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

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 different color)

As of August 14, 2011, LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER, it no longer works and it appears that it may be a hefty cost to repair (over $200).

I was making dinner and went to quickly heat something up in the microwave. Immediately I noticed that the microwave was louder and then it made a weird electrical zap kind of noise. I opened the door wondering if there was something metal in the microwave, there wasn't. I proceeded to remove the packaging that the food was on and put it on a paper plate and tried to reheat it again. This time, the microwave appeared fine (no loud noise or zap). The problem, however, is that the food didn't heat up. I tried a few more times with no result.

The next day, my husband tried to reheat...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...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.