Whirlpool (WMH53521HZ) 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Reviews

This was a gift from my family to replace a 20 year old over the stove microwave, that still worked. I thought the gift was extravagant but why look ' a gift horse in the mouth'? Too new to rate 'Excellent'. So many features I have yet to try. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

To be honest, Whirlpool was never a brand that I'd initially considered when replacing my 21 y/o GE OTR microwave. After lots of research, my Consumer Reports subscription finally verified all the good reviews I'd read online, listing the Whirlpool as a good choice among several major brands. The interior is huge (my son-in-law says that there's a "lot of real estate in there") and heatens things up quickly and evenly. The finish really is fingerprint resistant, so my OCD self hasn't had to spend hours cleaning up smudges. The window is big enough that, at 5'7, I can easily see inside, unlike most of the other brands that have minimized theirs to the point where they might as well have eliminated the window. People shouldn't have to be taller than 6 feet to observe what they're heating. The interior cleans up quickly and easily, but is just a bit darker than I'm used to due to the silver-toned easy clean finish rather than the white interior I'd been used to all these years. It's not a problem I can't live with, however. The exhaust fan is fairly loud on high, but extremely effective, which is the more important feature for me. We cook a lot of foods with intense spices, as well as seafood, so exhausting the odors outside is a priority here. I also like having a choice of 4 speeds + OFF, rather than just the High or Low options on our former GE. The door feels very sturdy and closes tightly, with no cheap, 'tinny' feel to it. The microwave installed perfectly into the space formerly occupied by my 30" GE, but extends a bit deeper out past our cabinets by 1.5-2", and is a bit taller by about an inch as well. Neither of these measurements has interfered with the operation of nearby cabinets at all. I've only been operating this new appliance for a short time, and I'm still getting used to all the options, but I'm 99% satisfied with the choice of this model/brand. The only (very minor) downsides are that: 1.) I miss the ease of 'instant' buttons (#s 1-6 made my selection with just one speedy press previously). This model's only instant button gives you 30 seconds at a time, so there are still multiple presses required. 2.) I wish that the lighting under the bottom was either moved to the front where most of the actual cooking takes place or split into 2 areas to cover more of the larger cooking surface on most newer stoves, and also made a bit brighter. And, 3.) I wish that the "off" setting for the turntable would remain that way until it was intentionally turned back to "on", rather than the way it currently defaults back to "on" mode after each use. Again, though, these are not issues that I can't live with because I realize that there will always be some features that are a trade off within the majority of appliances.  In the end, I'm enjoying my choice more each day and would have no hesitation in recommending it to others. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Bought this a few weeks ago & absolutely love all the features this microwave has to offer. With my holiday baking the Soften/Melt feature is the Greatest. The Pizza option warms up slices like they are fresh. The look of the microwave is Beautiful! Couldmt be more Happy! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

We bought a 2020 manufacture home from Arizona and these were the appliances that were in our home I have never used Whirlpool before but these products are perfect [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Has a lot of features. Very happy with this microwave. You can turn the turntable offnif you need to. It has a wrack inside if you need it. It Has a sensor so it doesn't ever burn your popcorn. And it steams which is awesome, as well as many other buttons for different things. A+++ on this one!! Please note I have no issues with whirlpool but I didnt pick this model out, it came with our new home. Nevertheless we love it! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

My old microwave gave it up after 20 years! This new Whirlpool Microwave was installed without any issues and has been easy to use and to look at. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Front touchpad is very difficult to read or even see. Words & numbers too small & dark. Needs to be larger font or should light up light the digital clock does. I have to keep a magnifying glass near it to be able to see it [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I Love It. Can live without my microwave. My Parents use whirlpool all my life. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

We love the features and simplicity of all it brings [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I purchased this for our new home a month ago now and I'm in LOVE!! Where has this been all my life! The features are amazing and my kids can easily heat leftovers after school with the easy push presets. When we cook the vent automatically turns on no thinking involved. I truly am looking forward to playing with it I know we have only began to scratch the surface of the smart feature!!! I truly recommend for anyone weather your single,mingling(..lol..), young,old,or a growing family as mine! The ease of use and style makes this AMAZING!! I promise you won't regret your purchase!! I loved it so much we bought the their smart double oven!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]