Maytag MET8885XS information from Consumer Reports

Maytag MET8885XS

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$1,527.00 - $1,612.16

Summary: This Maytag freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Warming element on cooktop
• One or more expandable cooktop elements.
• Convection oven mode.
• Double ovens.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: Smoothtop, double oven (30-inch)

About - Maytag MET8885XS
The Maytag MET8885XS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the MET8885XS 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 - Maytag MET8885XS

The Maytag MET8885XS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the MET8885XS 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 makes appliances priced between $500 and $2,000. Maytag, the first brand to introduce the double oven range in North America, offers a full line of dependable and durable cooking appliances such as built-in ovens, freestanding ovens (single or double), gas and electric cooktops, microwave/oven combinations, and downdraft hoods.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand makes appliances priced between $500 and $2,000. Maytag, the first brand to introduce the double oven range in North America, offers a full line of dependable and durable cooking appliances such as built-in ovens, freestanding ovens (single or double), gas and electric cooktops, microwave/oven combinations, and downdraft hoods.

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Features & Specs - Maytag MET8885XS
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	Yes
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 offer two same-sized ovens, or convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	Yes
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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By Val

from Edmonton, AB

2.0

Problems with the range

1/9/2013

Pros

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Smaller Oven

Three Size Burner A Plus

Cons

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Comment:

This is similar to my range except I purchased the white model 11 months ago. Overall have enjoyed the range except for the recent breakdowns. Use the smaller oven frequently. In the past 4 months when using one of the ovens and the stove top the stove top shuts down. Frustrating. Over the holidays was using both ovens and stove top would not turn on. Another day when using the stove top turned small oven on and stove top shut down. Would not turn back on. Has also happened when using all 4 burners. Once the whole range is cool again the stove top turns on. Thank god for the warranty - I have a month to go.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Goonie

from Alberta Canada

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I highly recommend this stove

7/18/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

Comment:

The only thing I have found that cannot be done with this unit is canning

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By NomadV

from Gresham, OR

(43 of 44 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Consumer Reports Got this one Right!!

11/30/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Lower Oven Close to Floor

Best Uses

Baking

Heavy Usage

Larger Kitchens

Sauteing

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

Purchased this for my wife, Replaced a 20 year old Jenair Convection Range. That still worked fine but wanted to update appliances. The Wife loves having 2 ovens, Especially for holiday meals that require a lot of baking, of items that need diferent Temps.<br /> <br />Top oven handy for baking a pizza or couple of pies, Very large total oven capacity, like, WOW! Making this range very versatile for baking/roasting/broiling. Smooth cooktop heats up almost instantly, and temperature controll the best we've ever used. Design is very attractive, but stainless steel is of low grade (magnet will stick to it). But still very pleased with everything over all.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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