What's this? This score is based mainly on evenness of heating, ease of use, and auto-defrosting ability. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$130
Discontinued
Summary:This 1.2 cubic-foot 1200-watt midsized countertop Kenmore microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.
The Kenmore 6325[2] is part of the microwave oven
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven
models like the 6325[2] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Heating evenness:
This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes.
Defrosting evenness:
This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck.
Speed of heating:
This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.
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Features and specs may vary
The Ratings applied to untested model Kenmore 6912[ ] come from our tests of model Kenmore 6325[2], which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
About This Brand
This brand, sold at Sears, offers a wide number of countertop microwave ovens, with prices ranging from $70 to $350. Capacities are from 1 to 2 cubic feet, and some models provide convection cooking. Kenmore over-the-range models measure about 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet and have wattage ratings of 900 to 1,200; they cost $200 to $800. Sears offers a wide range of OTR ovens and sells a model with GE's Advantium speed-cook technology.
Features & Specs - Kenmore 6325[2]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
1.2
Watts This is the manufacturer's figure of the microwave power output. In general, the more watts an oven offers, the greater its cooking power-and the faster your food will be cooked. That said, differences in claimed wattage of 100 watts or less are unlikely to result in significant differences in performance.
Watts
1200
Convection mode A few microwaves include a convection oven feature, which has a heating element and a fan that distributes heat. In convection mode, you can set the oven temperature as you would in a traditional oven to bake or roast items.
Convection mode
No
Sensor Controls the cooking and reheating time automatically. It shuts off an oven when it determines (usually by sensing steam) that food is hot enough.
Sensor
Yes
Detailed prompts Display offers instructions to guide you through the cooking process.
Detailed prompts
Yes
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless-steel is stylish, but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging.