Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GCST11N1WSS
- SKU:
- 6580727
Rating by feature
- Performance
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Cook Settings
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the overall performance, size, and ease of use of the 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave. Many appreciate its quiet operation, power, design, and reasonable price. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the door mechanism, control panel, and heating performance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Microwave
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hate the fact that you need to press lock to be able to remove the food ! Also makes a lot of noise when in use !
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thanks for reaching out to us. You can disable the Child Resistant Door Operation if you should chose to do so. 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 shorts beeps and the display will flash "UnLo" to confirm the default condition has been updated successfully. You will no longer need to press Clear/Off to open the door at the end of a cooking cycle. -Vikki@GEAppliances
- Cons mentioned:Heating
Stopped working in 2 months
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just 2 months and stopped working. The outside gets very hot and not heating the food inside. Very disappointing to see GE product fail so quick. DO NOT BUY
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thanks for letting us know what happened. We recommend you take advantage of the one year GE Appliances microwave oven limited warranty by calling GE Appliances Services at: 1-800 432-2737.
Rust in less than a year
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Rust in less than a year. It does its job for almost a year then it started to rust. Last purchased on Aug 2024. It's not even Aug 2025 and there's rust.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are sorry to hear that rust is forming on your unit and would like to look into this further. Could you please send us a PM/DM on any of our social media pages and please reference this review? Dianna@GE Appliances
Noisy
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This microwave makes loud noise when opening and closing. I also don't like the feature of unlocking the microwave first once it stopped instead of being able to open right away. After 2 months of using it, there are no under identified issues with this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .If you find that your microwave door closes loudly or is harder to close than your previous model, the difference in the door noise is due to a firmer spring in the door latch; this is a normal condition for the microwave. You can lift up on the latch to feel the tension. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
Extremely disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My GE microwave that I had for four years had to be replaced. I have always had GE microwaves and I wanted the same one since it was the perfect size for my counter. We brought it home and couldn’t believe how cheap it’s made now. To the point that it’s a safety hazard because the entire microwave slides when it’s opened. The top of the microwave is basically a piece of tin that bounces when touched. We returned it and purchased a Sharp microwave. I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Your feedback is important, and we do appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. -Vikki@GEAppliances
Fer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very noise Difficult to use........................
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are sorry to hear your microwave is loud. We recommend making sure your turntable is seated properly and not loose and causing the noise. We recommend reviewing the manual for tips on how to use your microwave. If you are cooking for a short period of time and just reheating, you may want to press the 30 second button several times. This makes it very quick and does a great job. It is our hope the more you use the microwave the more you will like it.
SON
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.THIS IS STORE IN LAFAYETTE, LA IS VERY DISRESPECTFUL AND VERY PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATORY JUST BY THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN OR IFYOU LOOK LIKE ANOTHER COUNTRY
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are saddened to hear this and encourage you to call Best Buy directly at 1-888-237-8289. -Vikki@GEAppliances
Not what I expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Functional but carousel seems to be struggling. Safety lock is a PIA. Definitely not an upgrade from their previous model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We appreciate you sharing your feedback, that we'll be sure to forward to our review team. Thanks for choosing GE Appliances for your home. -Don@GEAppliances
NOISY
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.VERY NOISY VIBRATING SOUND COME FROM UNIT I WOU;D NOT RECCOMEND
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .It's normal to hear some sounds from your microwave during operation. Please take a moment to review the support article on the GE Appliances website titled: "Microwave - Arcing or Making Sounds." If you believe the noise you're hearing is abnormal, we recommend you take advantage of the one year limited warranty by calling us at: 1-800 432-2737. -Don@GEAppliances
- Cons mentioned:Heating
Bad choice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Low quality, very loud and slow to heat food. Also smaller than I thought it would be.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thanks for the feedback about the performance of the microwave. If you believe the noise you're hearing is abnormal, we recommend you take advantage of the one year limited warranty by calling us at: 1-800 432-2737. -Don@GEAppliances
- Pros mentioned:Size
Microwave
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not enough wattage. The size is what I was looking for but the wattage is not enough.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Your feedback is vital to our continued success and we do appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. -Vikki@GEAppliances
Avoid at all cost
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thank God my store has excellent managers. The MIcrowave worked for four months and then started making phantom noises from the rotating wheel. After sending it to the Best Buy service center, and the problem still hadn't been resolved, the store manager (Arthor) decided to replace it instead of making me deal with the manufacturer. That's old-school first-class service. I wouldn't recommend buying this microwave.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .While we're disappointed in the trouble you've had with this microwave model making odd noises, we're happy to know it has been replaced. We're confident the replacement will work properly and serve you well for years to come. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, don't' hesitate to reach out. We're always around to help. - Julia@GEAppliances
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a Christmas gift for my son. Plugged it in does not turn on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We recommend unplugging the microwave for 30 minutes and plugging it back in. If the unit still won't turn on, please call the Best Buy team directly at 800-433-5887. If further assistance is needed, please call 1-833-426-3393 for next steps.
- Cons mentioned:Heating
terrible
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.3 weeks in and clock hast worked once, numerous times food is ice cold after few minutes , don’t buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We're sorry that this has been your experience with your microwave. We know how important it is to get this resolved. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of your one-year warranty by calling 833-426-339.
Don't buy!!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn't work. Never worked straight out of the box (was replacing a similar microwave; this one wouldn't heat and the top buttons wouldn't press). The Best Buy 2-week return policy is so awful that by the time we figured out it didn't work it was too late to return it. Would think twice before buying this, and if you still want it, don't get it from Best Buy.
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||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.not good , loud vibrating sound , weak power, buttons stink
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Your feedback is important, and we do appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. -Vikki@GEAppliances
Not the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Although I like this, it does not warm the food fast enough, the door with the lock is annoying
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback. We do take suggestions and feedback seriously and will take what you mentioned into consideration moving forward as we are always looking for ways we can improve and make upgrades to our future units. Dianna@GE Appliances
Damage item on brand new box
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has been the worst experience I've had so far. When I picked up the microwave, the box appeared to be damaged, but the employee assured me that it was brand new. However, when it is opened two weeks later, there is a large warp on both the side and the top of the microwave. Since it was a gift, it was extremely embarrassing when the recipient pointed out the warp.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We're sorry to hear about the trouble you had with this microwave. We encourage you to reach out to BestBuy directly, by calling your local store, for further assistance. They are best equipped in this situation. We truly apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment. - Julia@GEAppliances
Unsatisfied
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought it new out the box. It makes a loud whining noise when heating up food.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We'd like to address any issue you're having with sound. We have information regarding sounds you may hear from the microwave in articles on our GE Appliances website, titled "Microwave - Normal Operational Characteristics" and "Microwave - Arcing or Making Sounds"; those can be viewed when you look up the titles and click the Support tab. Among other expected sounds, you may hear thumping, humming, etc. If you're concerned the sound you're hearing isn't normal, we recommend getting in touch with our warranty team using the information on page 15 of the manual. The manual can be viewed on the Best Buy product page when you click the Features section and scroll to the bottom.
Food still cold/undercooked
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looks great but leaves food an undercooked. When following directions on food package, you may add another 20% to the cooking time. May consider returning,
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are sorry to hear you are having this issue with your new microwave. This model has 950 Watts, so as long as your power level is set to 10 it should be heating up your food completely. Please review page 8 in the manual regarding your power level settings.