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Samsung - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Stainless steel

This Samsung MC11H6033CT microwave features convection cooking to ensure even heating. The Slim Fry technology utilizes hot air circulation to enable oil-free cooking of favorite foods, such as French fries and chicken nuggets.

So far, so good ... with one exception

Customer Rating

4.0

Posted by: Meade

on November 13, 2015

I purchased this "Smart Oven" five days ago, and so far I've used it every day as a microwave, and last night as a combination convection oven / microwave (to heat a frozen pizza). I read every review here and on several other sites, along with all the Q&As, before purchasing this product; I also watched a few YouTube videos and reviews from a few consumer ratings guides. Despite several reviews reporting premature deaths, I decided to take the plunge.

Overall, so far, I'm pleased with the oven. It microwaves just as well as my former microwave, which was an over-the-range unit in an apartment I was renting, which I guess is no surprise since that unit was also a 1,000-watt microwave. What is surprising is the amount of space inside this little 1.1-cubic-foot monster. I have no problem getting large casserole dishes -- or a "full-size" Red Baron pizza -- in it. It's fairly quiet, the controls are very tactile (as another reviewer stated, it features real pushbuttons instead of the now commonplace membrane pads) and the detented control knob is actually easier and quicker to use than those danged membrane numeric pads on other units.

I will agree that when you're using the convection feature, the back and top of the oven get really warm -- not actually hot enough to burn you, but hot enough to make you remove your hand very quickly! I really like the display too -- very bright and easy to read, and I love how it "disappears" behind what looks like a brushed-aluminum panel when it's disabled. I also like the way the oven door opens. It seems more sturdy than the pushbutton, side-opening doors on most ovens in this price range ... and I read a lot of reviews of Panasonics, LGs and others that have troublesome doors. I read some reviews here stating that the door doesn't lay flat when opened ... well, if you have standard-depth countertops, this isn't a problem since the handle, which is what keeps the door from opening flat, hangs off the countertop when the door is opened ... and in that case, yes, the door opens flat.

Now for the exception that made me give this product four stars instead of five. I was astounded to discover that this $250 ($400 if you believe the retail price, which you won't pay anywhere) oven does not have a kitchen timer of any kind! I've never owned a microwave oven that doesn't have one! On an oven that claims to do just about everything, this was a shock. Maybe Samsung, believing that this thing truly is the cooking appliance that replaces all other cooking appliances, thought its users would throw away their stoves and ovens, and never need to use a kitchen timer again? Also, while I applaud the corporate world's efforts to protect our environment, what's up with the owner's manual that's printed on newspaper? (It really is, folks!) I've never seen such a flimsy manual -- especially considering the fact that you'll be consulting it a *lot* while you're learning how to use all of this appliance's features. Thank goodness you can go to Samsung's website and download a copy that you can print on real paper. Like I said, I've only had this oven for five days, and already my owner's manual is tearing and falling apart. (Warning: it will nearly dissolve if it gets wet!) Frankly, with all the features this oven has, maybe Samsung would consider providing a laminated or plastic "cheat sheet" that owners could keep beside it for reference. I know I'd appreciate it.

I went ahead and purchased Best Buy's 2-year extended warranty just in case. So far, I'm impressed; as for longevity, we'll see!

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Samsung - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Stainless steel

Are you able to remove the rotating turntable plate to clean? Also is there a way to turn off the rotation? Thanks!

Yes and no.

8 years, 1 month ago

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LG - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Cook and bake with a single appliance with this microwave that features a 1000W microwave oven and a 1400W baking drawer, plus an auto pizza feature that optimizes cooking times for fresh or frozen pizzas.

Does the oven heat with infrared?

How is the oven heated? Infrared or not? I don't see any description for how the oven heats, not even in the specifications section.

It heats in several ways. When using it as a microwave, of course, it uses a magnetron that emits microwaves like any microwave oven. When using the convection oven, it uses a standard electric heating element behind the oven cavity and a small fan to circulate the heat around the oven compartment. When using the grill function, there is a small electric broiler element mounted on the ceiling of the oven cavity. The oven does not employ infrared.

8 years, 8 months ago

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