Proctor Silex (VIPRB-PS-P70T20AL-V1B) 0.7 Cu.ft Black Digital Microwave Oven Reviews
Features ten power levels for precise cooking and defrosting of a wide variety of foods. Six convenient pre-set menu buttons make preparing the most common dishes easy. Digital LED display clock and timer is easy to read. Includes a child safety lock to help prevent mishaps.
Retail Price:
$70.99
$70.99
Used Value:
$42.59
$42.59
Sale Value:
$39.99
$39.99
The essential appliance for any busy kitchen, the Proctor Silex 0.7 cu ft 700W Watt Microwave Oven features six pre-set cooking options for turning out delicious, nutritious meals in seconds. The microwave delivers 700 watts of cooking power at ten different power levels to precisely heat/defrost a wide variety of foods. With an easy-to-read digital LED display clock and timer, this kitchen appliance makes it easy to serve your family their piping hot favorites on-the-go. The Proctor Silex 0.7 cu ft 700 Watt Microwave Oven has a black design that fits in perfectly with virtually any kitchen decor.
Why is this standing period advised following Has the cooking process been finished?
It's crucial to spend time standing.
When using a microwave to cook, the
not the oven, but the food. many foods accumulate
sufficient internal heat to enable cooking
even after the food has been cooked, the procedure
withdrawn from the oven. duration of standing for joints
of large veggies, cakes, and meat is to be permitted.
the interior to fully cook, without
frying the outside too much.
Why does my microwave have moisture in it? oven following cooking?
The condensation on your microwave's side
Ovens are typical. It results from steam from
cooking food striking the oven's cool surface
Why doesn't my oven cook as quickly every time? as directed by the microwave cooking manual?
Make sure by checking your recipe book once again.
You adhered to the instructions to the letter.
what could be the reason for cooking time discrepancies.
The recommended cooking times and heat levels are
recommendations for avoiding overcooking the
the most typical issue in adjusting to a
using a microwave.
variations in weight, shape, and size
Sizes can necessitate a longer cooking period.
Use your own discretion in addition to the
recommendations for evaluating a culinary guide
The dish has been prepared exactly as you requested.
might do with a standard cooker.
How Should I Clean and Maintain Proctor Silex?
The door must not be exposed to any force when it is opened.
strain, such as a kid dangling from an opening
The oven could collapse due to a door or other load.
ahead to harm the and also ruin the
door. If the oven is damaged, do not use it until
It was fixed by a reliable service.
technician. It is very crucial that the oven
that it closes correctly and that nothing is harmed:
I Door (bent)
ii) Hooks and Hinge (broken or loosened)
iii) Sealing surfaces and door seals.
How should I maintain my microwave oven?
The power cord must be unplugged before any
Maintain the cleanliness of the interior of this oven. when eating
spilled liquids or spatters stick to oven walls,
Use a wet cloth to clean. a gentle detergent could
if the oven becomes extremely dirty.
It is not advised to use abrasives or harsh detergents.
recommended.
Price History
2021-01-11
$73.12
$73.12
2021-01-18
$70.99
$70.99
2021-01-24
$70.99
$70.99
Specifications
Brand:
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H):
17.56 x 12.60 x 9.57 Inches
Color:
Black
Item Weight:
20.94 lbs.
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Proctor Silex (VIPRB-PS-P70T20AL-V1B) 0.7 Cu.ft Black Digital Microwave Oven Customer Reviews
Seems okay. Only tested it for a minute or so to be sure it functions. Bought it for emergency use when the power goes out. Saves my big/expensive microwave from damage by questionable generator power. With current draw of
Jim
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
You call yourself "Kitchen Critics" and you don't even report the INSIDE dimensions???? 0.7 Cubic feet means squat. What are the INSIDE dimensions????
Richard
September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021
This microwave is fine for quick heat up for your coffee or pizza it's small nothing spectacular it does what it says it's going to do. Exactly what I expected for the money
Lorrie L.
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Nice microwave. Easy to use
Amazon Customer
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
Small size was exactly what i needed for my boat. 700 watts might challenge my inverter but the time heating will be minimal. Price was very reasonable and shipping was fast. The face of the unit is red and the rest is black, i'm ok with that.
