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1.7-cu ft 1000-Watt Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking (Slate)

Ratings & Reviews for GE 1.7-cu ft 1000-Watt Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking (Slate)

4.4
12126
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 4.4 out of 5
12127 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

This appliance appears to be a high-quality, feature-rich microwave with excellent performance. Key highlights include great overall functionality, such as useful sensor cooking and express cook options, a sleek modern design, powerful and efficient heating, and easy-to-use controls. While a few users noted minor issues, the majority of reviews were highly positive, indicating this is a reliable, high-performing microwave that offers great value.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
12127 Customer Reviews

So far it’s good

So far, it’s been a good microwave. I like the sensor and how when beverage is selected, it counts down from 20 seconds. You can’t pause during sensor cooking but you can hit off.

March 13, 2026

From geappliances.com

It's only ok!

Would Not Recommend

The door is loud and tight to close. Keeps beeping if you take food out sooner unless you shut the button. Not so user friendly. I loved my older moder which I had for over 20 years. I guess it just takes time as you get older to manage the newer products.

March 13, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We appreciate your feedback on these design aspects. We will be sure to share your thoughts with the proper teams for further review. We're confident ...

GE_AppliancesMarch 13, 2026

Looks great -- so far, so good. Just installed.

Too early for review or rating. One problem -- how do you put in less than 30 seconds. The numbers from 1 - 0 are for full minutes, and there is a 30 second choice. What if you want 15 or 20 seconds, etc. I'd appreciate an answer.

March 12, 2026

From geappliances.com

Good capacity

The minimum directions sent with microwave was poor. I find no instructions for power change. Items do not heat as well as my previous microwave.

March 12, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

In order to be good stewards of the environment, we no longer print physical copies of owner’s manuals. However, we maintain digital copies of all man...

GE_AppliancesApril 3, 2026

GE 1.7 cubic ft Microwave

Just got this microwave today and love the looks of it. Did use it for dinner and worked very well! Still learning all the features but am very pleased!

March 10, 2026

From geappliances.com

Mounting to cabinet is a nightmare

This is my fourth GE microwave and they ALL had different locations for the power cord and the mounting bolts. I had to replace the bottom of the cabinet because of all the holes. It seems to me that GE COULD PLACE ALL OF THESE IN THE SAME PLACE, MAYBE RELOCATE SOME OF THE NEW TYPE OF ELECTRONIC PARTS. Maybe it is beyond GE engineering????

March 9, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We appreciate your feedback; we are going to share your comments regarding the installation process with our product team for review.

GE_AppliancesMarch 11, 2026

Longer heating time

Would Not Recommend

Great size, only complaint is that it's maximum heating capability is minutes slower than my previous more basic model. Very disappointing considering the high price

March 8, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We're sorry to hear you're not entirely satisfied with the power of this 1,000 W microwave. We will be sure to share your feedback with the product te...

GE_AppliancesMarch 9, 2026

Very nice purchase! Great features.

Would Recommend

It's perfect for our needs and has more features than our old one. Very happy with unit.

March 7, 2026

From geappliances.com

Great microwave and dishwasher appliances.

Would Recommend

GE has always had very good appliances. Customer for over 40years.

March 5, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

Thank you! Be assured we value your 40 plus years of loyalty as we know it has been and will continue to be part of our success story.

GE_AppliancesMarch 6, 2026

Works well.

In order for this microwave to be perfect for me, I would like to have a shelf to store my covers. The GE emblem could be somewhere else, I know it is centered in the door. The "Surface Light" can become very warm when left on for a while.

March 3, 2026

From geappliances.com

Looks good

Would Recommend

We just got our new microwave installed on February 27 and would like an owners manual. We are in our eighties and can’t get it printed. Thank You. Gregory Davis

March 2, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

Congratulations on your new microwave! We're glad you like it. This unit is simple to use and has great features. We love the Melt feature You can eas...

GE_AppliancesMarch 31, 2026

great features

this is our 3rd ge microwave oven can't say enough about it, would't buy any other brand,

March 1, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from Monogram_Appliances

We are so excited to have you as a part of the GE Appliances family. We are confident that you will enjoy the convenience controls this microwave incl...

Monogram_AppliancesMarch 25, 2026

Good but not a fan of the vent

Overall, the product is good. Personally, I'm not a fan of the Express Cook features. I'm old-fashioned and prefer to put my own specific time in. It just makes it an extra step for me. Also, the automatic vent is OBNOXIOUS! If I'm cooking on the stove top or have the oven on, the vent automatically goes on after about 10 minutes. And in this day and age, it's way louder than it needs to be! My last microwave vented automatically but after a good 30-45 minutes of the stove top being on an...

March 1, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We'd like to provide some information on your microwave's automatic fan feature and assist with the fan's sound level. An automatic fan feature protec...

GE_AppliancesMarch 2, 2026

perfectly adequate

Would Recommend

This is a nice microwave, exactly what you expect out of a microwave. But when did a simple basic microwave get so expensive? its a flimsy metal box but so essential. After the installation the top is clearly bowed near the mounting bolts, seems there is little to no support other than the thin metal casing. otherwise no complaints, it cooks well and fits plenty.

February 25, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We’re glad to hear your microwave is cooking well for you and you’re overall happy with it; we’d like to address any issues you have. Regarding any bo...

GE_AppliancesFebruary 26, 2026

Nice unit

Nice unit and it works well. Install was simple and looks good with the new stove.

February 24, 2026

From geappliances.com

Does the job

I'm surprised at how well this functions. I have just been using the microwave that came with the condo, which was apparently 15 years old. This new one is so quiet and heat up food so fast. It also has a clean, neutral, neutral look, that blends in well with every type of kitchen

February 23, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We are happy that you have been surprisingly impressed with this microwave. This microwave has many amazing features including Express Cook. This feat...

GE_AppliancesApril 10, 2026

GE microwave

Capacity is really good and pretty large inside. My main issue with it is that the vent noise is pretty significant compared to earlier models with same CFI rating. That is my only complaint other than that it is pretty standard with all the standard features

February 22, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We're glad to hear this microwave is operating well. We appreciate the feedback on the vent sounds, and we will be sure to share your thoughts with th...

GE_AppliancesMarch 11, 2026

Great microwave

Would Recommend

Clean looking and easy to operate. Works good, and happy with the purchase.

February 22, 2026

From geappliances.com

Up to Date

The new microwave replaces one that expired 2 years ago. The controls on the GE take a little getting used to, but they are highly effective, a pleasure to use.

February 19, 2026

From geappliances.com

Great microwave

Would Recommend

Capacity is wonderful with controls easy to use. Ventilation is very adequate. Overall a good choice.

February 14, 2026

From geappliances.com

Response from GE_Appliances

We are happy you've found this microwave easy to use with great ventilation. This microwave includes an Express Cook feature that allows you to set co...

GE_AppliancesApril 9, 2026