Kenwood ST/AL25 Freestanding, microwave


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Score: 8.6/10

104 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary

This Microwave scored high on capacity. It scored poorly on ease of use. “The handle isn't plastic” Vera, Manchester View all 104 real customer reviews

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Real customer reviews

104 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
85% of people recommend it.

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All purchasers (101)
Capacity8.9
Design8.7
Ease of use7.9
Features8.0
Performance8.8
Value for money (at time of purchase)9.2
Overall rating8.6
Occasional user (3)
Retired (2)
Busy mum or dad (1)
Other (95)
 

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Score 3.0/10

Vera, Manchester

+ The handle isn't plastic

- It looks like brushed metal but is actually silver plastic which is very disappointing. The interior is very small and you cannot use the stand with anything much larger than a small dish on it as its too shallow. The number pad to programme it has to be pressed quite hard to make it recognise the number. Overall very disappointing, wish I'd picked a different one completely !!!

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34 of 35 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jun 2007

Score 8.0/10

julie, rhyl

+ Reviewer left no comment

- mirror glass window very difficult to keep smudge free

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21 of 21 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Jan 2007

Score 5.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ cheap

- least intuitive design I've ever experienced in a microwave. I've developed a deep loathing of this machine! Cooks my food Ok , though.

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14 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jan 2007

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ looks good, right price.

- Not the most straightforward programming if all you want to do is heat up something.

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11 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Dec 2006

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ looks

- not simple enough,does too much

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8 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 May 2007

Score 9.0/10

kenneth, rotherham , “Ken of rotherham yorkshire”

+ at my age (78) i was somewhat apprehensive about the controls. i neednt have worried they are quite simple to use and understand.

- i would have preferred a clear window view of the food (especially liquids ) because its not always possible to stick rigidly to operating times and avoid spillage. other than that i am satisfied.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Reviewer left no comment

- BRoken down within 3 months

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Jan 2007

Score 7.0/10

Margaret , Tring

+ It looks good and performs well.

- It is hard to calculate how to operate it; instructions not user friendly.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Nov 2007

Score 10.0/10

mary, swindon

+ quite easy to usein an affordable price.

- i can't frank think of one.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Oct 2007

Score 8.0/10

Mark, Ruislip , “Bit of a technophobe.”

+ Value for money, powerful and modern design.

- Can be a bit complex to use as it requires unit weights to be factored-in to the cooking time of a product. Door handle doesn't appear to be built to withstand the rigours of regular use. However only time will prove this.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Mar 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Quick cooking, classy looking.

- Reviewer left no comment

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Sep 2007

Score 9.0/10

angela, galston , “A. McDill (Ayrshire)”

+ Easy to use, modern design, excellent value for money

- Fingerprints are easily visible on the front door due to the reflective design

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Feb 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Manchester”

+ Easy to use, looks great and a good size as well. I'd definately recommend this microwave. Was delivered quicker than I expected as well.

- Not found any yet! (Had it for 1 month)

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Mar 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ everything brilliant, couldn't ask for a better microwave

- None

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Apr 2008

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Nice design

- Small viewing window and not as well made as some makes

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Apr 2008

Score 10.0/10

Carole, Malpas, Cheshire , “Retired PR Manager ”

+ Like the pull handle. Quick and easy to use. large plate makes heating easy.

- Took me a short time to realise you had to press "microwave" to use the number pad. Instructions a bit involved and not easy to read re the cooking side.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

STEVEN, LONDON , “LIKE QUICK AND EASY ”

+ EEEASY TO USE

- NONE UP TO NOW

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Oct 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ looks good and does the job nicely for good price.

- nothing too bad.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Stephen, Stoke on Trent

+ seems well made and finished

- none noted as yet

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Nov 2007

Score 9.0/10

geoffrey, leeds

+ looks good cooks good

- none at the price point

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Nov 2007

Score 8.0/10

john, dalton in furness

+ easy to use

- none that ive found yet

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jan 2008

Score 10.0/10

Sarah, Tyne and Wear

+ I would recommend this product to everyone, its great value for money.

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Feb 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Great finish and very roomy.

- A bit difficult to understand how it works - we had to get the instruction book out for the first couple of weeks!

