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KitchenAid - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Flush Built-in Design - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
3.9
(160 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 160 reviews
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
10
1 Star
20
68%of customers recommend this product.
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68 out of
100)
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Flush Built-in Design - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
3
Didn't win us over
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: RealNguyener
from Austin, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The KitchenAid® Over-The-Range Microwave has a sleek and modern design. The slim, flush built-in design appears to be very innovative initially. Unfortunately it causes the entire unit to be covered in rising steam and moisture when cooking, because the unit only covers half of the stove area.
I was very surprised by the tiny interior, it just barely fit one of my square dinner plates. I like the fact that it is turntable free, as it's easier to clean.
The popcorn function works great!
The reheat function was not reliable. It took a long time to heat up a bowl of leftovers and caused my microwave-safe bowls to turn very hot at the bottom.
I also noticed that any food I warm up tends to splatter (for example soup, or refried beans) than any microwave I've ever owned. I feel like the heat doesn't distribute evenly.
It took me a while getting used to selecting cooking time/ cooking option BEFORE closing the door and then hitting "start" AFTER closing the door, as there are buttons on the inside and outside.
I didn't find the "open" button necessary, as it takes longer than opening it manually.
Also unnecessary: the unit keeps beeping when it's finished, even when I open the door right away.
The steam clean function is a great feature that I don't want to miss anymore!!!!
One more downside: the exterior is not smudge/fingerprint proof! Therefore the unit always looks kind of blotchy, which takes away from the sleek design.
Overall, nice attempt but with much room for improvement. We love and trust the kitchenaid brand (and are proud owners of other kitchenaid appliances). This microwave was the first kitchenaid appliance that didn't quite win us over.
I was very surprised by the tiny interior, it just barely fit one of my square dinner plates. I like the fact that it is turntable free, as it's easier to clean.
The popcorn function works great!
The reheat function was not reliable. It took a long time to heat up a bowl of leftovers and caused my microwave-safe bowls to turn very hot at the bottom.
I also noticed that any food I warm up tends to splatter (for example soup, or refried beans) than any microwave I've ever owned. I feel like the heat doesn't distribute evenly.
It took me a while getting used to selecting cooking time/ cooking option BEFORE closing the door and then hitting "start" AFTER closing the door, as there are buttons on the inside and outside.
I didn't find the "open" button necessary, as it takes longer than opening it manually.
Also unnecessary: the unit keeps beeping when it's finished, even when I open the door right away.
The steam clean function is a great feature that I don't want to miss anymore!!!!
One more downside: the exterior is not smudge/fingerprint proof! Therefore the unit always looks kind of blotchy, which takes away from the sleek design.
Overall, nice attempt but with much room for improvement. We love and trust the kitchenaid brand (and are proud owners of other kitchenaid appliances). This microwave was the first kitchenaid appliance that didn't quite win us over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Microwave!
on May 4, 2023
Posted by: Lunchbox09
from Fort Worth, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We replaced our old microwave with this new KitchenAid Over the Range microwave and could not be happier. Our old microwave stuck out from the cabinets, and just did not look good in our kitchen. It seemed to work fine, but I couldn’t stand the eye sore. This new microwave from KitchenAid is fantastic in every sense. It barely sticks out from our cabinets, and looks clean. My wife and kids love the no handle look, and were blown away by the features. There is a push button to open the door, and most of the controls are located on the inside. A few controls are still accessible with the door closed, such as light, 30 seconds, 1 minute, door open, and vent. Speaking of the vent, it has an automatic door at the top, which opens when the vent fan is on to move air away from our cabinets. The inside seemed a bit small when I first got the microwave, but it fits a dinner plate, and everything else we have needed with no issues. I was also a bit skeptical about the non-turntable design, but after a few weeks of using it I can say unequivocally that it cooks just as good, if not better than any turn table equipped microwave I have ever used. Less parts inside also means easier cleaning, which is an additional bonus. The stainless steel design looks grate with our other appliances, and cleans easily. The over the stove lights are bright, and on the lowest setting they make a wonderful evening light for the kitchen. The highest setting allows anything I’m cooking on the stove to be illuminated perfectly. This is by FAR the best microwave I have owned, excellent product from the good people at KitchenAid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful microwave
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: Ahaab
from Pasadena
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This microwave fits flush in between my cabinets. It required two brackets which were included for installation. This is an over the range microwave with a very clean finish and door. The inside is a little smaller than I thought it would be but it works! It does not have a turning plate but works just as well. I love the look of it! It was easy to figure out and has been very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome microwave
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: Weswigg
from Dover delaware
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this over the range microwave and absolutely love it. The sleek look adds appeal to our home and doing a kitchen remodel makes it looks so awesome. I like how easy it is to use I also like that all controls are inside the microwave you can push a button and it opens the door.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
4
Fancy microwave!
