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Customer Reviews for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

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Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Model: SMH1611W
SKU: 2284188
UPC: 036725560376
This over-the-range microwave features 1000 watts of power for versatile cooking needs. The 1.6 cu. ft. capacity offers plenty of room for cooking snacks or large meals.
Average Customer Rating:
4.048 out of 5
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86% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White
Review 1 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Perfect microwave for a busy people

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Charlote
from Wellington, FL
on 01/31/2012
What's great about it: Easy to set up and good price
I'm happy with my new microwave because it has the functions that are used the most, a big space, good potency, easy instalation, a good price and quick delivery.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Casual Cook, Big Family, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

very loud vibration noise

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: 1books
from Salem,OR
on 01/28/2012
What's not so great: makes very annoying, loud vibration when magnitron runs
two and 1/2 months out from purchase date still waiting for replacement unit after three service calls to replace same parts and no difference in vibration noise. Will definitely plug new unit in to check for similar noise before even install. if same issue will request refund of money and try different mfg. seems a lot of money was spent on service calls. not wise policy, if you ask me, by Samsung.
This product is or has... very noisy
About me... design and function
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Got a great deal on this. Great Product

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mill3000
from Rockford, IL
on 01/26/2012
What's great about it: Works great. Looks great.
What's not so great: not a bunch or programed options but not many use those buttons anyway.
This is actually not hard to install and works great. You can not go wrong with purchasing this.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Very nice microwave.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: westfall
from Stow, OH
on 01/26/2012
What's great about it: Easy to set up. Nice looking
We are really like this microwave. Very nice look.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Good Microwave So Far

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: tailingloop
from Arkansas
on 01/25/2012
What's great about it: inexpensive and works as advertised
What's not so great: a little noisy
So far this has been a good microwave oven. The vent fan is a bit noisy, but they all seem to be that way. Maybe if I had it vented outside it would be quieter, but mine is set up to filter and recirculate. The only other nitpick is that the carousel gets out of whack easily and makes noise. Other than that, it was relatively easy to install and does the job it is supposed to do.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, A vent system over range, Easy to clean
About me... no frills
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Great Microwave oven for sale price

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: MBeachgal
from Myrtle Beach, SC
on 01/25/2012
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What's great about it: Reminder when done (Old one didn't have this feature)
What's not so great: So far, so good!
Looks good, works well. No complaints so far. Hope it continues to perform as advertised. I didn't have the soften/melt feature on my old one and it's been very useful. Can't go wrong with a Samsung product.
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!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, high and low light
About me... Casual Cook, Brand conscious, retired senior
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Good Deal

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Houston, TX
on 01/25/2012
This microwave was bought to replace a 20-year-old GE over the range microwave. We uninstalled the brackets and installed this microwave with a moderate amount of difficulty, as the screw-holes on top were not completely aligned properly. The microwave performed well for a few days and then something shorted out: the light and fan could not be turned off. We unplugged it for a few days and plugged it back in again, and it was fine! It's been a week or so since then and it seems to be working alright. A little buggy, but for the price it was a good deal! I will update this review if we have any more problems.
This product is or has... The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Big Family
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Great for the $$

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BingoBob
from Tampa, FL
on 01/25/2012
What's not so great: A little loud
Installed easy...does everything I need. Would highly recommend for the casual chef.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Casual Cook, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Product fine, would buy somewhere, anywhere, else

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Fin34
from Baltimore, MD
on 01/14/2012
What's great about it: Cooks evenly
What's not so great: Popcorn button time is a little long for our popcorn bags
Very nice microwave, but I'm done with Best Buy. Unless something drastically changes with the Best Buy chain, I will take my business elsewhere. As for the microwave, the only issue we've encountered is that the amount of time selected when the popcorn button is selected caused our popcorn bags to get too done. So now we just manually set the time. Other than that, it has been a great microwave for us.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Excelent value

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: abnorml
from Oklahoma City
on 01/11/2012
What's great about it: Excelent design, function, and value.
What's not so great: Loud fan, inadequate lighting
This is an excellent value over the range microwave. We don’t need all the buttons and whistles, and this one is spot on. Cooking is even and consistent, and unit is large enough for when family comes to visit. Installation was easy to understand, however, having a older home I did have to cut into the cabinet above to attain proper clearance (this was antisipated work). Having over 20 yrs of cabinetry experience, it wasn’t a problem, if you don’t have ability, a competent contractor should be called. We love this Microwave, although the less than desired lighting, and loud fan are a minor annoyance.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

simple to operate

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Banning1
from Banning California
on 01/10/2012
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: nothing
nice microwave for the price and free shipping whar a deal delivered right to my door, simple to use nicely made, very satisfied
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, Brand conscious, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Great price , looks good, easy installation

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Gman1745
from St. Paul Mn.
on 01/10/2012
What's great about it: Price! Looks good. Free shipping!
What's not so great: Very loud when in cooking or heating cycle.
Replaced a different brand due to door handle breaking, very easy install, but the unit is very loud when its heating compared to our other one. Price was great, but that may reflect why its so much louder compared to our other one. But the other one was 3x the price.
This product is or has... Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Great buy!

