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Article: Microwave ovens. (Cooking Equipment).(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
- Article date:
- September 1, 2002
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* Types: Commercial microwave ovens are altogether different from their home counterparts. In fact, certain newer commercial models effectively combine microwaves with controlled delivery of hot air, or convection, to improve cooking times and versatility.
* Capacities/Footprints: Cabinet sizes on most commercial models range from 13" to 25" wide, 16" to 25" deep and 13" to 19" high. Larger-size cavities can hold a pair of plates or 10" x 12" pans.
* Energy Source(s): Smaller microwaves operate on 120 volts; larger, heavy-duty ovens require 208 to 240 volts. Inside microwaves, from one to four electronic magnetron tubes convert electricity to ...