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Comments (16)The Miele speed ovens will serve quite well as a microwave so long as you can live without the popcorn/defrost/dedicated functions available with one button push. The unit does have a minute plus button that will, with one push, start the microwave, so you can do a coffee reheat, melt butter, etc. But for more complex microwaving, you need to go into the menu structure to select power, duration, etc. But it is an excellent microwave. Instead of turning the food on a turntable, it turns the antenna! The big charm of the things is that they can convection bake, broil, or microwave, or all of the above, concurrently. There are modes you can dial up that will heat up the oven cavity using the heating elements and then inject some microwaves periodically, greatly speeding up the baking, but with results like the dish was baked in a standard oven. Our speed oven has taken over as the go-to oven in our house for most stuff. It won't do pizza very well (you need bottom heat for that) but for most dinners where you are serving one baked dish with sides, it rocks. Here's the deal, though. If you decide on a speed oven you will have to plan for a 220-240V circuit to power it....See Moreappliance warehouses? refurbished appliances?
Comments (6)We have a store chain called ApplianceSmart here in Minnesota. They have scratch and dent, refurbished and store display appliances for a discount. They offer the full warranty, but you have to find someone else to service the warranty. This can become difficult with a dealer you did not buy the appliance from. I don't know this from experience, just contemplated it when we bought our whole house appliances. You can also order appliances from their list of product for which they are an authorized dealer. For this store, you can order GE, but not Bosch. You do run the risk of a refurbished appliance being a lemon, just as if you bought a refurbished computer....See MoreRefurbished appliances or floor models
Comments (5)I would not touch a new Viking refrigerator with a 10 foot pole. Refurbished? Forget about it. I would be wary of brands with better reputations as well. I remember reading on this forum about a scammer who claimed to refurbish SubZero fridges. There were many complains about thousands of dollars being sent to this person with no product ever delivered....See MoreWhat type of cabinet liner is best for under small appliances?
Comments (16)"Why would small appliances be particularly damaging to finishes?" There have been some posts on this forum of the small appliances' rubber feet leaving marks, or also if it's a toaster oven, the heat leaving a heat shadow on the counter. It depends on the type of counter too. The OP is talking about a wood counter, so rubber feet can be a problem, just like some area rugs' rubber backing can leave discoloration on wood floors. Heat could also be a problem with a wood counter. I would get some silicone counter mats, also called trivet mats, heat resistant mats, etc. Just look on Amazon, there are a ton. They are heat resistant to about 450 degrees, they are inexpensive, you can find them in a ton of sizes to fit under your small appliances without showing much. There are some even specific to the appliance - like a "silicone coffee maker mat", "silicone air fryer mat", etc. Or some of them can be cut to size, you have to check the description....See More- 10 years ago
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