Carl
July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020
This microwave is as cheap as they come, but it works fine. I was worried that it was defective, because when microwaving for ten minutes straight the first time, it got quite warm on top, but I read up it on microwaves in general and that is not uncommon. This is most suitable for a dorm room or apartment, but I hate to give up counter space in my kitchen, so I get these cheap microwaves and they last me about 5 years until I do them in and have to replace them. Hopefully this will give me 5 years.
This microwave gives you express cook buttons from one to six minutes, as well as a thirty second button. Plus all the usual features. Recommended if you are looking for a small, bare-bones microwave with a limited lifespan.
Junglemama
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
Got this microwave because old one broke costed me 69 bucks for this trash. It barely heats up food, can’t even pop a bag of popcorn. Better off going to Walmart or Target. these are definitely the worst microwaves produced
Eric Hammett
June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
This little microwave is awesome...I absolutely love it. It is so fast. Please use the least amount of minutes to warm your food or it will burn.
I recommend this microwave 1000 times. And it takes up a small space...awesome!
Justice
June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
I like it but it has a dent in the side, I received a fridge also and that was dented. I'm pretty sure it wasn't in delivery because both were packed well.
lisa
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
So much lighter/smaller than my previous microwave. Quality construction-operation panel easy to use. Beautiful accent for my kitchen. Excellent product, value, choice. Love it!
Laney
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
I love the quietness of the microwave running the alarm when it's done isn't loud either and I love how compact it is. Fit in my kitchen perfectly!
Christina
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
It had markings on front of it like it was used or something I couldn't tell if it was used but it could have been a display cause someone wrote all over it I wouldn't buy anything else from walmart unless it's in the store for me to see before shipping
tasha
April 19, 2020
April 19, 2020
Do not buy this!
My microwave, that matches the stove, went out and was going to take over a month to order. So I ordered this thinking I would put it in the bar later. If you microwave something, first of all it is very weak, second of all after you take the food out when you close the door, it comes back on. You have to unplug it to turn it off. The time is never correct as it has to be unplugged.
KayKay
April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020
Came today in the mail, dropped at my door, the plate is broken in half.! I can't get in touch with anyone and I don't know how or when I can get a replacement.
TUNDE
April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
Delivered within 2 days! Actually nice looking and surprisingly powerful for a small microwave. Exceeds my expectations. Good express features and I enjoy having a microwave that actually keeps the time! I would highly recommend to anyone who wants something small but functional and attractive.
Sonya
April 4, 2020
April 4, 2020
Perfect for me, as I had very little space above my stove for a micro.
EnB
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
The roller ring came broken I don’t want to return the whole thing could I get a replacement?
Chelle
March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020
The clock worked fine but the microwave was DOA. Look for for something else to avoid a trip to UPS to return it.
gcobb321
February 23, 2020
February 23, 2020
Moisture is trapped in while running, condenses on door and sides when door opened and becomes trapped when door is closed. Have to wipe down after use or rust builds up around seams. Like it otherwise.
Tree Frog John
January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020
We bought this product June 2018 and it was useless by October 2019. I do not know what happened but we went to use it one morning it no longer worked. The light would come on and the plate would rotate but it did not cook anything. It stopped heating anything. We won’t buy this brand anymore.
joesph
November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
I ordered this microwave to run off a generator, so every watt counts. The description clearly says "0.6 Cubic Feet, 600 Watt" in the first line. So I ordered it, thinking it consumed 600 watts of power. As soon as I pulled it out of the box, however, the back plate on the microwave itself states "Input 950 watts, output 600 watts" meaning that it produces 600 watts of microwaves inside the oven, but consumes 950 watts of power from the wall outlet.
Update: I did not realize that this discrepancy is true for all microwave ovens. They all have input power significantly higher than stated (output) power. You have to open the user manual to find the input power. Something definitely to be aware of, as I learned from this experience.
MS
July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019
Would often emit a loud popping sound, like a fire cracker when pressing start. Then after 6 months stopped working. A waste of money. Would not recommend this product.
J. Hamilton
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
This product sucks After one year stopped working it comes on but nothing heats up not what I expected
cliff f.
May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019
quick delivery and they ship to an APO address. Item was as described. Works great
tgkrohn
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019
I live in a small house with a VERY small kitchen with hardly any counter space. I was able to put this in a cabinet so I didn't use any of my counter space. It's awesome!
