Customer Ratings & Reviews

This Insignia MINT color Retro Compact Microwave is probably heading to a college dorm and then to a first apartment. I don’t have any concern that it’s underpowered or too small because I know we under-utilize our current microwave oven. How much space do a couple of cups filled with soup, or potatoes being prepped, or broccoli needing steaming, and defrosted entrees truly need? It’s perfectly reasonable to trade excess power and size for convenience and efficiency. And, it’s not ordinary looking, is it? USEAGE: Great User Guide. Simple. Written by folks who actually used the Insignia .7CuFt Retro Microwave. And the functions make perfect sense after you accept a few quirks. Set the Clock, first, right after plugging in. It’s easier right then. My potato experiment using the presets was very easy, but not intuitive. A simplified table of settings is taped at the bottom of the microwave opening, but wear your glasses. While in the STANDBY Mode (the typical status) I rotated the ADJUSTMENT KNOB until A-6 appeared in the display window, and pressed START to confirm. I then returned to the ADJUSTMENT KNOB and dialed to the maximum “3” showed in the window, which indicated I had loaded 3 (actually I used 4) potatoes. I wasn’t going to worry about the extra potato until I saw this result. When cooking began the Insignia DISPLAY indicated cooking would proceed for 16 minutes. Testing my potatoes with a probe at end of cook, it was truly done. No other cooking needed. Direct cooking from the control panel is easy but not initially intuitive. In some ways it’s more sensible than some units we’ve owned. Press POWER LEVEL button repeatedly and choose from 100% to 10%. Press START to confirm. Dialing the ADJUSTMENT Knob elects the amount of time and added clicks add time in small increments. You get the hang of it quickly. You can adjust BEEPS, do two-stage cooking, mute the sound, defrost etc. This is a fully featured microwave that takes less space but probably adds seconds or minutes to some cooking jobs. It sure looks good doing it. This is a very satisfying cooking appliance that will make a lot of sense for many different living settings. Easy to Recommend.

This is a stylish and functional addition to my kitchen! This retro microwave is tiny and has a minty color that adds a pop that I just love! It's good for reheating leftovers, cooking frozen food, and making popcorn. I reheated my carne asada quesadilla and it evenly cooked all the way through using the reheat power. The microwave has 700 watts which is just about right for the size, but you won’t be cooking turkey from scratch and it doesn’t have the girth to fit one in anyway. Think small casseroles or cooking larger items at longer times with lower power to prevent burning on the outsides. I wasn’t originally a fan of the controls because I do prefer a number pad, but I got used to the dial. If you’re into dialing in quick cooking time, it’ll be easy and fast. If you like the quick buttons from the early 2000’s and so you might not like it, but you get used to it. I do wonder if the dial will be a failure point in the future because the plastic is so lightweight. The handle is child safe so remember to slide your hand up to unlatch the door. I actually struggled during the first several minutes of trying to open the microwave door. It’s hidden and might frustrate those that look at it straight on because it’s not immediately obvious. That’s a great feature for those with small kids. However, my kid figured it out right away so I guess that shows what I know! While it may not have all the bells and whistles of other microwaves, this one gets the job done and looks great doing it. It’s definitely a recommend if you need a compact retro microwave. It matches our kitchen walls, so for us, it’s a win!

This microwave matches my kitchen decor perfectly! I love the retro look! There is a slight learning curve when using this- Definitely check the instructions to find the full functionality. They use presets (A-1 is popcorn, etc.). I keep the manual nearby to check what is needed. I am not a fan of "presets" but did try the popcorn mode. I found it worked very well. I did stop it about 5 seconds before it finished but there were not many unpopped kernels and no burnt popcorn. It is easy to set the power level (even if you leave it at 10) and then use the dial to adjust the time by 10 second increments. If you can manage with 30 second increments, the dial can be used alone. This may seem like a small detail, but I do like that it gives you reminder beeps if it finishes and you don't remove the food. My last microwave did not do this and I would often find something in there the next day that had been forgotten! This is not a large microwave by any means. That is great for counter space. I have much more room in my tiny kitchen. The trade off is less space inside the microwave but I am not microwaving large dishes. My usual items are cups of liquid, small bowls etc.

The retro style, color and performance is awesome. Compact microwave but enough for a small kitchen.Does its job and looks great. Excellent purchase.

Incredible microwave for the price. Looks absolutely amazing. It’s compact and fits really well in cabinet.

