Customers are impressed with the size and affordability of the 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost, frequently citing its ease of use and powerful performance. Many appreciate the inclusion of a child lock feature for added safety. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the microwave's long-term reliability.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Slides all over the counter.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just got this yesterday. So far only complaint is the feet are very cheap and hard plastic. They allow the microwave to slide very easy all over the counter. To me it’s a big deal, as you cannot even push the door button unless it is pushed up against the wall to keep it from sliding. Thankfully I was able to 3D print some soft griping replacement feet (TPU) that firmly hold it in place on the counter now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
No complaints. Works great. Powerful and accommodating for entire plates or containers of restaurant leftovers. Looks good with both my stainless and black appliances. Door lock feature is nice to keep the kids from grabbing hot items from the microwave.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Child lock
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Microwave Oven
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I love this microwave oven and having the child’s lock is a major plus.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Condensation show through
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The microwave gets extremely hot and the condensation from the heat shows through the glass.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Answers
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Condensation inside your microwave, or on or around the outside of the microwave door is normal when cooking certain foods; it's especially prevalent when cooking foods with a high moisture content for an extended period of time. If minimal moisture is noticed between the glass of the door, allow the door to remain open for approximately fifteen minutes to accelerate the dissipation of the moisture. If the moisture does not evaporate in a reasonable amount of time, we recommend recommend taking advantage of the one year limited by calling us at: 1-800-432-2737. -Don@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A great microwave for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a very nice microwave. It is powerful and simple to use. It is a good value for the money and spacious for your food. The only issue I have with the microwave is that I am unable to silent the beeping when pushing the buttons or when it stops cooking.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great microwave
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Large interior, plenty of time and cooking choices on the easy to read keypad. Exterior matches my other kitchen appliances and blends in. Use it several times a day.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
heat food fast less time than older ones
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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nice size, not heavy. cooks food fast and less time than my older microwave easy to clean. has lock button i dont need that but wish it has option to turn that off i dont have any kids... but very nice and working for few months.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Answers
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear the microwave is performing well and saving you time. For the child lock feature, you can easily disable it by following the instructions on page 12 of your Owner's Manual, which can be viewed at the bottom of the Features tab on the product page of the Best Buy website. Lauren@GEAppliances
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Microwave
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The clock could be brighter. If I had known it was all white on the inside I may have purchased a different one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp-looking, Strong, and Straight-forward
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Powerful yet simple microwave that is a lot quieter that my old one. Glad I went with this size, I have yet to find a plate or platter too big for it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Besides Unnecessary Lock Feature, Microwave Works
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The microwave has worked great so far. I don't give it 5 starts because it has this weird feature in which the door locks after the cycle has finished so you have to click stop in order to unlock it. This is not a very intuitive step and since I have it in my short term rental unit, I feel like people are going to end up breaking it for a feature that is unnecessary.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Beautiful replacement for my 20 year old Whirlpool! Larger than I anticipated but ‘fits’ in my space! Having trouble learning to ‘start’ timer-requires 3 or 4 touches before it starts!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall very good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great; if it weren't for the child saftey lock and the food sensor that can not sense food in the microwave the first time and have to open the door and move the plate around for it to recognize that there is food inside and will function.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE Microwave
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
works well.easy to use and fits on the kitchen counter
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Child lock
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great countertop microwave at a great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I love this great countertop microwave at a great price. There is a new Child proof safety option built into the microwave. But if you do not want the option it has an easy disable code to turn off the option.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's fine - does the job
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the microwave - good size, works well, hate the child lock. We're retired. I don't need a child lock. There is some process for removing it - need to get the instructions back out. It's fine. It's a microwave. The pick up process was a giant nightmare, but that's pretty Best Buy typical.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Answers
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The Child Lock feature can be disabled by following these steps. 1. Press and hold the “7” key for 3-5 seconds or until you hear a beep. Release. 2. Press the “9” key. Release. 3. Press the “0” key. Release. -- There will be two short beeps and the display will flash “UnLo” to confirm the default condition has been updated successfully. For more details, see page 12 of the Owner’s Manual, which can be viewed at the bottom of the Features tab on the product page of the Best Buy website. Lauren@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little microwave with lots of features!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a very nice microwave. The size is perfect; and once I mastered all of the features it has become dependable for all of my needs! It is very thorough in heating up meals.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Microwave oven
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice microwave oven and easy to use with plenty of power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great size and features at a good price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to replace a 20 yr old large size counter-top GE microwave. Chose GE's mid-size microwave which is urprisingly designed very similarly to my old one. However, the "build" is not as substantial as my old one. This one does have slightly more power and the mid-size works perfectly for my needs. Although the unit was delivered very well factory-packagaged, the small ring that goes under the round glass arrived broken. I was able to glue it together before using the microwave and after a month's use, there's been no problem. I'm satisfied with this GE mid-size microwave primarily because of good size, has 1 thru 6 minute instant-on buttons as well as 30 second button, power, and price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied +++++
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Wonderful. The 1150 watts was better than old Panasonic 1150 watt. I didn't realize the old one had lost power until I got the new one which makes it faster to accomplish the same thing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Reliability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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The quality of this microwave is sub par...POOR
the plate would not even turn until I forced it & microwave material is not sturdy I would never buy it again & did not return it because I could not carry it!
Food Settings not good missing a setting for a piece of bread etc!
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