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Child lock. Makes controls inoperable when engaged. Found on all tested models except the Apollo (A7).

Convection mode. Helps brown and crisp food with circulating heated air. Usually found on pricier microwaves, as shown in the Ratings, though you don't have to pay top dollar to get it.

Shortcut keys. Automate the cooking time of popular foods by letting you simply press a button. All tested models have them for popcorn and other snacks; some have keys for grits and other fare.

Racks for bi-level cooking. Shown at right, these let you cook several foods at once, as long as the pans ...

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