the outlets in my house won't work for appliances that use heat?

The outlets in my house won’t work for the microwave, the toaster, and the sandwich maker. They work for other appliances, like the fan. Is there something wrong?

Don’t people realize that cooking food in the microwave in plastic containers is very harmful to them?

When plastic heats, some of the chemicals from it transfer to the food. Inspite of the fact that you can’t taste it, it is there. It is much better to use glass containers when cooking or heating things up in the microwave.
Mrs. Mojo, yes we do! Now there are Read more

¿What can cause the current in a normal appartment to surge, frying all appliances?

I just moved to a new appartment and the electricity surged all of a sudden frying my TV and microwave. We were running the microwave, the TV and the washing machine at the time. The builders told us that they don’t know what happened, but that it might have been Read more

Does anyone eat hotdogs without cooking them first?

My fiance eats them without cooking them. I remember my mom saying you need to cook them. Does anyone know whether it is safe to eat them without cooking them? I even read the package and it has boil, microwave or stove top cooking instructions.
Ok, i just wanted to Read more

What's the best place to buy appliances?

I am redoing my kitchen and I’d like to get new stainless steel appliances. Two sided fridge, dishwaser, wall mounted oven, counter top range, mounted microwave and a wine cooler. Where can I get the best deal? I have looked around and it seems no one offers package deals. We Read more

Can I finish cooking baked potatoes in the microwave?

The steaks are done but the baked potatoes aren’t. Can we put them in saran wrap and put them in the microwave? They’ve been cooking for about 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Thanks!!

Appliances??????

i want to replace my white fridge……. i have black microwave, black dishwasher and black/stainless oven/stove…… what color/material should the fridge be….???? it needs to match and look good….

Thanks………………….

What use is a microprocessor in the following three appliances?

what is the use of a microprocessor in a;
fridge
microwave
washing machine
was also wondering what are the advantages of using a microprocessor in these Appliances and what type of microprocessor is used? thanks for your help.

What small appliances and gadgets should be included in all kitchens? Please be specific.?

I plan on moving soon and will need to stock my kitchen properly. There is plenty of storage space. The apartment includes a refrigerator, range with vent, and also an exhaust fan. The stove is an older 36" model with storage space. I plan to use this to store my Read more

Why are you supposed to cut open a vacuum sealed bag before heating in microwave, can't you just heat sealed?

I have a seal-o-meal, and want to know if heating up bag in microwave without cutting open does anything to food quality. Most air is sucked out, so it can’t blow up!! Why must it be opened, i would think juices and moisture would be preserved better heating in sealed Read more

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