Wolf E Series - help me choose a microwave to "match"

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I decided to splurge and go with the Wolf E Series 30" Convection Oven, but I'm struggling to select a microwave for above the oven. The two options that I've narrowed it to are:

Amana "unbranded" with stainless trim kit - https://www.amana.com/cooking/microwaves/p.2.2-cu.-ft.-countertop-microwave-with-add-:30-seconds-option.amc4322gs.html
GE Profile in grey with stainless trim kit - https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-2-2-Cu-Ft-Built-In-Sensor-Microwave-Oven-PEB7227ANDD

Does anyone know which would blend in best with the Wolf stainless oven? I pasted both options together in the poll, but not sure this is the best way to determine color match.

Thanks for your help!

Amana AMC4322GS

GE Profile PEB7227ANDD

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Shannon_WI

5 years ago

@tiffwaves - the Wolf/Subzero microwaves are made by Sharp, and the Wolf badge is put on it. The innards are identical to the Sharp microwave. If you need the badge to match other appliances (but really, no one cares if it's a microwave that the badge matches), then spend 3x as much or more for the Wolf. Or get the Sharp.

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Bev
5 years ago
You also need to consider which microwave has the best reviews, which is something I consider before purchasing anything!
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mags_and
Original Author
5 years ago
@Bev - Absolutely! I've done exhaustive research on this issue, and am satisfied that both would work well from a functionality perspective. So, it's now down to the aesthetics. Thanks!
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wdccruise
5 years ago
The Panasonic NNSN966SR is recommended by Consumer Reports and the NN-TK932SS trim kit is available so I'd consider that.
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mags_and
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
@wdccruise - Thanks! I am not a fan of the trim kit on that one, but thanks for the rec!
tiffwaves
5 years ago
madra I too have to replace my Amana microwave-was here when I bought the home but has lasted from 2006-now. What made you narrow it down to Amana and GE? Did you consider any of the Wolf or Subzero microwaves? I hear that they make good microwaves too
hayleyfilasky
4 years ago
What did you go with?
mags_and
Original Author
4 years ago
I ended up going with the GE Profile 2.2 Cu. Ft. Built-In Sensor Microwave Oven in black, which I think was an even better choice than the grey as far as matching the Wolf oven. Also, I did look very briefly at a Wolf micro but honestly it isn’t attractive and you’re paying 3x for the name as someone said above. I learned there are really only 3 or 4 microwave manufacturers, and GE is reputable.
Warren Ang
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Hi, I really like your trim around GE microwave solution to pair with the Wolf E. Where did you get the trim? Edit : Nevermind. I see the trim kit with your link.