Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Model: JES2251SJ
SKU: 7175111
UPC: 084691130116
Big enough to prepare delicious treats for a crowd, this stainless-steel microwave with sensor cooking controls and inverter technology will be a welcome addition to your kitchen.
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0
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54% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel
Review 1 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

great microwave oven

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Momzilla52
from Mississippi
on 05/24/2012
Love the oven so far. Stainless looks nice, and it is very quiet.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

This machine is just what I expected...great!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: pinkdivapam
from Glen Burnie, MD
on 04/13/2012
What's great about it: Sensor cooking. Easy to view food cooking. Evenly cooked foods. Large cooking space/turntable. Quiet.
What's not so great: No issues to date.
I bought this machine 2+ months ago, and I'm very pleased with it's performance. I had a microwave w/sensor in the past by another manufacturer, and was extremely pleased with it. I purchased this one because of the good price and the upgraded features. And in reading the reviews, I took into account the area where purchased, the date it was purchased, and problems. I did purchase the warranty, but I really don't expect to use it based upon the good performance so far. The sensor works great for quick, even cooking. It's perfect for corn on the cob, for one example. No calculating time or adding amount--one-touch cooking! And I do like the inverter defrost--it really does defrost more evenly! I do recommend this machine!
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, defrosts evenly
About me... Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook, looks for a quality product for a good price
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Didn't Work Out of the Box

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: phisqb
from San Francisco, CA
on 03/25/2012
This microwave would run for about 3 seconds and then stop. Even though it is the top rated microwave by consumer reports, have a look at their user reviews. Many of them had the same experience and gave it a 2 out of 5 stars. Do not buy this microwave. It is a piece of junk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 4 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good Product

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Roberta19242
from Gates, NC
on 03/22/2012
The experience at the store was very nice. The sales staff and the person who was located inside the main entrance were very nice and helpful. The microwave although rather large, works very well for my requirement.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Excellent microwave for the price

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: edsam5150
from Reno, Nv
on 02/08/2012
What's great about it: great price...great performance
What's not so great: no negatives so far!
This microwave oven is a perfect size. It is big enough to accomodate a 9x13 glass bakeware. It has a moisture sensor as well as timer that really helps not over cook food. The design of the oven is very attractive and the controls are very easy to use. The price was very good at Best Buy.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, All about design, excelllent cooking performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Large Enough to make anything

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: LoveToEntertain1
from Exeter, RI
on 02/08/2012
Love, Love, Love this microwave. Looks great, cooks great and you can see what you are cooking without putting your face close to the microwave. What else is there.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Parent of kids, All about design, entertain often
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

good for the price if it lasts

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: spyder86
from new york .n.y
on 11/10/2011
it is a replacement for the same model,which was under warranty.the first machine lasted a month short of two years.this machine now seems to have a leak and needs service.not a well made microwave..If you buy this microwave make sure you get a warranty..
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Brand conscious
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Lasted 3 & 1/2 years, average, nothing special.

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: PortlandMicrowaveUser
from Portland, Oregon
on 10/01/2011
What's great about it: Easy to use buttons
What's not so great: Didn't last any longer than any other brand I've tried thus far, so not anything special.
Purchased it in March, 2008. Stopped working correctly Sept, 2011. That's 3 and 1/2 years it lasted. Took great care of it, and didn't experience any trouble till turntable stopped revolving, and it's too expensive to repair. My Sharp before this one lasted about the same length of time, as did my Panasonic before that. I haven't had any last all that long a time. We do use the microwave daily and take good care of it. Would say that this one is just average.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

It's nice and big

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: JIHH
from Owasso,OK
on 09/08/2011
If I had to do it over, I would not buy this microwave. I miss my buttons on my old microwave that all you did was press 1 through 6 and it cooked for 1 to 6 minutes. This microwave interupts your wifi connection. Once the microwave is finished cooking or reheating, your wifi comes back. I had a tech come out to see if we had radiation leakage which we do not. By the time I figured out what was interfering with the internet, my 30 days to return it had expired. Using a router booster did not help either. That was another $80 down the drain.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 10 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Looks great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ilovebeingmom
from Houston Texas
on 08/28/2011
This microwave looks great with my other GE appliances, is roomy and cooks well.
This product is or has... The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Teenage kids, Casual Cook, Parent of kids, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 11 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good Microwave

