TOSHIBA EM131A5C-SS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft with 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor, 12 Auto Menus Mute Function ECO Mode Easy Clean Interior, 1000W, Silver

This is my first Toshiba microwave. It is working well for us, with faster heating than expected for 1,000 watts. The slightly gray interior is very attractive and easy on the eyes. The size is ample for our needs. The child safety latch is easy to operate. A thorough instruction manual is provided and most of the operation is intuitive. The automatic re-heat function heats food hotter than we prefer, but that is the same as every other microwave we've owned, so we just re-heat with manual settings. Overall, I'm impressed with the quality and functionality of this oven.

This oven checks ALL of (at least my) microwave wanted-feature boxes.I bought this Toshiba to replace a Panasonic oven that developed an unrepairable fault in its membrane-switch control panel. (You can't avoid membrane switches, unfortunately. They're universal in almost everything at this point. Microwave ovens, stovetops, refrigerators, you name it. They're all membrane switches unless you can afford semi-pro level gear.) I chose Panasonic at the time because I wanted inverter power control, and only Panasonic had it then.Since then, apparently Panasonic's inverter patents have expired. And that is why I was able to find this Toshiba oven, which, while a very little smaller than the one it replaces. hits ALL THREE of my top three most-wanted microwave features:— It has inverter power control instead of just duty-cycling the magnetron to PRETEND to be able to vary its power.— It has moisture-sensor smart cooking and reheating so that you don't HAVE to know how long to cook something for.— And it has AN ACTUAL DOOR HANDLE instead of an unreliable push-button to open the door.I HATE those pushbuttons. They invariably start sticking after a while, and then opening the door becomes a two-hand task, because you need one hand to push the stupid button and one to pull the door open. With the Toshiba, opening the door takes one hand, EVERY time. It's easy, positive, and certain. No more hammering (and swearing) at the button.As a BONUS, the pre-programmed feature that we most commonly used on the old oven, after sensor reheat — sensor-cooking frozen vegetables — is right on the front panel, so now it's two button presses (FRZ VEG, START) instead of eleven. Also, it's extremely quiet.The one minor complaints I have about this Toshiba oven is that it takes a little while to master the feel of its membrane-switch front panel. But face it, you're never going to find a microwave oven that doesn't have membrane-switch controls, unless you buy a commercial-kitchen model that just has two knobs and no fancy features at all.This is about as close as you're ever likely to find to the perfect microwave oven. I salute you, Toshiba.IMPORTANT UPDATE:Pray that you never have a problem with it, because Toshiba outsources their customer service to an outfit called NIDEA. If Nidea decides that your problem requires a return or refund to resolve it, they will send you a document containing instructions for finding and printing your Amazon full invoice via steps that DO NOT EXIST, because their document is YEARS out of date and neither amazon.com, nor the Amazon mobile app, nor the Amazon order confirmation email, looks like that any more. You won't be able to convince them of this. They won't understand. They'll just keep sending you the same instructions that you cannot follow because the links and menus that they tell you to follow physically do not exist.

The air frying function takes a bit longer than a dedicated air fryer, but it still gets the job done. As a microwave, it works great and offers a lot of useful features like convection, broil, odor removal, and a memory turntable. A versatile appliance that saves space and does more than a standard microwave.

The media could not be loaded. I picked this up mainly to save space, and it definitely works well. It has a bunch of functions built in, which is a big plus. The smart humidity sensor, odor feature, and multiple auto menus make it feel more advanced than your basic microwave. I also like the ECO mode and mute function—little touches that make it more convenient to use daily.That said, while it does get food super hot, it doesn’t seem as powerful as other 1000W microwaves I’ve used before. It took some trial and error to understand the controls and how the features work, but after a bit of use, it gets easier.At the end of the day, it works fine but I wish it could heat up the food more thoroughly and faster.Decent size

My fifteen year old microwave died. So I immediately went to Amazon for a replacement and found this totally amazing, fantastic, perfect replacement! It's fast and so easy to use. There's even a very informative detail and instruction booklet that comes with it This Toshiba is the perfect size and the perfect price. So very very glad a made the decision to purchase!

After 5 years, 1 month, and 3 weeks of daily use, our favorite kitchen appliance has bit the dust. After we stopped crying and said thank you to our dear friend for its years of service, we searched our Amazon purchase history and were elated to see this microwave is still available for purchase. It will be a long two days without it, but we're excited to welcome Toshi Junior to the family.Why are we repurchasing this Toshiba countertop microwave? Until today, it worked perfectly every time, heating food evenly and maintaining its power over the years. It's a nice size. I would consider this full sized (I've never not been able to fit something in it), but it's compact enough to fit on a shelf in our pantry. It's simple to use, the buttons make sense. The glass turntable is nice and easy to clean. The interior never stained even with a certain family member never covering their dish and splattering sauces everywhere on a regular basis. And it's a great value.Highly recommend.Update: The new microwave arrived. I literally clicked "purchase again" from my order history, so we expected to receive the same product. It's slightly different. A little smaller. The handle operates differently (you can't just pull the door open anymore) and the add 30 seconds button doesn't work the same as on the older model. We find this irritating, but if you're not used to the old function, you might not find the new limitation annoying. We still endorse this microwave. It's a good value and it works well. Hopefully this one lasts at least 5 years like the last one did.