The Kenmore Elite 42793 is part of the Range
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Range
models like the Elite 42793 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Predicted reliability: Predicted reliability icons are based on estimated breakage rates for newly purchased electric smoothtop ranges not under service contract, within the first five years of ownership.
Owner satisfaction: Owner satisfaction icons are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their electric smoothtop ranges to their friends and family.
Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a large pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.