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Invention of the Microwave
Dr. Percy Spencer created the first microwave oven by attaching a high density electromagnetic field generator to an enclosed metal box. -
Commercially Produced
In 1947 the first commercially produced microwave oven was about 6 feet tall, weighed about 750 lbs, and cost $2,000-$3,000. -
Home Microwave Oven
The first microwave that is able to fit in your house hold kitchen is priced at $1295. -
Microwave Cooking Center
Costing $1,000, the stove was added to the microwave oven to create the Microwave Cooking Center. -
Counter Top Microwave
The first relatively affordable and counter-top microwave oven was available for sale. It was a 100-volt microwave oven. Cost under $500. It was smaller and safer than previous models. -
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Due to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act, the standards and regulations were published by the government, so companies had to come up with new regulations. -
Usage in American Homes
25% of households in the U.S. owned a microwave oven. -
More Efficient
An average microwave oven consumes 1100 W of electricity in producing 700 W of microwave power. 64% more efficient from the previous models