Best Microwaves for Heating, Melting

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Panasonic NN-H765 1200 Watts

$162.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.thenerds.net
summary: this beautiful black microwave oven from panasonic is packed with several nice features: (i) more uniform heating prevents dried up edges, (ii) smart sensor cooking enables it to
from www.abt.com
we use it for defrosting, heating up our coffee, popcorn, etc.
from www.thenerds.net
summary: after considering size, power and cost, i selected panasonic primarily because of its inverter technology, which provides lower level continuous power instead of on/off power when heating
from www.abt.com
heating is excellent.
from www.abt.com
i don't use microwaves too much except for heating things up.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Compact, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

2 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for HEATING, MELTING

Whirlpool MT4078SKB

$114.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
i use this product on a houseboat for coffee in the a.m.; heating lunches and snacks.
from www.abt.com
doesn't seem to affect the heating, but it doesn't thrill me.
from www.abt.com
it's perfect for heating a plate of leftovers, popcorn, etc..
from www.abt.com
i use it for cooking vegetables , heating milk and other items.
from www.abt.com
i use it mostly for heating up vegies, reheating leftovers, and easy cooking.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Compact, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop

3 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for HEATING, MELTING

GE JES1139BL

$94.00 Est. at Amazon

from "millerae", www.abt.com
i use a microwave casually, mainly for heating leftovers or making popcorn.
from "Cook from scratch.", www.abt.com
we mainly use it for heating leftovers so i can't rate it for more than that.
from By ricciman, reviews.homedepot.com
i needed a second unit to use for heating extra food items while i had bigger plates in the other unit..it works perfect, is easy to use and very stylish...i think it's a great deal for the money and
from www.abt.com
a bit of uneven heating if large amount of food are prepared.
from www.abt.com
love the add 30 seconds feature and the beverage heating feature.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for HEATING, MELTING

Panasonic 1.2cf Microwave White

$142.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i have a family of two and had an older whirlpool microwave that was constantly cooking and heating unevenly even when it was new.
from www.amazon.com
the screen on the door makes viewing while heating a little difficult.
from www.abt.com
i was looking for the most powerful microwaveavailable for the smallest size and this panasonic was the "perfect fit" for my needs.i have always had good luck with panasonicproducts and this micro
from www.amazon.com
now that i've said nothing but bad things, i'll admit that this microwave is a speed demon when it comes to heating up anything, does a great job at defrosting everything from frozen roasts to

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Type: Countertop

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for HEATING, MELTING

GE JES1344SK Stainless Steel 1000 Watts

$154.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
the only downside i've noticed is that it does have quite a bit of uneven heating (which is pretty standard for microwaves in general).
from www.abt.com
extra value for the buck.stainless finish is very sharp looking.very simple to use.perfect for heating leftovers or defrosting.cooks tv dinners and frozen veggies perfectly.
from www.abt.com
great for de-frosting and re-heating.
from www.amazon.com
the heating is very even with no hot spot problems, due to having the turntable design.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

$103.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the one complaint is that it can make a bit of noise when running with a dish of food in it, though not when we're heating up popcorn.
from www.amazon.com
i really only use the microwave for popcorn, heating up meals, and heating up coffee.
from www.amazon.com
we use it mainly for re-heating coffee and warming leftovers or popping popcorn.
from www.amazon.com
it only lights up during heating.
from www.amazon.com
i don't use a microwave for much: melting butter, warming coffee, popcorn, occasionally a thaw.

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

Sharp R-820JS

$289.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the grill feature works fairly well but it is recommended that you not put any foil on the carousel as it would interfere with the heating elements.
from www.amazon.com
i do the typical hot-dog heating in the microwave...but you can't really place them directly on the metal tray if you want them to heat quickly.
from www.amazon.com
just be careful that you change your cooking utilsels to suit whatever heating method you are using.
from By Cityslickers, reviews.homedepot.com
recipes i’ve prepared, thus far, are banana bread with walnuts and raisins, baked lasagna, grilled pork chops, stuffed mushrooms, baked clams, roast beef and the most succulent grilled spareribs,
from www.amazon.com
after experience with other microwaves it became clear that the microwave does a poor job of heating items that are low on the carousel.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Compact, Type: Countertop

Amana AMC5101 1000 Watts

$135.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.absolutehome.com
i haven't cooked fresh vegetables or meats yet but with leftovers, heating coffee, and defrosting chicken, it is excellent.
from www.absolutehome.com
very efficient and even heating.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Excellent Reliability, Quiet Operation, Type: Countertop

GE JE1460 1150 Watts

$149.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
i purchased this product to reheat leftovers especially during the summer months to conserve energy by not heating up the house describe yourself: gourmet chef pros: quiet, simple display best uses:
from www.abt.com
much better at heating than our last microwave.
from "Prof", www.abt.com
used primarily for reheating or warming leftovers, and quick heating of foods packaged for microwave heating.
from www.abt.com
the heating is even.
from www.abt.com
just click a button and you're heating from anywhere from 30 seconds and up.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

GE General Electric Microwave

$503.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
this saves the house from heating up during the summer.
from By ATLcook, reviews.homedepot.com
i called the warranty department about the long heating time and they told me it was expected behavior.

