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Ever had a hankering for a hot meal when you're out and about, but had
to settle for a meal deal sandwich instead?
Well, the days of cold pasta pots may soon be over, as Japanese tool
manufacturer Makita has unveiled a cordless, portable microwave oven.
The MW001G is able to deliver 500W of power for up to eight minutes to
heat up your food, without being connected to a socket.
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It weighs about 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg), so can easily be carried to a
worksite, campsite or charging point, but a shoulder strap can be
purchased and attached too.
The microwave is currently only available in Japan, and has gone on sale
for ¥110,000 ($840, £670), but this excludes tax, the cost of the
battery and charger.
The microwave has a storage capacity of eight litres, and internal
dimensions of 10 x 4.7 x 9.5 inches (255 x 120 x 241 mm), so Makita says
it can 'hold a large lunch box'.
'Because it is a flat table, it is easy to clean and maintain,' the
company adds.
It is also perfect 'for meals on site and in the car, and for disaster
preparedness'.
The microwave has space for two 40V lithium-ion battery packs, but only
needs one to function, so the other can be used as a backup.
When both are used, it gives the oven enough power to reheat around 11
lunch boxes or 20 cups of coffee.
However, inputting batteries with higher capacity can extend its battery
life.
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Two 2.5 Ah packs give up to eight minutes of cooking time, but two 33.5
Ah packs increase this nearly an hour and a half.
It can also be switched between providing 500W and 350W of power,
depending on whether the user wants to conserve its charge.
But the MW001G isn't just a microwave, it is also a portable phone
charger.
On the back is a dedicated USB slot that allows the owner to use its
powerful batteries to charge other devices, with a maximum output of
2.4A.
The top has a display which shows the operating time and battery life,
and four buttons which turn it on, start cooking, stop cooking and
switch between the two power modes.
While it doesn't have a familiar rotating table, it does have a sponge
filter which collects any crumbs or debris, and can be cleaned with a
vacuum.
The microwave comes with safety features, as it will power off
immediately if the door is opened while it is on or it is tilted.
While currently only available in Japan, it is featured in a teaser
video on the TikTok channel for Makita Netherlands, suggesting it will
soon be released elsewhere.
While the company is most well known for making power tools, the
microwave is not its first foray into portable cookware.
Makita also offers a coffee maker, kettle and cooler box, all of which
are compatible with the same batteries that power its cordless
screwdrivers and drills.
The official Instagram for Makita Denmark even released a promotional
image of a Makita Air Fryer, but as this was put up on April 1, it is
unclear if it is a practical joke.
They are all designed in the same teal blue colour, and with a rugged,
toolbox-ready look.
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