Lin
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Just found this: "Return window closed on Jan 31, 2019
Product support window closed on Feb 28, 2019" Perfect, just wasted the cost of the microwave because it died March 4th.
I purchased a warranty and it appears that was a useless endeavour too. Answered their email instructing me how to cancel the warranty. "I don't want to cancel the SquareTrade warranty, I want to have the microwave fixed or replaced."
Arlene G Kruse
March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019
Works great..looks great!
Kindle Customer
March 4, 2019
March 4, 2019
Microwave I bought in 2018 stop working how do I get it replaced
It stop working need to return
Amazon Customer
February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
Tiene un grave problema: el plato que trae no se ajusta bien a la base y se sale de sitio cuando comienza a girar.
Por más que lo acomodo la mayoría de las veces se sale de su riel.
Luz Celeste Morales
January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019
I like the microwave. Fits in my space and works well. The wheels on the rotor shaft are flimsy and fall off. So, now the rotor doesn't work and the dish will not rotate. I've looked everywhere for a replacement rotor, but can't find one.
Donato DiGeronimo
January 10, 2019
January 10, 2019
One of the wheels on the turn plate was broke off.
Serena Lopez-Cortes
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
After having for 5 months the microwave doesn't even work. Do not waste your money. I barely used my microwave. This microwave cost too much to not be working.
jennifer
December 19, 2018
December 19, 2018
Works well and simple to use . Price was right and very appealing to the eyes.
Mark R. Presti
December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018
It just worked for 3 months. It suddenly stopped working after that
sukeshreddy
December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018
Very good for my, I don't need more power
Ricalbur
December 9, 2018
December 9, 2018
I purchased this microwave for my mother. She loved it, it works great and it looks good in her kitchen.
Steph
September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018
Easy to set up, simple to use and looks great.
Tammy Buff
September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018
Bought it a little over a month ago and it already broke. It’s not heating up any food. Don’t buy.
christina mustakis
August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018
Looks like there is a ding in it but works great
Johnathan207
August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018
The product was in good condition and worked well.
Lou
August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018
Just warming up our food and popcorn and it does its job
John Gamez
August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018
Great microwave. Plug and Play. Works perfect.
Nick M.
August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018
Good small appliance for office use
D. Black
August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018
Cooking plate does not stay in place.
Kathryn Gall
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
No happy, glass plate doesn't fit plate turning, falls off track all the time.
Kendal
July 29, 2018
July 29, 2018
Bought it for my college kids and they really like it!
Coach Willie Joey Jones
July 29, 2018
July 29, 2018
Works Good and sized perfect for my needs
E. Z
July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018
Arrived damaged on one corner. Apparently someone dropped it at some point. It still works despite that. If it wasn’t for the fact that it’s just for work I would return it.
Alejandro
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
It arrivived broken! the front door glass was shattered and a plastic piece fell off! I would like to return this and get a refund!
LadyMage
July 22, 2018
July 22, 2018
It's fine I guess, but it makes these horrible noises. It is on a stable surface but it makes long, screeching noises, like a loose door hinge in a horror movie - no joke. It kinda drives me crazy but returning a microwave to the post office is annoying as hell.
Dylan Austin
July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018
This thing sucks. The glass plate make all kinds of noise as it turns. NEVER stays on track. Burnt popcorn smell. Smells like something has caught on fire.
Kireston Wilson
July 14, 2018
July 14, 2018
My previous microwave was purchased in 1998 so this one had different features. I really like it and it fits into my decor very nicely. The only thing it's missing is a 30 second button. i loved that feature on my old one... but this one is better looking and works fine. Also has a timer that can be set while cooking on the stove, which is a nice feature.
Kindle Customer
July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018
Good microwave. Very happy with purchase.
Eric Safir
July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018
This microwave cooked one meal item and then never worked again. Hate this
Skenney
June 24, 2018
June 24, 2018
I run this on a GoalZero Lithium 1400 solar battery. It consumes about 900 watts when running (not the advertised 600). It consumes the same amount of power despite the mode (hi, med, low).
I used this in a solar-powered van conversion and it really helps with my traveling. From the ability to heat up leftovers to quickly making frozen burritos to softening potatoes, I use this thing more than my propane stove. What I like about it is that I don't have to fill up my propane when using it. I just use it for a couple minutes a day, and my solar panels restore the battery for tomorrow. Even if it runs for 10-15 minutes in a day it barely puts a dent in my solar capacity.
