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"An AVR??just what is that in this application?" - Because of the spikes here, it is recommended to have an AVR. "Use a 220V to 110V transformer rating 2 to 2.5 KVA. Probably won't be cheap or light." - This is not recommended here because of the same reason above. "Can't understand why you...

Thank you for your reply phyzgys. I'm considering a stepdown transformer with AVR because of the spikes here. I don't want to damage the oven. I'm considering the the Imarflex or Meiji brands but I don't know how many watts would I be buying. Thanks again for your reply.

Hello Everyone, I'm here in a country which has a 220v single phase. My wife's $700 Microwave/Convection oven just arrived from the US. The rating of this appliance is: 110v, 1750 watts, 15 amperes. I've talked to suppliers here and was told to buy an AVR with a rating(wattage) 5 times more of...