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10/10/2010

Magic Chef 1100 watt Microwave MCD1611ST Review

Magic Chef 1100 watt Microwave MCD1611STWe needed to replace our SS Samsung microwave after 6 faithful years. Wanted a big SS micro without too many unnecessary buttons, this fit the bill! Bought at HD for 119.00 + tax which was a better deal(about $7) than the $35.00 shipping charged by Amazon, plus we needed it now. This microwave is large, sturdy, and powerful. If you have children the pull handle in my opinion is better because you do not get little finger smudges. It has all the little things, add/deduct time, popcorn time, and defrost. You will not be disappointed in this microwave.

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Product Description:
Magic Chef 1100 watt Microwave MCD1611ST1100 Watts10 Power levels6-Preprogrammed one-touch cooking menusPopcorn, beverage, dinner plate, frozen pizza, frozen & fresh vegetables3 Auto defrost ' meat, poultry, fishKitchen timerChild safety lockDimensions- 23.2Wx13.3Hx18.3D 40.8lbs UPC: 665679002368

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10/03/2010

Magic Chef 1.3cf 1000W S-Steel Microwave ( MCD1311ST ) Review

Magic Chef 1.3cf 1000W S-Steel MicrowaveWe've had ours less than two years and it's already stopped working.Last night it started smelling like plastic parts were burning when we were cooking in it.Before that it would turn off randomly.Power supply was fine, it was the microwave itself.Called their customer service to find out what options existed and the rep I got (after 20 minutes and a transfer) was extremely rude, answered with a monotone and said there was nothing they could do.It literally felt like I was interrupting her from painting her nails or something, that same kind of blase tone.The combination of the short life span of their product and their obvious lack of concern from their customer service guarantees I won't buy another Magic Chef product.

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Product Description:
1.3 cu. ft. Stainless steel outside and inside. 1100W. variable 10 power levels. pre programmed 1 touch cooking, with 6 menu options. Popcorn, beverage, dinner plate, frozen pizza, fresh vegetable, and frozen vegetable. 3 auto defrost for meat, poultry, and fish. Exclusive concave reflex system (C.R.S.) which is an innovative microwave oven design that allows better analysis of the position and density of the food resulting in faster and more efficient cooking than in current microwave ovens. C.R.S. is a new technology aimed at cooking food evenly and quickly by emitting microwaves to all sides of the food. Kitchen timer. Safe child lock features. Auto start function. Fully usable inner cavity. Easy to open door handle. Warranty: 1 year parts and labor 8 years magnetron. Dimensions: 13.5" H. x 22" W. x 18.5" D.

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8/29/2010

Emerson MW8991SB 0.9Cu.Ft. 900 Watt Touch-Control Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel Review

Emerson MW8991SB 0.9Cu.Ft. 900 Watt Touch-Control Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelThe other reviewer is incorrect about the microwave's (in)ability for specific cooking time input.All you have to do is hit the Power Level button first, then the numbers will allow you to input any time you want, 8 seconds or 45 seconds or whatever.I have the same 8992sb that the other reviewer has.

I've had the microwave for 3 months, and for the most part it has worked very well and is very easy to operate.One minor flaw is that the Popcorn button, when pressed once, defaults to settings for a 1.75 oz bag of microwave popcorn.This is the "mini" bag size that isn't very common.Most microwave popcorn comes in a slightly larger bag, and to set for that you have to push the Popcorn button TWICE to get to the correct setting.This is counter-intuitive, as the majority of microwave popcorn on store shelves is the larger size.It took me a few bags of popcorn to figure that out, and I had a LOT of unpopped kernels until I looked back at the manual and then at my box of popcorn to see that the microwave doesn't default to the most common size.But that's minor.

The major flaw with this microwave is WHERE IS THE KITCHEN TIMER?Most new microwaves nowadays have a kitchen timer.The store where I bought this microwave lists that it has a kitchen timer.This site lists that it has a kitchen timer, and this microwave has the exact same button display as mine.The owner's manual does NOT list a kitchen timer.I have pressed every button on the thing, and there is no timer.I tried adjusting the power level from 1 - 10.Power level 1 still turns on power, and there is no Power Level 0.

I used the kitchen timer on my old microwave all the time.When I bought this one, multiple sources listed it having a kitchen timer.But there is no timer.If I had known before I bought this microwave that it had no timer function, I would NOT have bought it.

