Japan's Sharp Corporation began manufacturing microwave ovens in 1961. Between 1964 and 1966, Sharp introduced the first microwave oven with a turntable, an alternative means to promote more even heating of food. In 1965, Raytheon, looking to expand their Radarange technology into the home market, acquired Amana to provide more manufacturing capability. In 1967, they introduced the first popular home model, the countertop Radarange, at a price of US$495 ($ in dollars). Unlike the Sharp models, a motor driven mode stirrer in the top of the oven cavity rotated allowing the food to remain stationary.
Japan's Sharp Corporation began manufacturing microwave ovens in 1961 Between 1964 and 1966 Sharp introduced the first microwave oven with a turntable an alternative means to promote more even heating of food In 1965 Raytheon looking to expand their Radarange technology into the home market acquired Amana to provide more manufacturing capability In 1967 they introduced the first popular home model the countertop Radarange at a price of US$495 ($ in dollars) Unlike the Sharp models a motor driven mode stirrer in the top of the oven cavity rotated allowing the food to remain stationary