Customers have good things to say about the ease of use, installation, and performance of this 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave. Many appreciate its size, price, and the various features it offers, along with its attractive appearance and quiet operation. However, some customers have noted concerns about the door's sturdiness and the control panel's ease of use and susceptibility to scratches. A few also mentioned issues with fingerprint smudging and the microwave's light.
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Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very happy with this new 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 great microwave. I love the new size because it fits the space perfectly. it is quiet and efficient.
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So far this microwave has been great. Its quiet, looks great, easy to clean, and works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Microwave
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I needed a quick replacement for one that went bad. This was very easy to install and works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A decent replacement microwave
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Considering I paid less than $300 for this, it's very good. I don't need it to do a ton of things, but it's very easy to work with and came completely "pre-loaded" with settings for a variety of items. So far, it's doing just fine. When you select the Express Cook option, it does seem like it's taking a little bit of time for the brain to kick in to figure out wht it's doing. It sorta freaks me out because I keep wondering if it's going to crash and burn. Brains are touchy you know!!
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GE makes a great product works well. Easy to use and clean.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE worth the price
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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Works great
Color is fabulous, tired of stainless steel
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works but Issues with Mounting Hardware
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I purchased the GE microwave because I thought it would fit in the space left by my prior GE microwave. While the dimensions are as advertised the actual mounting hardware has changed from prior models both for the wall mount and overhead hole locations. This made installation challenging. Otherwise the microwave works as advertised and will probably last for 8 years as this seems to be the life span of these microwaves.
We are glad to hear your microwave is working well and heating your foods well. The door has two (2) safety interlock switches, and one (1) monitor switch. It is normal to have a small amount of play to the door (up or down) approximately 1/8", especially on over-the-range models. 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.
Cons mentioned:
Control panel
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Plastic front finish scratched out of the box
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Bought this microwave to replace a GE microwave I have had for sixteen years. Installed easily. Bought the black finish to match my other appliances. Took protective front sticky plastic off and found scratches/abrasive marks directly next to the GE logo/badge. Beyond frustrated, all I see are these scratches/abrasions. The units I replaced was also a black plastic finish and over its life did not show scratches like this. The control pad section to the right of the door is also loose so when I press a button it moves slightly and squeaks, there is no way to tighten it. Very disappointed with the out of the box deliverable.
Hi - We regret to hear about the issues you are having with your new microwave and not only understand your frustration and disappointment, we apologize as well. We recommend calling GE service at 1-800-432-2737 to schedule an appointment to have this unit checked under the warranty. We are confident GE service will be able to remedy these issues for you. Kind regards - Vikki@GEA
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Fingerprint resistance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice
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This microwave was easy to install. The only drawback is that it shows fingerprints easily. Works great. No complaints.
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I've been waiting a while to find a good deal to upgrade to an over the range microwave from my countertop microwave and Best Buy had this on sale for $213 which was a great deal compared to what over the range sensor cooking microwaves usually sell for. I did change the fan to the re-circulation direction which was very simple to do. I'm very happy with the microwave so far.
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Easy Installation but GE changed mounting bracket design. Originally purchased to replace older GE thinking mounting was same. Works great, all works as advertised. Best Buy obtained this unit 2 weeks faster than big box stores could in a large metro market.
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It performs very well. Good value and easy to operate.
Service was totally unacceptable. The product was delivered but not installed as I had contracted. Several phone calls but no results.I had to install it with the assistance of my brother.
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The oven works fine as did the last GE microwave. It's not the engineers who are the problem. First problem: the oven uses two incandescent bulbs for the cooktop light. EACH COSTS $24 TO REPLACE. We've had our oven a year and a half and one just died, so they don't last long. In 2020 LEDs should have been used of course, but clearly GE decided to go for cash flow... from YOU :)
(There are no "generics" for this bulb).
Second problem: in anything but bright light the keypad is illegible. In fact in low light you can hardly tell it has writing on it. Bring a flashlight or candle.
Third problem: The user interface is awkward: the buttons are not logically laid out. However I notice GE has changed that since we bought the oven, so maybe that's better now.
So GE: residual income = lousy review. It's a trade off.
Hello bulbscost24, we are sincerely sorry you have not been pleased with the features and functionality of your microwave. We understand how purchasing replacement parts would be frustrating, along with the other issues you discussed. The type and part number for the bulbs are as follows: 125V, 30W; WB36X10328. If you are having difficulty locating these bulbs, we recommend you check out our website. If you would like to reach out to us about your issues with this microwave further, please don’t hesitate to do so via the “Contact Us” link on our website. Thanks for choosing GE Appliances! -Chris@GEA