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Originally posted by clackamascoug View PostWhere exactly is Persia? How can one be a Persian?Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
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I see that you've been soliciting suggestions on CougarBoard as well.
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Life without a microwave
Yeah, I know, first world problems...
We have a top of the line Bosch microwave that has been slightly flaky for nearly two years now. Every once in a while it will run for five seconds then shut off and show a message that I would expect to see the very first time you turn it on: "Refer to operating instructions before use". But if you keep telling it to go eventually it works. Once you get past five seconds it works well.
Until yesterday, that is. Now you try to use it and it shows "E1007". I called up Bosch Appliances about it and asked what the code meant. "It means it's broken". So I called one of the recommended appliance repair companies in the area and they'll come look at it the day after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out which leftovers I'll have for lunch. Oh wait! I can't stick any of those in the microwave to warm them up. I picked something I could warm up in a pan and went ahead with lunch.
But two more days without a microwave! I'm already having withdrawal because we use it so often. I just hope that it can be fixed and costs less than half as much as a new one.
I can remember a few years ago having an electric oven fail, describing the issue and then having someone come out to look at it. "Yep, it's broken and we can't fix it." Some electronic thing had died and couldn't be repaired. At least this issue should be fixable.
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Originally posted by Scott R Nelson View PostYeah, I know, first world problems...
We have a top of the line Bosch microwave that has been slightly flaky for nearly two years now. Every once in a while it will run for five seconds then shut off and show a message that I would expect to see the very first time you turn it on: "Refer to operating instructions before use". But if you keep telling it to go eventually it works. Once you get past five seconds it works well.
Until yesterday, that is. Now you try to use it and it shows "E1007". I called up Bosch Appliances about it and asked what the code meant. "It means it's broken". So I called one of the recommended appliance repair companies in the area and they'll come look at it the day after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out which leftovers I'll have for lunch. Oh wait! I can't stick any of those in the microwave to warm them up. I picked something I could warm up in a pan and went ahead with lunch.
But two more days without a microwave! I'm already having withdrawal because we use it so often. I just hope that it can be fixed and costs less than half as much as a new one.
I can remember a few years ago having an electric oven fail, describing the issue and then having someone come out to look at it. "Yep, it's broken and we can't fix it." Some electronic thing had died and couldn't be repaired. At least this issue should be fixable."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostI have never been impressed with Bosch products. We've tried a dishwasher, a fridge, and a gas cooktop. The first two broke really quickly, and the gas cooktop doesn't deliver the promised BTUs. I won't buy Bosch stuff again.Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss
There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock
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Originally posted by Donuthole View PostInteresting. When our dishwasher died the week before TG, I ordered a one-month subscription to Consumer Reports just to gather info on a replacement. IIRC, 4 of the top 6 dishwashers were Bosch. And the highest rated was middle-of-the-road in price. I bought that one and it has been great. I guess we’ll see if it stands the rest of time, but perhaps not, as Mrs. D has plans to redo the kitchen within the next few years, and I’m guessing that will include all new matching appliances."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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The first Bosch gas cook top that we had developed problems when we were gone on a two week vacation. We don't know how long it had the issue, but the igniters were going off about three times a second continuously. I just unplugged it and set some matches next to it for a temporary fix, which worked well enough. It was covered under warranty and the repairman had to take it all the way apart to get to whatever wasn't working.
I have the very same one in my new house except that it's 36" wide instead of 30". I still like it.
We love the Bosch dishwasher.
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We have a 1000 watt Amana microwave oven (Raytheon was the original inventor of the microwave oven and Amana was their consumer brand name that they took it to market under) that we bought the week after we got married. It's over 25 years old and never had a problem. Well, that's not true. The light bulb burned out once and we had to replace it.
I remember the sales guy at R.C. Willey told me, "Some day in the future you will thank me for recommending this microwave". 25 years have proved him right.
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Originally posted by BigFatMeanie View PostWe have a 1000 watt Amana microwave oven (Raytheon was the original inventor of the microwave oven and Amana was their consumer brand name that they took it to market under) that we bought the week after we got married. It's over 25 years old and never had a problem. Well, that's not true. The light bulb burned out once and we had to replace it.
I remember the sales guy at R.C. Willey told me, "Some day in the future you will thank me for recommending this microwave". 25 years have proved him right."Seriously, is there a bigger high on the whole face of the earth than eating a salad?"--SeattleUte
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Originally posted by Scott R Nelson View PostYeah, I know, first world problems...
We have a top of the line Bosch microwave that has been slightly flaky for nearly two years now. Every once in a while it will run for five seconds then shut off and show a message that I would expect to see the very first time you turn it on: "Refer to operating instructions before use". But if you keep telling it to go eventually it works. Once you get past five seconds it works well.
Until yesterday, that is. Now you try to use it and it shows "E1007". I called up Bosch Appliances about it and asked what the code meant. "It means it's broken". So I called one of the recommended appliance repair companies in the area and they'll come look at it the day after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out which leftovers I'll have for lunch. Oh wait! I can't stick any of those in the microwave to warm them up. I picked something I could warm up in a pan and went ahead with lunch.
But two more days without a microwave! I'm already having withdrawal because we use it so often. I just hope that it can be fixed and costs less than half as much as a new one.
I can remember a few years ago having an electric oven fail, describing the issue and then having someone come out to look at it. "Yep, it's broken and we can't fix it." Some electronic thing had died and couldn't be repaired. At least this issue should be fixable.
One thing I learned through the process is that microwaves have fail safes in the door switches that alternatively engage when you open and shut the door, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of those things are off on your microwave.Last edited by Color Me Badd Fan; 02-26-2020, 02:25 PM.Part of it is based on academic grounds. Among major conferences, the Pac-10 is the best academically, largely because of Stanford, Cal and UCLA. “Colorado is on a par with Oregon,” he said. “Utah isn’t even in the picture.”
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Originally posted by Color Me Badd Fan View PostOne thing I learned through the process is that microwaves have fail safes in the door switches that alternatively engage when you open and shut the door, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of those things are off on your microwave.
I'll know tomorrow what the issue is.
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Originally posted by Scott R Nelson View PostI'll know tomorrow what the issue is.
Anymore, I'm thinking that when an appliance dies just get a new one, even if it's only two years old.
At least I'm thankful that I'm in a position where I can just pay for it, I don't have to get a loan or anything.
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Originally posted by Scott R Nelson View PostThe appliance repair person looked at the microwave. They'll have to replace the two most expensive parts. It will cost almost as much as buying a new one. And it will take a week to get the parts in.
Anymore, I'm thinking that when an appliance dies just get a new one, even if it's only two years old.
At least I'm thankful that I'm in a position where I can just pay for it, I don't have to get a loan or anything."I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
- Goatnapper'96
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