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| About - Kenmore 8504[9] |
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The Kenmore 8504[9] is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, over-the-range microwave oven models like the 8504[9] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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This brand, sold at Sears, offers a wide number of countertop microwave ovens, with prices ranging from $70 to $350. Capacities are from 1 to 2 cubic feet, and some models provide convection cooking. Kenmore over-the-range models measure about 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet and have wattage ratings of 900 to 1,200; they cost $200 to $800. Sears offers a wide range of OTR ovens and sells a model with GE's Advantium speed-cook technology. |
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| Features & Specs - Kenmore 8504[9] | |
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Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) |
1.7 |
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Watts |
1000 |
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Convection mode |
No |
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Sensor |
Yes |
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Detailed prompts |
Yes |
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Stainless/SS-look option |
Yes |
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Hope you can cook in the dark.
5/7/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We primarily bought this microwave based on Consumer Report's recommendation. Big Mistake! In the past I have used consumer reports recommendation over going to stores and trying out many appliances to save time and avoid getting stung. It worked against me in this case.<br /><br />We bought this microwave to make better use of kitchen space and to replace an old and unattrictive hood. <br /><br />After paying for installation and a new shelf we turned on the stove top light and found that the stove is now unusable. The 20 Watt halogen bulb only dimly lights the stove making it difficult to use the stove.<br /><br />I wish the Consumer Report's Test Engineer which created the objective tests that ultimately allowed this microwave to get a Best Buy rating would have considered the impact of the microwave on its environment.<br /><br />This microwave has reduced our utility, not improved it.<br /><br />Only used it to heat coffee so far and that worked well.<br /><br />Epic Fail!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Double disappointment
3/30/2012
Pros
Heats Evenly
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Heating Liquids
Popcorn
Comment:
We use our microwave mostly for popcorn or heating liquids, so it was a few weeks before I discovered that the three buttons in the middle row as well as the melt/soften button do not work. Called for a repair; was told it would be over a month before repair part came in. Agreed to a replacement...and the replacement had the very same problem from the start! Going to go with another model: disappointed in supposed Kenmore reliability.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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