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1.2-cu ft Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Stainless Steel )

Ratings & Reviews for GE 1.2-cu ft Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Stainless Steel )

4.3
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 4.3 out of 5
261 Reviews


85% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This low-profile microwave is generally well-received by customers, who praise its great features, sleek and space-saving design, and easy operation. Many highlight how it is a perfect fit above their stove, freeing up valuable counter space. Customers appreciate the microwave's compact size and low profile, which allows for better visibility of the stovetop. However, some have encountered installation challenges, with the mounting holes not aligning properly. A few also note that the control buttons can be difficult to see, and the fan noise is louder than expected. A small number have experienced issues with the microwave malfunctioning or breaking down within a short period of time.

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261 Customer Reviews

GE Slimline Microwave

I love this slimline microwave. It has many preset options and takes up less room. It's sharp looking and since it has a smaller footprint my cabinet over the microwave could have an additional shelf. This does what I need it to do.

July 9, 2026

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Slim Design

Slim design was our target. The door is long and you need to be aware when opening. The buttons do not light up for ease of use. Otherwise it fits our need.

July 3, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

The door does extend 29 5/8" from the front of the microwave. We will pass your feedback along regarding the controls that do not light up.

GE_AppliancesJuly 7, 2026

Ventilation

The ventilation is about a zero. I have it vented to the outside and food smells fill the house for everything that takes more than 5 minutes to cook. The timing of the presets for cooking is too long/powerful and same with the sensors. Looks nice but no I do not recommend.

July 1, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

To improve the odors from cooking, we recommend checking to ensure the charcoal filter is in good condition and doesn't need to be replaced. You can f...

GE_AppliancesJuly 2, 2026

Great features

Would Recommend

This was such a great find because there wasn’t enough clearance from stove top to microwave. This shorter version was perfect for that issue. It looks great with our remodeled kurchen. It was a great idea!

June 20, 2026

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Sufficient interior space

Would Recommend

Plenty enough room for typical microwave items usually microwaved

June 19, 2026

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Great feature

Excellent product and easy to use when I love the size

May 30, 2026

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Excellent product

Would Recommend

Excellent product and slim so it’s perfect for my kitchen

May 30, 2026
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Would Recommend

Wife wanted a low profile microwave so she would have more room when cooking large meals in tall pots

May 17, 2026
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Nice microwave

The microwave itself it great, no issues. I was unaware that it had a large fan unit in the back of the microwave itself; so when we installed it, it stuck out about 2-3 inches further than a standard microwave. That’s my fault, I should have paid attention to the measurements- we had a mounted one prior to that so I assumed they would be the same as far as how far they stuck out from the wall.

May 14, 2026

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1.3 Cu Ft

This 1.2 cu ft mirco petformance works well. I like the slim profile. One issue is the controls do not light up. The installation went well.

May 9, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

This microwave's control panel does not have the capability to light up. We will pass your feedback on the control panel along to our product team for...

GE_AppliancesMay 14, 2026

Beautiful nice design. And it fits specs from 1990

Would Recommend

I love it. We had to find a microwave to replace our 35 year old whirlpool. It served us well! This was tge only one in our price range that would fit the old specs. Its 6" shorter and there is a gap in the kitchen tile we have to fill, but it is beautiful. It works well. Only complaint I have is there is no manual included with the new unit. Im having to search online to find out the special features this model has. Went in fast. Looks nice in my tiny kitchen!

May 5, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

We also love the looks and ease of use of your new microwave! We'd like to clarify some information regarding the availability of your microwave's own...

GE_AppliancesMay 14, 2026

Perfect streamlined size

Would Recommend

The microwave works great and features are perfect for us, the streamline size makes our kitchen look bigger. Our only issue is the microwave is louder than our old one. We had the installer come back to see if something was loose causing a vibration noise. he check all the connections and said it's the microwave. It is louder than expected. Not a deal breaker but unexpected

May 3, 2026

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Poorly manufactured

The front of the door is peeling away after 4 months.

April 17, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

We'd like to look into the situation with your microwave closer. One of our agents will be reaching out over email to collect additional information, ...

GE_AppliancesApril 7, 2026

Great unit

Would Recommend

So far so good. A little loud when running. But nice unit

April 12, 2026

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Who designed this?

Can't read the buttons unless room is bright. I assumed they were lit!! Useless Also unit is huge. I assumed low profile

March 27, 2026

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Response from GE_Appliances

We're sorry to hear you're not satisfied with the design of the controls and size of this microwave. We will be sure to share your feedback with the p...

GE_AppliancesMarch 30, 2026

Low Profile Microwave

The low profile is exactly what we needed. The regular over the range microwaves are too tall for our space. This firs perfectly and looks sleek.

March 26, 2026

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Sleek

Would Recommend

Everyone who has seen our new microwave calls it, "sleek". There is little reason to purchase a standard-sized microwave when this low-profile microwave can accommodate everything we cook or reheat. Low-profile saves us cabinet space. The controls are low across the bottom so was can easily reach to operate.

March 19, 2026

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