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LogDog75

(320 posts) Sat Mar 1, 2025, 04:20 PM Mar 1

Looking for recommendations for a new microwave oven

My Kenmore (made by Samsung) over-the-range microwave oven finally died after having it over 15 years. I'm looking for another over-the-range model that is at least 1.5 cu ft capacity and has a variety of touch control pads, for convenience. I'm making a matrix decision chart listing each model's features.

Any recommendations on manufacturers or which ones to avoid?

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Looking for recommendations for a new microwave oven (Original Post) LogDog75 Mar 1 OP

I've got an LG MVEL2033F. cloudbase Mar 1 #1

Here are the two LG models I'm looking at LogDog75 Mar 1 #2

I made my decision LogDog75 Mar 5 #3

Don't know if it's still made Retrograde Mar 5 #4

cloudbase

(5,915 posts)

1. I've got an LG MVEL2033F.

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Sat Mar 1, 2025, 05:01 PM

Mar 1

Plenty large and loaded with features. I've had it for several years, so there might be a newer model out.

https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-mvel2033f-over-the-range-microwave

LogDog75

(320 posts)

2. Here are the two LG models I'm looking at

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Sat Mar 1, 2025, 05:22 PM

Mar 1

Tanks for your recommendation.

LG model MVEL2137F.
https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-mvel2137f-over-the-range-microwave

LG model MVEL2033D
https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-mvel2033d-over-the-range-microwave

The first one has 14 one-touch cooking options as opposed to the second one's 6 options. Right now, I'm leaning towards the first one.

LogDog75

(320 posts)

3. I made my decision

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 02:23 PM

Mar 5

I ordered the LG model MVEL2137F. It should arrive and be installed sometime within the next week.

Retrograde

(10,979 posts)

4. Don't know if it's still made

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 11:47 PM

Mar 5

but we have a Quasar, which we bought I think in 1988 - it was definitely before the Loma Prieta earthquake. It's basic: a few heating selections and some buttons to select the time. It's a standalone model.

I'm leery of Samsung appliances after a bad experience with their refrigerator.

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