Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] information from Consumer Reports

Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]

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$499.99 - $651.15

Summary: This Whirlpool freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• One or more expandable elements.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: 30-inch Smoothtop models

About - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]
The Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the WFE361LV[Q] 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 - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]

The Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the WFE361LV[Q] 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. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features such as hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features such as hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	0
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	2
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	No
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	Yes
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Cook

from

Maine

1.0

I hate it

3/5/2012

Pros

Cons

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

It takes forever to boil water for pasta. Simmering is inconsistent. I inherited this range in my new house and plan to replace it soon.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Shana

from

Rochester, NY

1.0

Does Not stand up to normal use

1/3/2012

Pros

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Easy to damage the top

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Scratches very easily

Unreliable Performance

Warranty is useless

Best Uses

Comment:

I am a normal housewife using the oven everyday. I am extremely dissapointed with this stove. The whole thing is hard to clean and to keep clean. Everything sticks to the top and dose not scrub off without scratching the surface. I've had the stove 1 year and it looks like it's 5 years old. I will never buy this type of range again and look to replace sooner than I should have. I bought the extended warranty and have had nothing but problems when it comes to resolving issues with the top burners.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Bobbie

from

Lakeland, Florida

1.0

Whirlpool electric glass top range

11/7/2011

Pros

Cons

Exhaust area turns brown

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Plastic side trim cracks

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

My stove has turned brown on top from the heat of the exhaust area. Takes a long time to bake a normal cake.<br />Oven door trim is plastic and has cracked.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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