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GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Black Stainless Steel

Model: GCST16S1WTS
SKU: 6594162
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Customers are saying

Customers admire the overall performance and ease of use of this GE appliance, which many users find to be a reliable and intuitive addition to their kitchen. While the size, power, and quiet operation are frequently praised, some users have noted minor frustrations regarding the lack of backlighting on the controls and the specific sequence required to open the door. Additionally, a small number of customers have expressed concerns regarding heat dissipation and inconsistent cooking results. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its functional design and helpful features.

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Specifications

  • Color Finish
    Black stainless steel
    Product Height
    12 7/8 inches
    Product Width
    21 3/4 inches
    Product Depth
    17 3/4 inches
    App Compatible
    No
    Microwave Type
    Countertop
    Turntable Diameter
    13 5/8 inches

Features

  • 1.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity

    1150 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure)

  • Sensor Cooking Controls

    Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results.

  • Weight and Time Defrost

    Simply enter the weight of the food, and the oven automatically sets the optimal defrosting time and power level or set your desired time for defrosting.

  • Turntable

    Rotates food throughout the cycle.

  • Two-Step Child Lock

    This mandatory feature helps prevent unintended use by younger family members, with the option to deactivate it if not needed.

  • Instant On Controls

    One-touch instant operation.

  • Control Lockout

    Helps prevent accidental activation.

  • "Add 30 Seconds" Button

    Increases cooking times with one touch.

  • Timer On/Off

    Minute timer helps keep you on track.

Time/Weight Defrost [0:32]
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers admire the overall performance and ease of use of this GE appliance, which many users find to be a reliable and intuitive addition to their kitchen. While the size, power, and quiet operation are frequently praised, some users have noted minor frustrations regarding the lack of backlighting on the controls and the specific sequence required to open the door. Additionally, a small number of customers have expressed concerns regarding heat dissipation and inconsistent cooking results. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its functional design and helpful features.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Overall Performance (147)
  • Ease of Use (68)
  • Size (58)
  • Power (35)
  • Noise Level (21)
  • Visibility (9)
  • Control Scheme (5)
  • Cooking Performance (4)
  • Heat Dissipation (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great! Popcorn perfect!

    This microwave was an upgrade from a dead unit from 1996 (they still made stuff to last back then). It is less than a third of the weight of our previous one, but still takes up about the same space. I already like the fact that we get more even heating of food, popcorn stops automatically with no burning and very few non-popped kernels. Given how light it is, it can be easily slid on the countertop, which might be troublesome for some locations. Ours is back in a corner on the counter, so that isn't an issue. I would say that the controls on the black/stainless unit are a little hard to read and they are not backlit. This can make seeing the words on the buttons a little harder. Overall, this was a great value.

    This review is from GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Stainless Steel

    Posted by JoshM

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good useful counter microwave.

    Powerful and very functional. Has everything needed for the kithen.

    This review is from GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Stainless Steel

    Posted by RobertS

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Fit for Whirlpool 1.6 Cu built in

    Overall, the microwave works quite well. Food doesn’t come out scorching hot as our last one did which is nice. It’s powerful but not overkill. Popcorn using the built in sensor alway comes out perfect and not burnt. The only two caveats are the door won’t open unless you hit the cancel or pause button which takes some getting used to. I’m detracting one star for that funky user experience. May be safer for children but we never had an issue with raising 4 kids. Secondly, this is more of a preference, but the light green readout is a bit dim and contrasts with the other appliances that have a blue tone. Great microwave! Just be prepared to hit an additional button before pushing the door open button!

    This review is from GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Stainless Steel

    Posted by EHRIENM

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1.6 cf microwave

    This microwave just fit in the custom made cabinet that held an older Kitchen Aid microwave. It looks fantastic and works perfectly. I would highly recommend this microwave

    This review is from GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Stainless Steel

    Posted by Texas

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good purchase

    This 1150 watt microwave is preforming well. The features on it are great and setting the power level for defrosting is a snap.

    This review is from GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Stainless Steel

    Posted by LarryK

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Pros for GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Black Stainless Steel
Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Size, Power, Noise LevelOverall Performance, Size, Ease of Use, Noise Level, CapacityOverall Performance, Ease of Use, Size, Noise Level, PowerOverall Performance, Noise Level, Ease of Use, Size, Power
Cons for GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Defrost - Black Stainless Steel
Visibility, Control Scheme, Cooking Performance, Heat DissipationThere were no cons for this product—Button Layout, Child Lock, Fingerprint Resistance, SmellTurntable Functionality

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Questions & Answers

  • Does the microwave use sensor cooking?

    Yes, this microwave uses sensor cooking controls.

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  • What is the wattage of this microwave?

    The wattage of this microwave is 1150 watts.

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  • Is the turntable removable in this microwave?

    Yes, the turntable is removable in this microwave.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Are there sensor cooking controls in this microwave?

    Yes, sensor cooking controls are available in this microwave.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the wattage of this countertop microwave?

    The wattage of this countertop microwave is 1150 watts.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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