GE - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Slate

I purchased to replace a black GE microwave. I have had no issues with that so I made sure I purchased another. This one is actually more quiet than the previous. Installation I had to drill another hole for the power wire. I assumed that it would be in the same place but I wasn't. But the vent was so that was great. I installed it alone.

I love this microwave. I wanted stainless steel and I was replacing a black GE microwave. I had great experiences with that one so I bought this one. It's actually quieter. Buttons are easy to touch and get the options you want. I definitely recommend it

This microwave is better than anticipated. It is very quiet and cooks quickly. It looks good and the controls are easy to use. The night light on a timer is an interesting surprise.

did a lot of shopping around, great buy. Best Buy had the best prices around. The microwave works well and easy to install. I replaced a whirlpool and had to drill different holes but wasn't painful. Wish the door closed a little quieter and opened with less effort, but can't complain for the price. It also looks great

It is a decent looking microwave. GE products are very reliable. It matches my black appliances.

This is a good standard microwave at a good price. Looks good, runs quiet. Sensor cooking was ok. Tried it on a baked potato and it wasn't quite done but that feature is not a big deal to me. I did the installation myself in about 2.5 hours (my wife helped me hold it). Directions were good. It did help that my previous microwave had identical dimensions for the screw holes and power plug on top. Based on my experience so far the controls are pretty intuitive.

I had this shipped and installed it myself. It worked fine and I liked it overall until it just one day about 6 months after purchase. I'm 90% sure it was a failure of the printed circuit board, but since there were no GE approved repair people in Alaska the only choice I had was to destroy it and order a new one. While testing things, which I strongly discourage novices from doing because there is enough voltage inside to kill you EVEN WHEN UNPLUGGED, I found it interesting that almost all if not all, of the electronic components were Samsung. In fact, I think the only GE part was the emblem and the Serial Number Sticker. GE paid me back what I had paid, ordered, received, installed a new one of the exact same model. I was disappointed at how much wear and tear there seemed to be on the shipping box. Looked like it had been around the world. Upon opening it, and it was sealed and stapled, I found the Styrofoam was all broken up - that's a bad sign. Then after installing it as I was taking off the plastic film that protects it from scratches etc., I found that part of the film was stuck inside the opening to the electronics where the clock and circuit board are located. To me that means at some point someone accessed that area after production. Why? It should be brand new, but I question that. I should also say that when I first ordered this I was told it was out of stock and would be shipped on the 19th. Then a couple days later they said it shipped on the 12th. Did Best Buy 'find' this box somewhere and sell it to me? Not very happy, but it does work. It works after I cleaned out some Styrofoam from one of the wheels that was making the turntable start and stop. I'll post back if this fails.

If you like the modern look of Stainless Steel, but don't like the way it shows fingerprints, this GE product line in a steel grey with chrome highlights is a great alternative. This microwave is roomy, has all the more important features, and is very reasonably priced, too.