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Product Description:
Emerson 8991SB uses omni wave cooking system promotes faster and more uniform cooking by using removable glass turntable for complete, even cooking. It has 10 different power levels along with 6 pre-programmed recipes and speedy cook option (30-sec. Intervals steps up to 5 mins. Full power). Emerson 8769B has 12/24-hour clock system and 59-minute, 99-second digital timer and also it has time defrost function. This microwave has Child-safe lock-out feature so it safe to have it in you house regardless of child or not and also this is Ul listed. Eight one touch Settings; Popcorn, Beverage, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Baby Milk, Fresh Vegetable, Dinner plate

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8/20/2010

Sanyo EM-S5595S Mid-Size Stainless Steel Microwave Oven with Built-In Quartz Grill Review

Sanyo EM-S5595S Mid-Size Stainless Steel Microwave Oven with Built-In Quartz GrillI read the review from another buyer and noticed there was no grill. Given the name of the Microwave containing "grill" I however ignored it and bought it anyway as I wanted a grill. There IS NO grill!
I believe this is a mistake from Amazon as it says nothing about grill on the package it arrived in. Since it is almost impossible to change things via Amazon I have kept it and it works fine.

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Product Description:
Stainless Steel appliances are all the rage and this Sanyo mid-size stainless steel microwave is an attractive compliment to any kitchen or room. The Stainless Steel front and handle compliment the contemporary rounded keypad. Simple yet elegant, the keypad design is user friendly and incorporates a two color digital display. A .9 cu.ft. stainless steel interior cavity is strong, durable and easy to clean. Full size dinner plates can be used on the large 12 3/8" glass turntable. 900 Watts of power is strong for the heartiest dishes. Eight direct access menu keys allow quick programming of the most popular foods. If your food is not quite done and time is running out, just press the +30 seconds key to immediately add 30 seconds to your cooking time. Defrosting was never easier than with this unit by programming either by time or weight. Need to time another dish not in the microwave? Use the convenient kitchen timer key. Two distinct beep tones will distinguish the completion of the microwave cooking from other dishes. Program your favorite meals to start with a touch of a button by utilizing the memory key. A child will not be able to activate the microwave when the child lockout feature is activated. A black cabinet wrap completes this strong feature pack.

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8/09/2010

Amana : AMC2206BAS 2.0 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel Review

Amana : AMC2206BAS 2.0 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven - Stainless SteelWe purchased this item from a local appliance store on Feb 19, 2010. The salesperson praised the Whirlpool line over Sharp or GE which they didn't sell.The Whirlpool line has Magic Chef on the low end, then next up is Whirpool and Amana with Maytag their top of the line.He didn't think it was worth the extra $100.00 to buy the Maytag for the little extra quality or features and neither did we.We were replacing our less than three year old Panasonic that had a spin dial and inverter that went out and the parts were as much as a new microwave.

The first one of these microwaves we brought home we got out of the box and the control panel was hanging loose on the front.The holes on the side of the unit looked like they should have screws to hold the control panel in and they were missing. We called the store and took it back for an exchange when we were in that town next.On 2/24/10 we brought the second Amana microwave home.They opened, inspected and tested it before sending it home with us.The panel was a little loose and had no screws in it but we were comfortable using it.

On 3/6/10 the light inside of the microwave went out.We called in and the appliance store sent us out a bulb for free but we have to install it because it wasn't covered under warranty.To even change the bulb you have to have a speciality security screwdriver to open the case (which we happen to have).

3/22/10 - We received the bulb but hadn't installed it yet and went to warm up some breakfast and the microwave was asking us to set the clock.We set the clock, opened the microwave and the screen went dead. When we would open and shut the door the control panel would flash about 6 times but now has stopped even flashing.It was completely dead.We tried plugging it into a different circuit, and plug (along with other items that were plugged in and functioning) and nothing.We have called and will bring it back to the store again and they are going to give us our money toward another one of these which we will NOT buy or another microwave in the store.

Save yourself the hassle we have had and buy another brand. At least we have an appliance store that will take a lemon back.

