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Product Summary
Kenmore Microwave Oven 61584

Microwave #61584
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Large capacity
•  Lots of cooking power
•  Sensor cooking
Cons  •  Can defrost unevenly
The Bottom Line - Kenmore has an excellent appliance reliability rating. This microwave has power, capacity, and enough features to keep the most experimental cook happy for years.

 
Product Description
•  Interior capacity is 2.0 cubic feet
•  1200 watts of power means it cooks quickly
•  Sensor cooking stops when food is done
 
 
Guide Review
An Excellent Choice

This is the microwave I use every day. I enjoy Kenmore appliances in general; my Kenmore sewing machine is over 30 years old and is still going strong with only periodic servicing.

The sensor cooking feature is really valuable. When the food is done, as measured by humidity in the oven created by moisture the food throws off, the oven automatically stops cooking. No more burned food, overcooked spots, or uneven cooking! The control pad is laid out well, with clear prompts from the bright LED display. And the automatic defrost function always performs beautifully.

My only complaint about this appliance is that the defrost button sometimes produces uneven results. When I was defrosting some frozen spinach the other day, there were some frozen chunks right next to steaming hot spinach. After stirring, everything turned out just fine, but I expect more even results. Outside of this flaw, my microwave has been reliable, enjoyable and easy to use, and has given me great results.

   
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