Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 0.7 Cu. Ft., 700 Watts with 10 Power Levels, 6 Cooking Presets with One-Touch Express Cook, Eco Mode, Child Safety Lock, & Mute Button - Black

I bought this microwave primarily because, after 75 years of commercial availability, the intelligence level of our society has collapsed to the point that it intersects with the mad rush to have the government regulate everything. Now, microwave ovens are required to have childproof locks on the doors—even in households and other environments that never see children. This model has the idiocracy built right into the handle, letting me trigger the childproof feature in the same step I use to open the door. It allows me to pretend we don’t live in a dystopian world ruled by bureaucrats. All the other microwave ovens I looked at use a two-step process that would only frustrate people who just want to open a darn microwave door. This model comes with a warning sticker on the door explaining how to open it. If you're a landlord or have a VRBO, you'll want to leave the sticker on because otherwise somebody is going to rip the handle off trying to get the door open, or maybe even go the nuclear option and try to pry it open with a knife. People aren't going to stand there trying to solve a microwave rubicks cube at the expense of their Hot Pocket getting cold. Even when it's for the children! I have no doubt this microwave is actually using all 700 watts of its rated power. It outcooks the 700-watt Sunbeam it replaced—the little ray of sunshine that opened either by pulling the door or pressing the huge “open” button, without any needless bureaucratic hurdles or handles standing in the way. A microwave oven from a more civilized age. My only major complaint about this microwave is that the keypad requires superhuman strength in the fingers to register that a button has been pressed. I recommend putting your shoulder into it and letting your body weight do the work to avoid getting an injury. The microwave needs to be up against a wall to use it because the force required to use the keypad will push the microwave back until there is something to stop it, and then you need to keep pushing until it beeps. And if you want, for example, to hold the "4" button down for it automatically start for 4 minutes instead of pressing 4-0-0-start, you have to maintain Herculean pressure against the 4 button for several strenuous seconds, straining to keep your knuckles from buckling like you're trying to hold an entire set of encyclopedias against the wall using only the strength from a single finger. And I mean all the encyclopedias. From A to Z. It's easier to do 4-0-0-start so frankly that feature requiring the encyclopedia maneuver is worthless. I suppose the manufacturer is trying to future-proof their microwaves against full-blown microwave tyranny, where even the buttons would have to be childproof, because frankly, these buttons already are. The microwave works well, it looks sleek, it is the proper size and noise level for it's wattage, it needs to be up against a wall, and the child-proof door opening mechanism is the best in it's class.

It’s not giant but works great cheapest one I could find reliable strong has good clock to set it works for price GREAT !! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ got here fast no issues to receive it in middle black Friday Xmas rush on internet amazon great job

Happy with this microwave purchase, it looks great in all black and it’s easy to operate. Sounds solid when in use, no rattles, vibrations or anything. I should note the inside of mine is white, not the grey color shown in the pictures. I like that the beeping sound can be easily muted with 1 button and no advanced menu diving is required. The child lock button on the handle allows for quiet opening and closing of the door, no slamming required like many microwaves Overall it’s a great little microwave at the right price point .

UPDATE: one week in - I removed a star. The plastic shield over the controls is cracking over the start button. (How can this be with only one week of use?) I added a photo of the start button. I like everything else about the microwave. But I’m really bothered by this discovery. PREVIOUS REVIEW: It’s nice looking. Low moisture inside after cooking - It must have good ventilation. I’ve cooked oatmeal, vegetables, thawed meat, and boiled water so far. My old 700w microwave would have dripped condensation from the door when I opened it. I love being able to silence the beeper permanently. Seems to run quietly as well. I’m still getting used to the controls, and the childproof door, but that will become second nature after using it a while. It’s very compact - interior opening being 6” high. The size works fine for me. My dishes fit. It’s half the price of what I paid for my previous microwave. This is just my 3rd day using it, but in my opinion, it is equal, if not better than the 700w microwave I had before. It’s perfect for me. Hope it lasts a long time.

Perfect little microwave for my Bonus Room, which I call my Penthouse. Great size and fits perfectly on a coffee bar that I created. Perfect to heat food or coffee, make popcorn etc…so I don’t have to run up and down the stairs. Nice price too. Would definitely buy again.

This is smaller than my previous one (never measured!) but I love it. Realized this is perfect. Opens up easily and I have no complaints so far. Had it for 3 weeks but I'm pleased. Not noisy, there's nothing I don't like. Recommend.

Works amazing!!! not to heavy. very quiet. looks sleek and beautiful. love the child safety lock.

Excellent product great price point. I would given it 5 stars. One thing I find a flaw.. Is wheel alignment mechanism the plate sits upon. You must always re-adjust it. This is only applicable to those who purchase this product for semi-truck. If the microwave is used in a stable non moving environment no issue. -great functionality -Noise level is normal - I choose the color black (blend nicely) - Nice preprogrammed timer option Other than that, it’s an excellent quality for space conscience consumers.

This was such a great deal!! This was perfect for my house that didn’t include a microwave!! The inside is a bit small but it works perfect for us!! The child lock is also very good and helpful!

I am very happy with this little microwave. I didn’t find the buttons hard to press like some people mentioned. I like the choices on the presets. I just received it today and used it to heat my supper up and it worked perfectly. It is quite small, but that’s fine for me, my previous microwave was quite big and I only really used it to heat things up anyway. I bought the Chefman specifically because I had just bought one of their air fryers and I was so pleased with it. I thought I’d stick to that same brand. I think it’s great value for money and does exactly what it says it does.

Ce micro-ondes Chefman de 0,3 m³ (environ 20 litres) est une excellente option pour ceux qui cherchent un appareil compact sans sacrifier la puissance. Voici mon retour après test : ​- Format idéal : La taille correspond exactement à la description. Il ne prend pas trop de place sur le plan de travail, ce qui est parfait pour les petites cuisines ou les studios. ​- Performance de chauffe : Avec ses 900 Watts, il chauffe rapidement et uniformément. Les 10 niveaux de puissance permettent d'ajuster la cuisson avec précision selon les besoins. ​- Fonctionnalités : L’appareil offre de nombreuses options et préréglages (popcorn, pomme de terre, etc.) qui facilitent l'usage quotidien. Le mode Éco est également un ajout appréciable pour limiter la consommation d'énergie. ​- Sécurité enfant (Le gros point fort) : Installé sur un plan de travail à hauteur des enfants chez moi, la fonction de verrouillage de sécurité est un vrai plus indispensable qui apporte une grande tranquillité d'esprit. ​Le petit bémol : Le seul point de frustration est l'absence d'une fonction "démarrage rapide" (type touche +30 secondes instantanée dès la première pression) que l'on retrouve souvent sur d'autres modèles. Il faut ici effectuer une ou deux manipulations supplémentaires pour lancer la chauffe. ​En résumé : Un appareil robuste, esthétique et très sécurisant, idéal pour un usage familial quotidien malgré l'absence de raccourci rapide.

Works very well.

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