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

Model:
GCST16S1WTS
SKU:
6594162
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $253.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 210 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Cook Settings

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's great. I love it. It's fast easy to use and makes cooking much easier.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice Microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality. We have a built in microwave with a trim package and this fit in nicely.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 100% Satisfied

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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, we was looking for a mid size microwave to fit in our kitchen. We love it.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product at a great price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Surprised my parents for Christmas with this new microwave. They love it so much and it did not break that bank!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Standout

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My favorite and family members love it so much good

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Buy for the save

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great product….my daughter and granddaughters were in a mess when their microwave but thanks to Best Buy problem solved

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    Great microwave. Looks good too. Perfect size for my needs

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    good functionality with attractive look-would recommend

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • GREAT !!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    LOVE IT! It is EXACTLY what I wanted and then some.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We are very pleased with this Microwave. It is just the right size for us.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Big and Great quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice. Great price and quality. Wonderful size. So thankful!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Purchaser

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It serves the purpose very well and nicely..I recommend it

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid microwave. Easy to operate, clear instructions.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're so glad to hear you're happy with your microwave, and have found it to be easy to operate with clear instructions. We always want to provide a great experience for our consumers, and we're confident the microwave will continue to work well for you for a long time to come. Enjoy! -Sarah@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a great appliance. Very lightweight & has many functions

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Panasonic

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have it for almost a year and not started not too work it automatically shut off is less than 2 -3 seconds warm up time.

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're truly sorry to hear you're having trouble with your microwave, and we apologize for the disappointment. Please reach out to our Bodewell service team by calling 833-426-3393 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET; Saturday – Sunday: Closed). We're confident they'll be able to assist you further. - Julia@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Moonlighting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent microwave. Poorly lit control panel. Extremely difficult to see (Use flashlight). Unalbe to increase brightness

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are happy that this microwave is operating as designed. Your feedback is extremely important to us. We will pass these comments regarding the control panel along to our product team to review. GE_Appliances

  • Good product.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great deal on a good microwave. Works great. Looks great.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my microwave. it was the best thing I could have chosen from Best Buy.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband picked this one out and brought it home for me! It’s be a really nice microwave. And no issues

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with my purchase. The safety feature to open the door is great!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're thrilled to hear that you're very happy with your microwave! Be sure to take advantage of the Express Cook feature. Express Cook s a quick way to set cooking time from 1-6 minutes. Thanks for being part of the GE Appliances family! -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

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