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.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It fit the bill for what we wanted
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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my old microwave broke down right before thanksgiving it was a 1800 watt tried to find one just as powerful with no luck without going commercial which was not in the budget also wanted one that was the right size for what we wanted to cook in it and fit the spot we had to put it this one fit that spot and cooks just as good as the old one did with less wattage and has more features than the old one
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No complaints. Works great. Powerful and accommodating for entire plates or containers of restaurant leftovers. Looks good with both my stainless and black appliances. Door lock feature is nice to keep the kids from grabbing hot items from the microwave.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Just got this yesterday. So far only complaint is the feet are very cheap and hard plastic. They allow the microwave to slide very easy all over the counter. To me it’s a big deal, as you cannot even push the door button unless it is pushed up against the wall to keep it from sliding. Thankfully I was able to 3D print some soft griping replacement feet (TPU) that firmly hold it in place on the counter now.
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Works amazing, reheats up food instantly. Quiet, efficient, and powerful! Does not get stains quickly on the outside and very easy to clean on the inside. Also has a locking method so if it’s in a place where little kids can access/reach they can’t open it until it’s unlocked. Instruction manual explains everything this microwave is equipped with
Condensation inside your microwave, or on or around the outside of the microwave door is normal when cooking certain foods; it's especially prevalent when cooking foods with a high moisture content for an extended period of time. If minimal moisture is noticed between the glass of the door, allow the door to remain open for approximately fifteen minutes to accelerate the dissipation of the moisture. If the moisture does not evaporate in a reasonable amount of time, we recommend recommend taking advantage of the one year limited by calling us at: 1-800-432-2737. -Don@GEAppliances
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Decent microwave, best buy lied about condition
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Microwave is fine enough, but this was "open box excellent" and is banged up something fierce. Best buy wouldn't do anything about it and gave me the option to ship it back or keep it. Closest drop off location for return was 55 miles away. Lame.
We’re happy to hear that your microwave is working well. -- To best address your purchasing concern, please each out to Best Buy support by calling 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) or by visiting the Support Center at the Best Buy website. They can either address your concern or direct you to your local store for further assistance. Lauren@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE 1.6 Cu Ft Microwave
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This microwave is very easy to use with the express cook. It heated the food fast and fairly even. Overall, the microwave works great without any issue so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Made in America simple
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
GE 1.6 microwave, I was shopping for a second microwave as our other microwave over our stove is much higher than expected,so I cannot handle liquids or boiling water safely. Who knew that would be possible. So we purchased this GR microwave, and we only buy American made products and GE is the best, somehow they manage to produce exceptional appliances at affordable prices and I will buy a GE appliance over kitchen aid. I had a brand new kitchen and bought kitchen for all. It did not do the simple things as I expected, so I sold them all and replaced with GE, I hope they remain affordable and keep improving as new technology advances. THANK YOU GE
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great microwave. Just a couple of annoying things. The "buttons" do not light and are VERY hard to read unless you shine a light directly on them. The other thing is the reheat feature. When you use it, you have to select "1" or "2" and then the window with the numbers is just a dash going in circles. No idea what "1" and "2" are doing. Can't find that information anywhere. Both options are way too long, or high power, as the food is dried out and too done to eat. So, I guess just don't use that option. When we want to reheat, we just use cook time of whatever length and power 6. Oh, and the popcorn button actually does a great job. That's a first for us. It is a good size so fits most dishes and platters that we have which is nice too. Overall a good machine, just a couple quirks.
Thank you for your feedback on this model. User experiences with our products matter to us, so we appreciate you taking the time to share. -Vikki@GEAppliances
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Large, quiet and well-powered microwave
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Good sized microwave that looks pretty good, is fairly quiet and powerful with over 1000 watts. Fairly new purchase but in the future a back-lit keypad would be very helpful. If microwave in a darker location it's difficult to read the display. Also makes a beeping noise like it's finished when you open the door mid-cycle
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This is a solid microwave that had easy to navigate buttons and has simple instructions. There are good presets and instructions are simple. The only thing to keep in mind is that after the timer or food is done you have to hit the unlock button before pressing the open door.
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So far I am pleased with this model of microwave. The past 2 years I had to return 3 because the turntable motor kept burning out. They apparently did some upgrades and this one seems to be working great.