Oliver Rickard
June 8, 2018
June 8, 2018
Works well. I would buy again.
It does the job for my small office.
I love the sleek design.
Tiphanie A Forbes-Mitchell
June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018
Oh I am sorry to leave that lousy one star on this review, but I cannot in honesty give this a higher mark. The one is because there is nothing lower, and also because it does have a great design. It is small and the two dials are simply to use. No searching for indecipherable numbers or figuring out the sequence for five minutes when you just want to heat your coffee in a hurry - grrrr. I read all the conflicting reviews on this and was won over by the ease of use argument, but did vaguely wonder if these were written by people who either did not use it themselves (this was the case with several) or who did not use it for long. I tried this for two solid weeks hoping for improvement; I really wanted this buy to be a success! Sad to say, however, the one I received was absolutely useless. It took longer to cook a frozen vegetable in this microwave than it did to cook it on the stove, including heating the stove and washing the pan. It took several minutes to heat a little cup of coffee. The turning wrack made a lot of noise and sounded like it didn't fit properly. In fact it seemed like the whole machine simply did not actually work as a microwave does. After two weeks I gave up and packed everything in the box and shipped it back. If you do buy this product save the packing materials! I now have my ratty old hand-me-down 20 years ago microwave back on the counter and it is working just fine. Keep what you have or get another brand. Hopefully they will improve the function of this microwave or incorporate the easy to use knobs on other models. As it is, this is a truly useless product. I am surprised Amazon still carries it.
P. Feeney
May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018
What a bargain for the money and free delivery too! Very compact for limited counter space.
Liv in the Shire
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
Perfectly sized for a studio or one-bedroom apartment. Is the exact right size the fit a dinner plate. Works well, looks great, feels well-built.
John
April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
I do like it so much BUT the dish inside has a hard time staying on the turntable...help should be given to improve this-just a taller tad longer on the glass tabs under dish...try it company please .
If u have a later version please let me know as being handicapped I had to get one microwave for the counter BUT this is a real pain problem..HELP!
cmist13
April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018
Door latch broke on first use. Food was stuck inside and there is no way to manually open the door. The power stayed on even after the timer ran out to zero. Had to unplug it to get it to stop. Not even one use out of it.
K Nugs
April 13, 2018
April 13, 2018
I received a defective unit, according to the manufacturer. Cheap P.O.S. The magnet doesn’t work so I have to return it.
Bridgid Roney
April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
It’s good, and i really like it
Diana Wehbe
April 3, 2018
April 3, 2018
The functionality of the unit was fine while it worked. Unfortunately, after 6 days, a light flashed brightly and went out. Now the unit does not work.
Pam H.
March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018
I won't really use it much, worth the price and works pretty good.
User23
February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
Very loud, but heat efficiently
Railgun
February 11, 2018
February 11, 2018
A great purchase! My Mom loves it! It is compact on her counter (she could no longer reach the over-oven built in) and perfect size for her needs. She did mention a 30 sec plus button was missed.
Tommy M
January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018
Fits well in the small kitchen. Heats & reheats without much difficulty. Nice product.
Carol S D
November 18, 2017
November 18, 2017
Fits perfectly in my home office where space is at a premium. I have a small fridge with a freezer section so this microwave takes care of my frozen item rather quickly. I sometimes need to warm up my coffee as well and this is the answer.
Duffer.
October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017
Awesome machine! Very happy with it
Emma
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
I wish you didn't have to set the time every time you plug this in to get it to function. We bought it because it was small enough to hide away in a cabinet and not have plugged in all the time. It would also be nice if you didn't have to physically pull the door open as you're pressing the door release button but it gets the job done!
Kristen H.
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
It works well. Solid. Quiet. Easy to read numbers/control panel. Interior capacity is very large. The light turns on when door is opened, making it easy to see inside. It fits perfectly under my cabinets and sits back nicely from counter's edge. I've used it to quickly defrost frozen chicken breasts, to reheat a cold sandwich, etc. and it works fine.
