Discussing Over the Range Microwave Ovens – LG Microwaves
Over the Range Microwaves – Featuring LG Microwave Ovens
Over the range microwaves are a fantastic way to get the most out of your kitchen space while adding a versatile and effective cooking and food preparation tool to your collection.
The new models today come with all of the bells and whistles that you can imagine, and they come in at a cost that is more affordable than many people expect. Take a look at some of the factors to keep in mind and features to look for as you get ready to purchase one for your home.
Behind every LG OTR lives a high performance cooking machine. Our powerful 300 CFM exhaust system makes cooking more pleasant by reducing smoke and food odors. With LG’s OTRs, expect the ultimate in premium styling . By adding stylish controls and a hidden venting system, we’ve elevated our OTRs to a new level of sophistication. Improved circulation of microwaves with top stirrer fan and rotation of the turntable ensure more even and thorough cooking and defrosting. Melt or soften your butter, cream cheese, or chocolate without boiling or scorching using this low wattage setting. You'll no longer have to let your butter sit on the counter to soften before you can cream it to make cookies.
1000-watt over-the-range microwave oven with 1-3/5-cubic-foot interior
12-2/3-inch turntable for even heating; bi-level cooking rack; 10 power levels
Touchpad controls; LED display; clock and kitchen timer; charcoal filter included
Measures 15-5/8 by 29-15/16 by 16-7/16 inches; 1-year parts-and-labor warranty
Nice features and looks, works very well
Review Date: February 13, 2009
Reviewer: crroal, Whitefish, MT
This microwave (2.0 cubic ft/1100 watts) has everything we wanted and heats fast. Based on 1 week of experience would definitely recommend.
The reviews here appear to be a mix of the larger and smaller version...maybe that explains some of the different experiences? The vent fan is NOT loud, esp on the lowest setting (there are 5). The door does clunk if you just push it shut, but if you try to shut it quietly, it does.
Put it up myself, not easy, but doable for me (41 y/o male).
Some of the nice features:
- Popcorn button
- E-Z on (instant 30 seconds with each push)
- 5 Vent fan speeds - and vent fan can be set to auto-shutoff (1, 3, 5 min etc)
- Beeps/sound can be turned off
- Turntable On/Off
- More/Less buttons (10 sec increments)
Brochure here
http://us.lge.com/download/product/file/1000004079/LMV2083ss.pdf
Manual here (pages 8 and 9 show touchpad and explain buttons)
http://us.lge.com/download/product/file/1000004079/LMV2083.pdf
Gorgeous, Efficient and Chic!
Review Date: October 13, 2008
Reviewer: K. Bartol, Tennessee, USA
This microwave is wonderful. The quick heat buttons are convenient and easy to use. If you read Consumer Reports, it says this (or similiar) microwave has only a useful space of 0.9 cubic feet. Not so. This has a full 2.0 cubic feet of space which is great for cooking a ham or a large casserole dish. Very sharp design, useful and adequate lighting underneath. For the installation/do-it-yourselfers: It's 60 pounds and you have to lift it above your shoulders if you are installing over a stove. Follow the instructions to the letter, and all will turn out great. The directions are very good. Note: If you can, remove your stove before installing the microwave. The mfgr doesn't mention this, but it made things a lot easier (and I got to clean under it!)...2-3(-3 preferred) people are definitely needed to install this safely due to its weight and awkward size. I recommend this microwave highly!
Oh no! A Microwave!
Review Date: November 20, 2009
Reviewer: Dustin F,
I love to cook and I hate using a microwave.
I had to replace the Magic Chef Microwave that came with my house, so I found this rather cheap microwave and threw it up in my kitchen.
Installation was a chore... that's the nature of hanging microwaves, but I think this was as easy as they get. The unit vents into your kitchen, or through a pipe to your exterior. The template and 6 screws hold it in place. It's very stable.
The shiny black exterior looks like it would scratch easily, but in my experience, it's actually highly durable and is very hard to scratch or mar. It shows fingerprints, but it's not too bad.
