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Kenmore Elite 7915[9]
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Approximate retail price:
$149.99
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Summary: This 1.5 cubic-foot 1200-watt large countertop Kenmore microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
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Type: Large countertop microwaves
About - Kenmore Elite 7915[9]

The Kenmore Elite 7915[9] is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven models like the Elite 7915[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 Elite 7915[9]
info Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) 1.5
info Watts 1200
info Convection mode No
info Sensor Yes
info Detailed prompts Yes
info Stainless/SS-look option Yes
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User Reviews - Kenmore Elite 7915[9]
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1.0
Irritating-poor quality. and service.
1/16/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Frozen Food
Quick Meals
Comment:
I have had it just over 4 mo. The first time it quit, it restarted by itself. ?! The second time it quit midcycle,it restarted an hour later when in the process of wiping out,I rotated the turntable. This time it hasn't restarted. Sears tells me that w/o a service contract, we must pay $40, refundable if it is defective, carry it in to them and wait at least 2 weeks for it to return. Disgusting service on an almost new product!!!!
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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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Dead out of the box!
12/30/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We bought this microwave this afternoon. It was dead right out of the box. There won't be any repairman. I'm taking it back tomorrow for a full refund. I will go someplace else and buy another piece of junk (microwave) and see what happens with that.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Lifetime less than 18 months!
10/29/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Powerful
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Cons
Lasts Less Than 18 Months
Unreliable
Unstable Tray
Best Uses
Defrosting
Frozen Food
Leftovers
Popcorn
Quick Meals
Comment:
I really like the microwave and all its features,BUT<br />I have had 2 and neither has lasted 18 months. I WILL NOT buy #3.
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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