Whirlpool : GMH6185XVB 1.8 cu. ft. Over the Range Microwave - Black

 (5 customer reviews)

UPDATE AS OF FEB 2012
If I could give this ZERO stars, I would. I am updating this review, because as of February 8th, 2012, our Whirlpool Gold microwave / convection oven (model number GMH6185...) is broke AGAIN! It stopped heating again out of the blue, so we had the repair company come out. They said the power board was bad and wasn't sending the magnetron the message telling it to turn on. Through the various tests they ran, however, they were able to let us know that our microwave works, however, at anything less than 100% power. For how long is unknown. The cost to replace the control board is ~$160 plus labor. So, for now, we will be heating everything at 90% power to avoid further expenses on this POS Whirlpool product.

REVIEW -AUG 2011
I bought a stainless steel Whirlpool Gold microwave/convection oven (model number GMH6185XVS0) on Sept 30, 2009. The retail price at that time was ~ $650 for this model. (This is the same as above, just a...Read more

We purchased this unit in April 2009. Seemed to work fine on a light load of nightly popcorn, leftover warming, etc. Used sparingly as a convenction unit only because the directions that came with it were worthless and gave no simple instructions on adapting recipes, combining microwaving and convection, etc. So big waste of money for what invariably became a lightbulp for our stove and the occasional microwaving.

First sign that things were not right with this Whirlpool design was when the lightbulb went out. No problem, that happens. Unscrewed the cover and took out the odd-shaped bulb which I soon found was unlike any other bulb any of the super hardware stores carry; or lighting fixture stores; or anywhere. Whirlpool had one available for roughly $15 plus shipping. No thanks. No bulb.

Then it happend. Two weeks before Thanksgiving 2010, it made an electronic arcing sound and stopped heating. Called Whirlpool. Out of warranty by 6 1/2 months. Shame...Read more

I love it, very nice. Exceding my expectations. Only had a few days, but the convection oven part is great.The sensor is cool too. Pops every kernel of popcorn and baked potatoes are perfect.My take on warranty is if you cant afford to buy a new item or repair it when it is out of warranty. Buy the extended warranty.