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Microwave oven - Gus - 08-27-2008 14:35

My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.

All information is appreciated.

Gus Rodriguez

89pt40 8v92

Pearland, Texas



Microwave oven - Curt Sprenger - 08-27-2008 15:18

Gus,

We replaced our original unit last year. My wife and I still wish we would have spent the time/$$$ to get the old one repaired...assuming it could be repaired. We liked the old one because you set the power/time and it took off doing what you wanted. The new unit requires a Dr. Degree in idiot proofing in order to get it to do the same thing. The wife is learning...I've learned to turn off all the KNOW_IT_ALL_FEATURES and and just push BEVERAGE to heat up a cup of coffee...a KNOW_IT_ALL FEATURE for sure.


On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 7:35 PM, Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net"> wrote:





My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.



All information is appreciated.







Gus Rodriguez



89pt40 8v92



Pearland, Texas




--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA



Microwave oven - Leroy Eckert - 08-27-2008 15:23

New convection ovens are far more efficient than the older models. I replaced my Sharp with a new Sharp stainless version. Works great. Fit right in there.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gus wrote:
From: Gus
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:35 PM




My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.

All information is appreciated.

Gus Rodriguez

89pt40 8v92

Pearland, Texas



Microwave oven - Curt Sprenger - 08-27-2008 15:28

Leroy,

Do you get a smell from your unit like it's over heating? What is the time delay between convection cooking and microwave use?

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:23 PM, Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com"> wrote:



New convection ovens are far more efficient than the older models. I replaced my Sharp with a new Sharp stainless version. Works great. Fit right in there.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA

Royale Conversion

--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net"> wrote:
From: Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:35 PM






My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.


All information is appreciated.




Gus Rodriguez


89pt40 8v92


Pearland, Texas





--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA



Microwave oven - Leroy Eckert - 08-27-2008 15:39

Curt:
I have not smelled anything weird. I have no clue how to operate the thing; just reporting what the War department tells me. She loves the thing and the food is good. She says it is ten times better than the old one. I don't drink coffee and I cook over wood, with beer, lol.
I will ask the wife about any delay and report back. She has that thing figured out..

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA


--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Curt Sprenger wrote:
From: Curt Sprenger
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 11:28 PM



Leroy,

Do you get a smell from your unit like it's over heating? What is the time delay between convection cooking and microwave use?

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:23 PM, Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com"> wrote:



New convection ovens are far more efficient than the older models. I replaced my Sharp with a new Sharp stainless version. Works great. Fit right in there.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA

Royale Conversion

--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net"> wrote:
From: Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:35 PM






My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.


All information is appreciated.




Gus Rodriguez


89pt40 8v92


Pearland, Texas





--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA



Microwave oven - Morey Zuber - 08-27-2008 15:52

We replaced our Sharp with a GE Advantium 120 from Lowes including
installation. They delivered new one, removed and took old, and
installed new very professionaly. Margaret loves the new, it has
electronic menus, quartz browning, operates as a conventional oven.

We've had it almost a year now and are very happy with it.

MoreyZ
99LXi41

Microwave oven - Bill Garamella - 08-27-2008 20:39

Gus,

Our original Sharp died last month and we replaced it with a new Sharp
Convection Microwave (R9-30 AK).

The old one had only 600 Watt microwave power. The new one is 900 Watts. I think
the
convection function is also more powerful. Although it takes a little reading
to figure it
out, some of the auto sensing features are real convenient. Its easy to bypass
this and
use it manually as well.

It comes with good documentation and a nice cook book too.
As Leroy pointed out it is pretty much the same size as the old one with the
exception of
the height. The new one is about 3/4" shorter so the trim piece needs to be
modified.
Not a big deal.

I thought about having the old one repaired but I could not see spending money
on an
appliance that is over 20 years old. The new one (black), ran about $422 and
it took a
couple of hours to install.

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1754,00.html

NH Bill 83fc

Microwave oven - Leroy Eckert - 08-27-2008 23:29

Curt. The time delay between convection and microwave use is the time to cool the oven. There is no delay between microwave and convection use. That according to the wife.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA

--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Leroy Eckert wrote:
From: Leroy Eckert
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 11:39 PM



Curt:
I have not smelled anything weird. I have no clue how to operate the thing; just reporting what the War department tells me. She loves the thing and the food is good. She says it is ten times better than the old one. I don't drink coffee and I cook over wood, with beer, lol.
I will ask the wife about any delay and report back. She has that thing figured out..

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA


--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Curt Sprenger wrote:
From: Curt Sprenger
Subject: Re:
[WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 11:28 PM



Leroy,

Do you get a smell from your unit like it's over heating? What is the time delay between convection cooking and microwave use?

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:23 PM, Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com"> wrote:



New convection ovens are far more efficient than the older models. I replaced my Sharp with a new Sharp stainless version. Works great. Fit right in there.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA

Royale Conversion

--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net"> wrote:
From: Gus <"gus2rod@sbcglobal.net">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Microwave oven
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:35 PM






My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I
removed it today to see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info
regarding fixing vs buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does
anyone have any knowledge what brand has served them well or what brand to stay
away from.


All information is appreciated.




Gus Rodriguez


89pt40 8v92


Pearland, Texas





--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA




Microwave oven - luckyron1 - 08-27-2008 23:55

We replaced our Sharp micro/convection with another Sharp
micro/convection last spring. Sharp still makes 'em the same size so
remodeling was not needed. The majority seems to feel that repairing
isn't cost-effective.

2000 LXI

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gus" wrote:
>
> My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I removed it
today to
> see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info regarding fixing
vs
> buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does anyone have any
knowledge
> what brand has served them well or what brand to stay away from.
>
> All information is appreciated.
>
>
>
>
>
> Gus Rodriguez
>
> 89pt40 8v92
>
> Pearland, Texas
>

Microwave oven - Stephen Hare - 08-28-2008 00:23

Just replaced the original Convection/Microwave (Radarange by Amana) It smelled bad,
and the 'electronic' controls hardly worked. Went to sears, and found a Kenmore Elite
Stainless Steel Micro/Convection oven. Was normally $399.00 but was on sale for $350.
Much, much better. I will appreciate and enjoy the vintage BlueBird, except when trying
to prepare dinner! Modern looks, and nice controls with a nice turntable with sensor cooking!
Hit a button to pop popcorn and re-heat plates, etc. Fits in exact space, with no cutting/modifying!
Stephen H
82 PT40 6V92 Silver
Full-Timing in Dover, Fl for little longer

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 7:55 AM, luckyron1 <"luckyron1@yahoo.com"> wrote:



We replaced our Sharp micro/convection with another Sharp
micro/convection last spring. Sharp still makes 'em the same size so
remodeling was not needed. The majority seems to feel that repairing
isn't cost-effective.


2000 LXI

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Gus" wrote:
>
> My Sharp microwave convection oven has quit working. I removed it

today to
> see if it can be fixed. Does anyone have any info regarding fixing
vs
> buying a new one? If new is the way to go, does anyone have any
knowledge
> what brand has served them well or what brand to stay away from.

>
> All information is appreciated.
>
>
>
>
>
> Gus Rodriguez
>
> 89pt40 8v92
>
> Pearland, Texas
>