Best Microwaves for Basic

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Sharp R-305KS Stainless Steel

$123.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i wanted a nice-looking basic, easy to operate microwave and this fills the bill.
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we needed a microwave in the office, and this is just a basic, inexpensive, good looking microwave.
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honestly, we haven't utilized all of the automatic functions yet, but for basic microwave use, this unit is perfect.
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read and studied reviews from others and then purchase this sharp more basic ones.
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for basic use are ok, but the inst.

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Positives: Easy To Clean, Great Affordability, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

2 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for BASIC

Maytag MMV4205 1150 Watts

$329.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ajmadison.com
fairly easy to install, it's just a good basic model.
from diego7979, www.shopping.com
if you consider yourself a gourmet, you might not be happy with the basic functions.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Excellent Durability, Type: Over-the-Range

3 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for BASIC

Panasonic TK-929SA Stainless Steel Trim Kit 27" width

$145.00 Est. at Amazon

from "oiling", www.abt.com
microwave performs all the basics i needed--quick cup of hot water, reheating foods.
from www.amazon.com
i've never used any microwave oven other than the standard, basic "time" and "power" type.
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basically you just press the "sensor reheat" button and press start, the microwave handles the rest.
from www.bestbuy.com
it basically was an ok oven until this lack of quality turned it to an inoperable item for the trash.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Large Capacity, Nice Durability

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for BASIC

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

$103.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
if what you want is a basic microwave, this could well be the one.
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if you want a microwave to do more than the basics, you should expect to pay more.
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i basically use a microwave to defrost, heat leftovers, and soften ice cream.
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after all of this effort, we got the door cleaned up enough to where we had just four nickle sized globs of this glue and basically what was originally there.
from www.amazon.com
for a basic machine it is ok, but for everyday kitchen use, keep looking.

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Positives: Compact, Fast Cooking, Excellent Reliability, Type: Countertop

5 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for BASIC

Sharp R-1405

$224.00 Est. at Amazon

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since i use my microwave for the basics--heating, defrosting, popcorn--it wasn't necessary to have complex capabilities.
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i just wanted a basic microwave that did the job.
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as other reviewers have stated, this is a good, basic microwave.
from www.amazon.com
the rating i gave is due to the lack of features...basic microwave with few "extras", but the price made it 4 stars!

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Fast Cooking, Type: Over-the-Range

GE JES1139BL

$94.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
it does what is it supposed to do for my purpose, which is basic cooking and reheating.
from "Ronny", www.abt.com
this one satisfies the basic needs.
from ryakuta, www.shopping.com
pros: inexpensive, compact, works well for basic microwave duties.

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Positives: Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Fast Cooking, Type: Countertop

Panasonic NNH965BF

$175.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i admit that i haven't tried to do anything but basic stuff, so i can't speak to some of the "bells and whistles".
from www.amazon.com
for those looking for meat probes and advanced features, this unit is too basic.
from www.bestbuy.com
it basically was an ok oven until this lack of quality turned it to an inoperable item for the trash.

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Positives: Large Capacity, Easy To Use, Quiet Operation, Type: Countertop

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Best Microwaves for Basic

Sharp R-305KS Stainless Steel

Maytag MMV4205 1150 Watts

Panasonic TK-929SA Stainless Steel Trim Kit 27" width

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

Sharp R-1405

GE JES1139BL

Panasonic NNH965BF

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