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| About - Magic Chef MCD1611ST |
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The Magic Chef MCD1611ST is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven models like the MCD1611ST are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - Magic Chef MCD1611ST | |
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Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) |
1.6 |
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Watts |
1100 |
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Convection mode |
No |
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Sensor |
No |
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Detailed prompts |
No |
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Stainless/SS-look option |
Yes |
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Failed after 4 months
11/27/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Powerful
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We purchased this microwave to replace a much older one. It worked great for the first few months, used primarily to heat up breakfasts and lunches from home for an office of 10. Then suddenly it stopped working at all. At first we thought it was an issue with the outlet, but after trying it several other places, were able to rule that out. The outlet powers other items and our new microwave with no issues. The store we purchased it from indicated this is a common issue with this brand and model.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
The cooling fan blade falls off!
11/1/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Simple Controls
Cons
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
The fan started becoming noise then it went quite. Opening it for repair requires a special tool but managed to get it open. The fan blade came off it's shaft so I reattached it but the noise it still makes tells me it's only going to be temperary.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Broken after 8 months
10/2/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Leftovers
Comment:
It worked fine until it finally one day did not work at all! Terrible quality and now the added inconvenience of having to get another one from Home Depot!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has of experience with this product
Short life span
12/02/2010
Strength
Good looking, was my favorite in looks from the many I looked at. Heated evenly, no problems with cooking in it.
Weakness
Stopped working after one year. Lights and turn table work but not the magnetron. It costs as much to repair it as to buy a new one.
So sad because I really like the looks of this microwave but won't buy another since it quit after one year even though I took good care of it, Before I bought it I read similar reviews of its short life span but I ignored the reviews because I was redoing my kitchen and this was the best looking at the time.
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User has of experience with this product
piece of junk
05/26/2010
Strength
none
Weakness
everthing
i purchased 5 of these for our breakrooms. once the first one broke then others followed.they didn't last six months. one of them out the box woldn't even pop popcorn never buy any magic chef. spend the extra 50 dollars to purchase a quality microwave like a sharp or GE.
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User has 1 Day of experience with this product
MAGIC CHEF MICROWAVE MCD1611ST COUNTERTOP ( 1.6 CU.F. STAINLESS STEEL
12/11/2009
Strength
VERY ATTRACTIVE
Weakness
DOESN'T TELL ANYWHERE IN INTRUCTION BOOK HOW LONG TO SET TIME FOR DIFFERENT ITEMS TO HEAT OR COOK....???
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW LONG TO COOK CERTAIN ITEMS IN MY NEW MAGIC CHEF MICROWAVE ?? LOTS OF BUTTONS , BUT DOES NOT SAY IN THE BOOK HOW LONG TO SET FOR ..... ??? I PURCHASED THIS YESTERDAY AT HOME DEPOT... THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE MORE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR TIMES OF COOKING DIFFERENT ITEMS..... SO FAR I ONLY BOILED A CUP OF WATER TO MAKE SURE IT WORKED..... ANY HELP OUT THERE FOR A RECIPE BOOK FOR THIS MODEL ?
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