Microwave Ovens (43 items found)

With your busy schedule, every moment matters, and finding ways to save time in the kitchen can give you more minutes to spend relaxing and enjoying your leisure time. Microwaves are one way to make cooking quicker and easier, and Ace has a wide range of large and small microwave oven models available, making it just as simple to find the right appliance for you.

Cook Food Faster with Microwaves

Compared to a traditional convection or conventional oven, microwave ovens cook food much faster. The reason why is due to what powers them. A traditional oven cooks with an internal element that transfers heat to food slowly, while convection ovens have fans that help circulate heat.

Microwaves operate differently. A device called a magnetron replaces the heating element found in traditional ovens. It produces microwaves that reflect off the interior of the microwave oven and cause water molecules in food to vibrate, thus generating heat through friction.

Comparing Microwave Ovens

When comparing microwaves, consider the following:

• Space and location: Measure how much space you need to determine whether you need a large, standard, or compact microwave.
• Wattage: The wattage refers to how much power a microwave has, and models with higher wattages typically offer faster cooking. Keep in mind that size often limits wattage, with small microwaves typically being less powerful than larger ones.
• Quick keys: Many microwaves have keys that allow you to quickly enter the cooking time and/or extend the cooking time for greater ease of use.
• Programs: Some microwaves feature pre-set programs for specific tasks like defrosting frozen foods, heating up beverages, popping microwave popcorn and reheating leftovers for greater convenience.
• Child locks: If you have children in your home, you may want a microwave with a built-in safety lock to prevent them from accessing it when you’re not around.

Accessories for Microwave Cooking

Having the right kitchen utensils and gadgets on hand can help you make the most of your new microwave. For safety, it's important that anything you place in the microwave is free of metal and durable enough to withstand the intense heat created by the appliance. As a result, you should only use cookware and bakeware that's labeled as microwave-safe.

To make reheating foods as simple as possible, consider investing in microwave-safe food storage containers. Since you can pop them in the microwave, you won't have to dirty another bowl to enjoy last night's dinner for today's lunch. Microwave-safe travel mugs can also come in handy, as you can quickly boil water for tea, hot cocoa or instant coffee right inside of them.

Shop Microwave Ovens and More at Ace

When you're looking for a large microwave, small microwave, or something in between, Ace has models to suit your needs. Already know what type of microwave oven is best for you? Shop Ace online anytime and have your new appliance shipped right to your door.

If you're unsure about your options, a helpful associate at your neighborhood Ace Hardware store will be glad to assist you. They can explain the features and benefits of the models currently in stock and even recommend other small appliances that could come in handy in your kitchen.