. It's one of those purchases that I just went with my gut since I couldn't find any discernible difference bentween the 2 brands.

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[3GEMS]

Thank for the feedbacknsir Jut. Pag si wife kasama sa store bibili matimbang ata ang Lagernia becuase of being a known brand. Also, I just checked. Elba is under Lagermania, sister comapny?

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[Walter]

Naka-hiwalay kasi kitchen namin sa main house kaya kung nasa loob kami ng main at sarado lahat dahil aircon hindi namin maaamoy yung nasusunog.. Ending sunog talaga.. Sayang ang gas, nasisira yung mga nilulutuan, sayang ang food, sayang tubig at sabon pang linis.. Feeling ko yung gastos sa kuryente ok lang sakin, parang mas practical..

Would suggest you install a WiFi smoke detector / alarm for safety ... why would you leave stove unattended while reheating? ...

[Walter]

Elba is an Italian brand ... owned by Fisher & Paykel ...

[dr. d]

digital timer is superior to twist timer.
we use the microwave, mostly for re-heating. 1 minute or less setting.
setting for 1 minute or less in an analog timer is difficult for many models.

microwave cooking? madalang to rare.

[_Cathy_]

I replaced our Samsung Microwave kasi it turns on on its own. It seems delikado and I think it will cost a lot to repair. I got a Sharp because it's what Tsikoteers recommended. We had a Sharp prior to the Samsung. Ok na rin, it lasted almost 8 yrs (bought it 2018)

[111prez]

Elba is an Italian brand ... owned by Fisher & Paykel ...

Our 10 year old Elba just conked out. It was still the traditional microwave

We replaced it with an LG inverter microwave. Hope this lasts ....