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- Good value
- Excellent cooking performance
- Large capacity
- Powerful venting fans
- Lights could be brighter
Over-the-range microwaves can be quite expensive, but reviewers say the Samsung SMH9187ST is a good value. This 1.8-cubic-foot microwave contains a cooking sensor to prevent overcooking and a 14-inch rotating turntable in its roomy interior. Because it's designed to be mounted over the range, the Samsung microwave has lights and fans on the bottom for the stove below. Reviewers say its venting fans work very well at moving heat and smoke away from the range, but some wish its lights were brighter. Overall, the Samsung SMH9187ST has excellent cooking performance, and owners like its stylish design. The microwave has a one-year warranty, but the magnetron tube is covered for 10 years. If you prefer an over-the-range microwave with a convection oven, which allows you to use the microwave to bake or roast foods, the GE JVM1790WK (*Est. $520) is a good choice.
The Samsung SMH9187ST is tested at ConsumerReports.org, where editors evaluate and rate this microwave on noise, cooking evenness and defrosting performance. There are also a handful of user reviews at retailers like BestBuy.com and AJMadison.com. Like most over-the-range microwaves, there are not a huge number of owner-written reviews available.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Samsung SMH9187ST is included in the latest microwave test at ConsumerReports.org, where editors evaluate 70 countertop and over-the-range microwaves. This microwave is rated on several criteria, including noise and cooking evenness.
Review: Microwave Ovens, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, December 2009
2. BestBuy.com
Less than 10 reviewers give the Samsung SMH9187ST less than 4 (out of a possible 5) stars at BestBuy.com. Most say the microwave is easy to use and convenient, but there is one report of a breakdown at the two-year mark.
Review: Samsung -- 1.8 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave -- Stainless-Steel, Contributors to BestBuy.com
The Samsung SMH9187ST earns a 4-star rating at AJMadison.com from five reviewers. Users say the vent system is very powerful, and the microwave gets lots of praise for its stylish design.
Review: Samsung SMH9187ST, Contributors to AJMadison.com
4. BestBuy.com
The black version of the Samsung microwave earns a 4-star rating from five reviewers. Users say installation was relatively easy, but some wish the underneath lights were brighter.
Review: Samsung -- 1.8 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave -- Black, Contributors to BestBuy.com
5. Samsung.com
The Samsung SMH9187ST earns a 4.8-star rating (out of five) from 27 reviewers at Samsung.com. Because this is a manufacturer's website, take these reviews with a grain of salt. Most are overwhelmingly positive, but one owner complains that the microwave is very noisy.
Review: SMH9187ST, Contributors to Samsung.com
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