I was tentative at first with the idea of locating a microwave over a cooktop but wanted to give it a try and gain the additional counter space in the kitchen. I am glad I went with an over the cooktop model as it is very convenient to use even while operating the cooktop at the same time.
Having the controls along the bottom makes it easy to see which button I am pushing and to monitor the cooking time. The microwave has been great for heating casserole dishes as it can easily accommodate a large rectangular glass dish which is very rare. It also move the dish back and forth which makes for unusually even cooking, even better than a standard microwave with a carousel for rotating the food.
The under the unit light works well and the fan with its 3 speeds is also both efficient and not terribly loud. What is noisy is the magnetron tube operation which vibrates a shield which is held on only with tape. I had a technician come out and that is when I saw how the poor design of the shielding caused it to vibrate and rattle quite loudly at times. It is surprising that an otherwise excellent design should suffer from this one oversight on the part of the LG engineers.
The stainless finish is also very good and easier to keep clean than my other stainless appliances. With the microwave in a high visibility location it is nice that it is so easy to keep looking like new even with heavy use.
Overall I would buy this unit again as the benefits of the controls at the bottom and the dual action food movement mechanism compensate for the noisy operation of the unit. There are no other microwave ovens from other manufacturers that have the combination of features present in this LG. The over the counter units from GE and others look like very little thought was put into their design and they are hasty conversions of counter top models.
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LG Over The Range Warming Lamp MicrowavesProduct Description: Perfect for freeing up counter space, this over-the-range microwave oven supplies 1100 watts of power and a sophisticated look that will nicely compliment any kitchen decor. Its spacious 2-cubic-foot interior contains a Glide & Spin sliding tray and turntable combination that moves side to side and spins to ensure evenly cooked food. The sliding tray works best for large casserole dishes up to 15 inches long, and the tray and turntable can accommodate menu items up to 12 inches. In addition, the oven's intelligent system takes away the guesswork when cooking meals. Choose from seven sensor-cook options: baked potato, fresh vegetable, frozen vegetable, canned vegetable, casserole, rice, and frozen entre. Humidity-sensing technology determines when food has fully cooked and automatically turns off the microwave. There's also a kid's menu that includes mac-and-cheese, hot dog, and chicken nugget. Best of all, the innovative appliance provides a warming lamp that maintains heat levels at 200, 170, 140, and 100 degrees F for a period of 90 minutes or less, so food stays warm until it's ready to be served.
Thoughtfully designed, the microwave oven also offers 10 power levels; auto, time, and quick defrost; sensor reheat; add 30 seconds; more/less control; and a popcorn key; as well as hold warm and a low-wattage melt/soften setting for making hard butter soft or for melting chocolate without boiling or scorching. In addition, the unit's 300-CFM (cubic foot per minute) exhaust system with a hidden vent reduces smoke and food odors caused by cooking. Other highlights include a horizontal keypad, a two-line digital display, a clock with auto time set, a kitchen timer, a cooking-complete reminder, a halogen cooktop light, a night light, and a child lock for safety. Accessories include a recirculating charcoal filter and a defrost pan. The microwave oven measures 15-5/8 by 29-15/16 by 16-7/16 inches and carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty with a 10-year limited warranty on the magnetron.
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Microwave heats well but features are primitive...there is no delay start option, even though the display panel has a timer label; this is apparently decorative, and does nothing, as confirmed by reviewing the manual and contacting the company.Also, selecting power level must be done by repeatedly pressing the power button to count down from 10, rather than using the number keypad, as on earlier models.This was disappointing. Buyers should download the manual and read it before purchasing this unit.
