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Whirlpool AMW 490 IX

Whirlpool AMW 490 IX
alaAverage 4.1

52 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Whirlpool AMW 490 IX. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and price. The design and usability also get good comments.

usability, design, price, size

On average, users rate this product 81/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Whirlpool AMW 490 IX

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Whirlpool AMW 490 IX from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size, whereas there are some negative reviews about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Whirlpool AMW 490/IX review

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Whirlpool claims that its AMW490/IX built-in microwave oven cooks food evenly, thanks to a '3D system' that helps to distribute the heat. We use temperature probes to test how evenly food is heated - so how did this Whirlpool fare when we tested it at...

May, 2012

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Puzzled by your test of this product

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Wakeymike commented on the lack of correlation between your test results and best buy recommendation in Jan 2014. You have not replied to a justifiable concern. I too am concerned about the quality of some of your reports, and think that these comments...

Aug, 2015

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

What a rubbish test you do ...there is no corellation!!

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I am too confused by test results not matching Best Buy status to buy this one!! In fact there are so many discrepencies between your findings and customer views, after buying your best buy microwaves, that I like some others seriously wonder if it is...

Jan, 2014

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

How does this get a Best Buy?

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A quick look at the number of Red Stars against each test category makes it impossible to see how this got 72% and a Best But!

Dec, 2013

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Response to Greybeard

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Thank you for pointing our the inconsistencies in this review. The machine is indeed a built-in, and the external dimensions in the specification were entered in error. We are fixing these now, and the amended review should be up shortly. Apologies for...

Dec, 2013

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Greybeard deserves an answer

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There are serious flaws in this Which? review. Greybeard deserves an answer.

Dec, 2013

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Delivered damaged from BelowTradePrices

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We bought this from BelowTradePrices. Couldn't open it to check it immediately as wanted to keep it safe until our builder was ready to install. When we opened it the internal packaging looks tampered with and theres a huge dent in the top. Contacted...

Jan, 2013

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Confusion reigns

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From the review: (i) "Whirlpool claims that its AMW490/IX built-in microwave oven cooks food evenly, "(NB - built-in...)(ii) "One thing to be aware of if you have a small kitchen is that the Whirlpool takes up more worktop space than most."So, is it...

Oct, 2012

Consumer review (ao.com)

Worth all the money...

 

"Very impressed and looked great in our kitchen. Quite complicated to use and the manual does not contain any details as to what which button does. Very happy with the quality of the food that came out. Overall very pleased with our new microwave and...

Ease to use; Good build quality; Looks good; Value for money

Complicated

Jul, 2016

Consumer review (ao.com)

2 pin plug!

 

"This microwave was delivered twice with foreign 2 pin plugs fitted and whirlpool insisted this had to be rectified by a manufacturer engineer so as not to void the warranty which was very annoying for a new product. The microwave itself looks...

Looks good; Value for money

Noisy; Poor quality

Apr, 2016

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