Customers praise the 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Charcoal Filter for its ease of use, affordability, and straightforward installation. Many appreciate its size and performance, along with its quiet operation and attractive appearance. However, some customers have noted issues with the door, control panel display, and keypad illumination. Overall, the microwave receives positive feedback for its functionality and value.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great microwave
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great microwave which best buy had in stock!
had trouble finding this replacement, happy best buy had it!
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This is a very nice and well made micriwave. I did believe that I would be able to install it myself, but after much time and not able to remove tbe one I was replacing, I had to call and pay over 3 figures fir installation. Two men cane and removed the old one, installed the new one in less than 10 minutes. Plus exyta $120 for install.They were very nice, however that made the pretty new mocrowave cost a lot more that expected when I initially bought it.
Best Buy should advise perspective buyers that installation you pay a is a lot extra for 10 minutes of work, its required.
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The only con I really have about this is the template being somewhat difficult to get laid out correctly on the bottom of the cabinet. I had to drill holes 3 times even after measuring using the template.
Pros - this is a much quieter microwave than I expected to get for the price. Works very well so far. Very easy to use as well.
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The microwave is really good and very easy to use and has many options that make it convenient. It’s neat and is a perfect fit in the existing space. Price was right and the install was perfect.
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In-store on 08/06/23, we ordered the GE 1.6 cu. ft. over-the-range stainless steel microwave. On 08/10/23, Best Buy installers came and installed the microwave, but, when we went in the kitchen to look at it (before they left), we saw that they had installed a white microwave! The installers communicated with Best Buy and verified that we ordered the stainless steel one. Since it was their error, they left the white one that they had installed, but we had to wait until 08/28/23 to get a stainless steel one installed.
As for the microwave, the buttons on the white one were very hard to push. We thought it might be a fluke, but the buttons on the stainless steel one are also extremely difficult to push, even after 3 months of use. Also, the "Timer" button and the "Cook Time" button are right beside each other (the "Cook Time" button is right above the "Timer" button). That is extremely annoying, as we all routinely accidentally hit the "Timer" button when intending to hit the "Cook Time" button. Then, it is difficult to get it cleared and hit the right button.
Also, if you heat something and the cycle completes but you don't remove the food, you can't add more time or start heating again unless you open the door (somehow the microwave "believes" the microwave is empty, even though the food you originally put in the microwave is still in it!). That is also rather annoying.
The clear glass plate (that you put the food on to heat) is smaller than in our old microwave- even though the interior of the microwaves seems to be the same size. The bottom of the microwave isn't flat, but, instead, has some indentations on the bottom sides, which I find makes it difficult to clean (you can't easily just wipe out the bottom; crumbs or whatever get down in the indentations and it's harder to wipe those out, since the space is lower than the rest of the microwave).
As for cooking/reheating food... it's a microwave. Nothing unusual/different about it. Overall, we like it fine, though I do really wish it didn't have the issues described above (buttons hard to push; indentations in the microwave 'floor' that gather crumbs, etc.)
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Overall nice microwave. Quiet operation, sleek look. Fan works good and is not overly noisy.. The door opening and closing doesn’t feel quite as sturdy as our old model however not too bad.. Wish the lights underneath had a timer in which you could program what time to turn off each day..
Happy with purchase
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After doing research on CR, and reviews on Best Buy, one of the reasons I purchased this product was that it claimed to have 2 lights for the stove-top (not the typical one bulb), and the online manual confirmed it was two 40-watt incandescent bulbs. However, when it was installed (same product #), I discovered that GE changed that feature to a single 30-watt halogen bulb. Was really not happy about that. But the microwave itself works fine, and other than the above, I'm happy with it. But I feel a bit bamboozled by the take-away.
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Replaced GE 1.6 that was 20 years old. Simple install but the holes have changed for the cabinet mount but all in all very simple. The light and vent are improvements and the power is terrific. Only downside is the lack of an illuminated control panel If you’re a late night snacker, you’ll have to memorize the buttons or reveal yourself in the light.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Installation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product
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It is Very easy to use. Installed easier than our last microwave. The turntable works well. Heats food evenly. Love the surface light. We use it as a night light on low. Stainless surface very easy to clean. Inside of microwave is easy to clean as well. love the preset settings. Matches the other stainless appliances that we have very well.
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I bought this microwave as a replacement for an old GE appliance. The new device looks much better. It is slightly smaller than the old unit. Unfortunately, the wall mount was completely incompatible, so it wasn't just a simple replace.
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No problems with my new GE microwave. It has everything I need and the price was decent. Love all the features. I am still getting used to the keypad. But, I have no real complaints. So far, so good. Special thanks to the installation team!