I hate the beep in every form so far, and I avoid using microwaves every chance I get.
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No, unless I want to set it up for period shorter than what is available but that hardly ever happens.
I usually leave and come back when it beeps.
It beeps 5 times if I don't. Super fuckin annoying, are those beeps.
Microwaves stop by themselves? /j
No, if I wanted to microwave something for 57 seconds I'd put 57 seconds in. I don't practice brinksmanship
The beep from the microwave hurts my ears. So I stop about 1 second before it beeps.
If you time it right, you can stop my microwave on 0. I also like to avoid making noise if I can. So every time I microwave anything it’s a little minigame for me.
Our microwave [Electrolux, in case anyone wants to dig] doesn't beep until like 5 seconds after finishing, it's just silent. I think that's a pretty good feature.
Never knew how much I needed this, holy shit. Mine beeps when it finishes but also beeps again if I haven't opened the door in, idk, some amount of time. Which I get why it's a gesture and sometimes I actually do find it useful but often I'm like "I KNOW, GIMME A MINUTE"
My parents have one of these, and it drives me nuts when I visit. I understand that feature on something like an oven where it’s still cooking. But the microwave stopped. Nothing’s going to burn. So stop rushing me!
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Wow. That’s a great feature. I need to look out for it next time. Thank you
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Are you me?
Yes.
No, my microwave has a nice chime instead of a beep
Mine does a singular *ding*, which is very appreciated.
Only if I think I set it for too long.
Well yeah that's when the bomb goes off, gotta stop it
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.
That's the best way to control a microwave.
I remain fond of the analog knob myself.
Me too, and it comes with the added benefit of usually having a pleasant "Ding!" instead of the shrieking "BEEEEEP! BEEEEEP! BEEEEEP!" that digital microwaves have. The downside is that you completely lose the precision of a digital timer, which some people (not me) consider a must have in a microwave.
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.
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?
Why not? I press a button and have a cup of boiling water less than 2 minutes later.
One less appliance. Not everyone wants a kettle on their countertop.
Most people that are in this situation, I think, are boiling their water on stovetop in pots.
No, but I don't wait for the beeping to stop.
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.
Yes especially at night cuz I don't wanna wake up my parents and my sibling lol
Sometimes
Only if I hear popping noises (and I am not microwaving popcorn)
If there's cheese I'll let it pop 2 or 3 more times before stopping it.
Or when popping popcorn and it stops popping.
No. I like the BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
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.