Microwave Brands and Links

Tips and facts about Microwaves

There's a short buyer's guide for microwave ovens at About.com, from busy cooks guide Linda Larsen. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

HowStuffWorks.com offers a good article about the science behind microwave cooking.

There's a great annotated article on Snopes.com -- a site that confirms or debunks popular rumors -- about cups of water "exploding" when microwaved. (While this phenomenon can in fact occur, it's very rare.

DIYAdvice.com, a home-improvement website, provides instructions on how to install an over-the-range microwave.

British journalist Leo Hickman talks about energy-efficient microwaves in his newspaper column, Guide to a Good Life. The article is an interesting piece for those concerned about cutting down on their energy use.

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute's food appliances director, Sharon Franke, answers general questions about microwave ovens in this helpful buyer's guide.

Franke also provides her five favorite tips for microwave cooking on the Good Housekeeping site.

It's a good idea to regularly check the website of the Consumer Safety Product Commission for information on microwave recalls.

Microwave brands

Cuisinart

GE

Haier

Kenmore

KitchenAid

LG

Maytag

Panasonic

Samsung

Sanyo

Sharp

Whirlpool