Emerson 0.9 Cu. Ft. 900 Watt Stainless Microwave Oven - Stainless
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Brand: EmersonColor: stainless-steel
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Emerson 0.9 Cu. Ft. 900 Watt Stainless Microwave Oven - Stainless
Customer Review: My first impressions...
Summary: 4 Stars
I did a lot of research before buying a microwave, then went to Sears and Best Buy, and neither one had the models in stock that I wanted. I needed a small (1 cubic ft or smaller) countertop microwave to replace the Panasonic 800 watt one we'd had since 1994, which just died (Feb. 2010). Unfortunately, the current small Panasonic model can only be purchased online, has a dial that I wanted to see before buying, and costs c. $120 plus shipping ...
For some reason, Consumer Reports doesn't rate small countertop microwaves; not sure why, since every one I looked up online had 1/4 to 1/3 of reviews about how they broke after a few months. After all this research, I promised myself I'd write in about whatever I chose, because I was getting really discouraged (I also had terrible luck replacing our toaster oven this year, so I'm really down on small appliances right now!).
Meanwhile our family really needs a new microwave. So I went to Target and looked at their options. I liked this Emerson because a lot of the smaller MWs are flimsy and move around on the shelf when you open or shut the door, but this one is sturdier. (Also, an Emerson larger model, not this one, had gotten a good review in Consumer Reports last year.)
So far all I've done is made water for tea to test the MW. My kids and I mostly heat milk or heat up frozen food, maybe a few times a week; I don't cook in it. I like the fact that you can just press the "2" and the MW cooks on high for 2 minutes without pressing any other buttons. Also like the 30-second button. We won't be using the other buttons, as I always find it's better to microwave by the package directions or by testing for doneness.
Another thing I like is that the MW is very quiet when it's on -- compared to my old 1994 MW, which didn't rattle, but made a loud humming noise and beeped too many times when it was done. I wish it were white rather than stainless steel, which smudges easily, especially when used by kids. (It's also small enough to fit the microwave cart we have, and I like the guard sticking out in the back that keeps the MW from touching the wall behind it.)
I'll write again if/when it breaks down ... just wanted to give my first impressions while I had the time. (And I'm not giving it a 5 because it's only a day old and hasn't proven itself yet!)
Description of Emerson 0.9 Cu. Ft. 900 Watt Stainless Microwave Oven - Stainless
With 900 watts of power, this 0.9 cu. ft. stainless steel microwave will quickly cook or reheat any meal. 10 power levels provide versatility while 8 one-touch settings allow for speedy operation for many items such as popcorn, potato, pizza, soup and fresh or frozen vegetables. Time and weight defrost for easy programming with LED display. Child lock feature for safety.Countertop Microwave Ovens
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