This unit cooks a bag of popcorn in 2 minutes 5 seconds (the popcorn button's setting), and gets the job done perfectly. It boils a cup of water for tea in 1 minute 30 seconds, and I think that's pretty quick. The defrost settings (where you hit a button for what you're heating, and a then select the weight) work very well. I also like the 'Hold Warm' feature, though I rarely have a need for it.
all in all, this microwave heats water, popcorn, and gets meat ready for the grill or skillet very effectively. This unit is far superior to my GE I had for years, or the Magic Chef. I find myself using this appliance far more than I used the other ones I've owned. Reliability is the most important factor, for me, and I haven't owned this long enough to tell you much there, but this unit feels very well built, and I probably will buy LG again if I have the option.
Also, Amazon shipped this thing to me, and it came very quickly and well packed (I used free shipping, of course).
I guess that's all I can say that's helpful to you, but I will try to come back in a couple of years to tell you if it lasted.
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OK, it's been several months and apparently this microwave is not available for purchase, but I wanted to go ahead and note that the unit appears to be highly reliable. It gets a lot of use and we aren't particularly dainty with our kitchen appliances. I would go ahead and call this a reliable Microwave brand, in case you're considering a newer model of LG.
Best microwave for the price
Review Date: January 11, 2010
Reviewer: D. Parker, Woodland Park, CO United States
I have owned several microwaves over the years and used them very little. This microwave is used on a daily basis on my home. It was very easy to install and the features this specific microwave has is perfect for our family. The options to soften or melt butter is great for baking. Popcorn button works great and no burnt popcorn. I like the additional shelf along with the turn-table. This enables more than one thing to be warmed in the oven at the same time. When I have a container that is taller than the lower portion will allow, the shelf is easy to remove. Cleaning is easy when at eye level and there is plenty of room for cooking on the stovetop. The lights are great for cooking and for nightlight use.
love it!
Review Date: January 21, 2010
Reviewer: donnamomma,
had all the features we needed (and then some!)when we were looking to upgrade from our old countertop model. was very easy install, even for people who aren't "handy". definitely think you should move your stove to get the necessary leverage.
the light is not very bright and the fan is a little loud, but other than that have no criticism.
really like that it has soften and melt settings.
looks beautiful.
As already mentioned, the chief benefit to over the range microwave ovens is that they are not going to be eating up any of your kitchen counter space. They fit snugly above your existing oven range and therefore will not be a hindrance whatsoever. The most popular models come in a few different sizes to allow for different kitchen setups, and you'll always be able to find one that's a perfect match for your existing layout.
The majority of new over the range microwaves today are going to come with some form of fan and exhaust system. This is a very important and useful function, and you shouldn't buy a model that doesn't come with this capability. Some feature a basic fan or exhaust, and others feature multiple settings and options to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Other features you may want to keep an eye on will be all of the basic microwave functionality that has made these appliances such a convenience. Options like the popcorn button, add 30 seconds, defrosting settings and more. Some models are of course more feature rich than others but you should never be hurting from a lack of features and flexibility in this regard.
Don't worry about trying to find a match for your kitchen either. Over the range microwaves today come in various designs and styles. You'll be able to find a wide selection in classic white, black and even stainless steel. So no matter what your current kitchen looks like, you'll be able to choose something that meshes in perfectly.
There are many popular and reliable brands that you will be able to choose between as well. One of the most well received lines of over the range microwaves comes from LG. LG makes a variety of different models that can fit into any price range or specifications. Other respected brands include Sharp, Kitchenaid, Whirlpool and GE to name a few. You certainly won't have trouble finding options to choose between, and you'll see that the highest rated models can work in just about situation.
So when you're ready to give your kitchen an upgrade, then look no further than the huge array of top quality over the range microwaves that are available today. For a very small investment you can get a feature-rich appliance that fits into your existing layout and frees up your counter space. New models today are very capable and flexible, and you'll love having one in your home.
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Nice features and looks, works very well
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