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Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3
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Approximate retail price:
$65.00
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Summary: This 1.1 cubic-foot 1000-watt midsized countertop Hamilton Beach microwave has auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.
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Type: Midsized countertop microwaves
About - Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3

The Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3 is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven models like the HB-P100N30AL-S3 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Heating evenness:
This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes.

Defrosting evenness:
This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck.

Speed of heating:
This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.
Features & Specs - Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3
info Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) 1.1
info Watts 1000
info Convection mode No
info Sensor No
info Detailed prompts No
info Stainless/SS-look option No
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User Reviews - Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3
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1.0
waste of money
1/10/2013
Pros
Cons
Heats Unevenly
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought it for home use: and aftera bout 5 months. The start and stop button doesn't work even though the oven is on. Very unreliable!!!!
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
1.0
Buzzing
1/1/2013
Pros
Cons
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
I have only had it less than 5 days... now when I use it, there is a buzzing and a vibrating sound.... doesnt always heat the food and was more trouble to get into the house and now back to the store, than was worth in use.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
1.0
Junk
12/16/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Simple Controls
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Leftovers
Comment:
First use, it immediately tripped 15 Amp breaker. I reailzed there were other devices on the same breaker, so I installed a dedicated 20 Amp line and breaker specifically for the microwave. 1st day, it tripped that breaker. I reset breaker, and had no trouble for 4 months, used almost every day. Now, it started tripping the breaker nearly every use. I found out this is not uncommon for this oven. DO NOT PURCHASE!
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
 
1.0

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User has 4 Months of experience with this product
 
1.0
Piece Of Junk!
07/31/2012
Strength
None
Weakness
It wont last very long
Everything was working and tried to use it and it just quit! will not microwave.
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User has 4 Months of experience with this product
 
1.0
Waste of Money
04/23/2012
Strength
NONE
Weakness
We bought this microwave Christmas Eve 2011 (Yes 4 Months ago) & the thing already broke, wont turn on at all.Its very small. Cant defrost or cook any thing big in it.. It wont fit. It will hold a Dinner Size Plate but no bigger.Contacted Customer Service this morning & after the whole ordeal told it will take 4 - 6 weeks for a Refund Check plus they want us to cut off & send them the A/C Power Plug & the Turntable Ring.... Ok. Whatever. Wont BUY From again.
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