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Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Model: WMH3205XVS
SKU: 9847534
UPC: 883049158211
Take the guesswork out of food preparation with this microwave's 6th Sense cooking technology that automatically adjusts the time and temperature as food cooks. AccuSimmer, steam cooking and add 30-seconds features provide a variety of options.
Average Customer Rating:
4.364 out of 5
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86% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel
Review 1 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Great Microwave

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mikeInTenafly
from tenafly, nj
on 05/02/2012
What's great about it: Looks great, cooks great
What's not so great: Labels on some of the buttons are small and have to close to read
Sensor technology works great. Still getting use to steam cook feature but seems to work as advertised. Straightforward installation if you're handy. A bit easier than the eight-year-old Samsung it replaced. The fan is a bit noisy when cooking but it is moving lots of air and you want to cool the magnetron tube so you don't cook it, too.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good Microvawe but...

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: aufan1
from Jacksonville, FL
on 04/18/2012
What's great about it: It works well
What's not so great: Loud, light placement, and the annoying cancel button.
Overall, I’d by the microwave again. I’ve had it for 6 months now and I think it’s a pretty good microwave. Well, it does what it’s supposed to which is cook. It looks nice and is easy to clean. I do have some negatives about the microwave that others have mentioned. First is the loud fan that runs when you use the microwave. I can understand while I’m cooking something on the range top and I turn on the fan but I don’t think it needs to run when I’m cooking something in the microware itself. The next item is the one, lone, range light. This is a big unit that covers the top of the range. If you are using the range top, the only items that will get lit are the rear burners. The next and most annoying thing is the beeping. On my previous microwaves, when the item was finished cooking, the display might flash or it might have beeped until I removed the item but this one... you have to press the cancel button (or clear, whatever it is) to 1, get the time back and 2, cancel the beeping.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Works great. Love it. Use it every day.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Bamajohn16
from Enterprise, Alabama
on 04/06/2012
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
I thought I would like it but I was wrong, I love it. I use it every day. It was not hard to install, but you need a second person to help. I would recomend this item and Best Buy to anyone.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, timer
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Time will tell!

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: 2Qahfm
from Springfield, Mo
on 04/03/2012
What's great about it: Fits in with other Stainless appliances
What's not so great: Range light design
After talking to two service techs about microwaves I learned the cheaper ones are throw aways in 1-2 years. This being my first OTC
style MW I didn't want to spend a fortune but wanted a few of the features the top of the lines have. The fan runs automaticaly to keep the electronics cool so I hope that will help longevity. Inside is large and cleans well. My useage will be to mostly leftover reheating and an occasional popcorn treat so many of the special features will never be used. The range light should be directed more downward and less toward the wall to be most effective. The reminder beeper is not as noisy as I expected and continues until I retrieve the food which is a good thing. Outside appearance is clean and functional. First unit had serious dent but BB exchanged with a smile. I'm hoping for at least 10 years of use. What, there's no Easter bunny?
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook, wants bang for the buck!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Great Product with a Great Price!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Goobstercars
from Northern KY
on 03/14/2012
I purchased this microwave after my Whirlpool microwave of 10 years broke down. I read some of the negative reviews on various sites, but still chose to purchase this product based on my experiences with Whirlpool. I'm glad I did. I've not had any of the reported issues and I do not have any complaints.
I'm very pleased with how easy this was to install and set-up.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Runs great...great price

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Gottaluvmydogs
from Utica
on 03/09/2012
I have only owned this for a few weeks but so far I am very pleased. The popcorn button works well too. It was quite easy to install and easy to operate. The interior is tall enough to fit my tallest cups with room to spare. I don't 'cook' in my microwave, I just heat my tea water, reheat food and make popcorn. For the tasks I want it to do I was delighted to find an over the range at a reasonable price point. Just to put it over top instead of on the counter is hardly reason for me to want to spend $500-$600. I just wish that they carried the model in the store instead of me needing to order in on-line. The added height made it easier for the light rail install in my new kitchen which made my contractor happy.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook, Parent of kids, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Great Over-the-Range Microwave

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Yayadagreat
on 03/01/2012
Solid stuff. I like the door as it does not make that much sound like other microwaves do during opening and closing. Appearance is very attractive and has many options.
This product is or has... Quiet, A vent system over range, Easy to clean
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Great microwave for whole family

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Orleans
on 02/27/2012
What's great about it: Easy set up and great appliance for the home chef.
We bought this particular model for its sensor cooking. Never burns a thing. Lots of settings for those that cook a lot. Sensor was a key selling point. Easy to install ourselves.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

best yet!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
on 02/27/2012
Its huge! Fit a ton in it. Looks great and easy to install. I did the research on all of them! Was most impressed with this one. For everyone saying "its loud", it is if self venting. Had it self venting til kitchen remodel was complete. Once vent out into wall to outside, quite as a mouse. Pulls all smoke and smells out. Cant even smell food like popcorn in microwave cooking. The melt option is great. Waiting on steam pot to do veggies and fish!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Above the Range Light Did Not Work

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: ubercosmochick
from Aliso Viejo, CA
on 02/22/2012
What's great about it: Looks sleek.
What's not so great: Light underneath the microwave did not work.
This was delivered to us on February 17, 2012.
The next night, we intended to use the light beneath the microwave to light up the range. The light would not turn on.
It's disappointing that a brand new microwave was delivered with the light now working.
This was reported to Best Buy Repair the next day, 2.19.12, the soonest someone can come look at it is on 2/22/12. It's the eve of 2.22.12 and we didn't get a confirmation call from Best Buy that someone is coming.
My tip is before you let the Best Buy delivery leave your home, make sure all the functions are working as it should.
This product is or has... Big enough to handle large items
About me... All about design
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-5points
1out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good solid micro

