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Whirlpool 4.5 cu. ft. Slide-In Radiant Range Review

Best Buy for the Buck

"After doing extensive research on all the slide-in rages in this price range we decided to buy this one.



Pros:

1. The range has no plastic parts except for the knobs and the oven control buttons. Most of the other ranges I looked at had a plastic control panel face plate and plastic oven door handle. I read lot complaints about the plastic face plate cracking or melting from a hot pan getting to close to it.



2. I was very surprised how quickly the heating elements could bring water to a boil.



3. The AccuBake oven is amazing. We could cook two pizzas at once and they both came out perfect.



4. I like that the glass top has metal surrounding it. This keeps spills from going over and under the range and it also keeps you from accidently pushing a hot pan on to the countertop.

Cons:

1. If you have the extra money I would buy the upgraded Whirlpool model GY399LXUQ, with the 12 burner. With glass cook tops you can only use pans one inch larger then the burner. I have found it very difficult to only use a 10 pan. The upgraded model also includes Hidden bake elements, which make cleaning the oven very convenient.



2. Just so you are aware The oven door looks like it does not close flush. We called Whirlpool service and they said this normal. It allows some heat to escape so the oven door does not over heat. I dont really buy this answer but the door does close flush when the lock is engaged, so they might be right.



3. I also dont like that the timer only buzzes once. My old oven would keep beeping until I turned it off."