on May 16, 2023
Posted by: amberco55
from Walker, LA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I waited to write my review after I used this microwave for a while so I could give an honest, thorough review. I will start with the pros. First off, let me start off by saying install was super easy. The microwave is very heavy so it did take both my dad and my husband to lift it and put it in place, but it comes with all of the hardware and a cardboard cut out that tells you exactly where to measure and cut holes. Right off the bat I loved the sleek design, it looks so modern and I was completely shocked with how this upgraded my kitchen. I do like how there are no buttons or handles on the front and it’s all touch screen. It has so many preset options for choosing what you are heating or defrosting and I really liked that. I also feel like my food heats up 10xs faster in this microwave than our previous one, and and heats food more evenly compared to most microwave that get the edges of your food super hot and the middle is still cold. Another thing I love about this microwave is how extremely easy it is to clean and keep clean. There’s no turn table, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to like that or not, but I do. Underneath the microwave there are these nice LED lights that are so much brighter than my last microwave, which I loved because it just helps me see better while cooking.
Now cons: it is so hard to keep the front cleaned, it gets smudges and streaks on it regardless of what you clean it with. I literally have to clean it then use a microfiber cloth to wipe all the smudges off. Also, the buttons are not sensitive so I have had to press them a few times to get it to take. I’ve also had the issue of when I close the microwave, my fingers hit the buttons and turns the fan on, which is frustrating. I also feel like it takes an extremely long time to defrost anything, which isn’t that terrible, because it hasn’t cooked my food in the defrost mode like most other microwaves do. Lastly I don’t like how to open the microwave, you have to touch a button that says open. It just slows me down I feel, and in order to clear the leftover time out on the screen, you have to open the door and hit clear, you can’t do it by the button on the front of the door.
Overall, I do think this is a very nice microwave and I wouldn’t go back to what I had before. It’s very sleek and overall a good quantity microwave, so I think it’s worth the money!
Now cons: it is so hard to keep the front cleaned, it gets smudges and streaks on it regardless of what you clean it with. I literally have to clean it then use a microfiber cloth to wipe all the smudges off. Also, the buttons are not sensitive so I have had to press them a few times to get it to take. I’ve also had the issue of when I close the microwave, my fingers hit the buttons and turns the fan on, which is frustrating. I also feel like it takes an extremely long time to defrost anything, which isn’t that terrible, because it hasn’t cooked my food in the defrost mode like most other microwaves do. Lastly I don’t like how to open the microwave, you have to touch a button that says open. It just slows me down I feel, and in order to clear the leftover time out on the screen, you have to open the door and hit clear, you can’t do it by the button on the front of the door.
Overall, I do think this is a very nice microwave and I wouldn’t go back to what I had before. It’s very sleek and overall a good quantity microwave, so I think it’s worth the money!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Looks awesome and works Fantastic!
on May 17, 2023
Posted by: WHS83
from Atlanta Ga
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've always had an on the counter type of microwave as long as I can remember. This over the range Microwave was a game changer, it almost feels like my counters are empty and missing something, which it is .... the old microwave! I will never again have a microwave on the counter after having this over the range microwave installed, it is pure freedome for me and my counter tops! This microwave is the top shelf of kitchen appliances, it fits flush, looks space age and sleek while being luxurious at the same time, and It is so quiet compared to our other microwaves we've used in the past, we could hardly tell it was on!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Machine
on June 1, 2023
Posted by: Chels0713
from Texas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The look over this microwave wins over everything else. It looks modern, sleek and SO CLEAN. It was a little challenging to get the hang of because you have to enter the time before you close the door, but so well worth it. It doesn't have a handle, instead it has a slot underneath to pull from or a button to push to open. It also doesn't have a tray inside that rotates. Must buy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Accompaniment to my KitchenAid Range!
on November 17, 2023
Posted by: Sharon S
from Cary, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this microwave for a couple of months and I am very happy with it. Obviously, it’s a beautiful piece of equipment, with its sleek design and hidden buttons, but it’s more than just a pretty face! It has all the usual cook, defrost and reheat functions, but also has melt, soften and keep warm options. I was worried the inside may not be large enough, but even our large square plates fit nicely, I’m extremely happy with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kitchenaid.com