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This range features a 5.9 cu. ft. oven capacity with a ceramic-coated divider for cooking multiple courses at once. The convection technology provides even heat distribution for delicious results.Have questions about this product?Ask Mr. Samsung, fellow shoppers and Best Buy staff. Share your answers.
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I haven't baked much with this stove, but I am very pleased with the little bit of baking (in the top half of the oven) and the stove top cooking that I have done. this is the first glass-topped stove I have owned and it takes a bit of getting used to. Grease spatters show up instantly. I was probably getting the same grease spatters with my other stove, I just couldn't see it as well. Many of my pots were not flat enough on the bottom to cook efficiently on the glass countertop, so I did buy more cookware. (A set purchased at Costco was reasonable.) Now I'll cook more efficiently and for less cost in the long run. AND there is a learning curve for cleaning glass stove tops...but it is learn-able. Stove top cooking seems to work very well. I love the flexibility of having a smaller oven option (more efficient cooking) and the ability to oven cook two things at once at different temps.
My Best Buy number: 3306906069
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This 2.1 cu. ft. Samsung over-the-range microwave is a perfect option for large families and multiple dishes. The Ceramic Enamel Interior lets you effortlessly remove grease and oil and is more scratch-resistant than stainless steel. Plus, ten cooking presets, Smart Defrost, and more.Learn how to measure and evaluate your space to find the right over-the-range microwave for your kitchen.
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5
This was an excellent choice for me
on January 10, 2015
Posted by: JohnBoy
Installation: If you are handy, you can install this yourself. I had to reduce the height of the cabinets above the stove to maintain the proper clearance, but the microwave installed fairly easily. Have a friend help you lift it when you fasten it to the wall bracket.
Operation: I have been very pleased with the operation of the microwave, to the extent that I've used it. Still fascinated by the fact that they can use special metals for a metal rack without starting an electrical fire from the sparks. I've used it for light cooking, defrosting and re-heating.
Instructions: Thank goodness you get paper instructions instead of having to go on-line or scroll through computer screens. HOWEVER, they have bent over backwards to write as little as they could in the way of instructions. The entire manual is 4 pages long, with 1.5 pages devoted to explaining the controls. (There is an additional 2 page sheet on the "sensor" controls. I still have no idea how to use many of the functions and am eager to learn so I can use them.
Summary: I like the microwave, it works fine. I hate the instructions. It seems most companies aren't willing to write a good instruction manual these days and many want you to only be able to access them on a computer screen.
Operation: I have been very pleased with the operation of the microwave, to the extent that I've used it. Still fascinated by the fact that they can use special metals for a metal rack without starting an electrical fire from the sparks. I've used it for light cooking, defrosting and re-heating.
Instructions: Thank goodness you get paper instructions instead of having to go on-line or scroll through computer screens. HOWEVER, they have bent over backwards to write as little as they could in the way of instructions. The entire manual is 4 pages long, with 1.5 pages devoted to explaining the controls. (There is an additional 2 page sheet on the "sensor" controls. I still have no idea how to use many of the functions and am eager to learn so I can use them.
Summary: I like the microwave, it works fine. I hate the instructions. It seems most companies aren't willing to write a good instruction manual these days and many want you to only be able to access them on a computer screen.
My Best Buy number: 3306906069
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: Make cleanup a breeze with this Samsung dishwasher. A double filtration system, combined with 4 cycle options and a fan-assisted drying mechanism produces a pristine clean that is customizable and efficient.
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4
Generally pleased, although rack don't roll well
on January 10, 2015
Posted by: JohnBoy
Appears to be a good basic dishwasher. I'm still trying to learn how to stack dishes in it, so I'm not commenting on that design yet. Let's see if I can get used to it and make sense of their design choices. Controls are easy to learn and use. Seems to wash dishes well. Note, however, that i still rinse all my dishes. I still don't understand how much a dishwasher will scrape off the plate, so I just do it myself and sponge it down before loading it. That may filter my comments. I don't like the way the racks push back into the dishwasher after loading. I am constantly running it off the track and have to stop and reset the angle and c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y push the rack back into the machine. (I am not rough in handling the racks, so I consider this a design flaw.) Minor problem, but irritating. It is not a very noisy machine, much better than the one it replaced. I am generally pleased with it, but if you look at it in the store, push the racks in and out several times and see if that is going to be a problem for you. I'd still recommend it. Cant see paying $800 to $1,000 for a stupid dishwasher and it seems to be a fairly decent dishwasher for the price. I'd rather buy a horse.
My Best Buy number: 3306906069
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Only at Best BuyEnjoy vibrant CD-quality audio with this Rocketfish~ RF-WHTIB wireless rear speaker kit, which features a wireless range up to 100' for clear transmission. Multiple placement options allow flexible use.
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5
great alternate use for wireless speaker device
on January 10, 2015
Posted by: JohnBoy
I bought this wireless set up to listen to speakers in another room. I have it hooked up to my 5.1 channel receiver that I use for all my equipment. I hooked up the front speakers to a switch box to alternate between the 2 front speakers from my regular set up in the living room and 2 alternate speakers set up in my studio, several rooms. I can listen to my music, TV, radio in the living room as usual, 5.1 channels. Then, When I am working in my studio, I use the switch box to divert the sound from the two front speakers to this rockefish wi-fi device, which then sends the signal to the 2 speakers in my studio. I listen to music, etc. being played on the main living room receiver while I am in the studio. Yes, the other 3.1 channels are playing in the living room, which is not a problem WHILE the 2 speakers in the studio are playing what would have been on the front speakers in the living room. Ta-Da! Works great, I'm very pleased with my purchase. Does exactly what I needed.
My Best Buy number: 3306906069
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Sony Core Series SSCS8 2-way center-channel speaker features a 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer and two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters to deliver detailed cross-spectrum sound.
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I never realized center speakers were specially designed for that channel until advised by Best Buy...so I purchased this one for my new 5.1 channel receiver. I had been using just an ordinary speaker I had around the house, although a nice one. I really feel it made a difference in the quality of the sound I heard. I think this is a great speaker for the price. I would recommend it.
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