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Product Description:
Whirlpool Amana 2.0cf Microwave SSAmana 2.0 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Stainless Steel

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8/07/2010

Sharp R-520LW Full Size Countertop Micro Review

Sharp R-520LW Full Size Countertop MicroWe have had microwave for over a month now.No problems yet.We use it on average 5-10 times a day, and it has been easy for everyone to learn how to use.The last one we had was also a Sharp that lasted a very long time.

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Product Description:
The R520LW microwave oven includes nine convenient Smart & Easy® sensor settings and 1200 watts of cooking power. A 16-inch diameter turntable allows for large casserole dishes.

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7/26/2010

Haier MWM11100TB 1.1-Cu.Ft. Microwave, Black Review

Haier MWM11100TB 1.1-Cu.Ft. Microwave, BlackI recently purchased the Haier MWM11100TB 1.1cuft Microwave. I'm am very happy with it but I feel there are too many presets. I keep the manual near the microwave so I can use it to heat food up. Overall a great product.

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Product Description:
Getting dinner from the freezer to the dinner table has never been so quick or easy, thanks to the Weight and Time Defrost feature of the Haier 1. 1 cu. Ft. 1,000-watt Microwave Oven, shown here in white.

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7/17/2010

Sharp R-520KS 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel Review

Sharp R-520KS 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelThis is my 4th Sharp microwave and I'm really happy with this oven. Like others have said, it is loud, but with 1200 watts that really should be expected. It's fast, plenty big, looks great, and easy to clean. One concern is in the door button. This is a stainless steel microwave but the button that opens the door is made of very cheap plastic. It's not been a problem for our family of 2, but a family with more people opening and closing the microwave might want to pay particular attention to how flimsy it is. All in all, though, I certainly recommend this product.

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Product Description:
Sharp R-520KS 1200 Watts Stainless Silver Microwave Oven

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7/15/2010

Sharp R-530ES 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave, Stainless Steel and Black Review

Sharp R-530ES 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave, Stainless Steel and BlackTo Whom It May Concern:
On 3/6/2007 we received a NEW Sharp R-530ES 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave from Sharp Electronics. It is exactly the same as the one we had a problem with.The defective microwave is being sent to their evaluation center to betaken apart and examined. I also enclosed the shattered glass turntable and the towel that caught fire when it touched the glass turntable. The unit has a very bad burn smell inside it. We are pleased with the outcome of this complaint and especially pleased that they will be evaluating the microwave for manufacturing defects.After the incident it was removed and was not used again. We were afraid to use it.
I hope that they will let us know the results of their evaluation. On 3/21/07 I filed a complaint with the BBB against Sharp Electronics and on 3/29/07 they called me and said they were sending us a new unit.On Tuesday, 3/13/2007, my husband put tomato sauce in a PYREX brand clear bowl in the microwave to heat it and set it for 3 minutes. At the end of 1 minute he smelled smoke and it was the microwave!! The glass turntable had heated up so hot that the glass carousel shattered and when he touched it with a kitchen towel , the towel burned and caught fire. The PYREX bowl was cool and the sauce was cold. The house filled with smoke and smelled for 4 days.I was concerned that it was an internal flaw in the unit and others would do the same to other consumers.
I called SHARP immediately and told them what happened and gave them model number and the details of what happened and they said they would get back to me.THEY SAID NOT TO USE THE UNIT. They called again the following day ( Wednesday ,3/14 )and asked more questions and then again on Thursday 3/15 they called again. They kept me informed and on Friday March 16, 2007, they called again to tell me SHARP would do nothing and basicly didn't care what happened to us or the microwave.They didn't even offer us a new glass turntable to replace the broken one. I pulled the unit out and will not use it again, but SHARP does not stand by their products.We were treated badly and like we didn't matter at all. We are very upset at the way they handled it. They didn't care at all that this model could pose a danger to others that own it. I thought they would want the unit to take it appart to see why this happened, but they couldn't have cared less about what happened.
This was the 3rd SHARP 2.0 cubic foot microwave for us in 3 years. The first started making an electrical noise 2 days after we had it a year and the second did the same at a little more than a year old. Then we bought this one at Amazon. All were 2 cubic feet and 1200 watts and expensive microwave ovens.

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Sharp microwave oven touch keyR-530ES 13 sensor settings, beverage center, keep warm plus, 2 line interactive display.

