Whirlpool 29L Crisp & Grill Convection Microwave JQ280BL

My Second Crisp N Grill in Seven Years – We had the predecessor of this microwave, the JQ280IX, from 2017-2024. We used it every day for seven years. It was like having an oven/frying pan/ grill/air fryer/ steamer all-in-one. When the microwave function simply stopped working last week I needed to replace it quickly so I looked online. I was really happy to find another brand new JQ280 on Ebay.com.au because, except for the silver door trim being black on this new model, they are identical in every other way. The whole family is happy because we don't have to learn a new microwave. The same accessories were included as the last model: - a metal plate to cook bacon and eggs, or reheat frozen goods, pastries or crumbed products like nuggets, or to roast meat and make crispy baked potatoes and vegetables. (I line mine with a circle of baking paper to make cleanup easier). -A detachable handle to remove the metal plate when it is hot. -A 3piece steaming container to steam vegetables or meat/fish, and, -Two wire racks on legs, one short, one tall. The tall one is great for cheese on toast..there is an automatic 6th sense function which melts the cheese and browns it perfectly too.

The 6th Sense automatic menu is great. Whenever you choose a function button: CRISP, COMBI, DEFROST, GRILL, MICROWAVE, FORCED AIR, or STEAM, it will take you to a sub-menu for the 6th Sense (the full list of these menu's will be in the instruction pack and also printed on a sticker above the microwave cavity that you see when the door is open). You can search for the manual and reference guide online but I will also include screenshots in this review. Once you have chosen the function and the food item from the sub-menu, the microwave will determine the weight and duration of cooking and will alert you if you need to turn the food or when to add the food. The instructions provided with the machine are a bit light on. Unfortunately the chatter surrounding these microwaves was at its peak about four years ago so there aren't a lot of websites dedicated to it now. I would try searching online for anything about Whirlpool Crisp N Grill Microwave recipes. You could also try a Facebook group called: I Love My Whirlpool Crisp & Grill Microwave. It isn't as active as it used to be but there are some recipes in the posts and reading them will give you an idea of how to use the different functions. The moderator does come in from time to time and she may still sell copies of a recipe book through there. If you're interested, leave her a message. If all else fails, leave a question on here and hopefully I can be of help. I think I might see if I can get the broken microwave repaired while parts are still available, just so I have a backup. I might not be so lucky as to find another Whirlpool Crisp N Grill microwave in time to come when this one goes..but I really hope so.

I highly recommend this microwave.