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LG LMV1680[ST]
 
Approximate retail price:
$250
Summary: This LG 1.6 cubic-foot 1000-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
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Type: Over-the-range microwaves
About - LG LMV1680[ST]

The LG LMV1680[ST] is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, over-the-range microwave oven models like the LMV1680[ST] 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

LG recently introduced a model with a door that swings upward and is introducing a model with a keep-warm feature--new to the market--and bottom controls. It was LG that introduced the glide tray, which moves from side to side instead of in a circle--good for rectangular dishes--and also hidden vents. LG also introduced the blue interior cavity in its products. The microwaves are available for $300 to $800 at Home Depot, Sears, and large regional and independent dealers.

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Features & Specs - LG LMV1680[ST]
info Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) 1.6
info Watts 1000
info Convection mode No
info Sensor Yes
info Detailed prompts No
info Stainless/SS-look option Yes
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User Reviews - LG LMV1680[ST]
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1.0
Another 2-year max
3/16/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Cons
Heats Unevenly
Noisy
Best Uses
Leftovers
Popcorn
Quick Meals
Comment:
Looks like other comments that 2 years is the max for this unit. Heating capacity went out ra]ight at 2 years. Told it could be a diode or fuse but who wants to spend more on something that already appears to be on the down hill side. Luckly, We still have our old Sharp carousel coumtertop MW at the office to bring home.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
This microwave oven is funk
10/2/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Cons
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Leftovers
Popcorn
Quick Meals
Comment:
we use it mostly for rewarming, cooking popcorn. Have owned it for two years, then one day it starts makine a loud humming noise, the next day it stops heating and gives off a burning smell. I'm disapointed by the short life of this microwave oven. Will not buy another LG oven. Do not buy this microwave oven you will be disapointed.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Fire!!!!
9/27/2012
Pros
Easy To Install
Low Initial Cost
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Had the unit about 2 years. Used mostly for re-heating, defrosting and as light and kitchen timer. Used the light and vent features one day. Had not used the heating function at all. When I opened the unit the next morning the glass tray and the plastic ring it rotates on had melted through and the glass tray had cracked. The unit must have over heated or a fire had started due to an electical short. Fortunately, it did not spread. It was out of warranty and it does not make sense to repair these units. I also did not want this unit in my house after it caught on fire. Worse kitchen appliance I have ever owned. Has put me off entirely to the brand.
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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