(My last microwave was also a Westinghouse, lasted 15 years and was still going strong, but the top of the compartment rusted - I didn't know to wipe it dry after use.) 'Hoping this one goes a good 15+ years too!
Amazon Customer
March 26, 2017
March 26, 2017
It died inside of one year of minimal use. Would run and not stop, while not heating.
The return process
Is a joke, you have to cut off the power prong and mail it back to NY.
Spend $40 extra and get a decent microwave.
Amazon Customer
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
Microwave has stopped working.
David Toledo
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
Got this to replace a 13 yr old Sharp .8 cf/800 watt whose carousel stopped rotating. Definitely prefer my old one! I have an 18" enclosed shelf so my choices were limited and also didn't want to spend a lot, but I should have. Well, lets just say it fits the shelf and it works so far but I am saving the box just in case. However, it is extremely lightweight and you either have to hold it down when opening/closing or have it up against a wall as it will move all over. It is slightly smaller than my old one and it makes a huge difference on the inside. The plastic carousel device and glass plate are tiny and lightweight and the plate won't stay on the carousel and slides all over bumping against the inside walls, which I consider a deign flaw. On a positive note, it does have some nice features and is fairly quiet. I don't expect it to last very long and certainly not 13 years but if I get 2 years out of it I'll be happy.
Tami
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
This microwave is garbage. Complete piece of garbage. After two months the turntable started squeaking, the noise is now intolerable. Only the highest setting works now also, turning down the power control is the same as no power at all. Timer doesn't seem to work either, setting it on a minute will go 2-3 minutes easily. Ridiculous waste of money. Taking it to Goodwill. Would NOT recommend.
vbuyer
January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017
Very nice compact microwave oven. It doesn't take up too much room on my small counter and works well. No complaints so far.
Kathryn M. Kruger
December 15, 2016
December 15, 2016
This microwave does the job. It doesn't fit microwave popcorn very well I have to fold the bag a little bit and the tray never stays in place but other then that it does pretty good.
Arnica
December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016
Bought one of these for a cheap replacement microwave. It showed up DOA and I had to immediately ask for a return which was handled nicely by Amazon. Got the new one and it worked fine but within 45 days it now takes over twice as long to heat items to the same extent and seems to be losing power a little more every week. Did not even get 2 months of reliable service from this. Avoid at all costs and look for another make / model.
Rams
October 2, 2016
October 2, 2016
Looks and works great and great buy. Worth much more than the price was.. recommend
Highway228
September 25, 2016
September 25, 2016
I like it but the only thing is the plate is very loose every time you heat something you have to fix the plate inside .. If you forget it makes a lot of noise
SRD
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Built in microwave died unexpectedly; didn't feel like spending the time, money, effort to replace at this point. The Westinhouse does the job. Size is perfect for available space and does what we need - easy to use; basic instructions. Does tend to move but solved by putting a padded dish towel underneath. So far so good and likely would purchase again - can't beat the price.
Anton DuPont
September 11, 2016
September 11, 2016
This microwave works fine for what I wanted it for, which is only defrosting and reheating. It doesn't overcook or dry out the food the way our more powerful microwave did and it doesn' t take up much space on the counter, so I am pleased with it and actually like it better.
Update: I originally rated this 4 stars, however it broke (shorted out) after a year, so I am not happy about the quality. It wasn't expensive though, so I might replace it with another one since I really liked it until I hated it.
2d Update: I did get another one of these, but it broke after a few months. I have concluded this is total junk. Don't waste your money.
carol
August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016
This was a gift and they loved it!
Nidia Mercado
July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016
Adapts to a small space and performs well.
ROBERT L. SUITER
July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016
Works great. No problems thus far.
Amazon Customer
June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
Great countertop microwave! If your looking for a great quality, simple to use, good size, amazing price microwave this is it! Not fancy is a plus for us! Did not want a clock or digital display, wanted sleek & simple. Back to basics simple to use for teenagers & seniors! Our family highly recommends this product! Got ours with free prime shipping & a huge discount! Total with state taxes was $56!
UPDATE: As of today, 1/16/2019 it is still working perfectly just like it did the very first day!!! We do not use it every day, but often. So far so good!!!
Pam
June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
The door doesn't open unless you lift with one hand while you press the open button
Amazon Customer
June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016
I purchased this as I have a small kitchen and cook for one. I thought that even though it's small, Westinghouse products have always been of good quality. This is not the case with this microwave. It is very slow, makes an odd sound as if it's dying and takes way too long to heat up even just a cup of coffee.