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mezzaluna
from Denver, CO
on 02/16/2012
What's great about it: Solid build. Looks great.
What's not so great: Loud.
This is a well made solid microwave that also looks great. The addition of a easy to clean interior and the extra steam / simmer and soften / melt functions make this the clear winner of all the microwaves available. A couple of notes: Make sure you measure exactly what is shown for install or spend the $150 and have it done for you. The user instructions are all on one two sided 8 x 11 card. At first it is confusing, but you get used to it in a few days or faster if you have had a Whirlpool micro before. Also, the fan comes on every time you use it for all functions and cannot be turned off. That makes it a bit loader than just the normal microwave noise, but again, you get used to it soon. I would recommend this appliance unless the noise is an issue at your home.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Awesome microwave!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Iceman213
from Columbia, MO
on 02/09/2012
What's great about it: Cooks great! Decent price
What's not so great: At first the door didn't line up (read review for full story)
I have been very pleased with this microwave. It heats things very fast and efficiently, the sensor cooking is amazing, and I really like that things don't get over-cooked in it very easily. We initially had an issue with the door not lining up, but best buy resolved that by giving us another one that did have the correct door alignment, so all was gravy.
Installation was fairly simple. Also loving the stainless steel look and feel. I've read that finger prints are an issue, but if you use a good stainless steel cleaner, that "problem"/"annoyance" is alleviated.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Big Family, Parent of kids, Brand conscious, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

disappointed

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: solaracdad
from orlando,fl
on 02/06/2012
What's great about it: finish
What's not so great: noise
Whirlpool has been my appliance company mostly due to a good reliability record. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this microwave for two reasons. My first and formost being the engineers who designed this model find it necessary for the vent fan to run while the microwave is working. No previous microwave's I have ever owned performed in this manner. I dont like the extra noise it produces, the energy it wastes, and the wear and tear of running this fan during every use. The second ended up being an hour on the phone with 3 different departments at Whirlpool to discuss this issue, ending with a lack of care and concern to satisfy a dedicated customer. It is a good looking unit, and has functioned fine, other than sounding like a jet .
About me... Looking for energy savings, Brand conscious
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Nice features but

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: SurferChicksMom
from Pismo Beach, CA
on 01/10/2012
There are some very nice features built in that work with sensors, like the hood fan. The controls are not as easy to use, that is the reason for the four stars. The auto-features built into the control buttons makes it hard know how much time is actually being applied to your food. After three months of daily use we are still figuring it out.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook, Big Family, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Great microwave

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Trucker1usa
on 12/19/2011
I just bought this microwave on Friday and i would definitely recommend it. It was to easy to install. The 2 cubic feet is nice. Very roomy inside. Its easy to use and cooks very well and it looks very nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Love this microwave!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Flossie
from Warrenville, IL
on 09/28/2011
What's great about it: Big, cooks evenly
What's not so great: Timer beeps until you turn it off
I liked the look of this microwave and it had good reviews so I bought it and those reviews were correct! This microwave doesn't burn my popcorn (I use the popcorn button) and it very large for the space that it fits in.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good performance but disappointed

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: bob3677
from Bethlehem, PA
on 08/10/2011
What's great about it: Appearance and Power
What's not so great: Manual and Digital Control Center
Pros:
Microwave looks good (stainless steel), power very good and it performs reasonably well. The CleanRelease inside finish seems to be good for cleaning spills and splatters.
Cons:
Digital display control panel response very slow, limited and timer signal tone not very "alarming" so you can miss it. My previous microwave had two timers, this one only has one timer. The manual is poor/unprofessional. The control panel has a little play/space so when you press buttons you hear control panel hitting the main unit. Not big deal but poor design if all units are made this way. My unit was manufactured July 2010.
I was able to purchase this unit as a floor model so the price made the microwave more agreeable to my budget and, for now, I'm willing to put up with the "Cons." I'm also handy so I installed it myself saving $165.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, poor manual, poor digital control center
About me... Casual Cook, cost conscious
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Very Nice

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bbuyer2
from arkansas
on 07/21/2011
What's great about it: Looks. Functional.
What's not to like? Very nice looking, very functional, very easy to use. Relatively quiet.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Easy to clean, Big enough to handle large items
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Worth the money

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: dltoo
from Gaithersburg, MD
on 07/07/2011
What's great about it: Sensor Cooking
What's not so great: Nothing
The easiest Microwave I have ever used all of the features work well, very ease to clean and the microwave has never burned anything cooking with sensor technology.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Whirlpool 2.0 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

A Microwave with a metal rack & turntable

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: clutchcargo
from Livonia, MI
on 12/20/2010
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
This is the new age of microwaves. The ability to use the turntable and put another item on the rack is like having 2 microwaves in one unit. When the stove is cooking and the oven is on this unit detects when the temperature is getting uncomfortable in the room and automatically turns on the exhaust fan at variable speeds. It also has a great multi-level light under to light up the surface of the stove or use as a source of light without burning a bright light when not needed in the kitchen. Too many settings to list. Great item.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+43points
43out of 43found this review helpful.
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