Microwave

Microwave

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  • First invented

    First invented
    The first microwave was invented by Percy Spencer on October 8, 1945. When first invented the microwave weighed 750 lb and were over $5,000 to purchase.

  • Radarange

    Radarange is the name that was given for the microwave in a contest.

  • In the home

    In the home
    The first microwaves were in the home in 1967 and cost around $500. They were 100 volt.

  • decrease and increases

    decrease and increases
    The price of counter top microwaves were decreasing as their capabilities were expanded. Amana is the leading brand for microwaves (picture is of amana)

  • Surpassing the Gas range

    Sales of the microwave oven exceeds gas ranges. By the 70s people were finding out that the microwave was beneficial and worth the risk of radiation

  • Cooking habits changing

    52 million US households now own a microwave in their home

  • 40 years old!

    40 years old!
    The microwave is hitting their 40 years in households and consumes more than 90% of the households in America.