Electrolux : EI30MH55GS 30 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel
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Manufacturer: ElectroluxBrand: Electrolux
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Electrolux : EI30MH55GS 30 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Looks great! Cooks not so great! (Needs a turntable).
Summary: 1 Stars
The gun in our 1400 watt GE over-the-range microwave gave out after just 3 1/2 years of use. SO, we decided to shell out the big bucks to buy this Electrolux. (It matches our new Electrolux range, which we actually love).
The problem is that there is no turn table in this unit and the "cook-2-perfection technology" is, in a word, *PITIFUL*! The way it cooks reminds me of the $100 units you give your kids to take to college.
Breakfast sandwiches (from the freezer) burn in the center and are still cold on at least one edge. Two hot dogs for one minute wrapped in a paper towel were nearly burnt on one end and just warm on the other.
I tried the "sensor cook" for a mini-bag of popcorn and it shut off after about 10 kernels popped! The "sensor cook" settings appear to be trainable so I think I can add more (or less) time, but it's not clear to me from the manual if the microwave remembers those, or if I have to add more time every time I use the "sensor cook" buttons. (If it can't remember the tweaks, what good is it?)
Electrolux must use this manual for a different microwave oven too, because it constantly references the turntable that I only wish it had.
We're *extremely* disappointed and I wish I could send it back. I guess I'll have to go find a 3rd party turntable, or cook everything on 60% power. Oh, and just so you know, "Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used". Does that mean that a turntable invalidates the "FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY"?
Note: This was purchased locally and with installation, not from Amazon. If you're handy, and have help, installation is typical of over-the-range microwaves. ["Made in USA from domestic and imported parts". January 2008?]
UPDATE: 1/28/2009
I called Electrolux to complain about how badly this microwave worked. (Invoking the one year warranty). They attempted to tell me that I needed to use the rack for cooking popcorn. (I could hear them quickly flipping through the user's manual). After I pointed out to them that page 17 of their manual specifically says "do not use the rack unless you are cooking multiple dishes" they sent a repair man.
Well, there are two rotating discs under the floor of the microwave, (supposedly to scatter the beam) and they were both rotating. It boiled a cup of water within 3 minutes. The company rep said that I might have better luck if I elevated food a couple of inches off of the bottom. But, the overall conclusion was: Works as expected. (Gee, thanks).
I tried a micro-go-round. It helped, a little. Very annoying to use however.
Finally, after 3 short months, sick of my food ending up both burned and frozen at the same time, I JUNKED the Electrolux and bought another GE. (Pssst - the repair guy said not to buy anything but GE! We also bought the extended warranty - not that it would have helped with the Electrolux!)
My conclusion: Electrolux microwaves are junk - a total waste of money. And, Electrolux was ABSOLUTELY NO HELP in resolving this problem. (Do you think I'll ever buy anything from them again?)
Description of Electrolux : EI30MH55GS 30 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel
Electrolux 30" Stainless Steel Over-The-Range Microwave Oven, Model EI30MH55SS Features: Cook-2-Perfection? Technology Evenly distributes microwave cooking energy throughout the oven?s interior, for even cooking without turning. A 13" x 9" pan, with handles, can be evenly heated High-Performance Power With 11 power levels and 1200 watts, our microwaves are capable of handling even the biggest cooking jobs Three-Speed Fan Over-the-range microwave doubles as a hood and is capable of moving up to 300 cu. ft. of air per minute. With our advanced air deflector design it can be mounted over high-performance cooktops with up to 56,000 BTU of total heat output Two-Position Work-Area Light Ideal for illuminating the cooktop; also can serve as a gentle kitchen night-light Extra-Large Capacity Nearly any dish will fit in our roomy 2.1 cu. ft. microwaves 15 Sensor-Cook Options Automatically adjust the amount of time needed to complete the cooking Two-Position Adjustable Metal Rack Allows you to cook more than one dish at the same time Signature Blue LED Display Easy-to-Clean Interior Control Lockout 15 Auto Cook Options Specifications: General Capacity: 2.1 cu. ft. Watts: 1200 Oven Interior: White Interior Light: Conventional Work-Area Light: Two-Position Turntable: Cook-2-Perfection? Virtual Turntable Control Panel Electronic Controls: Electronic IQ-Touch? Display: Blue LED Electronic Clock & Timer Power Levels: 11 Touch Pad Controls: 28 Auto Start Auto Defrost Options: 5 Auto Cook Options: 15 Breakfast: 5 Lunch: 5 Dinner: 5 Sensor Touch Options: 15 Cook: 9 Reheat: 4 Popcorn: 2 Shortcut Options: 3 Soften: 1 Melt: 1 Warm: 1 Add-a-Minute Custom Help Options: 4 Panel Lock Demo Mode Adjustable Sound Level For Timers / Reminders Window Type: Glass Ventilation System Hood Fan Exhaust Duct Type: Convertible Exhaust Fan Speeds: 3 Charcoal Filters (Recirculated Installation): 1 Grease Filters: 2...Built-In Microwave Ovens
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