Customers value the overall performance and generous size of the 2.0 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave. Many appreciate its powerful cooking capabilities and ease of use. Some customers have noted the microwave operates with less noise, while a few others mentioned concerns about the door operation.
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Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Replacement for Old Models and Easy to Install
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This model GCST20S1WSS is nearly identical to a 2010 model JEB 1860SM1SS, which I just replaced using the existing trim. The term “countertop” means it could be used on the counter or placed in an opening above the oven as I did. Open the oven door and unscrew the four pan screws holding the trim, remove and set aside. Remove the screws holding the bottom inner trim mounting frame from the cabinet opening edge. With a helper, slide the old oven out, unplug it from the 110 outlet at the rear of the cabinet. Important. Before inserting the new, you must unlock the child proof oven door using the thumb screw on the right side and permanently unlock it per the instructions by turning the thumb screw with a Phillips head. Slide in the new unlocked oven and reinstall the trim.
We appreciate you leaving your feedback with us. Please know that this microwave is countertop installation only. Installing it above your range is not recommended, as it will void your warranty. We also don't recommend altering the trim or door of your unit.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Large size microwave for family of five
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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Great size for my kitchen and family of 5. I was confused whether to buy 1.5 versus 2 ft. I am very happy with my choice. It fits perfectly well on my kitchen island. It does not come with choices of colors as far as I know. Indian match exactly with the color of my refrigerator.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and are glad you chose a GE Appliance unit for your home! This unit does come in black and white and well for the color options. We are happy to hear yours is fitting perfectly in your space and think you'll be impressed with its features for a very long time! Dianna@GEAppliances
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Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Microwave Ive Owned
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While it was a little bigger than I planned (thats on me for not using a tape measure), this thing pumps out power and cooks my food with consistency. Previously, I had to adjust or outright abandon some deep frozen foods because the previous wasnt powerful enough. This is also large enough to accommodate my much larger, American-sized plates (we do love our food here). My tenants also grew to love it and it was a much more economical option that doing new wiring for an over the range version. Absolutely worth buying preowned.
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I got this to replace older microwave. The old microwave was a beast and didn’t play well with others. This microwave has a large cooking area and just enough technical controls that don’t overwhelm the cook.
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This fits perfectly into our cutout space for our old built-in microwave. In fact, this GE model was the only microwave available with these dimensions. The functions are typical and easy to use. GE is always a reliable brand for my family.
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Easy purchase. The store rep looked up my model number. Ordered the exact same microwave. Fits perfectly into my existing frame. Delivered on time. Excellent service.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Simple, affordable, beautiful looking appliance. Hope this one lasts 15 years like my old one. Love the size, power & features versus the cost. Open/close handle needs some work, makes a tinny noise. The whole unit is a little louder than my old one, possibly because of the size & its location withing a base cabinet, but I can live with that. Purchased the 4 year extended warranty & hope I don't need it. Came nicely boxed without gouges on the box. Stainless steel outside & white powder coated inside is just what I wanted. The cons: very noisy & no feature to shut off turntable when cooking a casserole. Easy set up & very easy registration.
Thank you for your continued loyalty to GE Appliances and for choosing us again for your home! We're happy to hear that the size, power, and features of your new appliance meet your needs, and we appreciate your thoughtful feedback on areas where we can improve the design. Your input is valuable as we continue to enhance our products. Lauren@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I'm Sticking With GE!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Love GE! There are 3 main things that I love about this GE microwave that replaced a similar LG model that quit working after about 2 years. 1) The LG had an annoying tune that played every time it finished its cycle. With the touch of one button, I can mute the sound on this one. LG had a rather complicated way to handle that and it had to be reset every time our electrical power was interrupted. 2) The design matches my GE profile stove which it sits near and it is slightly smaller than the LG which is helpful since this is on a shelf over the counter. Still has as much inside space as the other one. 3) Best of all--it is white inside, rather than a darker gray so I can once again see what is happening in there when the microwave is running. It also feels more solid, I love the one-touch quick starts for 1-6 minutes and didn't even realize how much stress the old one added to my work until this one replaced it. (I have a bed & breakfast and use it every day for melting, heating, etc.)
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Purchased this GE 2 Cubic Ft Microwave from Best Buy after our old one stopped working. The instructions that came with it were clear. It fit perfectly in the spot where the old one was. After removing the packing material, I plugged it in, setup the clock and viola it started working immediately. Interestingly, I placed the old one on Free Cycle and the person who picked it up, an engineer, was able to fix his old one using the control panel from the one I had.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great replacement
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Been working like a champ. It replaced a beloved Magic Chef microwave from 20 years ago. Hated to lose that one, but SO HAAPY this one has a larger capacity and easy to use. I still have not reviewed the entire guide to decipher settings, but looks similar to most option settings. Most of my use is heating up coffee or small food portions.
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Was in the market for a full size countertop microwave and this model fit my needs perfectly. A lot more powerful than my prior one and I like all of the features, which I am slowly learning how to use.
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Love it! Replaced the same one I had for years and it fit in it's spot (in the wall) without having to make any changes. Can't beat the price compared to other in wall units. With the trim kit, it blends perfectly with my GE double oven just below it. As a microwave, it's spacious and does everything we need it to do.
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Has been running perfectly from day of purchase little over 2 months.
Easy to use and kids have no
issues with figuring out how to use it.. Did disable child lock via the little turn button on the side, that was annoying but might be helpful with super young kids.
Like the large size compared to our old one.
We're glad to hear your microwave has been working smoothly and that your family finds it easy to use! The spacious interior sounds like a great upgrade, and it's good to know you were able to adjust the child lock feature to suit your needs. Thanks for being a part of the GE Appliances Family! Lauren@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Microwave- Good Value for the Money
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We purchased this microwave after ours finally quit. We had a GE Microwave before and liked it. The size is good as a 9x13 pan can be used in it without the turntable but the turntable also can handle large plates. Like the fact that you can use a timer as you also can use the microwave to heat up items.
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I hunted for this specific microwave via google lens. An older version of this microwave was used for a customized built in just before i bought my house. It quit working and i was wanting the samw microwave because of the custom fit. I don't know if this review favors the microwave itself or the convenience of google lens! The microwave does the job, looks nice, and the predecessor lasted 10+ years before. I think the old one was damaged by my husband unintentionally.
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Have only had for a few weeks, but works great, attractive front and I especially like how the back has a curved wall in the corners which makes it much easier to clean. Great idea.
Easy to cancel the lock on the door with the button on the side if you do not need it. Easy panel choices, has everything I need.
Congratulations on your new microwave! It's good to hear it has everything you needed. This unit is simple to use and gets the job done. We hope you will enjoy it for many years to come!