MUK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoshiro Yamamoto) launched the new "Range Mate Wide" in the Range Mate series on July 1, 2026. While retaining the unique feature of the Range Mate series, "microwave cooking that can grill," the Range Mate Wide offers a larger capacity than the Range Mate Pro and supports a wide range of cooking methods with a single unit, including grilling, stir-frying, steaming, and simmering. A new steamer is included, and it is also dishwasher-safe, further expanding the ways to enjoy microwave cooking. Not just for grilling. A new way to enjoy steamed dishes. Newly included Range Mate Wide exclusive steamer (when set) While the Range Mate series has always allowed for enjoying steamed dishes, the Range Mate Wide has evolved to be even more convenient and user-friendly with the inclusion of a dedicated steamer. It's perfect for meat buns, dim sum, steamed vegetables, and more. Simply arrange ingredients and heat in the microwave to enjoy steamed dishes like those from a traditional steamer. It's useful in various everyday situations, such as breakfast meat buns and warm vegetables, bento side dishes, or an extra dish for dinner. In addition to grilling, a new option of "Let's try steaming today" is born, making everyday cooking more enjoyable and more free. Slow heating with steam brings out the natural deliciousness and texture of ingredients, further expanding the enjoyment of daily cooking. Delicious grilled results made possible by Range Mate The biggest feature of the Range Mate series is its ability to achieve a fragrant grilled finish using only a microwave. Thanks to its unique heating structure, the plate reaches high temperatures, allowing you to enjoy a fragrant exterior and a fluffy, juicy interior, all from a microwave. Grilled fish and meat dishes can be easily prepared without worrying about cooking heat, achieving a fragrant finish that belies its microwave-only preparation, which is one of the reasons i