The Jenn-Air JMV8186AA is an ideal microwave oven to use over the increasingly common 36-inch range or cooktop. This oven is equivalent in many ways to General Electric's reliable JVM3760. Like the General Electric model, the Jenn-Air JMV8186AA offers an auto-sensing feature that practically guarantees flawless results. This feature is quite easy to use and is supported by a scrolling display that provides helpful instructions.

With a capacity of 1.9 cubic feet, this model offers plenty of interior space, although its exterior suggests it could offer more. Powered by 1100 watts of microwave energy, the JMV8186AA performs as quickly as the fastest models on the market and offers a turntable that ensures even cooking results. We especially liked the one-pound defrost setting that is pre-set to effortlessly thaw a pound of just about any food -- ground beef, chicken breast or perhaps sausages. It provides a surefire, stress-free way to get dinner started while on the run.

Included with this Jenn-Air oven is a metal rack that allows you to double your cooking efforts. Just be aware that when you add additional plates to the microwave, the food will take longer to cook, thus you should extend the cooking time.

Available in stainless steel, black or white, Jenn-Air's JMV8186AA comes ready for non-vented installations, but can be used with outside venting. It's one of just a few 36-inch models on the market today, but one we wouldn't hesitate to install in our kitchen.


Pros: Makes a good choice for a 36-inch space, offers a sensor and a handy one-pound defrost feature
Cons: Unit is wide enough to offer a larger capacity

Warranty
1 year