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Kenmore 9421[2]
Kenmore-9421[2]-Kitchen range-image
Approximate retail price:
$450
Summary: This Kenmore freestanding electric coil range has the following:
• 4 surface elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered elements.
• Warming drawer.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
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Type: 30-inch Coil models
About - Kenmore 9421[2]

The Kenmore 9421[2] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the 9421[2] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Cooktop high:
This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.

Cooktop low:
This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.

Baking:
This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.
About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Introduced in 1927, Kenmore has earned a solid reputation with consumers. The appliances are sold through Sears stores.

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This high-end line sells cooking appliances priced between $1,500 and $6,000. Taking inspiration from professional kitchens, Kenmore Pro offers pro-look gear with styling and features like stainless-steel construction, heavy-duty knobs, and other premium features. The appliances are sold through Sears stores.

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Features & Specs - Kenmore 9421[2]
info High-power elements 2
info Medium-power elements 0
info Low-power elements 2
info Convection mode No
info Double oven No
info Cooking drawer No
info Slide-in No
info Stainless steel available Yes
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User Reviews - Kenmore 9421[2]
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1.0
Not long-term reliable!
7/25/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Heats Up Quickly
Cons
Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comment:
I think a stove should last for years--our last one still worked after 20 years (and minor repairs) However, this one is going to have a major repair after 7 years. Like one other reviewer said, the oven started over-heating and wouldn't stop!! Luckily, it started beeping continuously and warned me or we could have had a serious fire. I had set it at 170 F. to warm plates and it was extremely hot! when it started beeping and flashed ERR on the display. It is going to cost about $300.00 to repair--not worth it!
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1.0
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2/21/2011
Pros
None
Cons
Heats slowly
Imprecise Temp Control
Best Uses
Comment:
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1.0
This is the worst stove I have ever had.
6/28/2010
Pros
Cons
Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comment:
The two large burners keep going out. They heat-up and then stop. Lots of ruined meals.
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