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:
$149.99
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.
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]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
1.5
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.
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.
By
Perry
from
Minneapolis, MN
(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
Cookie
from
California
(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.