Microwave

For the second time in the not too distant past, I will be purchasing a microwave.   Several months ago (it was winter) I awoke one morning and my microwave was beeping "end" but there was nothing in it.  I am not sure what happened, including I could have absentmindedly taken something out of it and let it run empty.  A microwave no-no.

I purchased a Hamilton Beach Microwave.  I did not know that Hamilton Beach made microwaves, but I liked the look, the wattage, and the price.  Well, that was a mistake.  Almost from the start, there would be times that it ran but did not heat.  I would unplug it, let it reset, and it would start working. Finally, a couple of nights ago, it would not reset.  I tried a different outlet, thinking it might be an outlet problem, but to no avail. 

I use a microwave too much to not have a working unit.  However, meanwhile, I set up a steaming pot to heat things I would normally heat in the microwave. 

The worst thing about this is bothering to recycle the microwave.  I could just put it in the dumpster, but I try really hard to be a good environmental citizen, including recycling as much as I can.

The best thing about this is I set up the Hamilton Beach box in the kitchen. The cats love it, even when it is not laced with catnip!