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.
Price range:
$400.50 - $501.67
Summary:This LG 2.0 cubic-foot 1100-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
The LG LMHM2017[SW] is part of the microwave oven
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, over-the-range microwave oven
models like the LMHM2017[SW] 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
LG recently introduced a model with a door that swings upward and is introducing a model with a keep-warm feature--new to the market--and bottom controls. It was LG that introduced the glide tray, which moves from side to side instead of in a circle--good for rectangular dishes--and also hidden vents. LG also introduced the blue interior cavity in its products. The microwaves are available for $300 to $800 at Home Depot, Sears, and large regional and independent dealers.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
2.0
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
1100
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 new unit installed 23 months ago. Before first use, the unit did not work. Technician came out and replaced a broken door frame, the slide out vent, the turn table motor, shaft and wheels. That's right, the wheels were not even round! The unit was clearly a lemon and we would have returned it had it not been installed at some expense. A few months later, the computer malfunctioned and was replaced under warranty. Now the computer is not working correctly. The only solution is to open and close the door hard several times to make unit operational until the next time we want to use it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Ed
from Phoenix, AZ
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Not a great brand
2/8/2013
Pros
Simple Controls
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Quick Meals
Comment:
Worked ok for a year and a half, circuit board went out, not cost effective to repair. Bought a new LG and half an hour after the installer left, it he new one went out. Timer is unreadable and half the buttons don't work. Would never buy another LG product. This is my third experience with a bad LG product.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By LG Begone
from Littleton, CO
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Poor Quality and Customer Service
12/27/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Exhaust Fan
Cons
Poor Lg Customer Service
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Three service calls in 3 weeks and now it doesn't work at all. LG customer service wants to see if the problem can be fixed as it is not the same as the original problem and refused to escalate the call when requested. There are other options available for microwaves and I will be making my purchases with a different company.