Reviews about Microwaves

cjpanda says "Kenmore Microwave Hood turntable problem." about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination w/ Advantium 120 Technology

cjpanda — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:16:45 GMT

I like the microwave overall, but the turntable is constantly having problems. It gets misaligned and grinds. It is very frustrating. Good cooking power and looks nice.

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LDD says "It is GREAT...and bad...all in the same unit." about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination w/ Advantium 120 Technology

LDD — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:23:03 GMT

I must echo every sentiment previously written here--both the good and the bad. This is the greatest multi-function kitchen appliance--when it works. It is used daily as a microwave, several times a week as a speedcook oven, and occasionally as convection (our other wall ovens do that, too, so the convection feature hasn't been used much). It microwaves properly, and the speedcook function is a lifesaver for time, as well as to keep from heating up a regular oven on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, this appliance also has reliablility issues.

This unit hasn't been abused--in fact, it has been babied, especially after the initial circuit board crash only two months after installation. Like others, ours has needed regular costly repairs--circuit boards twice, lightbulbs, loose handles, etc. Warranty covered the first circuit board, but not the second.

Based on the cost and original marketing materials, I expected more from this appliance. When it works, it delivers; when it dies--and it will...

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bhodge says "Can't replace a light bulb? really? *** Kenmore?" about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination w/ Advantium 120 Technology

bhodge — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:02:25 GMT

Do not buy this mircowave. Whoever designed the interior light should be dragged out into the street and shot. You have to replace a $300 part instead of just replacing a lightbulb when the inside bulb goes out. It eats the outside (bottom) halogen lights and now the fan won't turn on. The door is sloppy is the only way I can describe it and for around a grand the build quality is embarassing. The exhaust fan is also very weak.

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dstar says "Show me the light!? Great product- but why no interior light? " about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination with Advantium 120 Technology

dstar — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:29:59 GMT

Just had the Microwave Hood Combo installed today- we already love this appliance. The only issue is the lack of light in the interior- I took for granted that this product would have a standard interior light- and it is something that I know I am going to miss from my previous microwave.

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MariaKyp says "Fancy design for a great product" about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination with Advantium 120 Technology

MariaKyp — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:33:02 GMT

It's a great microwave oven with lots of capacity as long as you bother you go through the manual once. Even if you don't though, the usual modes are easy to figure out and in many cases it can replace the regular oven. My only problem has been the inside light that went out a year after the purchase and I have been unable to replace it. Other than that it's a highly recommended purchase.

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sallyann224 says "You get what you pay for" about GE Appliances 1.6 cu. ft. Microhood Combination

sallyann224 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:07:23 GMT

If you want super-duper quality, features, and durability, then spend more money. If you want to warm up your coffee, make popcorn, nuke frozen veggies, and thaw corn dogs, then this will get the jobs done. Nothing fancy, like convection or sensors, or 5 step defrost menus, which makes this perfect for my 60 year old parents. Also, large buttons and a sturdy handle. Only a moderate up charge for stainless (what a racket!), but it is necessary to keep the kitchen up to date in this housing market. Looks great with the Kenmore stainless range. Easy for my wife and I to install in a few hours. Would have been faster, but the cordless drill battery is never charged when I need it! Now I need to find an old time bread box for the bread, muffins, and donuts that they store in their old countertop microwave......or not. LOL

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nknickel says "The Kenmore 1.6 c.u. ft microwave does all the tasks needed." about Kenmore 1.6 cu. ft. Microhood Combo, 1000 watts

nknickel — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:43:40 GMT

The Kenmore microwave completes all tasks quietly and quickly. I would highly recommend this product.

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whiteironhead says "RUN from this microwave!!" about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination w/ Advantium 120 Technology

whiteironhead — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:25:09 GMT

We have the Kenmore Elite Speedcook Microwave and like many posters here, the light has blown in the oven and the handle has broken on the door. What's the deal with the quality? When we remodeled our kitchen we chose all Kenmore Elite appliances. Now the dishwasher is not working, the fridge has frozen up, the cooktop only has 3 working burners and the microwave has all the problems mentioned above. RUN from these appliances!!

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nobuy16 says "ONLY 2 YEARS" about Kenmore Elite 1.7 cu. ft. Speedcook Oven Hood Combination w/Ultra HeatWave Technology

sears-feed — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:00:04 GMT

That is all it took for me to open the microwave today and the top grill vent to come loose. The plastic that hold it together just split. The light no longer works. Would not reccomend!...

krozzie says "Hoped for better" about Kenmore Elite 1.7 cu. ft. Speedcook Oven Hood Combination w/Ultra HeatWave Technology

sears-feed — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:00:04 GMT

When we purchased this microwave we could not decide between this microwave and the Advantium. We chose the Kenmore Elite because the touch pad looked easier for the kids to use. We loved it at first then the handle broke, which was impossible to replace, and then the oven itself stopped working, Because we loved it when it worked we foolishly bought another one, thinking the first one we had was an isolated problem. Well of couse after about 2 years the same thing. The handle broke and then the oven just stopped working. I had also recommended the oven to my mother and her handle also broke, though the oven is still working. This oven is too expensive to replace every two years. When it worked we loved it, but unfortunately it doesn't work. We hoped for better....

cubfan says "don't expect long term usage" about Kenmore Elite 1.7 cu. ft. Speedcook Oven Hood Combination w/Ultra HeatWave Technology

sears-feed — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:45:10 GMT

Love the features of this microwave but after less than three years of moderate usage the turntable quit...this was an expensive microwave and a real splurge for our family, but it will cost more to repair than to replace with a lesser model. I picked this for the stainless interior and oversized turntable--the irony is that the turntable doesn't work anymore. Microwave has only been used for typical purposes (reheating and minor cooking) and has been extremely well maintained; we've done nothing to cause it to just quit working. This is the last big money I'll spend on a Kenmore elite product, unfortunately....

BlondeBanker says "Great extra oven!" about Kenmore Elite 1.7 cu. ft. Speedcook Oven Hood Combination w/Ultra HeatWave Technology

sears-feed — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:07 GMT

This is so much more than a microwave! It is so versatile. I have been 100% pleased with the look; the construction and the functions. It takes a microwave to a whole new level. The best thing is the non-stick interior...clean-up is a simple wipe!...

sensorfailed says "Sensor Failed after 13 months!!" about Kenmore Elite 36 in. 2.0 cu. ft. Microhood Combination

sears-feed — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:30:07 GMT

The best part about this microwave was the sensor cooking - it was perfect. The key word here - was. After searching online it looks like this problem is rampant - the product should be recalled or fixed for free!...

Appliancejunkie says "I love it!" about Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Speedcook Microwave Hood Combination w/ Advantium 120 Technology

sears-feed — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30:05 GMT

We have had this oven for 4 years. I will never have a regular microwave again. My family hardly ever uses the convential oven. The only problem we have encountered is the inside light and night light keep burning out and are $30 to replace, so after 4 I refuse keep spending money on them. If you buy this you will love it....

KarenP says "DO NOT BUY" about Kenmore Elite 1.7 cu. ft. Speedcook Oven Hood Combination w/Ultra HeatWave Technology

sears-feed — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:04 GMT

Spent alot of money on this microwave and although it microwaves, the construction is terrible. We have replaced the vent grill at the top of the microwave and the plastic on the door has cracked and the door handle just broke (the all plastic is not very durable) and we take great care of our appliances. This microwave is only 2 years old at best and is falling apart....