I've gained a lot of appreciation for Insignia products since I've been giving them a try over other well-known brands. Most of the time, the quality is on par with those other brands, but usually offered at a much lower cost. This Insignia .7 Cu. Ft. Retro Compact Microwave in Mint Green is no exception. Right out of the box, I was really pleased. Solidly built, stylishly retro, with easy to understand controls. The color even comes close to matching my mint green blender. I really like the control knob which you can turn to adjust the power level or chose a cooking pre-set. And the 'pull trigger' mechanism to open the door handle is kinda cool. There's also a handy Auto Menus sticker right there when you open the door. Because this compact microwave is only 700w, compared to the 1000w of my full-sized built-in microwave, cooking times will need to be adjusted accordingly. Keep that in mind when considering this appliance. While the exterior of the microwave is entirely made of metal (except for the door and control panel), I didn't notice the surface on any of the sides getting particularly "hot," merely a little warm to the touch, as expected. I'd not store anything meltable like chocolate on top, though. This Insignia .7 Cu. Ft. Retro Compact Microwave is well made and works great. I love mine, and can totally recommend. It is a good size for smaller kitchens, dorms, RVs, or just as a replacement microwave; especially if you're a fan of that 'retro look.'

This is a stylish, retro compact microwave that is perfect for someone that does not have a ton of free space in their home or someone just looking for a retro style look. It works really well and warms up and cooks food just as it states. There are preset programmed modes that you can utilize while in standby mode. A-1 would be the preset mode for popcorn. I suggest either printing a cheat sheet and keeping it by your microwave or keeping the handbook nearby. Once you click on the mode you want to use, turn the knob to add the weight and start to begin cooking. For a compact microwave, you can do a lot with it even with just a few buttons. You can adjust the power level and readjust it while your meal is cooking if you decide that you want to increase/decrease the power. Same goes with the amount of time for cooking, you can add 5 seconds if the timer is set for 1 minute or less. If it is 1-5 minutes, you can increase by 10 seconds and so on. Based on how long your meal is cooking or reheating is the amount you can increase it by. So you don't have to stop it completely, you can add a little bit at a time. You can also lock the microwave by holding the stop/cancel/power saving button for 3 seconds and the same button for 3 seconds to unlock it. Pretty easy, nice looking microwave that I would def recommend.

Perfect size for a small kitchen, very cute retro style and color. Easy to operate and keep clean!!

Cute little microwave. Perfect for our needs. Wattage lower than our past microwaves, but allow more time for heating items. Love the retro design and color.

The microwave is the perfect size for my small apartment kitchen. Heats perfectly and the color fits my retro off-white theme. However, the controls do take a minute to adjust to. To me, the dial is a little counter-intuitive. Instead of turning right to increase the cook time, like you would with any timer, you have to turn left first to start time cook, then turn right to reach the smaller minute increments that are most often used. My other complaint is with the timer. I have accidentally changed the time on the clock while attempting to access the timer multiple times because of the order in which the button operates. In my opinion, it should have been press the button once for the timer because it is more often used and twice to change the clock, instead of the other way. Other than those two controls I think it’s a great microwave over all

Love this miccrowave its perfext size, chick, love it. Recomended 101%

Love my little microwave! It is little and pretty, but still can fit a dinner plate for warming left overs. Part of my master bedroom is what I call, “My tiny kitchen”. My Insignia Microwave fits perfectly on top of my Hisense little refrigerator (has a separate freezer).. I also have a collection of tiny appliances (Dash).

I love this microwave! It’s reasonably priced, so cute, and works as expected! I have this in an office and not a home setting, so it works perfectly for my needs. I would highly recommend!

What a cute microwave! Love the retro look and it’s the perfect size for a small kitchen.

Works great my son love it. Perfect match with a fridge. Small and compact perfect for a small space. Vintage style but easy to use.

The most convenient little piece of equipment for a single family. Very functional to use. Very attractive.

I purchased this small microwave when my over the range micro needed to be replaced. It is absolutely excellent and reliable for what it does. It heats coffee & soup, and small frozen meals. It occupies very little space. Now that my new over the range has arrived, I have moved it to the pantry. Would also be perfect in a dorm.

The retro microwave blends vintage charm with modern convenience. Its stylish design adds a pop of color to the kitchen while delivering reliable heating and defrosting performance. A fun kitchen essential!

Just the right size and easy to use also it adds color

perfect little retro microwave. absolutely love this shade of green looks rather high end on a budget