Maytag MGR8674AS information from Consumer Reports

Maytag MGR8674AS

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$758.99 - $1,038.99

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 elements.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• No high-temperature oven self-cleaning function.

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Type: Gas and dual-fuel, single oven (30-inch)

About - Maytag MGR8674AS
The Maytag MGR8674AS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the MGR8674AS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 MGR8674AS

The Maytag MGR8674AS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the MGR8674AS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 MGR8674AS
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). Mainstream ranges typically have one or two high-power burners. Pro-style ranges often have four. High-power burners	2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks. Medium-power burners	2
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces. Low-power burners	1
Number of cooktop burners Total number of individual cooktop burners. Number of cooktop burners	5
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 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. Many pro-style ranges (brands such as Viking, DCS, and GE Monogram, among others) have full stainless-steel construction. Stainless steel available	Yes
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By Kirsten

from Cedarburg, Wisconsin

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Terrible.

1/13/2013

Pros

Looks Nice

Cons

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

None

Comment:

We have had to have four service calls and two separate stoves delivered. Both with the same problem. When you start the oven the smell of gas fills not only the kitchen but the entire house. And that is if you are lucky enough for it to start and actually light. Calling today to return it entirely and demand our money back.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Jim the Runner

from Los Angeles

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Two service calls in less than a year

11/25/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

High-Powered Burners

Programable

Cons

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

Where to begin... designed to seem like the oven heats quickly, but when the bell goes off to say the oven is at temp after 10 minutes or so, you're still at least 100+ degrees from the temperature you set. Tack on another 10-15 minutes to actually reach the temp.<br /><br />The simmer burner ONLY does simmer. So consider this a three-burner stove. Very limiting.<br /><br />Finally, we've had two service calls since buying this thing.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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