Microwave oven: Difference between revisions

'''Microwave ovens''' are small appliances, which are treated as a sort of [[stove]], that can be used to cook [[food]] in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4]]''. The kind of meals that can be microwaved varies through games. 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'' <!-- and TS4 ? -->, 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.

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 [[Sim]]s use.

In ''The Sims 2'', a microwave oven can only prepare a TV dinner and a Cup o' Ramen {{vgversion|University}}, and the Cup o' Ramen can only be prepared in 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. {{Confirm|Microwave ovens may break}}, and can be repaired. If ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]'' is installed, they can be [[Tinkering|tinkered]] with.

In ''The Sims 3'', the frozen heat-and-eat meal is called a "Microwave Meal", and Sims can microwave hot dogs and tofu dogs. ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' added ramen, [[pizza]], popcorn, curry wurst, and a breakfast burrito as quick meals that can be microwaved.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/game-guides/sims-3-university-life/ The Sims 3 University Life Game Guide] at SimsVIP</ref>

In ''The Sims 3'', microwaves do not appear to have a Hunger rating.

In ''The Sims 4'', the microwave can be used to prepare three new exclusive choices for quick meal: a microwave meal, microwave pastry, and oatmeal. Microwaving these meals take time. A tip is to empty it once food is put inside, then get away from bin and leave it on table and make the Sim eat it up. Microwaves can now now be used by [[children]].