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Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S]

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$424.00 - $488.00

Summary: This 1.8 cubic foot 1100-watts Over-the-range Whirlpool microwave has sensor, auto defrost, speed-cook, convection, and controls are touchpad. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. offers a Stainless/SS-look option

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Anonymous

from

St. Louis, MO

1.0

Waiting for a class action suit

1/29/2012

Pros

Cons

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE

Costly repairs

Multiple failures

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

Same as many others who have posted about the Whirlpool microwave, our magnetron went out around the one year mark of the warranty. We got lucky and got the magnetron replaced, but unfortunately it went out again in less that three months. We were told it was no longer under warranty. <br />Given the number of complaints and money the owners have spent on replacement parts and labor, I am surprised i cannot find a class action suit.<br />The poor customer service from Whirlpool and the company that holds the warranty contract just adds to our grief.

Anonymous

from

Nashville, TN

1.0

VERY, VERY Disappointed

1/9/2012

Pros

Fancy

Cons

COSTLY

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

We did NOT really need the convection feature. If you don't really NEED convection and DON'T use it frequently DON'T even think about this unit or any one with convection. After exactly 24 months the magnatron went out. Repair greater than $200 PLUS labor. Can get a simpler, more reliable unit for less than the repair - made by a different company. I will think twice before buying Whirlpool again. Sad thing is I have a Whirlpool counter top I have used for over 10 years. Not what they used to be.<br />Other sad thing- I bought stove that broke and frig all by Whirlpool, at the same time.

Anonymous

from

Pasadena, MD

1.0

FOUR Magnetrons in less than a year.

1/3/2012

Pros

Easy To Install

Powerful

Cons

Poor Fan

Best Uses

Defrosting

Frozen Food

Leftovers

Quick Meals

Comment:

I have had to take off work FIVE times for repair. The Magnetron has went out FOUR times and am now going to get number five installed in less than a year. One time I advised service to bring a magnetron with them and the tech showed up without one. I was advised by a service tech to get the extended warranty and I am glad I did, even though it is still under factory warranty another 3 months.

The Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S] is part of the Microwave ovens test program at Consumer Reports. The Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S] Microwave ovens features and specs include Sensor, Stainless/SS-look option, Watts, Convection mode, Detailed prompts, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.). In our lab tests, Microwave ovens models like the Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S] are reviewed on Overall score, Usable capacity (cu. ft.), Auto defrost, Ease of use, Heating evenness, Microwaving noise. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Whirlpool Gold GMH6185XV[S].

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