GreatDaneMom
June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016
It did work for a few second the something on the backside exploded. Stay away form the product
Amazon Customer
May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
Great microwave for the price.
Justin JB
April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
Ordered in January, stoppes working in March
M. Sharples
March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016
Just as expected. Small, fits on a counter easily!
Julie P.
March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016
Item broke in 5 months
Akis iliopoulos
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
Great and a very reasonable price.
Q. Bennett
December 2, 2015
December 2, 2015
Perfect size and works well.
Amanda
November 22, 2015
November 22, 2015
THE MICROWAVE WAS NICE, VERY PLEASED WITH IT! I LIKE ALL THE FEATURES IT HAS. NICE COLORS! AND WORKS EXCELLENT AND EASY TO USE,
Amazon Customer
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
The Westinghouse microwave was received in record time and surpassed my expectations. It was exactly what I wanted!
Diane O'Malley
September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
Totally brand-new junk. Had the box opened, and not working at all ! I have tried to plug it in to every single working power outlet. Customer Call center is unreachable. Have it returned. Unhappy
prihartanto arif wibowo
August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Power a little weak. But it fits into the place in the cupboard where it was needed.
Chris Tremel
August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
Love it, still learning all this microwave can do!
JoAnn Dietrich
July 11, 2015
July 11, 2015
My purpose for buying this microwave oven is probably quite different than most of the people that have posted a review here. I wanted a microwave that I could use with my off grid solar system. At this time my solar system consists of 4 100 watt solar panels, a 40 amp mppt charge control, 4 105 amp hr deep cycle batteries wired in series and a 48 volt 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter. The inverter powers my 4.4 cubic ft compact refrigerator, 32 inch flat screen TV and laptop quite nicely. However an older digital 1100 watt microwave that I tried maxed out the inverter and batteries! Plus my inverter is designed to power down between loads which saves on precious energy. Using a microwave with digital controls would tend to keep the inverter powered up all the time unless it was unplugged after each use.
As a Prime member I ordered on a Thursday afternoon and received the microwave on Saturday morning. It arrived double boxed without any damage. Curious as to how it would work I heated room temperature water for a cup of coffee in about 2 minutes. Having read that this size microwave 600 watt won't pop popcorn. I found an "old" microwave bag that I had and set the microwave for 6 minutes. To my surprise the popcorn finished popping in about 4 minutes. I have had better (more tender) popcorn but most all of the kernels popped to good size. I plan to buy a fresh box of a better brand to see if I like that any better. For lunch I decided to microwave a frozen personal pizza that I had purchased when checking out the 1100 watt microwave. I stopped the microwave after about 4 minutes as the cheese seemed to be well melted. To my satisfaction the pizza was quite hot all the way though.
I don't have a digital AC watt meter at this time but the LED's on the inverter display around 900 watts when the microwave is in use. The load on my batteries seems quite acceptable and on a sunny day the batteries should soon be fully recharged. With the basic 2 knob controls I don't have to worry about unplugging this microwave between uses. Considering the very limited amount of time I have had to use this microwave. I feel it should be a nice addition to my off grid solar system!
Update: I have since checked the wattage while the Westinghouse WCM660W 600 watt microwave oven was in use using an inexpensive AC watt meter. The wattage ranged between 940 and 980 watts in several tests. There doesn't appear to be any surge on start as you would experience with a refrigerator.
John E. Reinhart
May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015
After going to numerous big-box and large discount chains, I was unable to find a microwave with knobs instead of a touch pad. I ordered this as a replacement microwave for my 91-year-old mother. It did not disappoint. This microwave is perfect for seniors like my mother who has great difficulty with the vision and dexterity that are necessary to operate a touch pad. This one is so easy to use, with one knob for power and the other knob for time. It's small enough to not take up alot of counter space, but large enough to quickly heat up a dinner plate or fairly large bowl of food. This microwave isn't built for heavy-duty or complex cooking tasks, but it's just what I wanted and my mother is very comfortable with it. Again, it's a really good microwave for small spaces and perfect for those who want to keep things simple and safe.
Beckley
October 29, 2014
October 29, 2014