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

Model:
JES1657SMSS
SKU:
6237753
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2869 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Cook Settings

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave's size, ease of use, and heating speed. Many appreciate its good value and quiet operation, along with the overall performance. However, some users experienced issues with the turntable's smooth rotation and the door's functionality. A few also noted minor inconveniences with the timer.

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  • GE - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Product. Got a good deal @ best buy during Thanksgiving.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    Everything was great as always Staff is always friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Replacement for warranty

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

    We will see last unit same model handle broke. Warranty replaced with same model

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • GE Microwave

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

    Very Good. Thank you very much. Good Microwave!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • perfect popcorn, easy to use.

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

    Excellent cooking experience for everything from frozen dinners to home cooked meals.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Powerful microwave.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just wish it had a pull handle door. Other than that, it’s great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Microwave

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

    Thanks excellent quality excellent price……………………..

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • best microwave

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

    works great,cooks pefectly food comes out as expected no need to add additional time

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well-built pleasing to the eye perfect size fits in any environment

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good

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

    Does what it’s supposed to do. A nice looking microwave

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great gift

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

    Great microwave- gift for our kids - very happy with it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Questionable purchase

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

    Really liked it. Easy to use. But quit working in less than a year. Disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Very good quality . Easy to use

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

    I’m very pleased with my purchase. Very good quality microwave.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great, looks great

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

    Does everything it's supposed do, easy to work. excellent keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    GE Microwave

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This microwave has a few more features than the one we replaced. It is able to have normal size dinner plates put in it, without any problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent countertop micro

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

    Excellent countertop microwave, love the quick time setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great microwave for the money!

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

    A great item to have around the home or office. Great looks also.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • GE Quality Downgraded

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

    Bought this GE to replace same model under Kenmore label. It's nothng like the quality. It makes a odd vibration noise when in use. Not sure if I'm going to return yet. Had two wks only.8/29/20

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Just ok

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

    This is going in a cabinet space, The legs on the unit are actually tall so you see a big gap in the whole at the bottom of the unit. The ease of function is not like the last GE micro I had. Its just ok for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    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.

    This is a replacement for same GE microwave which was reliable and settings easy to use. Like it so much would not want to try another brand

    I would recommend this to a friend
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