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Jack0001
from Franklin, MA
on 07/22/2011
What's great about it: Power cooks quickly and sensor cooking works great
What's not so great: only thing that was not so great was the price
This microwave does everything, I had a Sharp Microwave before this oneand it lasted just over 10 years, I was going to get another Sharp but they only had the smaller ones in stock....So I went with this one and I have to say the features are much better,,,,The reheat works perfectly.....press reheat and it sensors the food and everytime so far has come out great....The price was a little high even with 10% off but I'm glad I bought it.....I just hope it last as long as my Sharp....I do use it a number times a day
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Quit working after 2 years

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: flen
from florida
on 07/19/2011
What's great about it: Size
What's not so great: Reliability
Worked great for a couple of years then died. Costs almost as much to repair as to buy a new microwave.
This product is or has... Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Big Family
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
1out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 13 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Good Buy

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Retired5
from Spring Valley, CA
on 07/15/2011
What's great about it: lots of power
What's not so great: finger prints on the stainless steel surface
Big improvement over our old microwave. More powerful and more options.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Easy to clean, Big enough to handle large items
About me... retired
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 14 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

problem product

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: 3glb
from South Florida
on 11/22/2010
What's not so great: 4 to 6 mo. shelf life for us
We now own our 2nd GE profile. The first one lasted 6 mo. and the keypad screwed up and finally did not work at all. We bought an exact replacement because it fit the built in spot perfectly and matched the other stainless appliances. It conked out just like the first one in only four months.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+10points
11out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 15 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Fulfilled all expectations

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Diz1
from Dallas, TX
on 09/01/2010
What's great about it: Was able to use the previous frame
Has functioned very well from the beginning. Fits perfectly into the built-in space of previous microwave. GE was very helpful to pick the proper microwave for the space. No negative experience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
3out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 16 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

DO NOT BUY

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: talladega
from Knoxville, TN
on 07/31/2010
What's not so great: Did not work for very long.
I would give their products a ZERO. In July of 2006 we purchased a GE Profile Spacemaker 2.0. After less than four years, the key pad on the control panel began to act up, and has now (July 2010) completely gone out. It will cost $300 to have the control panel replaced, which is more than we payed for the microwave to begin with.
Consumers should not have to replace their major kitchen appliances every three or four years. Our first microwave lasted for 12 years before the magnatron gave out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
7out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 17 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

So far so good

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Gidgit
from Floral City, FL
on 06/16/2010
What's great about it: Consumer Report rated it best buy and I belive them
What's not so great: Haven't found anything I didn't like.
This is my second GE Profile microwave. The first I had for eight (8) years and hated to part with it but in the long run it was cheaper to purchase a new one. So far I am very happy with the new one and hope it will last as long or longer than the old one. Looks great, works great and the huge turn table is wonderful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
3out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 18 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Hate it

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: SueQueme
from mo
on 08/26/2009
What's great about it: looks OK
What's not so great: Doesn't work
So I have owned this for about a year and now it heats....sometimes. It doesn't defrost well unless you like to cook with frozen stuff. VERY unreliable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 19 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Very Nice Microwave

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Bachelor
from Mount Clemens, MI
on 12/02/2008
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use control buttons
What's not so great: Door opener tends to stick
I have read the other reviews with major problems, however my unit has worked very well since purchased 14 months ago. I agree that the popcorn feature leaves a lot to be desired with only three weight settings to choose from - none of which match my popcorn. I have never had the time reset as one review states. Overall I'd buy it again, but I recommend the 4 year ($20) service plan because my last two microwaves quit working after 3 1/2 years. Different brands but made by the same manufacturer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 20 for GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Burns popcorn everytime

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Deborah2000
from Honolulu, HI
on 11/23/2008
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: looks good
What's not so great: it cannot cook microwave popcorn
I could not wait to receive this microwave as I had read reviews and looked forward to all of the different features. However, it cannot perform the most basic function - making popcorn, which my husband eats several times a week.
Selecting the "popcorn" key on the microwave results in 1/2 cooked popcorn and we've tried every brand out there. If you add time so that the kernels are popped, the popcorn comes out burnt every time! Even though there are features which I do like about this microwave, I wish that I had never purchased this model because of this issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
2out of 5found this review helpful.
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