What's this? This score is based mainly on evenness of heating, ease of use, and auto-defrosting ability. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$185
Summary:
This 1.5 cubic-foot 1200-watt large countertop Whirlpool microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
The Whirlpool MT4155SP[B] is part of the microwave oven
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven
models like the MT4155SP[B] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Heating evenness:
This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes.
Defrosting evenness:
This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck.
Speed of heating:
This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.
About This Brand
Whirlpool's over-the-range microwaves feature what the company calls the Velos design, a venting system that removes smoke better than any other over-the-range model we've tested. The company also sells convection and nonconvection microwaves, some with speed-cooking capability. The ovens are sold at most major retailers and cost $300 to $800.
Features & Specs - Whirlpool MT4155SP[B]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
1.5
Watts This is the manufacturer's figure of the microwave power output. In general, the more watts an oven offers, the greater its cooking power-and the faster your food will be cooked. That said, differences in claimed wattage of 100 watts or less are unlikely to result in significant differences in performance.
Watts
1200
Convection mode A few microwaves include a convection oven feature, which has a heating element and a fan that distributes heat. In convection mode, you can set the oven temperature as you would in a traditional oven to bake or roast items.
Convection mode
No
Sensor Controls the cooking and reheating time automatically. It shuts off an oven when it determines (usually by sensing steam) that food is hot enough.
Sensor
Yes
Detailed prompts Display offers instructions to guide you through the cooking process.
Detailed prompts
Yes
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless-steel is stylish, but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging.
Had this unit for a little over a year when it would no longer heat. It acts like it is on but no sound, only display works. Poor quality and shortest life of any microwave I have ever owned.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By J
from Seattle
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Terrible customer support
10/2/2012
Pros
Cons
Failed After Two Weeks
Best Uses
Comment:
We purchased this microwave about two months ago. It worked for two weeks and then wouldn't heat up anything. We've had three visits from a repair service company over the last month and they've been unable to fix it. Whirlpool's customer service reps (very rude, by the way), refused to replace it, even though it hasn't worked for a month. Will never purchase another Whirlpool product.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Julie the cook
from Minnesota
(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Microwave lasts a long time
2/14/2012
Pros
Powerful
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Cons
Unstable Tray
Best Uses
Defrosting
Frozen Food
Leftovers
Popcorn
Quick Meals
Comment:
The microwave is working great. I have had it for over 5 years. The only problem is that the tray no longer moves because the plastic part that spins it has broken. I have fixed it with super glue once and need to do it again.