GE Countertop Microwave Oven, Compact 0.7 Cubic Ft., 700-watt Capacity, 6 Auto Cooking Settings, Kitchen Essentials for the Countertop, Dorm Room or Apartment, Stainless Steel

After many years of service, my GE SpaceMaker II microwave needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, the line has been discontinued by GE. They offer one model that's close to the dimensions, but the size would not work well for the space I have (built-in shelf). While there are lots of compact microwaves, the issue is the depth -- most are too deep to fit on a wall shelf.This has the proper depth for sitting on a shelf without issue provided that you use a flat pig-tail adapter so that the plug doesn't jut out and prevent the microwave from sitting close to the wall. The width is less than the nearly 24 inches of the SpaceMaker, but I filled the empty shelf space with a storage cannister that I found that matches the microwave.The microwave itself is a basic model that has few bells and whistles. I only use the microwave to reheat leftovers, and this does a fine job of that. Heating is even, and the 700W, while low powered compared with larger microwaves, gets the job done just fine. The controls are easy to use and are very similar to the SpaceMaker controls, which was a plus for me. The fit and finish are much better than other compact microwaves I looked at. It will fit a full-size dinner plate without issue.It's not a perfect replacement for the SpaceMaker, but it's a workable one. It provides good functionality as a basic compact microwave, looks much nicer than you would expect for the price point, and is easy to use. A very good value for the price, especially if you can catch it on a price dip. Five stars.

Microwave was the perfect size for my kitchen. Heats up food very well and easily simple to use. Has a child lock as well. Very compact for any kitchen not too complicated. A very simple daily microwave easy to clean has timers. Microwave quality was just as I expected, food was hot Noise level was normal for a microwave. Quality of microwave. Well built like an average microwave.

I recently purchased the Countertop Microwave Oven, and overall, I think it's a decent appliance for those who have limited counter space. As someone who lives in a small apartment, I appreciate how compact it is, as it doesn't take up too much room on my countertop. Plus, it's great for reheating basic foods like leftovers, soups, and frozen dinners.However, I do have a few complaints about this microwave. Firstly, I don't think it has enough power. It takes longer to cook or reheat compared to other microwaves I have used in the past. I wish it had at least 1000-1200 watts of power to make the cooking process faster. But, I also understand that if it had more power, the physical size of the oven would be bigger.Despite this issue, the microwave functions like any other microwave oven. It has a built-in light, and a rotating, removable, washable glass turntable to keep your food evenly cooked or warmed. It's convenient to use, and I appreciate that it's easy to clean.Overall, I think this Countertop Microwave Oven is a good option for those who are looking for an appliance that won't take up too much counter space and is great for small reheats. However, if you're looking for a microwave that has more power and can cook or reheat food faster, you may want to consider something else.

Works nicely for a small apartment

This is the worst microwave I’ve ever used. The first one I bought was broken when I took it out to use it. The return window closed, so I couldn’t return. I bought it again and this one is absolutely terrible. It’s so hard to use, even opening it is difficult! There’s a safety lock for kids, but it is automatically locking, so I have to press clear every time I want to open it. Unless I’m programming it to cook food, I have to press down a number to cook, which took me forever to figure out. Something like a microwave should be simple to use … this is complicated. I heated up a cup of tea for 2 minutes. It wasn’t hot. I added another 2 minutes, it was like warm. That’s 4 minutes and barely anything happened. This isn’t worth buying, not worth the money and I’m bummed I lost money and can’t return them!

I didn’t realize this was such a small size microwave. It is nice and works. But it’s very small and only 700 watts. This is probably best for a dorm or small apartment. My mistake in ordering this. I will have to get a full size for the kitchen at some point.Fast shipping and easy set up were positives.

This small microwave replaced the similar styled GE that I had for 25 years. I'm hoping this one will last as long (but I won't!). Anyway, the features are very easy, has a child lock system that can be disabled for those of us who don't need it. I use to heat up and defrost, and it works great. Cannot comment on any longer cooking. Quiet operation, and has a feature that if you don't retrieve your food in about 60 seconds, it gives a little "beep". Overall very pleased.

I bought this microwave to replace an older one that stopped working. Unfortunately the model I had was no longer available, so I tried the GE. The GE has the same exterior dimensions as my older microwave, but the inside dimensions are quite a bit smaller. Check this on any microwave you order; I was shocked at how small this one was inside. In addition, it has this a very irritating child-lock. You are supposed to be able to disable the lock by pushing a sequence of three keys. I have never been able to get that to work so I have to push an unlock button and then open the door. Generally, everything on this microwave seems to require a sequence of presses; just bad design. It is too much trouble to return, but my advice is to look around a bit more before you buy this microwave.