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 Feb 2008

Score 10.0/10

Lauren , Dewsbury , “I like easy shoping!”

+ Stylish- powerful- good price!

- None

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Mar 2008

Score 9.0/10

Linda , Banbridge N.Ireland , “Nothing”

+ It looks good , and it work well.

- None

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Mar 2008

Score 9.0/10

Gary, London

+ Simple to use and has everything you really want at a very good price

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Mar 2008

Score 10.0/10

anne, crewe, cheshire , “a very busy mum”

+ large oven, easy to use. smart to look at and powerful. excellent

- none

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Jun 2008

Score 8.0/10

Frances, Castle Douglas , “middle aged woman”

+ Reasonably powerful, efficient. Nice clean lines. Easy to keep clean.Inside capacity is good.

- Slightly difficult to see the wording on the touch pad - I find it is taking some getting used to.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ design, colour, variable power, ease of use.

- unable to see food cooking when in the oven.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Jul 2008

Score 6.0/10

Emma, Leeds , “busy working mum”

+ the microwave works well and is effective

- it is rather hard to get used to and referal to th handbook is constantly needed

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Aug 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ clean modern design, well constructed

- can be fiddly to use buttons to set microwave - a dial would have been easier

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Oct 2008

Score 9.0/10

Bob, Abergele

+ touch control

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Oct 2008

Score 10.0/10

karen , retford

+ easy to use and looks really great

- none

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purchased 06 Jul 2008

Val, Salcombe Devon

+ Fine looking machine but the door handle fell off after two day on my microwave, amd the second one I purchased for
my mother , that handle fell off after five days, could not be bothered to return it. We have just stuck handle back on,
just not very well.
so would not purchase this type again

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 05 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

Martin, Cheam

+ looks good and works

- havinng to press microwave before you put in the time you always forget and go to pre programme

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purchased 27 Oct 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Efficiency in use of power

- Slightly complicated timing method for various foods

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purchased 28 Oct 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use. Great value for money (bought in sale at half price). Good design.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 01 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

Helen , Essex

+ Very easy to use.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Go for it !!”

+ Is an attractive design and looks good in the kitchen.

- Not too happy with the button use descriptions. Haven't really got round yet to starting the machine without checkinh what each button is for.

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purchased 07 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

Chris, Alexandria , “Wanna-be Gordon Ramsey”

+ This oven is certainly good value for money. It's very spacious inside & looks great.

- None, so far.

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purchased 11 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Stewart, Suffolk , “Male, 59, Married, Happy!”

+ Overall design, stylish.
Easy to use.

- None really.

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purchased 18 Jan 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ nice design, simplicity and good size

- still rather expensive for what it is

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purchased 31 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

sandra, sunderland

+ Large practical microwave which looks really classy and excellent price.

- none

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purchased 08 Feb 2009

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Nice looking,Fantastic Price.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 23 Apr 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ We are over the moon with our new microwave!! Looks very stylish, someone actually put a bit of thought in to how it looks. Doesn’t feel plastic like all the other microwaves out there. Very powerful. Doesn’t cook the food on the edges when you defrost it. Fantastic price!! Don’t look any further for any other product. Can defiantly recommend this.

- None

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purchased 29 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Smart looking and good value for capacity and power

- digital controls a little confusing to start

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purchased 27 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

mary, chesterfield

+ look's good, easy to use, spacious, love it!

- can't think of any bad point's

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purchased 24 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

Linda, Carmarthenshire , “Retired”

+ Excellent microwave of it's type. So easy to use, no need for instructions!

- From a personal point of view - none.

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purchased 08 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

John, Wigan

+ Does what it should. Good wide turntable. Good value for money

- Door a bit noisy on shutting, but overall no gripes.

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purchased 11 Jul 2009

Score 4.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ design and colour

- complicated to use

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purchased 08 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Steph, Sutton Coldfield , “Occasional user”

+ The right size for my requirements

- None

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purchased 24 Sep 2009

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Product Features

Construction Freestanding
Grill Function No
Colour Silver
Power (W) 900
Volume in Litres 25
Height in cm 28.3
Width in cm 51.1
Depth in cm 42.7
Number of Power Steps 5
Child-Lock No
Auto Cook Yes
Weight Sensor No
Fan No
Release Date 1 Aug 2006
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