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Consumer Reports Reviews Microwave ovens

Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Microwave oven reviews. We review different types of Microwave ovens. Our Microwave oven reviews will help you decide what Microwave oven is best for you.

Consumer Reports Microwave oven reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Microwave oven ratings where you will see our Microwave oven reviews on Heating evenness, Ease of use, Microwaving noise, Speed of heating, Defrosting evenness and Usable capacity (cu. ft.). You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Microwave ovens that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Microwave oven Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsWhirlpool WMH31017A[S] Reviews
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Whirlpool WMH31017A[S]
Type: Over-the-range microwaves
Summary: This Whirlpool 1.7 cubic-foot 1000-watt over-the-range microwave has auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.
 
 
The Whirlpool WMH31017A[S] Microwave oven has the following features: Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Type, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall and Turntable diameter.
ratingsBertazzoni Professional Series KO30PROX Reviews
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Bertazzoni Professional Series KO30PROX
Type: Over-the-range microwaves
Summary: This Bertazzoni 1.0 cubic-foot 950-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and combo controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The Bertazzoni Professional Series KO30PROX Microwave oven has the following features: Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Detailed prompts, Type, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter, Sensor and Stainless/SS-look option.
ratingsRCA RMW1138 Reviews
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RCA RMW1138
Type: Midsized countertop microwaves
Summary: This RCA 1.1 cubic-foot 1000-watt midsized countertop microwave has auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The RCA RMW1138 Microwave oven has the following features: Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Type, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.) and Stainless/SS-look option.
ratingsPanasonic Prestige NN-SD997[S] Reviews
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Panasonic Prestige NN-SD997[S]
Type: Large countertop microwaves
Summary: This 2.2 cubic-foot 1250-watt large countertop Panasonic microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and dial/button controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The Panasonic Prestige NN-SD997[S] Microwave oven has the following features: Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Type, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.), Sensor and Stainless/SS-look option.
ratingsMaytag MMV5208W[W] Reviews
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Maytag MMV5208W[W]
Type: Over-the-range microwaves
Summary: This Maytag 2.0 cubic-foot 1000-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The Maytag MMV5208W[W] Microwave oven has the following features: Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Detailed prompts, Type, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter, Stainless/SS-look option and Racks for bi-level cooking.