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7/12/2010

Oster OGG61403 1-2/5-Cubic-Feet Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel Review

Oster OGG61403 1-2/5-Cubic-Feet Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelCurrently this Amazon page is lacking in some details about this unit, most notably that it is a 1200 WATT unit, not 1100 WATTs like most 1.4 cu.ft. units.So that's pretty sweet, right?

Other specs from other sources:

The Oster digital microwave oven has 1200 watts of total cooking power and 10 variable power levels for customized cooking. The digital microwave oven even comes with a programmable child lock that prevents unsupervised use.
* 10 variable power levels for customized cooking
* 9 convenient cooking functions for easy, one touch cooking
* Programmable child lock prevents unsupervised operation
* 1200 watts
* Model OGG61403

Note that this model does not have a "sensor" feature like some more expensive models have.Nevertheless, this is actually a slight better-than-normal feature-set for this price range/class (sub-$100) of microwave.What impresses me is the extra wattage, and that I like the idea of having a handle.Many times people complain that they get units with those big buttons that you have to press to open the door, but don't work well.Our GE could be like that sometimes - the button would stick.

It does bug me a little that there isn't more information about this unit on the web, but maybe that is because it is new-ish?Time will tell.Oster has usually been good for us - reliable and straight-forward appliances at a reasonable price.

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1200-Watt of total cooking power.

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6/26/2010

GE : JES735WJ 0.7 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven - White Review

GE : JES735WJ 0.7 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven - WhiteI've had this GE microwave for several years now and am satisfied with its functionality and compact size.It has several feature buttons (reheat, defrost, popcorn, beverage, etc.) that are very handy, and a nice independent timer that will shut off after the first time it sounds.My only complaint is that over time the interior finish on the door has started to wear off and rust, something I haven't noticed with other microwaves I've used.Update:I purchased a new one of these in January 2008.The controls are a bit simpler to use and the door finish seems to have been improved so that the rust problem may be eliminated.

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Product Description:

Convenience cooking controlsAllows cooking and reheating at the touch of a button.
Auto DefrostAutomatically sets the defrosting times and power levels, resulting in even defrosting for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Glass TurntableContinually rotates food and ensures even cooking.
Electronic touch controlsOffer easy point-and-cook convenience.
Child lock outEnables you to lock the keypad to prevent the oven from being accidentally started.
Dimensions: (HWD) 17 7/8 x 10 3/16 x 13 In.

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6/15/2010

Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Review

Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, StainlessI conducted a good amount of research before deciding on this Sharp microwave oven.I wanted my new oven to meet the following important criteria and have the following features:

* a carousel and be able to fit a dinner plate
* at least 1000 watts of heating power (this has 1100) to heat food fast
* classy looking, compact stainless steel design
* name brand reputation for reliability
* around 100 dollars or so, give or take a little

I've had good luck with the Sharp brand.My previous microwave oven was also a Sharp unit, I had purchased way back in 1995.It was a full-size unit though, and I wanted to get something smaller, in stainless steel, since we recently re-did our kitchen in stainless steel.'Luck would have it' that our old 1995 Sharp unit broke down shortly after we re-did our kitchen in late 2005, so I jumped at the opportunity to get another Sharp.The new R-305KS works flawlessly, and cooks even faster and more even than my older, larger unit!I must have reaped the benefits of improved microwave technology over the last 10 years or so that i've owned the older Sharp oven.All in all, a SUPERB VALUE and a SOLID PERFORMER!

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Sharp R-305KS 1100 Watts Stainless Silver Microwave

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6/14/2010

Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel Review

Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless SteelI really only use the microwave for popcorn, heating up meals, and heating up coffee.It's been absolutely perfectly fine for that.One minor, minor thing is:there's no light on the inside when you open the door.That bugs me.

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Sharp R-216LS Compact Size Microwave in Stainless SteelFeatures 0.8 Capacity (cu. ft.) 800 Output Power (Watts) 10 inch Carousel Turntable Diameter 4 Digit DisplayPre-Programmed Settings 4 Cooking Options Popcorn 6- Reheating Options Sensor Defrosting Options 2 Short Cut Options Conveniences Clock and Minute Timer Minute Plus 11 Power Levels 3 - Programmable Stages Child Safety Lock and Demo Mode Audible Signal Elimination24 lbs 18.12 inch x 13.50 inch x 10.87 inch Part Number: R-216LS

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