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

Sharp R-520KS

$170.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
there are sensor heating buttons, reheat buttons, and defrost buttons, although i haven't had a chance to use them as much yet.
from criteeker, www.shopping.com
pros: sleek design, intelligent controls with a wide variety of heating options cons: large footprint, a bit more money than most the bottom line: this is a great multi-function oven.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Type: Countertop

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

$145.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
"this panasonic microwave is a heating machine.
from www.amazon.com
it claims that ordinary microwaves cycle on and off as they operate, which delivers the uneven heating that we've all experienced with cheap conventional microwaves.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Large Capacity, Nice Durability

GE JES738 700 Watts

$59.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
another plus is that there is a recessed place to set things on top of the microwave that i take out after cooking/heating.
from www.walmart.com
it does its job defrosting or heating food.
from www.walmart.com
for heating foods, cooking meals, (small meals) on a daily basis.
from www.walmart.com
starting to have problems heating.
from www.walmart.com
i am not happy with the appearance inside anymore as well as it over heating and need a new microwave.

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Type: Countertop

Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu.ft. Talking Microwave

$143.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
perfect for heating up early morning coffee for them.
from www.amazon.com
she was able to demostrate how it "talked" to her by heating up a cup of water step by step.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Nice Affordability, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-320HQ 1200 Watts

$138.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i havent tried all the pre-programmed features yet, but it is very easy to use and seems to do a good job of heating things up.
from www.amazon.com
i am having trouble adjusting to more intense heat...keep lowering the power for heating things and sometimes they still heat too quickly.
from By diane672, reviews.homedepot.com
i live alone and do not use it for anything but heating water and popping popcorn and bake potatoes.it has started to spark and short out.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-320BB 1100 Watts

$138.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we have used this great little microwave three weeks now and it is, and does, pretty much as sharp states in their description.we use for defrosting and heating, no cooking.
from www.amazon.com
the oven's size is a bit less than we expected but the heating time is much faster than our previous oven.
from www.amazon.com
perhaps it was because i was heating them in a thick mug.
from www.amazon.com
this microwave is easy to use, has a nice-sized interior, and is powerful enough for the usual popcorn, re-heating leftovers and coffee, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased the item but had to return it because it was over heating items and sometimes burning them at "normal" temperature.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Great Affordability, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

Panasonic NNH965BF

$175.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
"this panasonic microwave is a heating machine.
from www.amazon.com
it's large capacity allows for most bottles to stand upright while heating.
from www.amazon.com
just fast easy to choose cooking or heating.
from www.amazon.com
this unit is much more powerful however, and the reduced heating time is welcome.
from www.amazon.com
the inverter (p/n f606y6g00cp) was smoking and melting part of it's plastic housing.

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

Sharp R-305KS Stainless Steel

$123.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it heats well, has plenty of settings, and a nice removable heating plate that can rotate while cooking.
from www.amazon.com
great for heating microwave meals
from www.amazon.com
it has consistent heating over the whole food and is quite powerful for the price.
from www.amazon.com
* at least 1000 watts of heating power (this has 1100) to heat food fast
from www.amazon.com
the only problem i found has been intermittent, and this is that sometimes (probably 1-2 times a month) when i hit the start button i hear an extra click and the clock blinks out, i lose the

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

LG 2.0 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Countertop

$213.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
i will not recommend it for that, although melting butter is good.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?nothing what's not so great:?i am now on my 3rd model,it has been repaired and now replaced and after 4 days it has stopped heating anything..useless "do not buy this

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop, Capacity: 2 cu. ft.

Sharp R-402J 1100 Watts

$125.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
plus the food warming feature works perfect for heating up that leftover plate of food.this micorwave is highly suggested for anyone who wants a good product that is going to last!
from www.amazon.com
i am happy with the product heating food, love the turn table and all the special functions it has.
from www.amazon.com
cooking/heating time is reduced and we have been extremely happy with our purchase.
from www.amazon.com
a family of one heating up leftovers and coffee.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Quiet Operation, Type: Countertop

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Best Microwaves for Heating, Melting

Panasonic NN-H765 1200 Watts

Whirlpool MT4078SKB

GE JES1139BL

Panasonic 1.2cf Microwave White

GE JES1344SK Stainless Steel 1000 Watts

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

Sharp R-820JS

Amana AMC5101 1000 Watts

GE JE1460 1150 Watts

GE General Electric Microwave

Sharp R-520KS

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

GE JES738 700 Watts

Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu.ft. Talking Microwave

Sharp R-320HQ 1200 Watts

Sharp R-320BB 1100 Watts

Panasonic NNH965BF

Sharp R-305KS Stainless Steel

LG 2.0 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Countertop

Sharp R-402J 1100 Watts

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