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Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with 1000-Watts Cooking Power - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.3
(541 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 541 reviews
5 Stars
302
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
15
1 Star
19
83%of customers recommend this product.
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224 out of
270)
Customer Reviews for Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with 1000-Watts Cooking Power - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
It works but is not awesome
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: CheryJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace an older model of basically the same exact microwave. It feels cheap in comparison. You have to slam the door to get it to close and the door feels as if it could break. The buttons are not the same as the old version--you have to push more buttons to do the same work. To me this is not time effective and seems like a step backwards as far as a new machine goes. It's odd that the interior is dark gray-you can hardly see in it at all. The light is very dim. All in all the microwave has a cheep feel to it and I wish I had chosen something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
5
replaced a 27 year old original microwave
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Cliffy Corvette guy
from puyallup wa.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this along with a stainless gas range to finish off our all ss appliances in the kitchen. Works well although we don't have a lot of use time yet. So far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
4
solid
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Smart Ron
from Omaha , Nebraska
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Front panel is basic. There was a learning curve to get use to using the control panel. A lot of button pushing to get to the reheat, produce and cook functions, but after awhile it became second nature to use. For the price it is worth it. The mounting templates made mounting it easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
4
I miss my previous microwave oven.
on March 27, 2026
Posted by: Do you want my nickname?
from North Olmsted, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this appliance because my old microwave oven stopped working after 23 years. This microwave oven has fewer basic features than any microwave I’ve ever owned. It works well and heats more efficiently than the previous microwave oven, but we miss pushing a button to open the door, rather than just pulling the door open. You can’t heat food in the microwave and use the timer on the microwave simultaneously, as I could with my previous microwave oven. Otherwise, it’s okay.
Again, I did not appreciate the hard sell of the extended warranty when I called to register for the standard warranty. I felt as though Whirlpool was trying to take advantage of me.
Again, I did not appreciate the hard sell of the extended warranty when I called to register for the standard warranty. I felt as though Whirlpool was trying to take advantage of me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com
Customer Rating
3
Disappointed
on April 2, 2026
Posted by: RoLil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this 2 months ago. No manual on how to use features. Just a simple start guide. Doesn’t allow you to use actual buttons for power level. Instead of pressing power level 3 etc. you need to actually input 30 or 80 % etc etc. took me a week to realize this. Very frustrating. I’ve had microwaves for over 40 years and this is 1st time ever having to do this. Also have had experience with new microwaves at different homes and very intuitive.
Also- can no longer set 2 steps of power levels. For instance I want to cook something for 2 mins and power levels 80 and a second step of 1 min at power levels 50.
Although this microwaves dimensions are same as standard it seems to have a large profile - the large black glass does not allow you see food while cooking. And the dark interior doesn’t allow you to see how dirty microwave is.
Also- can no longer set 2 steps of power levels. For instance I want to cook something for 2 mins and power levels 80 and a second step of 1 min at power levels 50.
Although this microwaves dimensions are same as standard it seems to have a large profile - the large black glass does not allow you see food while cooking. And the dark interior doesn’t allow you to see how dirty microwave is.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting whirlpool.com