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Originally Posted by Olorin67
Amana was purchased by Raytheon in the 60's and came out with the first amana radarage in 1967- first counter-top model, most Amama microwaves up until the early 80s were evolution of this first design. the 70s models are not hard to find. If you plan to actually use it, id recommend nothing earlier than the RR-4d model, it was the first with a defrost setting, early models are full power only. the RR4d looks very close to the earlier models.
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Indeed! Our 1974 RR-4d was indeed a workhorse and lasted almost until 2000. Good solid machine, tho near the end the door mechanism was wearing out. IIRC, the transformer failed, ending it's life.
Even as late as 1974, this microwave (perhaps one of the first under $500) was still a "pretty big deal", as the store sent a person to our home that spent an hour or so showing us how to maintain the door seals, and gave other safety & cooking tips.
jr