Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] information from Consumer Reports

Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]

Price range:

$539.00 - $697.00

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

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Type: 30-inch smoothtop electric ranges

About - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]
The Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the WFE361LV[Q] 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 - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]

The Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the WFE361LV[Q] 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 sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features such as hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features such as hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool WFE361LV[Q]
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	No
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 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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Veelixio

from

Mt Holly, NC

2.0

Replacing After 2 Years

1/5/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

Comment:

We use this range every day. After 2 years, the glass top crumbled above the center of the right front burner. A replacement glass cooktop is $304 at the cheapest internet vendor I could find... not worth it, so the range will have to be replaced. The new range will not have a glass cooktop. We have otherwise been happy with the range, though. The cooktop has been easy to clean ANY stain using a 3M pad and a cleaner made especially for glass cooktops. The self-cleaning oven feature works great, just requires wiping the residue afterward. Oven is very easy to control and seems to bake evenly. The cooktop burners leave a lot to be desired in the time they take to boil water. While I won't buy another glass cooktop, I would probably consider another Whirlpool, WITH raised spiral-element burners.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Winglady

from

Altoona, Iowa

1.0

HATE IT!!!!

1/3/2013

Pros

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Heats slowly

Irregular Oven Temp

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

None

Comment:

I preheat the oven to 350, it stops at 300. I Let it cycle on & off 2 to 3 more times; the temp might get up to 350. But eventually it goes to 400 to 425 during baking. Recalabrated according to the users manual, no difference. Called customer service, no help. She said the wide range of heating temp was to be expected!! You have to constantly adjust the temp so what you are baking gets done or does not burn. <br />The dual burner is a joke. Takes forever to heat food on the single so I always use the dual setting. The heating of the all the burners is either to much or not enough. Not consistant at all. The stove top is terrible to clean and it has stained in two spots outside the burner area. It came with our new house. This is a very poor product and I would not reccomended it to anyone.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Cook

from

Maine

1.0

I hate it

3/5/2012

Pros

Cons

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

It takes forever to boil water for pasta. Simmering is inconsistent. I inherited this range in my new house and plan to replace it soon.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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