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History of the Microwave Oven

By bartz75

  • An Accidental Discovery

    An Accidental Discovery
    While Dr. Percy Spencer was conducting other research, he discovered that the chocolate bar in his pocket melted due to him being exposed to microwaves of energy.

  • First Commercial Microwave

    First Commercial Microwave
    This beauty weighed about 750 pounds and cost $5000 ($53,000 in today's dollars).

  • First Countertop Microwave

    First Countertop Microwave
    This model was smaller, safer and cost only about $500.

  • The "Wave" of the Future

    By 1975, microwaves outsold conventional gas ovens and had many more features.

  • A Nice to Have Becomes a Need to Have!

    A Nice to Have Becomes a Need to Have!
    By 1997, 90% of U.S. households have a microwave oven.