Latest reviews about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

Happynewcustomer says "Kenmore microwave is a great product for the price" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

Happynewcustomer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:24:15 GMT

We replaced a Whirlpool microwave that only lasted 2 years with this Kenmore. We were impressed by the many functions and ease of operating at this price! So far it has been great!

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chiman0101 says "Kenmore Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

chiman0101 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:10:22 GMT

The oven looks great in stainless steel. Everything else is standard and works just like any other oven.

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thomas412 says "I love this microwave" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

thomas412 — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:34:52 GMT

I have had it for about six months and love the melt options. I have no problems.

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DogsBestFriend says "This Kenmore countertop microwave is the perfect size!" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

DogsBestFriend — Sun, 30 May 2010 01:27:28 GMT

I looked high and low for a microwave with a depth of 16" or less and still have a wattage of 1200 and a decent size interior that would hold a large dinner plate or bowl.

This little microwave has it all--it looks great, has a roomy interior and some great extra features I wasn't expecting. I hated my last microwave and was happy when it finally bit the dust. I was definitely picky about finding a new one. Glad I took the time to find this one--I LOVE IT!!

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JACOben says "broken on arrival" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

JACOben — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:27:16 GMT

I'd been shopping around for a small micro. This one looked pretty good. It was NOT. It didn't work from the get go. It kept on running when the door was closed. Also, another detraction was that there was no way to open and close the door without getting massive smudges all over the stainless steel.

So, I took it back and exchanged for a GE micro with a browning element. MUCH better, better looking ...I don't recommend this Kenmore

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fourjacksons says "Stopped heating food within the first month. " about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

fourjacksons — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:27:47 GMT

We just moved into our brand new home and within the first month our microwave stopped heating food. We mostly used our microwave to heat up leftovers and for popcorn. We were heating up leftover lasagna and after one minute it was still just as cold as it as when we took it out of the refrigerator. I put it in for 5 minutes, and it was still cold. My parents had their 1982 microwave with the wood paneling on the side for over 20 years, this one didn't even last a month. I thought microwaves were supposed to last a long time. This one doesn't.

Pros: looks good, all stainless on front, sides stainless too.

small, not too bulky

inside is big enough for a dinner plate

popcorn, reheat, and soften/melt, defrost settings are not too long and burn your food

Cons: not built to last, stops heating food

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HAPPYLB says "EXCELLENT MICROWAVE" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:30:06 GMT

I BOUGHT THIS MICROWAVE SEVEN YEARS AGO - IT IS EASY FOR KIDS, TEENS AND GRANDMAS TO USE. ONLY WISH THAT THE TURNTABLE DIDNT SCRATCH OFF INTERIOR SHOWING METAL NOW NEED ANOTHER ONE. STILL WORKS... AMAZING...

63263Customer says "Poor Reliability" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:00:06 GMT

Unit failed after two weeks of light use. As described by in other reviews, suddenly stopped heating food. Lights, fan, display all worked fine but no heating regardless of power setting. Returned to Sears and replaced with same model as controls are very good, size is just right and capacity fits needs. If this one fails its time to switch brands....

Jill321 says "Great at first" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:30:05 GMT

Got this as a christmas present in 2007 and loved it. Last night I looked at the clock, which read 6:00p, but 30 minutes later, the screen was blank. I had not used it since the day before. I switched outlets and nothing. The box is dead....

Smith2 says "It will stop heating!" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:30:06 GMT

Just like the other reviews, this microwave will stop heating. I have had this microwave for 6 mo and it is used lightly. It stopped heating today just like the other reviews. It looks nice, but if it doesn't heat then it does me no good....

UnhappyConsumer09 says "STOP. DON'T BUY IT" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:30:04 GMT

Looks nice. 'Worked for 6 months and stopped heating the food. I now have to go a Sears repair center and hope they can fix it. What a disappointment. Don;t buy Kenmore, defective products, poor service....

GSMPLS says "Sufficient" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:45:08 GMT

This microwave is small, compared to over the range microwaves. This was the biggest microwave I could find to fit in the pre-built opening in our kitchen. I have the microwave sitting on a wood built-in and it slides on the wood when you push the button to open the door. Probably could be fixed with some type of rubber stopper. Microwave has a nice appearance. Stainless becomes stained since you have to push button to open door, but easily cleans. Defrost and preset buttons seem to be very accurate and work good on this model. It thaws out my frozen food without cooking it. Something I was pleasantly surprised by. Price seemed to be pretty reasonable also....

JudiU says "Don't Buy This Model" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:19 GMT

I know it looks great and has a lot of features...but please do not waste your time buying it. I had mine only 3 months when it stoped heating up my food. I returned it for another brand....

aviatorG says "Best looking microwave on the Planet! BUT..." about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:45:10 GMT

Best looking microwave on the Planet!!!! BUT.... twice, the feet were off level. Almost as though it was dropped but most likely damaged during production or packing since the second one I am returning has the same problem. You have to stack 4 quarters under the left leg to keep it from rocking. Too bad - I would have liked to see it in action. Still the Best looking microwave on the Planet! But as the saying goes, looks arent everything......

MK24 says "Best yet" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:30:25 GMT

When I moved into my new house & bought all new stainless appliances, I needed a stainless microwave. This one is just great--works reliably & quietly, looks classy sitting on my counter (sides are stainless, too, not just grey like some others), and has a lot of great functions. I like the soften/melt feature for butter & margarine, the defrost settings are accurate and don't brown the meat/chicken like my old microwave, and the popcorn setting is perfect. No complaints, and lots of improvements over my old standard microwaves!...

Dissatisfied9999 says "Not long lasting" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:00:20 GMT

worked great for the first 20 months, then it stopped cooking...looks great, but obviously does not last. Not having success with my Kenmore appliances over the past 5 years....

Elmo62 says "Short life span" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:15:04 GMT

I bought this microwave because I thought Kenmore was a good brand, it had nice features and I loved how it looked. It worked great for about 3 years until it shorted out and died. I had my last microwave for over 10 years and only replaced it because it was brown and outdated looking. I will not buy another Kenmore microwave. I thought microwaves were a pretty simple technology, but for some reason this model has a very short life span!...

JeffInIrving says "Best Microwave I've ever used" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:15:24 GMT

Outstanding Value and Features - it would be a bargain at twice the price. We bought last years version of this microwave when we remodeled our kitchen in stainless. We really bought just for looks. Turns out it is an outstanding performer. Using 'smart defrost', this is the only microwave I've ever been able to thaw a 5lb roast without cooking the edges. 'Reheat meal' does an excellent job of reheating leftovers. After 6 months, we bought one for my in-laws. I'm on the web site looking because my niece just bought a house, and I wanted to get her the same microwave....

Anonymous says "don't buy without extended warranty" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:30:13 GMT

This microwave looks good but is difficult to keep clean looking since the door has no handle. It didn't even last one year of use. It died one month after the one year warranty was up. We smelled a burning odor and the controls started blinking and it died. We can either pay to have it repaired or buy a new one according to the rep at Sears....

momto2under2 says "Looks and works great" about Kenmore 20-3/16" 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven (MS-1242KLSY)

sears-feed — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:15:22 GMT

I bought this microwave when my other Kenmore died after 7 years. I was skeptical to buy Kenmore again since I felt my other Kenmore should have lasted longer. I looked around at other brands and I just love the look of Kenmore appliances, and my old one worked great until it died. This one works great as well, and all the extra features will definitely come in handy....