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.
Price range:
$109.88 - $130.00
Summary:
This 1.2 cubic-foot 1000-watt midsized countertop Kenmore microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.
The Kenmore 6633[9] is part of the microwave oven
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven
models like the 6633[9] 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.
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 6633[9]
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
1000
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.
We wouldn't eat without our microwave: I decided to add my comments because I thought only the negatives were in here and I certainly feel very positive about this unit. We've had it two years. We have a gourmet shop about two miles from us so often purchase our entree there, husband makes salad, I fix frozen vegetables with olive oil and seasonings in microwave (2 min., 20 sec.) We own a Keurig but, with almond milk or milk, need to zap the mugs for 30 sec. Popcorn in our popper is 2 min., 15 sec. I'd hate to buy another microwave because I'd have to learn all new times. It is very easy to defrost in unit. My only complaint is that it is black and the numbers are a bit hard to see. I'd like a bit of lighter color around the keypad.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By nmrawker
from Las Cruces, NM
3.0
Broke within 1 year
4/21/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Simple Display
Cons
Error Code F-4
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
This microwave never worked properly. Just before the whopping 1 year warranty was up I took it to be repaired. It wasn't repairable - now I have to go to Sears/K-Mart and try to find another model. I can't believe how cheaply made all of Kenmore appliances are. We've bought our stove/oven, dishwasher, and fridge from Sears and purchasing the Kenmore model. They ALL have had serious problems!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Profs Wife
from Everett, WA
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
I should have read the CR User reviews
4/10/2013
Pros
Easy To Clean
Good Defrost
Great Melt And Soften
Heats Evenly
Powerful
Simple Controls
Cons
Design Flaw
Unreliable
Best Uses
Defrosting
Easy For My Kids
Leftovers
Quick Meals
Comment:
We used this machine A LOT.It had ample power and cooked very evenly. We enjoyed the special features like melt and soften. The defrost was great too, no partial cooking. After 9 months of use, the turntable stopped turning. DH inspected and found the spindle had melted, scorched and broken off. Sears declared it unrepairable and they are going to exchange it for a new one. I am hesitant to accept the new one. Is there a design flaw? Is it safe? <br /><br />I bought this machine based on CR recommendations, but I wish I had read the CR user reviews more carefully. I would have gone with something else.