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Whirlpool - 0.5 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Silver
Average customer rating
4.5
(532 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 532 reviews
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
9
1 Star
27
91%of customers recommend this product.
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444 out of
488)
Customer Reviews for Whirlpool - 0.5 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Just right
on February 20, 2015
Posted by: Tabby47
from Ithaca, NY, United States
I moved into a small apartment with limited counter space. I tried to live without a microwave, it can be done. But I wasn't happy. I saw this microwave, the wattage was a bit lower than the big ones and it didn't have a number pad but the size was just right. So I gave it a try. The lower wattage is no problem, I don't even notice it, and the lack of a number pad was very easy to get used to. This microwave is solid, the raised inner floor makes putting things in and taking them out easier than the standard microwave. It's compact size allows it to snug under the kitchen cupboard in a corner where it looks beautiful. I love the blue readout. No you won't be able to roast a turkey in It but you will be able to reheat leftover turkey on a standard size dinner plate. It is pricier than microwaves from discount stores but when you find something that is just right, cost is less of a concern.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Microwave
on February 17, 2015
Posted by: rfsindy
from Indianapolis, IN, United States
Fits in the corner like we thought it would and save us some counter space
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
Great design - one question
on August 9, 2015
Posted by: NicJ
from Brookline MA
This microwave is beautiful and its controls are well-designed and easy to use. We did find that the lettering on the front panel is easily scratched and - after only a month - we had the unit replaced by the store. We now are being very careful with fingernails and hoping that the letters' covering has been toughened.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
4
Compact
on April 26, 2015
Posted by: Catriona
from Oldsmar, FL, United States
I like that it is very compact for my small counter space...just a little slow on heating things up but it serves my purpose well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
No one needs a bigger microwave
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: fan
from Tulsa, OK
We bought this microwave two months ago and LOVE it. I don't know why people don't demand small units like this. No one needs a bigger microwave. I put a 10lb. bag of chicken thighs in it to thaw last week and it did a great job. True, the bag just fit, but it did. I rarely need to thaw 10lbs of meat anyway. If they would make one like this that was well built and had more power everyone would want one if they could realize that this size is PERFECT. I hope they never stop making this microwave (unless that is, they make it better, and then I would be willing to pay the price for a better one)!By the way, I put a piece of rubber shelf liner under the unit to keep it from moving when you open the door and it is perfect. Whirlpool: Put some little rubber feet under it and it feels like it is a much more substantial appliance, probably have to charge a quarter more for it though.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
love this microwave
on September 23, 2015
Posted by: JJT
from Jacksonville, FL
I bought this a couple months back and it fits perfectly in a small corner of space. It is very basic and easy to use, just what I wanted, nothing fancy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
Whirlpool Countertop Microwave
on May 14, 2014
Posted by: ddbirnie
from Westminster, CA
I purchased this microwave late last year after my microwave of 25 years finally died. Since I have a small kitchen, it fits perfectly and does everything a larger microwave can do. The style, fact that it fits in a corner, and efficiency are spectacular. I have a 31 year old Whirlpool refrigerator (although not as energy efficient as newer ones) that keeps on ticking :-) I will purchase another one when it dies....may it RIP. Your products have always served me well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size microwave for small spaces!
on December 1, 2014
Posted by: Weedin
from Lake City, MI, United States
I purchased this microwave after living without one for 5 months. I had moved to a smaller home with a tiny kitchen, so I decided that I could live without a microwave in order to have more cabinet space. Well, I finally realized how miserable life is without a microwave and I went in search of a compact one. I have been delighted with this purchase and the minimal counter space it uses, along with the rounded back that nicely fits into a corner. It is just the right size for a dnner plate, but not anything bigger. I highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com