bjjb@ihuxl.UUCP (Betty Hodge) (05/05/84)
Does anyone have information about the recent incidents of microwave ovens coming on by themselves. I was told that a television program (about a month ago) told of these incidents. Is there any particular brand name (s) or feature(s) associated with this? I am considering purchasing one and would appreciate any information. Please reply by mail. Betty Hodge ihuxl!bjjb
fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell) (05/07/84)
Some microwave ovens have all electronic controls, and some have
electromechanical controls. The all-electronic models, which
are controlled from a keypad, are the only ones susceptible
to this type of behavior. Some Amana and Litton models are
available with mechanical knobs to control the duty cycle (cook
control) and time settings. These models might be a better bet
if you're concerned about this problem. My Sears microwave
has electronic controls, but I've had no difficulty with
it starting up by itself. Maybe it was just one model in
particular that had the problem.
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Bob Fishell
ihnp4!ihu1g!fishokie@ihuxs.UUCP (B.K. Cobb) (05/09/84)
I saw the original report on a local Chicago station. There has been no followup to that report, indicating specific name brands involved. I'm not worried, as the problem appears to exist only in microwave ovens equipped with completely electronic controls. My Tappan has an electromechanical on/off switch besides its programming keypad. BKCobb ihnp4!ihuxs!okie