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Homecafe
from Texas
on 01/09/2012
Great microwave for the price. Door closes quietly & heats up food quickly.
This product is or has... The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

I am happy with the choice

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Susan1970
from algonquin, il
on 01/08/2012
easy enough for my 10 year old to use, not too confusing for the older folks either. Nice and quiet, and the dual light works for a nice nite-lite.
Fans work fast (already over cooked something) and it didn't retain the burnt smell.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

loud and uneven heat

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: joyhammer
from minneapolis, mn
on 01/08/2012
What's great about it: smaller footprint
What's not so great: loud, uneven cooking
I replaced my 12 year old Kenmore microwave with this one because we had broken the door on it. Unfortunately, this new Samsung microwave is louder and doesn't heat as well (even though it is the same wattage.) I wish we hadn't thrown out the old one!
This product is or has... Big enough to handle large items
About me... Teenage kids
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

great microwave! Great price!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: marleycat
from mullica hill
on 01/08/2012
What's great about it: recessed turntable
What's not so great: nothing
This is one of the nicest microwaves I have ever had. The turntable is recessed into the bottom, very easy to clean and operate. The price was unbelievable! This unit is in my second home, I paid $300 more for the one in my kitchen, and I like the Samsung so much more!!!
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, A vent system over range, Easy to clean, light weight...easy to install
About me... micro just to defrost and heat up
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Great Value & Quality

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: TC36
from Pittsburgh, PA
on 01/07/2012
What's great about it: Value and Quality
What's not so great: No inside divider rack
I bought this microwave on Black Friday. Had originally ordered another microwave and since it hadn't been delivered yet, cxld the order and bought this one--hoping that it would be just as nice and saved $60. I am so pleased w/our purchase. We mainly use a microwave to reheat--so I don't do any real cooking in the micro. It doesn't not have a rack inside--but I hardly ever used my old one--so that didn't matter to me. It has a beautiful look, does the job that I need it to do & has 10 yr warranty on the Magatron--which is what went on my old microwave right after the warranty ran out. So, I paid 1/2 as much for this microwave--love the look & it works wonderful & I get a longer warranty. We had other work being done at our house, so someone installed for us--but it didn't take him long at all and he said it was pretty easy. If you're at all talented in installing appliances --this should be easy for you. Also the space was already there as we were replacing an old microwave.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Don't be afraid of this Microwave

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Chryslerpetz
from PA
on 01/03/2012
What's great about it: Cost, weight, installation, performance
This microwave was easy to install, looks great, and so far has perfomed flawlessly. It was well packaged and arrived in excellent condition.It has a spacious cooking area, an easy to understand panel, and is pleasing to the eye. Read the instructions on your venting options closely before bolting it it. I didn't and had to remove it to properly set the fan. However, the removal and installation is a cinch. This microwave is a 10 out of 10 to this point.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, frequent leftover cooker
About me... Casual Cook, Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Can't beat the price!

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: stevef4744
from Wyandotte, MI
on 12/14/2011
What's great about it: Price is right at $89-$99
What's not so great: Exhaust fan is LOOOOOUUUUDDDD!
Pros: Price was $99.00 when I purchased this on black friday and it works just fine. It's 1000 watt with preset function buttons.
Cons: Don't run the exhaust fan unless you like the sound of a freight train rolling through your kitchen.
Other then that I recommend this microwave.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, A vent system over range, Big enough to handle large items
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Samsung 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White

Basically OK unit for the $

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from acworth, ga
on 12/05/2011
What's great about it: Cooks good
What's not so great: Timer function is basically useless
This microwave cooks good. It's a little louder than what I'm used to but tolerable. The only thing that I've discovered deficient is that the timer function does not work the way I'm used to having a timer work, hence the 3-star rating instead of a 4 or 5. When you use the timer, you cannot perform any other cooking function simultaneously. Ie.; if you have the timer set (for cooking something on the stove for example), you cannot use the microwave until either the timer expires or you cx it. If I had realized this when I bought the unit I would have bought another unit, but I didn't discover this fact until after I had already installed it and was not about to drill more holes in my wall to install another unit, so I'll just live with it.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, A vent system over range, Easy to clean
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-4points
6out of 16found this review helpful.
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