It just doesn't meet my expectations
Submitted by dougv -
4/2/2019
I've had this oven for six months and it's time to give some feedback. First, I have no problem with the heating, cooking, baking, convection features. None, it works as well as any other range in this category. The features I have a problem with are minor but these affect me daily. First, of all the things that bother me, are the knobs. yes, the knobs. The single/double/triple and LO/HI indicators on the knobs, both color and font size, should contrast not blend, with the knob color. I admit my eyes have gotten worse in recent years, but, even with my glasses on, I find it difficult to determine which setting I am using: WP could have done a better job of making the print bolder and/or adding color for functionality instead of aesthetics. Second, the WIFI drops too easily (so much so, that I stopped using the function). And, when it does drop, you have to reset it- there is no memory stored, no battery back up. An inconvenience, but, if I am away from home, have everything planned ahead, food in the oven, and expecting to turn on or monitor progress using the app, I lose that ability if my wifi drops. Third, the touch screen can be too sensitive (I'm not sure how you can make it less sensitive, but, the feature requires a learning curve). For instance, if I have the oven on and my stove top is dirty (maybe the marinara splattered some sauce on the touch pad) and I wipe it clean, I can inadvertently and unknowingly turn off my oven. Even worse, if my wife comes by and wipes it clean, she won't realize she just turned-off the oven (yup, happened once, but not to much detriment). Again, you work around these nuisances, but, nonetheless, they are nuisances and I would have purchased another range had I paid closer attention to these details. Otherwise, the range works well. Burners burn, oven roasts/convects/broils and with four burners plus a warming zone, there is no shortage of space for pots. And, with the coordinating slim line OTR microwave, it's a very attractive set up. I'd still have trouble recommending it and would highly suggest shoppers to shop around or at least be aware of what I've experienced.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com
No, I do not recommend this product
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