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Do you succumb to the urge to stop the microwave a few seconds before it actually stops ? (lemmy.world)

submitted 16 hours ago by pocker_machine@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 5 points 15 hours ago (3 children)

Yes, because of the stupid turntable. 1:30, the water isn't hot enough. 2:00, the water is too hot and cup is at the back of the oven. The right amount of time, for tap water, in the summer, is 1:47, that puts the water at the front of the oven at the right temp, but I don't want to punch in 1:47, so I just hit the 2 to start and run the oven for 2 minutes, and then pull the door open at 1:47. Also, no beep that way.

Commercial microwaves, like in a restaurant, have a row of numbered buttons that can be programmed for time and power setting. That's the best way to control a microwave.

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 6 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

That's the best way to control a microwave.

I remain fond of the analog knob myself.

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[–] IncogCyberspaceUser@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

My microwave has a feature that, after it's done microwaving, positions the turntable the way it was when it started. So a cups handle is always accessible.

[–] BorgDrone@feddit.nl 1 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

1:30, the water isn't hot enough. 2:00, the water is too hot and cup is at the back of the oven. The right amount of time, for tap water

Wait… you microwave cups of water? Why the hell would you do that?

[–] rudyharrelson@lemmy.radio 2 points 14 hours ago

Why not? I press a button and have a cup of boiling water less than 2 minutes later.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

One less appliance. Not everyone wants a kettle on their countertop.

[–] AlexanderTheDead@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

Most people that are in this situation, I think, are boiling their water on stovetop in pots.

[–] Kn1ghtDigital@lemmy.zip 4 points 14 hours ago

Well yeah that's when the bomb goes off, gotta stop it

[–] frenchfryenjoyer@lemmings.world 2 points 13 hours ago

Yes especially at night cuz I don't wanna wake up my parents and my sibling lol

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

Sometimes

[–] Jaxia@startrek.website 3 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Only if I hear popping noises (and I am not microwaving popcorn)

[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

If there's cheese I'll let it pop 2 or 3 more times before stopping it.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

Or when popping popcorn and it stops popping.

[–] Strider@thelemmy.club 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

No, but I don't wait for the beeping to stop.

[–] PagPag@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Turning off the sound of my microwave was an ability I was not aware I had. It’s so small of a thing but amazing.

[–] Strider@thelemmy.club 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Wait that's a thing?!

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[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 2 points 16 hours ago

No. I like the BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.

[–] mhague@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

I prefer to stand up at the last moment and reach the microwave as it beeps. It's fun to have audible confirmation on your inner timing.

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