BLACK+DECKER Over the Range Microwave Oven 1.5 Cu Ft

Overview

Mounted over the range rather than on the counter, the Black+Decker EC942K6CE-SS is a 1.5 cubic foot microwave that also air fries, convection-bakes and roasts, doubling as the kitchen's vent hood.

As an over-the-range unit it does double duty as the kitchen's range hood, with a 2-speed 300 CFM fan and a light aimed at the cooktop below. The general pattern across Black+Decker's air fry combo microwaves is that air frying works but doesn't match a standalone air fryer, since there's no dedicated basket.

• 1.5 cu ft interior, 13.6-inch turntable
• 6-in-1: microwave, air fry, convection, grill, bake, roast
• 300 CFM vent fan with light
• Sensor reheat mode for leftovers

Who it's for

Kitchens replacing an existing over-the-range hood, and wanting air fry and convection baking without adding a separate appliance, are the target here. It won't satisfy anyone expecting air fry results on par with a dedicated air fryer, or anyone needing a countertop install.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Six cooking modes cover microwave, air fry, convection, combi grill, bake and roast, with the heating element positioned to double as an oven when convection or bake is selected. The 300 CFM vent fan runs at two speeds to clear cooking fumes from the range below, and sensor reheat mode adjusts time based on the food's moisture rather than a fixed timer.

Specifications

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