[Chrysalis]

want to buy one for rustlers and some frozen food, but cant find cooking instructions anywhere on the net.

is 800 watts enough? 1000+ watt microwaves are extremely expensive.

[degsyhufc]

Most foods have guidelines from 650w to 900w/1000w

[andersonsonson]

800 watts is definitely enough. Don't think I've saw food instructions with 1000W on it

[Welsh-lad]

I have a 1000 watt one, though I've never seen instructions for 1000w on food packaging.

I just knock off some time due to the higher wattage.

[bowland37]

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Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

I have a 1000 watt one, though I've never seen instructions for 1000w on food packaging.

I just knock off some time due to the higher wattage.

I bet you could fit a whole Lamb in that.

[SherbetLemon]

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Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

I have a 1000 watt one, though I've never seen instructions for 1000w on food packaging.

I just knock off some time due to the higher wattage.

Ours is also a 1000w, but I just match it to the highest wattage shown on the packaging (usually 900w). It doesn't adversely affect the cooking at all, or at least not in a way that is noticeable.

OP - 800w would do, but if you can stretch your budget to 900w, it would be better.

[frankie_baby]

just get an 800 unless 10 seconds less cooking time is that important to you

[marianna01]

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Originally Posted by frankie_baby

just get an 800 unless 10 seconds less cooking time is that important to you

Yes, I agree - no need for more than 850 - I tend to just stick frozen meals in and check after three or four minutes, shake dish and judge how much longer is needed. You can always put dish back in for the extra minute or two if needed (if meal is still only warm in the middle). You get used to whatever make of oven you have - just like most things in your kitchen/life!

[dragonrapide]

We have a really old Matsui one which is 950w. It was such a cheap microwave too.

Now I keep thinking I should replace it, but have not found one with 950w. Most of them are also a lot smaller inside than ours.

Shame as I use the microwave most days, so would like a good one. I do not use it for pre packed meals as we do not buy them.

[Chrysalis]

yeah got 800 works fine. thanks.

odd that its common I see on rustlers to show 750watts and 850watts on instructions yet I have never seen a 750 or 850 watt microwave.

[frankie_baby]

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

yeah got 800 works fine. thanks.

odd that its common I see on rustlers to show 750watts and 850watts on instructions yet I have never seen a 750 or 850 watt microwave.

yeah instructions on packets always say 750, 850, ect. and microwaves are always sold in nice round hundreds these days, if its an 800 microwave just follow the instructions for 850