In a world where dinner often comes down to convenience versus quality, one startup wants you to stop choosing. Pellytech, a South Korea–based cookware innovator, is turning heads on Kickstarter with the RANGEMATE Signature — a microwave accessory that promises to grill, roast, and bake your food at up to 750°F (400°C), all without the smoke, splatter, or frustration of conventional cooking.

The RANGEMATE Signature in action, transforming an ordinary microwave into a high-heat grill that can sear, bake, and roast in minutes. (Image: Pellytech/Kickstarter)

It’s not just another kitchen gadget. RANGEMATE Signature has already drawn more than $97,000 from over 800 backers, far surpassing its modest $3,000 goal — and for good reason. The promise is almost too good to ignore: oven-quality meals, from seared steak to roasted vegetables, cooked entirely in your microwave in a matter of minutes.

Pellytech’s patented far-infrared heating plate converts microwave energy into 750°F of even, oven-style heat. (Image: Pellytech/Kickstarter)

At the heart of this sleek, ceramic-coated cooker is patented far-infrared heat technology. Instead of letting microwave energy directly zap your food — which often leaves it rubbery, pale, or dry — RANGEMATE captures that energy in a specialized heating plate. The plate converts it into high-intensity infrared rays that heat the pan to true grilling temperatures. The result? A golden crust outside, juicy tenderness inside, and a kitchen that still smells fresh.

From steak to salmon, meals come out golden and juicy without smoke, splatter, or dry spots. (Image: Pellytech/Kickstarter)

Think of it as giving your microwave a superpower. The lid locks in heat and blocks stray waves, creating a self-contained mini oven that cooks evenly and safely. Unlike traditional microwaving, where moisture escapes and textures collapse, RANGEMATE’s design seals in flavor and natural juices. It’s science meets dinner — and it’s surprisingly delicious.

Engineers at Pellytech fine-tune RANGEMATE’s ceramic-coated design for safety, durability, and PFAS-free performance. (Image: Pellytech/Kickstarter)

Cooking that once took half an hour now happens in minutes. A fish fillet that needs 20 minutes in a traditional oven is ready in six. Frozen cutlets go straight from freezer to grill — no defrosting, no waiting — and emerge in just seven minutes, crispy and tender as if cooked over flame.

The RANGEMATE team, backed by 20 years of R&D and global patents, brings Korean innovation to kitchens worldwide. (Image: Pellytech/Kickstarter)

For home cooks who’ve resigned themselves to soggy leftovers and takeout fatigue, this feels like a small revolution. Whether you’re in a cramped apartment, a dorm, an RV, or an office kitchen, RANGEMATE turns even the humblest microwave into a serious cooking companion.

The team behind it knows the pain of bad microwave food all too well. Two decades ago, Pellytech’s founder was in the business of supplying dumplings to the Korean military. The soldiers’ microwaved meals, he noticed, came out dry and hard — more punishment than comfort. That frustration sparked a 20-year pursuit to make microwaved food taste like it came from a pan.

Countless prototypes later — adjusted in fractions of millimeters and grams — the company developed a system that could safely push cooking temperatures from 390°F to over 750°F without damaging the microwave or compromising safety. The Korean government even recognized Pellytech as one of its top 50 R&D innovators in 2024.

The RANGEMATE Signature is the culmination of that obsession. Every detail has been refined: PFAS-free ceramic coating for healthy, long-lasting performance; Japan-engineered SPS handles that stay cool to the touch; and a sleek, dishwasher-safe build that moves seamlessly from microwave to table. Even cleanup — often the dealbreaker for home chefs — is nearly effortless.

“People shouldn’t have to choose between fast food and real food,” says a Pellytech representative. “Our goal was to bring the quality of oven cooking into the speed and convenience of modern life.”

Beyond the buzz of Kickstarter, the implications are broader. In an era when energy costs are rising and sustainability matters, RANGEMATE’s efficiency could make a real dent in household electricity use. The cooker uses far less power than ovens or stovetops and reduces waste by lasting longer — a small but meaningful contribution to greener kitchens.

The project is being supported by well-known crowdfunding partners Jellop, Setoworks, and Altos, who’ve helped thousands of tech startups launch globally. Shipping is planned via airmail from Korea, with delivery details and customs fees varying by region.

As with any Kickstarter project, there are caveats. Pellytech acknowledges potential delays from manufacturing or supply chain hiccups and pledges to keep backers informed every step of the way. Still, with two decades of engineering under their belt and a long list of international patents — spanning the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China — this isn’t a risky first-time experiment.

Ultimately, RANGEMATE isn’t about replacing the kitchen — it’s about rethinking it. For millions of people who see the microwave as a last resort, Pellytech is offering something radical: a way to make fast food real food again.

If the momentum on Kickstarter is any sign, the world is hungry for exactly that.

Source: Kickstarter

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