Not long after getting it, it stopped beeping to let me know it was done cooking and so did the timer. Repairman came out....went to settings and redid everything. Worked for a few days and quit again. I redid all the settings again. Sometimes the timer will beep., but not the end of cooking beep. I have to reset everything every time I use it. I have to stand there and watch it to know when it's done.....even if it's just to restart after stirring something! The exhaust filters are useless if you're doing something like a pot of soup or a pot of spaghetti!!! If you try, the whole thing shuts down and you have to wait until everything dries out to start again. When you push to start the microwave, the fan and/or lights go off for a short time.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Julia, Cafe, April 15, 2026
We're sorry to hear you're having these issues with your microwave, and we'd like to help. Please make an appointment with one of our Bodewell technicians, by calling 1-833-4BODEWELL or visit this site: https://www.bodewell.com/schedule-repair-service.
Like our other Cafe appliance it looks great and functions well. It seems louder than our old one and the single bulb light over the stove is lame. There was plenty of room for two bulbs but for some reason they designed it with just one weak bulb. You think an expensive model like this one would not have skimped on this feature. Otherwise it’s a nice microwave.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Vikki, Cafe_Appliances, April 8, 2026
We appreciate your feedback regarding the cooktop lighting and will share this information with our teams.
It is very loud when operating and the exhaust is also very loud.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Adrian, Cafe_Appliances, April 2, 2026
We are happy that you have found this microwave easy to use and we would like to assist you with the sound level of this appliance while in use. We have provided some normal operating sounds for this unit here: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=15900
If you are experiencing sounds or characteristics not listed, service is advised. You can schedule an appointment with a Bodewell technician by calling 1-833-4BODEWELL (1-833-426-3393) or schedule online at https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm.
This microwave oven is easy to operate, quiet, and well constructed. I'm happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Tierra, Café_Appliances, April 2, 2026
Thank you for choosing Cafe for your home! We're so glad to hear that your new microwave is easy to operate and working well. It's also easy to clean with the Steam Clean option, which makes it easy to wipe away splatters. And you can easily melt butter in the microwave, thanks to a Melt Setting!
My wife and I bought this new Cafe to replace one that we bought in 2020 that had numerous issues through-out 2025. We thought we would have better luck with a new one thinking GE would had learned from their old ones what consumers really wanted. Besides that, we have a cut-out back splash behind our stove that we wanted it to fit perfectly into the old one's spot. We were told by several salesmen the new Cafe should fit perfectly. Boy, were they ever wrong!!! This new 2026 Cafe is one inch shorter. That means I now have to hire a carpenter to cut a one inch piece of wood, attach it and paint it to conceal that gapping hole above the this microwave. GRR!!! We also thought we could use some of the old parts for back-up like the glass turn table, rollers underneath it and etc..Nope!!! All of their dimensions have been changed in the new Cafe by a mear thousand's of an inch. So nothing could be used from our old Cafe. Makes one think, "Not by accident". One of the first things my wife noted with the New 2026 Cafe is the panel is not back lit at all. It is completely dark except for the time. The panel is not "User Friendly"! One has to press hard to make any kind of entry. My wife immediately felt that instead of making "Cafe" better, GE has made it Cheaper and Increased the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Joyce, Cafe_Appliances, March 9, 2026
We appreciate your business and your feedback about your new Cafe microwave. The controls on this model are a membrane, not glass. We will be sharing your comments with our team.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This microwave works extremely well and has exceeded my expectations. It heats food evenly, is easy to use, and feels solid and well made. Beyond performance, it looks great in my kitchen—the sleek design and high-quality finish really elevate the overall space. I am excited to complete the look with a Café refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. This microwave is a great combination of style and functionality, and I’m very happy with my purchase.
Love my microwave just have less than a month, large capacity , adjustable power control and also some preset controls which is great, ventilation works great , husband and son installed with no problem. Looks beautiful