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Whirlpool WMH31017A[S]

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$197.10 - $422.99

Summary: This Whirlpool 1.7 cubic-foot 1000-watt over-the-range microwave has auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.

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Type: Over-the-range microwaves

About - Whirlpool WMH31017A[S]
The Whirlpool WMH31017A[S] is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, over-the-range microwave oven models like the WMH31017A[S] 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 - Whirlpool WMH31017A[S]

The Whirlpool WMH31017A[S] is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, over-the-range microwave oven models like the WMH31017A[S] 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
Whirlpool's over-the-range microwaves feature what the company calls the Velos design, a venting system that removes smoke better than any other over-the-range model we've tested. The company also sells convection and nonconvection microwaves, some with speed-cooking capability. The ovens are sold at most major retailers and cost $300 to $800.
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About This Brand

Whirlpool's over-the-range microwaves feature what the company calls the Velos design, a venting system that removes smoke better than any other over-the-range model we've tested. The company also sells convection and nonconvection microwaves, some with speed-cooking capability. The ovens are sold at most major retailers and cost $300 to $800.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool WMH31017A[S]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging. Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)	1.7
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	No
Detailed prompts Display offers instructions to guide you through the cooking process. Detailed prompts	No
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. Stainless/SS-look option	No
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