Microwave oven

Microwave ovens are small appliances that can be used to cook simple meals in The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4. The object can be found in buy mode under "Appliances -> Small appliances". In The Sims, they can be placed on end tables as well as on counters or surfaces that function as counters. In The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, they must be placed on counters or surfaces that function as counters. In The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, cooking skill points can be earned from using a microwave.

The Sims
In The Sims, a microwave oven can make quick meals or steak and beans like any other stove. A household can have a microwave oven and a full-scale stove, but if this is done, the player will have no control over which one the Sims use. Unlike stoves and the toaster oven, there is no risk of fire when cooking with a microwave.

Positive Potential Microwave
Required pack(s): none

Hunger: 2

Note: Must be placed on a counter or end table. Has a lower chance of starting a fire.

The Sims 2
In The Sims 2, a microwave oven can only prepare a TV dinner and a Cup o' Ramen, and the Cup o' Ramen can only be prepared in a microwave; both of these dishes are single-serving only, meaning that group meals cannot be prepared with a microwave. Sims can burn food that is being cooked in a microwave, though it will not catch on fire. If a household has a microwave and a full scale stove, clicking on the microwave and choosing to make a TV dinner does not ensure that the Sim will use the microwave. Microwaves may break like many other appliances. If FreeTime is installed, they can be tinkered with.

Brand Name Zip Zap Microwave
Required pack(s): none

Hunger: 2

Available colors: White

The Nanowaver
Required pack(s): FreeTime

Hunger: 2

Available colors: Stainless Steel, Red, Blue, Green

Flashwave Microwave by Kitchensations
Required pack(s): Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff

Hunger: 2

Available colors: Black, Beige, Orange, White, Brown, Yellow, Peach

The Sims 3
In The Sims 3, Sims can prepare a quick microwave meal using the microwave, and Sims can microwave hot dogs and tofu dogs. University Life added ramen, pizza, popcorn, curry wurst, and a breakfast burrito as quick meals that can be microwaved. Microwaves do not appear to have a hunger rating.

Steak & Prank Microwave
Recolorable channels: 1

Required packs: none

The Nanowaver
Recolorable channels: 3

Required packs: none

Deluxe Sonarange 2000
Recolorable channels: 4

Required packs: The Sims 3: Generations

Presumed Classic Microwave
Recolorable channels: 1

Required packs: The Sims 3: Supernatural

Molly Mega's Microwave by Corebital Designs
Recolorable channels: 4

Required packs: The Sims 3: Into the Future

The Sims 4
In The Sims 4, the microwave can be used to prepare a microwave meal, microwave pastry, or oatmeal. Microwaves can now now be used by children.