Expert Review
Kenmore 80822 over-the-range convection microwave

Enlarge Image

CG Award:  (what's this?)




Expert Rating:  5  (what's this?)

Expert Review

Kenmore 80822 over-the-range convection microwave

Date Published: 6/27/06

If you love to cook and want to get more out of your microwave oven, consider an over-the-range convection model such as this one from Sears. The Kenmore 80822 does far more than just reheat leftovers and prepare simple foods. Thanks to the convection addition, you can bake bread, roast a chicken, or prepare a layer cake. A combination of convection and microwave energy make all this possible--with a time savings of about 1/3 to boot. And, when you don't need both browning and speed cooking, opt for the heated cycle of convection or the faster setting of straight microwave.

Sophisticated controls make this model a snap to use. Equipped with a technologically advanced sensor, this convection microwave can automatically and accurately prepare and reheat many foods, regardless of quantity. Thawing foods for dinner has also never been easier. Simply enter the weight of frozen meats, and this oven quickly and easily programs defrost times. As an alternative, a manual defrost function is also included. Likewise a five-speed ventilation hood is included in this unit. Offering 300 cfm of air movement, this system does and excellent job of removing heat and grease from the air. Many similar units are available, but the Kenmore 80822 over-the-range model from Sears packs in lots of value for the price.

For more information:
Sears/Kenmore
3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
1-800-349-4358
www.kenmore.com





Expert Rating Scale

 
   Value
   Is it appropriately priced?
   Performance
   How well does it work?
   Ease of Use
   How easy is it to operate?
   Features
   What's included?
   Overall
   What does Consumer Guide® think?




Product Specs

Width
29-15/16 in.
Capacity
1.7 cu. ft.
Cooking power
950 watts
Depth
15-3/8 in.
Height
16-7/16 in.
Power levels
10
Auto defrost
yes


Compare Prices on Microwave Ovens
Sharp R-230 800 Watts Microwave Oven photo
Countertop, 800 Watts, 0.8 cu. ft., 11 Power Levels, Programmable, With Child Lockout

Stores Selling: 4
$72.00 -
$105.00
Sharp R-55TS 650 Watts Microwave Oven photo
Countertop, 650 Watts, 0.5 cu. ft., 6 Power Levels, Programmable, With Child Lockout

Stores Selling: 12
$130.00 -
$169.00
Sharp KB6025MS Stainless Steel 1000 Watts Microwave Oven photo
Built-in, 1000 Watts, 1 cu. ft., 11 Power Levels, Programmable, With Child Lockout

Stores Selling: 5
$729.00 -
$799.00



  Looking for More?


Explanations

Expert Reviews
Sharp 0.8 Cubic Foot Compact Size Microwave Oven R-216FS
Amana 0.8-Cubic-Foot Microwave Oven for Countertop or Under-Cabinet Installation AMC4080A
Kenmore 2.0 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Microwave Oven with Sensor 66463
Frigidaire Over-the-Range Microwave Oven PLMV169DC
Jenn-Air Countertop/Built-in Convection Microwave Oven JMC9158A

Prices
Sharp R-305BW 1100 Watts Microwave Oven
Panasonic NNSD967S Stainless Steel 1250 Watts Microwave Oven
General Electric JES735WJ 700 Watts Microwave Oven
Sharp SHARP R-520LK 1200 WATT 2.0 CU. FT. FULL SIZE SENSOR MICROWAV
Panasonic NN-SD797S Stainless Steel 1250 Watts Microwave Oven



Price Range


Microwave Type


Oven Capacity


Brand


Cooking Power




Narrow Your Search


Price Range
Below $140 (42)
$140 - $210 (43)
$210 - $330 (44)
$330 - $550 (44)
Above $550 (44)

Microwave Type
Countertop (103)
Over-the-Range (81)
Built-in (29)

Oven Capacity
More than 1.6 cu. ft. (88)
1.4 - 1.6 cu. ft. (58)
0.9 - 1.3 cu. ft. (50)
Less than 0.9 cu. ft. (23)

Brand
General Electric (61)
Sharp (48)
Panasonic (12)
Amana (18)
Whirlpool (12)

Cooking Power
More than 1200 W (12)
1000 - 1200 W (165)
800 - 1000 W (88)
400 - 800 W (21)

Back to Personal Shopper






Magic Debugger

release: 8.4.3-qa1
content_id: 263846
type: review
category: sub-cp-microwave-ovens

brws title: Consumer Guide: Kenmore 80822 over-the-range convection microwave Review

meta d: The Kenmore 80822 microwave is equipped with a technologically advanced sensor that can automatically and accurately cook foods, regardless of quantity. Read more at Consumer Guide.

url: http://shopproducts.howstuffworks.com/Panasonic-NN-SD797S-Stainless-Steel-1250-Watts-Microwave-Oven/SF-1/PID-43856623