KitchenAid 1.1-cu ft Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( White )

Microwave humidity buildup when cooking

My microwave-hood combination is configured for roof venting. It was installed 7/1/2024. We have always had trouble with inadequate venting of the cooking space inside the microwave but good venting of the stove area. Serial number TRB4824986. Humidity condenses inside the microwave when cooking 'steel cut oatmeal' for about 9 minutes with fan on high speed. We have had the microwave exhaust damper blade removed and rely only on the roof jack back draft damper. We have about 45 equivalent...

Shape causes a problem

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am sure that this is a good microwave, but I find myself using the small countertop that we got during the pandemic when our old OTC microwave died. Because I did not want to redo my entire kitchen, I had to put the new microwave in the same place as my old OTC microwave. But, regulations on the distance between my new cooktop and the microwave required a greater distance between the top of the cooktop and the bottom of the microwave, I coul...

Great features, nearly perfect

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I installed this microwave about a month ago and I'm really enjoying it. I don't normally get excited over an appliance but this one turned out to be better than expected. There are 4 speeds for the exhaust fan and it does exhaust well. There are 2 settings for the stove top lights, full brightness and a dimmer night light level. I'm very impressed with how the door opens. Most microwaves make you pull a handle or push a button to release the s...

Fits Great

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are very happy with this microwave as it fit abive some electrical that was already in place in our kitchen. The functions are perfect. The only 2 things I would recommend on it are: 1. Allow to puck a Defrost amount of time without choosing weight. And 2. Control buttons on the outside of the door so the door can be closed while selecting time. Other than that it's a great microwave.

Turntable Function - frequent problerm

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Turntable function: The turntable and its rollers do not stay put particularly when a larger or heavier item is placed on it. One of the purchase reviewers had commented on its stability variability and I had a similar experience. I always check after I remove a dish to determine if the turn table is in place or not. It seems to scoot out of place above the placement with the three pronged driver. I am short, so I have to drag the stepladd...

Lots of Pluses but a Few Minuses

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had this microwave since November 2019 and I'm pretty happy with it but there are some things I'd definitely change. The positives: the wonderful lighting. It illuminates my entire stove top and I've never had a hood light do such a good job. That is one of the reasons I chose this microwave. The other reason I chose it is the low profile. The microwave that was in the house when we purchased it was a standard size and I could no...

Love / HATE this Microwave

First the Love: We purchased the KitchenAid Low Profile Microwave Hood Combination version because of its size. Whirlpool is the lower end version of this unit but the aesthetics of the KitchenAid is more appealing. The unit is almost 7.5 inches smaller in height and ~2 inches deeper than the standard microwave it replaced. It gives us a better view of the range when cooking and the light is bright enough when you need to cook. When using the hood fan, it is quiet and moves an acceptable amount...

Great size / look / performance and lighting

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the compact height - so I could have more space above oven. We really only have the option for our microwave to be above our stove due to space in kitchen area. I typically use microwave to warm up stuff for less than a minute on average so most of those items work in a shortened height space (I.e. plate of food, bowl for butter, etc) so the size of this microwave is so perfect for our kitchen - I love that it gives some variance to the u...

Sleek and Elevated Microwave

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) 900-Watt Low Profile Microwave Hood Combination Model Number: YKMLS311HSS We recently had our brand-new KitchenAid microwave installed in our kitchen just two weeks ago, and it’s absolutely stunning! This sleek appliance has truly elevated our cooking space. We love that the fan vents outside, and even on the highest setting, it operates quietly. The light feature is fantastic; I appreciate having it on high while cooking and dimmed for a cozy...

Great looking low-profile microwave

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this because I needed an over-the-range microwave for a small kitchen. Great installation instructions and templates; included directions on how to convert from recirculating air flow to blowing the air out of the house through the duct. Functions well. Heating, softening and defrost work well. The finish/look of the microwave is really nice. I have the black stainless and it looks great. I bought microwaveable bowls and pyrex containe...