Maytag MIR8890AS information from Consumer Reports

Maytag MIR8890AS

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$1,418.99 - $1,799.99

Summary: This Maytag freestanding electric induction range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Convection oven mode.
• Warming drawer.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• No high-temperature oven self-cleaning function.
• Touch controls instead of dials for cooktop settings.

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Type: Induction smoothtop, single oven (30-inch)

About - Maytag MIR8890AS
The Maytag MIR8890AS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the MIR8890AS 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 MIR8890AS

The Maytag MIR8890AS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the MIR8890AS 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 MIR8890AS
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	No
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 Pistoffcook

from Qualicum Beach, BC

1.0

Looks nice but went bang after 12 days!

5/16/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Lasted Just 12 Days

Parts not available

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Comment:

We purchased on April 10, delivery April 16, loud bang on April 28 and it hasn't worked since. Service provider arrived quickly and identified the induction module as totally inoperative. Parts ordered but here we are on May 16 cooking on a 32 year old liquid fuel Coleman stove and wondering why we spent a few bucks short of $2,000 for something to store our kitchenware in. Waste of money. Do not purchase this appliance unless you have an alternative means of cooking your meals.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By bev

from Steinbach, Canada

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

aqua lift oven cleaning system horrible

2/21/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Love The Induction

Nice Big Window

The Rest Of The Stove Top

Cons

Aqua Lift Doen't Work

Difficult To Clean

Would Never Buy Aqua Lift

Best Uses

Comment:

I love the induction, the stove top is nice, could have a little more room between elements. the aqua lift oven cleaning is aweful and doesn't work.I would never buy aqua lift again. very disappointed. with induction the stove top cleans nicley. nice big oven window.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By NewlyinductedCOOK

from Springfield, MO

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

8/8/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

Cooking Anything

Heavy Usage

Larger Kitchens

Sauteing

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

AWESOME range! It really is amazing and so much bang for the buck. Does everything it should do and more. I love cooking with it!!!!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Other User Reviews

1.0

(based on 1 reviews)

By grg1962

User has 6 Months of experience with this product

1.0

No Christmas Dinner thanks to Maytag

12/24/2012

Strength

The quick boil and slow melt features are veryhandy, it is a nice looking stove

Weakness

Unreliable, keeps breaking-down when in use, repair parts are slow arriving, seems like a lemon,

Well, it is Christmas Eve and our 6 month old Maytag Induction Stove has broken down... again... not sure how we are going to cook the Family Dinner for all the relatives coming over tonight. We bought the stove in the summer and within a few weeks it broke down, the circuit board for the stove top failed (took three weeks to get it fixed) and now it happens again after only a few weeks since the last repair. The same problem has happened again, while we were roasting vegetables at 400 the cooktop locked-up and the alarm went-off. Seems to be a design flaw that this problem keeps re-occurring. Called Maytag, again, they will be sending out a repair person but it will be a week before the person even gets here and then who knows how long before the repair parts arrive and we have a functioning stove. So far this nice looking stove is looking more like a lemon. I cannot see any reason for a stove to break-down roasting at 400 for only 15 minutes. Maytag denies that there is any design flaw but this problem has happened twice in the first 6 months of use so I cant say I have much faith in this product. I will update this review once the wait for repairs is over but for now the holidays here are going to be tricky without a reliable stove in the kitchen :(

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